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Hosting an event and want to sell alcohol, serve hot food late, or provide live music? You’ll need a TEN.
Don't worry - at Barnab, we make the process simple, fast, and hassle-free.
What is a Temporary Event Notice (TEN)?
A Temporary Event Notice lets you carry out licensable activities like selling alcohol or playing music for a short period without needing a full premises licence. It’s ideal for one-off events.
You’ll need a TEN if your event involves:
Selling alcohol
(e.g. pop-up bars, weddings, private parties)
Providing late-night refreshment
(hot food/drink between 11 PM – 5 AM)
Hosting live or recorded music
Key information
Here’s what you need to know about the whole process
- Maximum duration
- 168 hours
- Max number of days
- 21 days
- Barnab fee
- £84 + VAT
Premises, Personal or a TEN: which licence does your business need?
What you need depends on whether you are licensing a venue, a person, or a one-off event.
Premises Licence
A venue that sells alcohol, provides entertainment or serves late-night refreshment
- Time to get it
- 4-5 weeks
- Barnab fee
- £300 + VAT
- Government fee
- £190
- DBS check fee
- —
- Newspaper fee
- Variable (£200-£300)
- How long it lasts
- Ongoing while the venue operates
Not sure where to start? Read Personal and Premises Licence: What's the Difference? or What Is a Temporary Event Notice?
How the process works
Step by step guide to get you through the application process.
Get the application form ready via chat
Instead of long confusing forms, we guide you through a simple, conversational chat.
Submit your TEN
We submit your TEN application forms and unless you hear back from the council, you can go ahead with your event!
Run your event
Once the notice period passes without objection, your TEN is valid. Serve alcohol, play music and host your event with confidence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Our service fee is £84 + VAT for full guidance and document preparation. This includes everything you need to submit a compliant TEN application, as well as the council fee.
You must submit your application at least 10 working days before your event. Ideally, apply earlier to avoid last-minute issues. Late TENs can be submitted 5 working days before the event, but these carry higher risk of objections. We recommend applying 2-3 weeks in advance for peace of mind.
Yes, individuals can apply for up to 5 TENs per year. Personal licence holders can apply for up to 50 TENs per year. Each TEN covers a single event, so you'll need separate applications for each occasion throughout the year.
Yes, you can apply for TENs to licence your bar during busy times while you wait for your premises licence to be granted. We can help you get both TENs and the premises licence! This is a common strategy for new bars to start trading immediately.
You need a TEN if you're selling alcohol, providing late-night refreshment (hot food/drinks between 11pm-5am), or hosting regulated entertainment (live/recorded music, performances, films). Common events include weddings, birthday parties, fundraisers, pop-up bars, corporate events, and community festivals.
No, you don't need a personal licence to apply. However, if you're selling alcohol, a personal licence holder must be designated as the premises supervisor. If you don't have one, you can name someone who does. We can also help you obtain a personal licence if needed.
Once submitted, the police and environmental health have 10 working days to review and potentially object. If there are no objections, your TEN is automatically granted, you don't receive formal approval. With Barnab, we handle the submission and guide you through the entire process to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Yes, TENs can be objected to by police or environmental health based on concerns about crime prevention, public safety, noise, or child protection. Proper preparation significantly reduces rejection risk, that's where Barnab helps ensure your application is compliant from the start.
A TEN is for temporary, one-off events with quick processing (10 days) and lower cost (£84 per event). A premises licence is permanent and ongoing, costs c.£800, and takes a month to process. TENs are perfect for occasional events, while premises licences suit regular operations like bars and restaurants.
Instead of confusing council forms, we guide you through a simple conversational chat that asks the right questions in plain English. We then prepare your compliant TEN application and submit it to your local authority. You get expert guidance, accurate documentation, and peace of mind, all for £84.
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