Last-Minute Catering in Richmond
Caterer cancelled? Event moved forward? Guest count doubled? We've rescued hundreds of events at short notice — and we'll always tell you honestly whether we can help.
Open 7 days from 4:00 pm — for urgent enquiries, call from 12 noon and we'll be ready for you.
Caterer let you down? Do this now
A cancelled caterer feels like a disaster — it isn't. Follow these four steps and your event can still go ahead exactly as planned.
Call us first — don't email
Ring 020 8332 1339 and say it's urgent. You'll speak to someone who can check the kitchen's capacity on the spot, not a call centre.
Tell us three things
Your date, your guest count and your delivery address. With those, we can give you a yes or no within minutes — we won't keep you hanging.
Pick a crowd-pleaser set menu
Urgent bookings run on our proven set packages — biryanis, curries, tandoori grills, breads and sides that travel well and please mixed crowds.
We cook, pack and deliver
Food arrives hot in sealed trays with labels for vegan, gluten-free and halal dishes, so serving is stress-free even on a tight timeline.
What we can turn around fast
Urgent bookings work best with our proven set menus — dishes we've perfected over 18 years that travel well and feed mixed crowds.
Drop-off buffets
Hot trays of curry, biryani, rice, naan and salads delivered to your venue — the fastest way to feed 20–200 guests at short notice.
Biryani trays
Chicken, lamb or vegetable biryani in large sharing trays — one tray feeds roughly 8–10, ideal when you need quantity fast.
Tandoori grill platters
Mixed grills, seekh kebabs and tandoori chicken straight from the clay oven — a safe bet for office lunches and parties.
Vegetarian & vegan trays
Chana masala, saag aloo, daal and vegetable curries, so every guest at a mixed event is covered without extra planning.
Set packages from £18 per person
£18 per person
Standard Package
Two mains, pilau rice, naan, two sides, poppadoms and chutneys.
Minimum 30 guests
£28 per person
Premium Buffet
Three mains, tandoori starters, saffron rice, three sides and staffed chafing-dish service.
Minimum 40 guests
£45 per person
The Royal Feast
Bespoke menu design, appetiser course, five mains and sides, premium tableware and event support.
Minimum 50 guests
Full package details and menus on our catering pricing page.
How an urgent booking works
1. Call us
020 8332 1339 — a straight yes or no within minutes.
2. Confirm the menu
Pick a set package; we adjust for dietary needs on the spot.
3. Lock the time
We confirm your delivery window in writing, the same day.
4. We deliver hot
Sealed, labelled trays arrive ready to serve — you take the credit.
Honest promise: we'd rather say no than let you down twice. If your date isn't possible, we'll tell you immediately and suggest the nearest workable option.
Areas we cover at short notice
Richmond, Ham, Petersham, Kingston upon Thames, Twickenham, Teddington, Hampton, Kew, East Sheen, St Margarets and Whitton. Full details on our delivery areas page.
Last-minute catering — your questions answered
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about ordering from Jaflong Tandoori
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From last-minute rescue to long-term partner
Many of our regular clients first found us in a panic — a cancelled caterer, a surprise guest list, an event moved forward. Once we've cooked for you, we keep your menu, dietary notes and delivery details on file, so every birthday, Eid, office lunch or family gathering after that takes one phone call.
Regular clients get priority on busy weekends and festival dates, and the same honest per-person pricing every time. See everything we cater for.
Don't panic — call the kitchen
One call is all it takes to know where you stand. If we can do it, your guests will never know there was a problem.