Who are Jellybean Creative?
We’re a specialist food and drink marketing agency based in leafy Leatherhead, Surrey. Founded back in 1987 by our brilliant CEO Fiona, we’ve spent nearly four decades helping household names grow their brand across foodservice, retail and consumer markets. As of September 2024, we’re proud to be officially employee owned – which means we really do ‘own it’.
What does Jellybean Creative actually do?
We’re a fully integrated marketing agency for food and drink brands. That means we offer services like PR, social media, branding, strategy, trade marketing and more. Whether it’s building buzz on social, getting press coverage, reaching chefs and buyers, or launching products to consumers – we help brands connect with the right audience and drive measurable growth.
How big is the Jellybean team?
We’re a mighty team of 25 food and drink fanatics – covering everything from PR and social to digital, design, insight, branding and beyond. We may be boutique, but we pack a punch.
Who do you work with?
We’ve worked with some of the biggest names in food and drink – including Nutella, Ferrero, Yeo Valley, Mutti, Maldon Salt and Flahavan’s. From challenger brands to global icons, we tailor our approach to suit each client. Some bring us in for big campaign moments, others treat us like an extension of their marketing team.
What services do you offer?
We offer a full mix of marketing services to suit your strategy, including:
- Creative & Design
- Branding & Positioning
- Trade & Shopper Marketing
- PR & Social Media
- Video & Photography
- Insight & Strategy
- Content & Digital Marketing
- ABM & Brand Experiences
- Media Buying & Events
- Marketing Consultancy
What are your core values?
It’s simple – we treat people how we’d want to be treated. Our values are Expertise, Care, Courage and Collaboration. And as employee owners, every bean ‘owns it’ – literally and figuratively.
Where is Jellybean Creative based?
You’ll find us in Leatherhead, Surrey – just off Junction 9 of the M25. That’s in the Southeast of England, just outside London.
How much does a marketing campaign cost?
Costs vary based on your goals, but as a guide:
- Smaller/tactical projects start from around £5,000+
- Integrated brand campaigns range from £15,000 to £200,000+
We’ll always tailor an honest, commercially sound estimate that fits your needs.
How long does a campaign take?
It depends on the scope, but here’s a rough idea:
- Quick projects (e.g. digital assets or packaging) – a few weeks
- Larger campaigns – can run for anything from 3 months to 3 years
We’ll map out clear timelines upfront and stick to them.
How long do clients stay with you?
Some of our clients have been with us since day one – that’s nearly 40 years. We believe in building real, lasting partnerships. But we also love teaming up with up-and-coming brands and being part of their rise.
What kind of sales uplift can I expect?
It depends on your goals, channels and execution. But we’ve delivered:
- Double-digit sales uplifts
- Higher rate of sale (ROS)
- Retailer buy-in & extra listings
- Lead gen success in foodservice
We focus on clear KPIs, trackable outcomes and commercial outcomes.
How many sales will it generate?
There’s no one-size-fits-all number. But our role is to create demand and deliver tangible results – whether that’s product trials, shopper conversion, B2B leads or boosting online sales.