British Essentials

British Essentials , 31 Stephenson Road, St. Ives, Cambridge, GB
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4.00
Based on 747 Reviews

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65.60%

4

12.99%

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3.35%

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2.01%

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Ms Maureen
United States | 12 August 2023

The only thing that disappointed me was the couple of items they didn't have. Otherwise, everything else was just fine. Arrived well packed and safely.

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Wellingtonian
United States | 12 August 2023

Good range of hard-to-find British goods for expats to enjoy. Shipping was much faster than promised. Trustworthy outfit.

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Cat
France | 11 August 2023

Always a fantastic experience from the moment I open the website to the moment I receive the order. Website is functional and very user-friendly with a huge range, reasonably priced especially considering VAT is included and no import fees sneak up on you at delivery, and shipping is super fast with fabulous customer service and ease of accessibility. Can't recommend this site and company enough!

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Timothy Pickering
United States | 11 August 2023

There were a few items that were not available but no surprises, I think I was aware of all of them by check out time. Package arrived in great condition and quickly. I need to be a little more careful when ordering as I was sure I wanted six packs of the crisps, but that is on me. Already thinking of my next order.

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kunde
Norway | 11 August 2023

Excellent product, but too expensive when Norwegian VAT is added

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Customer Mike
United Kingdom | 11 August 2023

Yes I like the speed and quality of the website and delivery and product. I ordered as many organic weetabix as it would let me and it was enough for my needs.

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Victoria Capon
France | 08 August 2023

My order has never been delivered. E mails unanswered and calls not answered. Absolutely awful. Do not use this terrible company.

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Peggy Giglio
United States | 07 August 2023

I ordered a shipment from British Essentials after returning from a trip to London this summer. I received only a partial shipment—some items missing and some damaged —and no refund. I called, emailed, and messaged on Facebook trying to fix the issue and I have had no response for weeks. Do not do business with this company. They are not legitimate.

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clive liddiard
United Kingdom | 05 August 2023

Like many expats we like a taste of home so British Essentials provide that service, sadly not always a good service. To the point where my last order will in fact be my last order. Firstly we had damage in items in carriage, no communication from the company within their own published timescale or in fact none. Packages did not have a customs declaration on them so were opened to check contents and duly charged at around £1 each so an additional £4 so far, one box did have a customs label but was so badly packed one of the spice mixes leaked out everywhere requiring re-packing and a charge of around £5, I am rounding down these charges. So i paid the equivalent of £54.89 for delivery costs this included a £23.23 European delivery surcharge, however the goods were not delivered they had to be collected each package that is taking my time and cost. So this made me look a lot closer at the prices charged by this company for their efforts and as they like so say 24/7 customer service, experts in shipping, 30 day money back guarantee. So total cost of my products order if purchased from Ocado in the UK would be £85.53 with the delivery fee of £54.89 with no customs charges to your door. Reality total charged for food etc £309.69 a massive mark up of 350% now we all have faced rising prices but sometimes people our out for clear profits. If the items arrived undamaged in good packing and fast with no problems at all it is still very high. The packaging is cheap boxes (no doubt they would lean on eco friendly boxes) packing is a waxed styled paper and sauce bottle have the luxury of some masking tape. So in summing up if you want No Customer service Poor delivery and packing Extra charges as I did 350% Total mark up on current UK prices High delivery charges If so British Essentials could well be the company for you. Prices are based on current exchange rates when writing this review

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Jill Cook
United States | 31 July 2023

Received wrong product. Sent 2 emails but never received a response.

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E Hamilton
United Kingdom | 31 July 2023

Great service & communication- just what I wanted thanks. Amazing to get this hard to find version delivered to my door every month. Very happy 😀

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Antje
Switzerland | 30 July 2023

Ware am 20. Juni bezahlt und bis heute nichts zugestellt bekommen. Unter der erhalten Tracking-Nr. existieren keine Angaben zum Versand. Nun habe ich geschrieben, dass ich mein Geld zurück erstattet bekommen möchte und werde jedes Mal mit automatisch generierten Antworten vertröstet.

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Joey Fab
United States | 29 July 2023

Always great service and best prices of any import company, better than Amazon too for the items.

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Shelagh Mayo
United States | 29 July 2023

speed of service - professionalism - flavours of home!!

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D. Bales
United States | 28 July 2023

Website was easy to use. Had the products I was looking for in stock. Received my order promptly

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Peter Murphy
United Kingdom | 27 July 2023

I order my coffee from you and it always arrives on time thank you, carti nor coffee 👍

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Debra sauvageau
United States | 27 July 2023

Arrived promptly. Packaged safely. Great Prices and Service! Yummy foods! 😁

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Shaun Hussey
United Kingdom | 27 July 2023

Fast delivery time and good product

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Alan Just
France | 27 July 2023

Excellent service and great products

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wendy saunders
United Kingdom | 27 July 2023

Loved the very tasty almonds covered in chocolate, very moreish!

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