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Drinks Sampling and Drinks Marketing in London

Taste is the best argument

People rarely buy a drink they have never tasted. Drinks sampling gives them that first sip, in the street, in a store or at an event, from a branded set-up that looks like your brand.

We have served hot chocolate from branded tricycles for Tommy Hilfiger, and coffee with real baristas, plant milks and branded cups for Burberry, Paul Smith and Loewe. Our carts and mobile bars can serve hot and cold drinks and, with the right licence, alcoholic drinks.

Discover our hot chocolate cart, coffee cart and mobile bar.

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Burberry branded coffee cart on wheels with espresso machine and hot chocolate, designed by Les Charrettes de Lily

Drinks we can sample

Coffee and tea: served by real baristas.

Hot chocolate: a winter favourite in the street.

Juices, smoothies and soft drinks: fresh and cold for summer campaigns.

Beer, prosecco and spritz: served under the right licence.

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Paul Smith Bar Paul branded coffee cart with espresso machine and branded cups

How we run your drinks sampling

Share your brief
Your drink, your audience, your locations and your dates.
Set-up and branding
A tricycle, cart or mobile bar in your colours, with branded cups.
Team briefing
Our team learns your drink, its story and how to serve it.
Sampling day
We serve, talk and report back on the campaign.

Why brands choose Lily

One team, from the first call to the last guest.

The cart

Designed and built in our London workshop, eye-catching and fully equipped.

Bespoke design

Every detail adapted to your brand, from the cart wrap to the cups and napkins.

Our people

Friendly hosts who represent your brand with warmth, from set-up to the last guest.

Responsible choices

Local suppliers where possible, reusable equipment and waste kept to a minimum.

Your drink, in the right hands

Ready to get your drink tasted?

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Let’s plan your drinks sampling

Drinks sampling for every goal

We sample drinks in the street, in stores, at events and in offices across London.

Street sampling

Reach commuters and passers-by.

In-store tastings

Convince shoppers at the shelf.

Festivals and events

Refresh busy crowds.

Office sampling

Reach professionals during the day.

Product launches

Let people taste something new.

Our drinks activations

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Loewe branded coffee cart with espresso machine, syrups and hot chocolate for an in-store event
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Smiling barista serving coffee in a Fossil branded cup from a custom coffee kiosk
Burberry branded coffee cart with La Marzocco espresso machine, branded cups and hot chocolate

Explore our drinks and sampling services

Put your product in people’s hands.

Real melted chocolate served from a cart in your colours.

Real baristas and branded cups for your event.

A fully staffed bar, wherever you need it.

Tastings and demos where people shop.

Drinks sampling: your questions answered

What is drinks sampling?

Drinks sampling means offering free tastes of a drink to your target audience, in the street, in stores or at events, so they discover it and remember it.

Do we need a licence to serve alcohol?

Serving alcohol in the UK requires a licence. At most venues, service takes place under the venue’s premises licence; elsewhere a Temporary Event Notice may be needed. Tell us about your venue when you book and we will talk it through with you.

Can you serve our drink in branded cups?

Yes. Branded cups and napkins are part of many of our campaigns.

Can you sample drinks in offices?

Yes. We install a cart in the lobby or a shared space, with the building’s agreement, to reach professionals during the working day.

Do you also run food sampling?

Yes. See our food marketing and product sampling pages.

How much does drinks sampling cost?

It depends on the duration, the number of locations, the team and the level of branding. Send us your brief for a tailored quote.

Do you have a drinks sampling example?

Yes: hot chocolate served from Tommy Hilfiger branded tricycles. Read the Tommy Hilfiger case study.

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