The Licensing Sub-Committee of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea met on Thursday, 20 August 2026, to consider an objection to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for the Butter Bakery. The committee decided to impose conditions on the TEN, rather than refuse it outright.

Temporary Event Notice for Butter Bakery

The committee considered a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) submitted by Mr. Mansour Naghdi Esfestani for the Butter Bakery, located at 219 Westbourne Park Road, London, W11. The notice requested permission to sell alcohol off the premises on Sunday, 30 August, and Monday, 31 August 2026, between 10:00 and 19:00, for a maximum of 20 people.

The Metropolitan Police, represented by PC Mark Perry, objected to the TEN on the grounds of protecting public safety and preventing crime and disorder. PC Perry's primary concern was that selling alcohol from a hatch onto the street would increase the risk of overcrowding and potential injury in a busy street close to two sound systems: the Disya Generation Sound System and the Metro Glory Sound Systems. The police argued that allowing customers inside the café to purchase alcohol would mitigate these risks by reducing queues and improving crowd control. They also noted that the applicant had not provided sufficient detail in their risk assessment regarding queue management, crime prevention, or confirmed the presence of security personnel. The police requested that the TEN be refused and a counter notice issued.

Mr. Naghdi Esfestani, the applicant, stated that customers would be able to enter the premises to purchase alcohol, which would help restrict numbers and manage queues. He also submitted a risk assessment and an event management plan.

The committee, chaired by Councillor Greg Hammond, with Councillors Heena Bellara and Ned Whitley also present, reviewed the objection and the applicant's submissions. After considering the arguments, the committee decided to impose conditions on the TEN rather than refuse it. These conditions were aimed at promoting the licensing objectives, particularly public safety and the prevention of crime and disorder. The specific conditions imposed were not detailed in the provided transcript but would have been communicated to the applicant. The decision to impose conditions, rather than refuse the notice, suggests the committee found that the risks could be managed with appropriate measures in place.