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Our services are shaped around how hospitality businesses grow in practice, not theory. Each engagement is tailored, but always grounded in a clear process and thoughtful collaboration.

DRIVE-THRU – The Fast-Track Essential

Launch your hospitality concept with speed and professional clarity. This package delivers the essential visual toolkit you need to open your doors and start building recognition in just two weeks.

Best for: Founders with a clear vision who need
to get to market quickly.
Focus: Speed and foundational impact.
What’s Included;
• Brand brainstorm questionnaire
• 1 × 2 hour strategy call
• 1 type-based logo
• Core color palette
• Font hierarchy
• 5 x social media templates
• 3 x brand applications of your choice
(example: menu, coaster, merchandise)

SNACK PACK – The Strategic Identity

Go beyond the basics with a deeper dive into your brand strategy and a full custom visual suite. We create unique brand assets, including custom iconography and signage management, to ensure your venue becomes a distinctive local legend.

Best for: Businesses that refuse to blend in and need a brand that works harder from day one.
Focus: Deep strategy and custom presence.
What’s Included;
• Everything in Drive-Thru plus;
• In-depth brand strategy
• Full brand suite (up to 3 concepts)
• Custom iconography or pattern
• Photoshoot creative direction
• 3 x extra brand applications/packaging designs (x6 total)
• signage design and production management

PICNIC – The Full Launch Rollout

The full guest experience, designed and delivered. This tier provides every touchpoint you need to launch with impact, including a complete set of physical collateral and a high-conversion digital presence to drive bookings from the start.

Best for: Larger venues or developments requiring a comprehensive, multi-touchpoint launch.
Focus: Complete guest journey and digital presence.
What’s Included;
• Everything in Snack Pack plus;
• Business cards (x2 designs)
• Coasters (x3 designs)
• Posters (x6) and wall layout
• Packaging applications (x2 designs)
• Menu templates (x2)
• Single long scroll website landing page

ALL OUT FEAST – The Comprehensive Partnership

A collaborative, long-term partnership where we act as your external Creative Director and Brand Strategist. We manage complex developments, robust digital user experiences, and ongoing brand evolution to ensure your business continues to scale.

Best for: Scaling businesses and larger developments that need
a dedicated creative thought partner.
Focus: Long-term advisory and digital growth.
What’s Included;
• Everything in Picnic plus;
• Complete customisation for your deliverables
• This could include scaling your digital presence into a robust, conversion-led digital space focused on UX and the guest journey.

What they say;

“Working with Vic has been instrumental in helping us develop a strong and unique brand the totally met the brief. 110% happy with her work and the impact it has had on our brand structure and brand identity. We always get complimented by clients and peers on our branding, so thanks Vic for making us standout! ”

Matt Waterton – Waveblade Sports Roller, Owner

“Our branding was nailed immediately, that was good as we didn’t have much time to do it! It was a new concept in Hong Kong and we needed a very strong identity – which was achieved.”

Bex Pawsey – Studio Hong Kong, Marketing Manager

“It has been a very positive experience working with Victoria. She is especially artistic and creative in coming up with ideas that best present the soul behind our Foundation. Her sensitivity and professionalism to the job has made her my go-to person for any website or branding needs.”

Peggy Moh – The Moh Foundation, President & CEO

Shaping standout identities for hotels, restaurants, and experience-led businesses across the UK and USA.

Cultivate is the brand partner for independent hospitality businesses that refuse to blend in. Founded by Victoria Rushton-Smith, a hospitality brand designer with international experience across Sydney, Shanghai, California, Hong Kong, and Nevada, Cultivate works with founders who have a strong vision but need someone to bring it to life across every touchpoint. This isn’t a logo service. It’s a long-term creative partnership. We handle strategy, identity, signage, digital, print, and environmental graphics – so you get one cohesive vision, not ten disconnected outputs

Cultivate Studio hospitality branding for Dumpling Queen in Reno Nevada USA

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Working with Cultivate

Working with Cultivate is collaborative, direct, and considered. We work closely with founders and teams, taking the time to understand how your business operates and where it needs to go. You will be working with a small, focused studio, not a layered agency, which means clear communication, thoughtful decision-making, and work that moves with purpose.

Every project is led with care and intention, balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery. We value clarity over complexity, long-term thinking over quick fixes, and relationships built on trust. The result is branding that fits your business, supports growth, and stands up over time.

Cultivate Studio is based in the UK and works with hospitality brands across the UK and the USA, collaborating seamlessly across time zones when needed.

Simple 4-Step Process

LISTEN
We start by understanding your business, your guests, and your goals.
STRATEGY
We define your positioning, story, and the brand direction that will set you apart.
DESIGN
We build the visual identity and apply it across every touchpoint, from signage to digital.
LAUNCH
We support the rollout and make sure your brand works in the real world.

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