A Collier Row shop owner has hosted an event to “bring something different to the area” and “build a hype” for Notting Hill Carnival.

Ahead of the carnival, which begins later this month, owner of Mr P’s Cornershop, Rahul Patel, hosted some of the carnival team on August 11.

Romford Recorder: Lauryn Paige, Felicia Paris and DJ Danny D RemixLauryn Paige, Felicia Paris and DJ Danny D Remix (Image: Mr P’s Cornershop)

The event was attended by the Chocolate Nation Mas Band, who launched at Notting Hill in 2009, and DJ Danny D Remix.

Felicia Paris and Lauryn Paige also joined the event in their show-stopping carnival outfits.

Romford Recorder: Chocolate Nation Mas Band attended the Collier Row event on August 11 to bring a taste of the Notting Hill Carnival to the areaChocolate Nation Mas Band attended the Collier Row event on August 11 to bring a taste of the Notting Hill Carnival to the area (Image: Chocolate Nation Mas Band)

A Chocolate Nation Mas Band spokesperson said: “A taste of Notting Hill Carnival came to the streets of Romford this week, with fun had by all."

Romford Recorder: Carnival fun was spread in Collier Row on Thursday, August 11Carnival fun was spread in Collier Row on Thursday, August 11 (Image: Mr P’s Cornershop)

Romford Recorder: A group photo from the carnival eventA group photo from the carnival event (Image: Chocolate Nation Mas Band)

Rahul said he was pleased to “brighten up the streets of Collier Row with some carnival love".

He added it was an “absolute pleasure” to join forces with Chocolate Nation Mas Band and to “bring something different to the area and build a hype for the much-loved Notting Hill Carnival".

Romford Recorder: Lauryn and Felicia at Mr P's Cornershop in Collier RowLauryn and Felicia at Mr P's Cornershop in Collier Row (Image: Chocolate Nation Mas Band)

Recently Rahul opened the doors to dessert restaurant, The Belly.