We don't just develop drinks.
We build the brands around them.
A multi award-winning drinks development company and manufacturer. Formulation, compliance, production, brand identity and activation – under one roof, from first concept to first shelf.
- Est. 2020
- SALSA certified
- 30,000 L tank space
- Great Taste 2020 · 2021 · 2022
Six phases, concept to shelf.
Bespoke recipes you own outright.
The delicious taste at the heart of everything we do. Every formulation keeps you fully independent – you own your recipe, understand your method of manufacture and are introduced to our trusted supply chain.
A creative studio, built in from day one.
A full in-house creative studio building your brand in parallel with the liquid – so the identity, packaging and launch assets are ready the moment the drink is.
In-House SALSA-certified factory / Bonded Warehouse
Creative brand thinking on one side of the building, full-scale production on the other – with counter-pressure canning and bottling lines and 30,000 litres of tank space. Short lead times allow low order quantities.
- Cans 150–500ml
- Aluminium bottles 330–500ml
- Glass 60–750ml
- Spouted pouches up to 1L
- Tunnel pasteurisation
- Supplement formats
From first run to the UK's leading retailers.
Sales, marketing, strategy and activation from a team who've taken brands to market themselves. Since 2020 we've built concept-to-shelf programmes for start-ups, SMEs and PLCs – with a high proportion of our work landing on the shelves of the UK's leading retailers.
COSHH, Chilled, Frozen, Dry Ingredients & Raw Materials Onsite Storage Managed By Bespoke In-house Software
Racked warehousing right next to the production lines, so your raw materials, packaging and finished goods are stored, picked and dispatched from one place.
“Joe and team have been nothing but awesome in helping bring a crazy idea to life.”
Brands we've made.
Start your project today.
Reserve your slot and pay securely online. Pro forma terms apply – dates are confirmed once payment has cleared.
Free Consultation
A free 30-minute video call with our team to talk through your idea, goals, budget and timeframe.
Feasibility & Scoping
Phase 1: two 2-hour sessions with our founders and NPD team, a feasibility report and a signed-off road map for your project.
Proof of Concept Run
Phase 4: a 200–1,000 litre run on our own canning and bottling lines – your first real benchmark before scaling up.
Tell us about your drink.
Every new project starts with a free 30-minute call, so we can understand your goal and build a package around your budget and timeframe.
joe@drinkschef.com
0116 497 2760
Unit 1A Bowbridge Works, Chartwell Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire LE18 2FL