Meet Big Spoon

About us

Big Spoon Co. is an East Coast-based public relations, marketing, and branding agency with a knack for elevating food, beverage, real estate, and lifestyle brands. From social media and media relations to photography, videography, and more, we offer a full menu of services designed to amplify your brand’s voice and impact. Our team brings decades of experience to the table, partnering with clients that range from established corporations and government entities to fast-growing startups and community-driven nonprofits.

We’re proud to be a women-, minority-, and LGBTQ-owned business, certified by the National LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce as an LGBTQ Business Enterprise. At Big Spoon Co., we believe every brand has a story worth telling—let us help you serve yours with a dash of creativity and a whole lot of passion. So, if you’re hungry for fresh ideas and impactful stories, Big Spoon Co. is ready to serve.

Our Team

Big Spoon Co. Team - Barb Lamb

Barb Lamb

  • FOOD GURU, CPG EXPERT, MARKETING MAVEN

    Barb has been known to snag a client in a hotel lobby, simply from a conversation. An East Carolina University grad, she hopped across the pond post-college to work for a newspaper in London. She operated her own marketing company before returning to Richmond. Since, she has taught business workshops, guided startups and emerged as a force in the food and beverage community. She co-founded the Apple Cart Company in 2014 before joining Big Spoon in 2024. 

    Noteworthy: Former Director of the Women’s Business Center funded by Richmond’s Small Business Administration, Virginia Specialty Food Association Board Member, Professional Speaker on all topics marketing + food. Metropolitan Business League and InUnison member. 

Big Spoon Co. Team - Kevin Clay

Kevin Clay

  • PROBLEM SOLVER, RESTAURANT FANATIC, TASK MASTER

    A Richmond native with a hospitality background, Kevin has always had a passion for the restaurant scene. The Virginia Commonwealth University alumni aligned with public relations organically, and found himself helping the restaurants he worked for take it up a notch. The OG founder of Big Spoon Co., Kevin launched the agency in 2013, eventually inviting his cohorts to join him.

    Note-worthy: Founded Gay RVA; launched the RVA Dine & Drink Facebook page which has 128K followers; executive director of the Richmond LGBTQ Chamber

Big Spoon Co. Team - Enrique Mendez

enrique mendez

  • RESULTS-DRIVEN, REAL ESTATE ACE, BRAND AUTHORITY

    Hailing from Guatemala, Enrique moved to Virginia at 21. Taking notice that minority-owned businesses were not taken as seriously, he launched his own agency, Design by E, where he specialized in social media management. Following a 10-year-run, he merged with Kevin and Barb in 2024.

    Noteworthy: Former client roster includes one of the fastest-growing real estate companies on the East Coast; grew the Carytown Merchants Association page exponentially; native Spanish speaker.

Big Spoon Co. Team - Erin Brunner

Erin Brunner

  • While Erin is not native to Richmond, she has come to call Richmond home since moving here from Pennsylvania in 2005. Years of working in event management and in the hospitality industry quickly familiarized her with the range of food, drink, and events that RVA has to offer. When she is not working, you may find her at a festival, strolling the River City, or enjoying a local restaurant with her husband and son. Before joining the team at Big Spoon, Erin studied Communication & Media Studies and developed an “above and beyond” approach for her clients. 

    Fun facts: Erin loves dirty chai lattes, Halloween, and traveling

    Favorite movie: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 

    Childhood dream job: stuntwoman 

Big Spoon Co. Team - Carla Mendez

Carla Mendez

  • Carla is the website developer at Big Spoon, she helps design, test and develop websites as well as Integrate data from various back-end services and databases. She has a decade of experience in the call center industry, and has a strong background on Quality Assurance. She graduated from Swinburne University (Melbourne, Australia) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia Design.

    Carla is passionate about Star Trek, "I am a Trekkie at heart, I try to watch at least 1 random episode per day, and the theme song brings tears to my eyes" she confesses. She likes going on daily long walks with her husband and 2 dogs, and loves cold brew.

Big Spoon Co. Team - Taylor Roane

Taylor Roane

  • Born and raised in Richmond, Va., Taylor is a lover of all the things the city has to offer. For Taylor it’s important to be submerged in art, culture, history and Richmond has all of that and more. She loves being in walking distance to so many great things. Taylor’s entire life she has learned from, worked under, and created bonds from amazing women who taught her the importance of community, education and love. When Taylor is not writing or creating content as one of Big Spoon Co.’s Account Coordinator you can find her with her family, friends or partner who all are a huge part of her life and she enjoys spending time with them whenever she can.

    Before starting at Big Spoon, Taylor studied public relations at VCU and worked in marketing and branding.

    Fun Fact: Taylor loves reading. It is always her goal to finish one book a month.

    Richmond restaurant dish I can’t live without: Taylor is a huge foodie and loves exploring all the great eats our River City has to offer. Her favorite Richmond dish would have to be an order of spinach and artichoke dip from Mellow Mushroom (with an extra order of bread).

    Favorite quote: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou

Our Partners

  • Big Spoon Partner: Photographer - Jacqui DePas

    Jacqui DePas

    Photographer

  • Big Spoon Partner: Videographer - Amy Garelick

    Amy Garelick

    Videographer

  • Big Spoon Partner: Graphic Designer - Karlyn Crum

    Karlyn Crum

    Graphic Designer

  • Big Spoon Partner: Editor & Copywriter - Eileen Mellon

    Eileen Mellon

    Editor & Copywriter

  • Big Spoon Partner: Mixologist - Beth Dixon

    Beth Dixon

    Mixologist

  • Big Spoon Partner: Packaging Consultant - Lindsey Agreste

    Lindsey Agreste

    Packaging Consultant

our Story

Big Spoon Co. began stirring things up in 2013 when Kevin Clay launched the agency with a focus on marketing and PR for food and beverage brands. Fast forward to 2020, Enrique Mendez joined as a partner, bringing his graphic design expertise from his own firm, Design By E. Together, Kevin and Enrique added new layers of creativity and content to the mix.

In 2023, Barb Lamb officially joined the Big Spoon family after years of collaborating with the agency through her own food-focused marketing firm, The Apple Cart Company. With Barb on board, Big Spoon Co. became a trio, blending Kevin’s communications expertise, Enrique’s creative direction, and Barb’s knack for client strategy into one powerhouse team.

Today, our small-but-mighty team of seven is driven by a shared passion for crafting impactful stories, unforgettable campaigns, and deliciously good ideas. With creativity and collaboration at the heart of everything we do, we’re always stirring up something big.