Restaurant ordering in Richmond: what the numbers say
Richmond grew 5.9% between 2016 and 2021, a steady rate. In a settled market, repeat customers are what keep a restaurant busy, so offers for returning guests and easy reordering matter more than chasing new reach.
Richmond has about 1,629 people per km², which is typical of a busy suburban city. Most customers will drive or have food delivered, so a radius of a few kilometres with distance-based fees is a good starting point.
Delivery zones across Richmond
You can draw separate zones and fees for the parts of Richmond you serve. Restaurants here often think in terms of areas like these:
- Golden Village
- Steveston
- City Centre
- Ironwood
Local facts for Richmond restaurants
Steveston’s waterfront is known for fish and chips, with long-running spots such as Dave’s, which opened in 1978, and Pajo’s on Fisherman’s Wharf, there since 1985.
Sources: Tourism Richmond (visitrichmondbc.com).
Nearby cities you can reach
The closest large municipalities to Richmond are Vancouver (11 km), Delta (11 km), Burnaby (16 km), New Westminster (17 km), North Vancouver (17 km). Distances are straight-line from the city centre. If your kitchen sits near a boundary, one Chefzi delivery zone can cover customers on both sides of the line.
Sales tax on online orders in British Columbia
Restaurant food in British Columbia carries the 5% GST. Prepared food is generally exempt from BC’s 7% PST, but alcohol sold with meals carries a 10% PST. For rebates on small purchases and the full rules, see sales tax in British Columbia.
Chefzi shows tax on the checkout and receipt using the rates you set.
How Chefzi works for Richmond restaurants
Pricing is a flat monthly fee: see plans in CAD. Moving from GloriaFood? Read our GloriaFood migration guide.
- Your own ordering page and app, with your name and menu, and no commission per order.
- Delivery, pickup and table ordering from one menu.
- Orders go to a tablet or printer in your kitchen.
- Customer list and offers you control, for repeat orders.
- Card payments paid out to your own account.
Frequently asked questions
Does Chefzi take commission on orders in Richmond?
No. Chefzi charges a flat monthly fee. Card processing fees still apply to card payments, as with any payment provider.
Can I deliver from Richmond to Vancouver?
Yes, if it fits your kitchen. You choose your delivery radius or draw zones on a map, and you can charge a higher fee for longer trips.