About us

Expertly elevating food and hospitality brands with passion and precision​

Founded in 2021, Eat PR & Marketing combines an appetite for everything hospitality, with a unique and personal offering.

 

When it comes to PR, it pays to work with a professional; especially in a specialist industry such as foodservice. Our dedicated team is testament to the fact that the best recipes call for quality over quantity and we’re very proud of our offering, which is built on dedication, experience and transparency.

Meet the team

Andrew Taylor

C.F.S.P. MCIPR
Founder & Director

Andrew Taylor

Hospitality is in Andrew’s blood. His earlier career was spent behind the pass, as a chef in several small but busy kitchens. Swapping the chef whites for the serviettes, Andrew moved front of house, where he managed catering teams in some of the UK’s high-profile sports arenas, conference facilities and hotels. With more than a decade of dedicated foodservice marketing experience in top agency and in-house roles, Andrew knows what it takes to effectively communicate in foodservice and hospitality. Launching Eat PR & Marketing in 2021, Andrew has worked with some of the biggest brands in the industry and has an equally impressive network of contacts to boot.
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Susannah Rice

MCIPR
PR Director

Susannah Rice

Susannah has been integral to the growth and success of Eat PR & Marketing since joining Andrew in the business in 2022. With more than 15 years of agency and foodservice marketing experience, Susannah excels at interpreting client briefs, campaign planning and ongoing strategy development. With a Chartered Institute of Public Relations Diploma under her belt, Susannah has orchestrated several award-winning campaigns, including a gold medal-winning garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, all thanks to her ingenious idea to compost paper cups for a packaging client. Passionate about puns and with a way with words, Susannah is the go-to wordsmith of our team.
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Jonathan Patterson

PR Director

Jonathan Patterson

Bringing a wealth of experience to the team, Jonathan (JP) has created strategies and delivered highly successful, engaging communications campaigns for brands including Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Kerry and Proctor & Gamble over the past 20+ years. JP’s genuine interest in food is evident in the passion and commitment he has for delivering great results for his clients and his ability to mentor those in our team. Always happy to share a recommendation for somewhere to eat, his knowledge of the London (and national) restaurant scene is second to none – and if you want a great suggestion for the next underground band to make it ‘big’, JP’s your man.
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Nancy Lewendon

ACIM
Senior Account Executive

Nancy Lewendon

There’s no doubt that Nancy’s love for all things food and drink made a career in the industry a given. From scoping out the local independent restaurants to enjoying a glass or two of fizz at a beachside bar somewhere exotic, Nancy is immersed in our sector. Joining Eat PR & Marketing with a background in social media and digital marketing, Nancy supports her clients with outstanding, engaging, insightful and measurable campaigns. Her passion for excellence has seen Nancy develop some lasting relationships with clients, the media and operators alike – in part down to her bubbly personality and infectious energy.
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Claire Dukes

Senior Account Executive

Claire Dukes

Thanks to her operator experience, Claire brings a unique perspective and a natural ability to engage the reader through her writing. Hailing from a pub and restaurant management background, Claire brings fresh thinking and can relate to operator needs – something that comes across in the content she produces for her clients. Conveying agency and in-house marketing experience, as well as a love for journalism, Claire has a vision for a good story and understands what a trade or consumer journalist is looking for from an agency. As a fan of global cuisine, Claire’s our go-to expert on dishes from around the world.
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Lauren Mayle

Account Director

Lauren Mayle

Living and breathing B2B food and drink PR for more than a decade, Lauren’s knowledge of foodservice and retail adds real value to her clients. Quick to put her hand to anything that’s needed, Lauren’s experience includes working with operators, wholesalers, suppliers and retailers. From managing full-service press offices at national events to delivering bespoke activations, Lauren understands what it takes to achieve channel-specific content that really gets brands noticed. Working with clients including Callebaut, Starbucks, Monin and Danone, Lauren is our cross-channel expert, covering foodservice and retail to deliver on the goals and expectations of our client portfolio.
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Melissa Argar

Office Administrator

Melissa Argar

Having joined Eat PR & Marketing following many years at a leading seafood supplier to the industry, Melissa is no stranger to the wonderful world of foodservice. With a keen eye for detail and a desire to get things done to a consistently high standard, Melissa is regularly the one behind the scenes making sure everything is completed, and we can continue to provide the very best service to our clients. From finance to reporting, scheduling to booking travel and so much more, Melissa is the one who keeps the wheels in motion for the Eat PR team.
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Alex Watts

Senior Account Manager

Alex Watts

With more than 10 years of food and drink experience, Alex joins our team following six years of prominent marketing and brand roles at Ramsbury Brewery & Distillery and Buckingham Schenk Family, bringing an outstanding knowledge of the on-trade and retail drinks sector as well as event management experience. From creating, managing and optimising digital content for one of Wiltshire’s leading breweries, to directing photography and video shoots and managing high-profile ad campaigns across the on and off trade including national supermarkets, Alex brings a unique set of specialist skills and a clear vision to our offering.
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