As a professional catering service, to provide event catering across the North East, did you know that you need a Temporary Events Notice (TEN) if you would like to carry out a licensable activity on an unlicensed premises in England or Wales? It’s important that you are aware of what is classed as a licensable activity…

• Selling alcohol
• Selling alcohol to members of a private club
• Providing entertainment such as music, dancing or indoor sporting events
• Serving hot food or drink between 11pm and 5am

Quite often you will require a TEN if a certain licensable activity is not included in your existing licence. This could be holding a wedding reception at a community centre or village hall for example.

What are the restrictions?

Anyone who is looking to apply for a TEN must be at least 18 or over otherwise your application will not be processed. Your event must…

• Last no more than 7 days
• Have less than 500 people at all times- this includes all staff who maybe helping at the event

For every event you hold you must apply for a TEN. You are able to get up to 5 TENS per year however, if you hold a personal licence that allows you to sell alcohol, you are able to apply for up to 50 TENS a year.

If you are hosting multiple events at the same premises throughout a period of time you are able to apply for up to 15 TENS in one year as long as the length of the events is no more than 21 says.

How do you apply?

To apply for your TEN licence you must speak to your local council and have applied at least 10 working days clear before the event (this does not include the day the council receive your application).

There will be a small fee of £21 to pay and you will be required to send a copy of the TEN to both the police and environmental health at least 10 working days before the event. If you happen to apply online, the local council will notify both parties for you.

The Acorn Hog Roast team love catering at all your events! Whether it be a christening, wedding party or corporate event. For more information about our event catering across the North East, contact us today via our website or call 07513919166.