We didn't know how many people would turn up, but if Operation Cup of Tea managed to attract a throng of locals, senior councillors, an MP and a legendary music producer, then we can safely say that community spirit in Notting Hill is alive and well.
From 10am, volunteers from as far as East London, residents and local businesses served tea, biscuit and delicious cakes and chatted to the friendly folks on Portobello Road as a response to the riots that occurred during the week.
The Salvation Army, Hummingbird Bakery and the locals all donated their services and treats with people from different cultures, different backgrounds and different tastes expressed their pride of being the true face of Notting Hill.
Representing the Hummingbird Bakery was the lovely Rebecca, who kindly helped baked - along with the rest of the team on Portobello - and delivered delicious banana and pumpkin bread. If you pardon the pun, they were going like hot cakes.
The buzz we generated, despite organising the even in less than 36 hours, began to reverberate around the area and before long, eccentric characters, camera crews, a few journalists, photographers and notable political figures all gathered round the stall.
Local Isobel Williams took a seat opposite us and skillfully began sketching drawings of us in the midst of the rush as if she was trying to read a broadsheet on a packed Central Line.
Kensington MP Sir Malcolm Rifkind also popped down for a cup of tea and said: "This is a great voluntary initiative; local people showing that a cup of tea is much better than anti-social rioting. Typical of what's happening across London, it's perhaps what the future holds and it's a very positive development."
And since it is Notting Hill, it wouldn't be surprising to spot a famous face enjoying some tea: whilst I was handing out cakes, I turned to my left and spotted legendary music producer Brian Eno - whose CV includes David Bowie, U2 and Coldplay - standing beside me.
"You would normally get complaints about doing these sort of events but no one did!" said Kirsty Palmer, CEO of the Volunteer Centre Kensington and Chelsea and one of the amazing organisers of Operation Cup of Tea.
She and RBKC Markets Development Officer Mark Atkinson deserve credit for bringing everyone together as well as the volunteers for their commitment and enthusiasm: Kensington and Chronicle journalist Emma Heseltine, Lucy Parsons, Darcie Tyler-Henely and the many other volunteers that we forgot to mention.
Not forgetting, of course, a massive thank you to the police force for keeping us safe and the people of Notting Hill for donating so many items to us and showing solidarity.
Just remember to keep calm and put the kettle on!
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