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In-store sampling, made simple.

The Tasting Team

The right people. The right products. The right impression.

Great products deserve to be discovered.

Whether you're launching something new, supporting an existing stockist or introducing your brand to new shoppers, we make in-store sampling simple.

Our carefully selected Brand Ambassadors deliver engaging, professional tastings in farm shops, delis, food halls, garden centres and independent retailers.

From a single Saturday tasting to a programme across multiple stores, we tailor our support to your brand and your objectives.

You tell us where you need support. We'll take care of the rest.

How it works

01

Let's have a chat

GETTING STARTED

Tell us about your brand, your products and what you're hoping to achieve.

Perhaps you've got a new stockist you'd like to support, a product launch coming up or a group of retailers you'd love to visit.

We'll talk through your plans and agree an approach that makes sense for you.

02

We get to know your brand

UNDERSTANDING

Nobody knows your products quite like you do.

We'll take the time to understand your story, your key selling points, your ideal customers and what makes your products worth choosing.

Then we'll turn that knowledge into a clear, practical briefing for your Brand Ambassador.

03

We choose the right person

THE RIGHT MATCH

We'll match your activation with a carefully selected ambassador who has the personality, communication skills and professionalism to represent your brand.

We'll make sure they're prepared, confident and clear on what's expected — both by you and by the retailer.

04

Let the tasting begin

ACTIVATION DAY

On the day, your ambassador will set up, offer samples, chat with shoppers, share your story and encourage customers to make that all-important purchase.

They'll work independently, respect the retailer's environment and keep the experience friendly, natural and professional.

Because great sampling should feel like a welcome addition to the store, not an interruption.

05

We report back

FEEDBACK & RESULTS

After the tasting, we'll share useful feedback, so you know how the day went.

Depending on the activity and information available, this may include:

  • Samples served and products sold
  • Shopper reactions and feedback
  • Best-performing products
  • Common questions and objections
  • Retailer feedback
  • Photographs from the tasting
  • Stock observations and potential reorder opportunities

It's not just about what happened on the day. It's about understanding what worked, what shoppers thought and what you can take forward to make future activity even more effective.

Sampling that works for your brand.

New product launches

Introduce something new, create excitement and give shoppers a reason to discover your brand.

Supporting your stockists

Build awareness, encourage repeat purchases and show your retail partners you're invested in making your products a success.

Seasonal sampling

Make the most of Christmas, Easter, summer and other key trading periods with tastings that inspire shoppers and encourage purchases.

Preview evenings & special events

From festive shopping evenings to new range previews and retailer events, we'll help bring your products to life when it matters most.

Multi-store tastings

Reach more shoppers across multiple retail locations without having to be everywhere yourself.

The Tasting Team

A great experience for retailers, too.

We know that independent retailers are busy places, and welcoming someone into their store requires trust.

Our Brand Ambassadors arrive prepared, work confidently and independently, and respect the retailer's team, customers and way of working.

Our aim is simple: to create a positive experience for shoppers, support sales and make life easier for the retailer.

Because we'd like every store to look forward to welcoming The Tasting Team back.

Specialists in what we do.

We're not a sales agency or a full-service marketing consultancy.

Our expertise lies in what happens once your products are on the shelf — helping shoppers discover them, understand them and choose them.

Specialist industry knowledge. Engaging people. A genuinely personal service.

You get it on the shelf. We help get it into the basket.

You win the listing. We help make it count.

Talk to The Tasting Team