Speed appointed to brew up media relations for Whittard of Chelsea

SPEED COMMUNICATIONS APPOINTED BY WHITTARD OF CHELSEA TO BREW UP MEDIA RELATIONS THIS WINTER

Historic luxury tea, coffee and hot chocolate provider selects Speed Communications for autumn and Christmas campaign

Whittard of Chelsea – the historic provider of luxury tea, coffee and hot chocolate – has appointed Speed Communications to manage its core media relations for autumn and Christmas.

Recognised by PRWeek as one of the UK’s fastest growing agencies in 2025, and one of the top 40 consumer agencies in 2026 (the only South West agency to make the list), Speed has built a strong reputation representing food and drink brands. The agency currently works with clients including Co-op, Cirio and Popeyes, and brings significant expertise in media relations for the premium food and beverage sector.

Speed Communications will focus on building media coverage across food, lifestyle and festive media throughout the autumn season and Christmas period, helping Whittard of Chelsea reach consumers and strengthen its position as a destination for premium seasonal beverages and gifts.

Kelly Pepworth, Managing Director at Speed Communications, said:

“We are excited to partner with such an iconic British brand. Whittard of Chelsea represents everything we love about working with heritage businesses – genuine expertise, distinctive products, and a compelling story waiting to be told. The brand’s 140 years of craftsmanship and premium positioning give us fantastic territory to work with, and we’re looking forward to delivering tangible results that drive both brand awareness and sales through this critical festive season. This is exactly the kind of proactive, strategic partnership we thrive on.”

Sarah Hoyte, Marketing Manager at Whittard of Chelsea, said:

“Speed impressed us with their deep understanding of the food and drinks landscape, creativity and  strong media relationships. Their expertise in the lifestyle sector is exactly what we need to amplify our brand’s heritage and position Whittard of Chelsea at the heart of this year’s premium gifting and indulgence conversations. We’re excited to partner with them to ensure our heritage, quality, and distinctive offering resonates with new and existing customers this Christmas.”