Gourmet Partners – speciality food & drink Consultancy & Brand Builders
Collaborating with premium food and drink brands to help them succeed in UK speciality retail
Gourmet Partners & Brand Builders is a specialist consultancy and brand support partner helping premium food and drink brands succeed in the UK’s speciality retail sector.
We support ambitious UK and international brands to build visibility, secure retail listings, and increase sales across independent retailers, farm shops, delis, and specialist food stores—connecting strategy with hands-on, in-market execution.
From strategy to shelf
Our integrated approach combines strategic consultancy, experienced Brand Support Managers on the ground, and clear, transparent reporting—giving brands the structure, insight, and retail presence needed for sustainable growth in the UK market.
From market entry to distributor support and in-store performance, we help turn commercial ambition into measurable results.
Our Services
Consultancy
Strategic consultancy supporting premium food and drink brands with route-to-market planning, distributor introductions, retail buyer access, and commercial strategy for the UK speciality retail sector.
Brand Builders
Our boots-on-the-ground Brand Support Managers drive in-store visibility, tastings, retail engagement, and sell-through across the UK’s independent and speciality retail network.
Why work with Gourmet Partners
Launching and growing a food or drink brand in the UK requires more than a great product. It takes sector expertise, trusted networks, consistent in-market presence, and clear commercial insight.
We bridge the gap between brands, distributors, and retailers—combining consultancy and on-the-ground support to deliver visibility, momentum, and sustainable growth within the UK’s independent and speciality retail sector.
“Fine Food Holdings has been working with Gourmet Partners - Consultancy & Brand Builders since 2020. They have built sales in the UK from zero to in excess of AU$1 Million. Having won listings with key UK distributors, we are now in the position where the Gourmet Partners - Brand Builders solution will help us build brand awareness at the retailer level, supporting our wholesale partners to win new customers. It's the perfect solution for driving sales from the warehouse to the shop shelves and, ultimately, to the consumer's plate.”
Daniel Tamburrini, Olina’s Bakehouse
“I’ve been working with Gourmet Partners – Brand Builders for two years, and they’ve been essential in growing our business in the independent sector. The team supported us in developing a strong launch strategy and securing listings with major wholesalers.
Their knowledge and insight have been invaluable—and they’re a great bunch to work with. We couldn’t have grown this quickly without them, and I can’t recommend them highly enough.”
Craig Harries, Flavour Head
“As a European brand, partnering with Gourmet Partners – Brand Builders has been instrumental to Mellona’s success in the UK. Their expertise, strategic support, and proactive approach have secured a key distributor listing and expanded our retail presence—helping us build strong relationships and drive both brand awareness and sales growth.
Their Brand Development and Sales Managers sustain retail momentum, winning new customers, and provide detailed monthly reports that continually refine our strategy. The team’s transparent, hands-on approach delivers valuable insights, impactful marketing, and honest guidance—driving sales and generating meaningful customer feedback.”
Stelios Stylianou – Mellona