The RTVC in a use intended for the benefit of the public, for recreation and leisure, so it has catering facilities available during its opening hours for people to enjoy being on the river and for meetings and events.

RTVC & Cafe

The RTVC is proud to have Nyam Dis as our food and drink supplier at the River Centre.

It is simply the best setting in London to enjoy socialising, with friends family or business colleagues. It has a uniques atmosphere being both one on the few places the general public has access to the river and it has a very special feel within its relax location. And by the way, we choose Nyam Dis because they are the ultimate in the Bruch and Carribean food.

The RTVC has full planning permission for food & drink to be served to its visitors at the RTVC.

This cafe faciltity is described as ancillary as it supports the primary exhibition & information function. Government Inspector R.O. Evans stated in May 2012 that "the River Thames Visitor Centre is a use which is intended for the benefit of the general public". Food & drink is only served, so is it remains a secondary use. 

Within the ethos of the RTVC, food & drink is ethically sourced and demonstrates the benefits of healthy eating, with any funds raised being used to preserve and enhance this National Historic Ship and pay the expenses for running the RTVC.

Much thought and care was taken during the original discussions about the location of the RTVC with Richmond Council and it was agreed in 2001 that a catering use was appropriate for the RTVC within MOL.