Why Take Part in Research with Zest?
At Zest, we connect people across the UK with research opportunities that are genuinely interesting, the kind that give you a say in the products, services, and ideas being shaped by some of the UK’s biggest brands. Not endless surveys. Not spam. Just well-matched opportunities, clear expectations, and fair rewards for your time.
What’s in it for you?
Get your hands on new products
Product testing is our most popular opportunity and it’s easy to see why. You could be trying the latest food and drink at a tasting session, testing a new beauty product at home, or keeping the very product you’ve been asked to review. Market-ready products are often yours to keep once the study is done.
Be heard by the brands you know
Your opinions, habits, and experiences are genuinely valuable and our studies give you a real platform to share them. From household names to emerging brands, the feedback we gather shapes what ends up on shelves, in restaurants, and in homes across the UK.
Get early access
Many of our studies give you a first look at new concepts, products, and ideas before they’re publicly available. You’re not just a participant, you’re part of the process.
Get rewarded fairly
Taking part is always rewarded. Most studies offer cash incentives, paid promptly once you’ve completed your participation. No chasing, no waiting around
Fit it around your life
Browse our current studies and choose what works for you, when it works for you. Sign up once, build your profile, and we’ll match you to opportunities that fit your interests and lifestyle. The more you tell us about yourself, the better the matches get.
Born from full-service agency experience, we’ve lived the last-minute changes and shifting timelines — so we built Zest to take away the chaos and run fieldwork with speed, clarity, and zero drama. Below is a list of the studies we’re currently running that you can take part in.
Have a look.
Test Study 2
Description of
Test Study 1
Soft Drinks Focus Group, 21st May, London
What to expect from Zest
We’re a friendly, hands-on team who genuinely care about making every study feel straightforward and positive. You’ll always be speaking to a real person, whether you have a question before you sign up, need support mid-study, or just want a bit of reassurance along the way.
And yes, we do have three office dogs. Oscar, Ralph, and Pip are a regular fixture at Zest HQ and you can meet the whole team, humans and dogs included, right here.
How it works
Sign up takes a few minutes. Fill in a basic form, then complete a few short profile surveys about your interests and lifestyle. The more we know about you, the better we can match you to studies you’ll actually enjoy. From there, browse current opportunities or wait to hear from us when something fits your profile perfectly.
Ready to get involved?
How does it all work?
Five simple steps from sign-up to reward.
1. Create your profile
Sign up is quick, free, and commitment-free. You’ll share some basic information and answer a few short questions about your interests, lifestyle, and everyday habits. The more we know about you, the better we can match you to studies you’ll actually enjoy.
No obligation. No spam. Just a profile that works harder for you over time.
2. Browse studies or get matched
Once you’re registered, you can browse our current studies or wait to hear from us when something fits your profile. Either way, we’ll always tell you exactly what’s involved before you decide – what the study is, how long it takes, where it happens, what the incentive is, and when you’ll be paid.
You’re always in control. Say yes, ask questions, or simply pass.
3. Take part with support throughout
If you choose to take part, we guide you through everything clearly from start to finish. That means a personal follow-up call to check your details and answer any questions, a full invitation email with everything you need, and regular check-ins as the study approaches.
You’ll have one or two dedicated Zest team members as your direct contacts throughout, reachable by phone, email, SMS, or WhatsApp. Whatever works best for you.
You’ll always know what’s expected. And you’ll never feel like you’re on your own.
4. Get rewarded – fast
Once you’ve completed your participation, your incentive is on its way. We pay via [Ayda/Tremendous — add link], and once the payment email arrives, funds typically land the same day.
No chasing. No confusion. Just fair, prompt rewards for your time.
In some product testing studies, you may also get to keep the product once testing is complete. A bonus on top of your incentive.
5. Keep going — or dip in when it suits
Some panellists take part regularly. Others prefer to pick and choose. Both are completely fine and the longer you’re part of the Zest panel, the more your profile develops and the better your study matches become.
There’s no pressure. Just an open door and a team who’s genuinely glad you’re here.
