I worked for bookers for 4 months im surprised I lasted that long you have to pick 120 items in 1 hour for poor wages I was asked to do underpicks as well as pick so basically had to do 2 jobs.when a... See more
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Bookers Customer for some time. Turned away with 2 children in tow Came back 2 days later , rude staff , disgusting intimidating security double checking everything and handling everything ( no glo... See more
I've been a Bookers customer for 17 years and I've used branches all over the North West, Ellesmere, Telford, Llandudno, Ardwick, Stockport, Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth etc etc. Never had a problem, the s... See more
I loved the customers so much, they literally made the job worthwhile. I was once pulled into the office because I got a positive review online, they assumed I had written it myself.. seriously! I w... See more
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Booker is a market leading wholesale provider in the UK. As a foodservice wholesaler we serve caterers, retailers and other businesses from over 170 nationwide locations.
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Gosbecks Road 193, CO2 9JT, Colchester, United Kingdom
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That bloody scanner - AGAIN!
Once again, I find that scanning items yourself just isn't worth the effort. Not only will it take YOU longer to do your shop, this time, it seems that the system logged me out some time after I had logged in. Scanning items as I go effectively doubles the time I'm in the store as many items need several scanning attempts because the scanner won't read the barcode first time. Despite all my care to ensure that everything was fully accounted for, once again at the checkout, I discover that it's going to be a 100% check because, having been "logged out", the scanner can't be read by "the system". You just couldn't make this stuff up and I was a gnats whisker from just walking away and abandoning over £500 of unpaid goods for someone else to put back on the shelves. If I EVER go back to Booker, I WILL NOT BE USING THAT SCANNER and I strongly recommend others do the same.
Bought some laser printer paper from…
Bought some laser printer paper from them . (NU: brand 500 sheets.) Absolute crap! Just jams the printer every time as the paper weight (non written on the box label) is too 'thin'. Will not buy office supples from there again. Run by Tesco now I'm led to beleive....no surprise. Gone down the pan since they took over. Seems to be stocked with stuff for fast food and bars.
Used the Hastings c&c for 10 years
Used the Hastings c&c for 10 years. Never had a problem except the manager questioned me once about not wearing a mask. He was rude and would have been on his back outside. The staff are friendly and polite. Apart from that all good. Looking at the reviews, it seems many people don't understand the safety issue with children. it's not a shop, it's a warehouse with forklifts. Dangerous for children.
The property is clean and tidy as are the newly refurbished toilets.
Male rude whist he did some sort of…
21.12.21 9.23am a male did some sort of security check (which is absolutely fine) but he was so rude didn't explain what he was doing I only popped in for a few cartons of milk he made me feel like a criminal instead of a valued customer! He wants to maybe work on his customer service and explain what he is doing first even the poor lady on till who had already scanned my items was upset and confused to the way he acted. Not very friendly around Xmas time I will go tesco next time and pay the extra
Bookers in Salisbury wiltshire..
Bookers in Salisbury wiltshire..
Recently had a interview with the manager, being told ‘you will be called or emailed if successful’ which is a LIE!
Wasn’t contacted with the outcome of the interview. Then had a email from bookers - the manager’s name at the end of it. Saying ‘ due to no-response to your application we have to put you as unsuccessful’
I will not be attending this store in the future which is a shame, as over the years my family have used this store.
booker in greenford is a nasty place…
booker in greenford is a nasty place went shopping and took my girlfriend the staff are rude and arrogant with things on the shelf out of date had to return something but no one was interested .
tried complaining to the manager croker but he could not seemingly care gave up and we walked out
Absolutely rude and disgusting…
Absolutely rude and disgusting receptionist at Bath Bookers told me off in rude manner about my bag. I've been shopping at this branch for years and suddenly apparently they've changed a policy, which has never existed as I've been shopping several times with my bag. I feel discriminated and will process official complaint against the manager and the receptionist.
Shambols llandudno junction ..scrawney…
Shambols llandudno junction ..scrawney 10 men manager plenty mouth no ears ..patronising banned me ..like i care theyre owned by bigger shambols tesco
So mr manager i do not know you know who and where i live your welcome anytime you like bring your friends
Irvine and Paisley stores horrible staff.
Ended up with Booker when Makro closed.
Use to go to Irvine found the staff so unhelpful and rude.
Changed to Paisley no better.
We were also turned away on 2 occasions because we are not in catering, after a half hour drive to get there.
Staff members seamed to enjoy this, smug as smug can be.
Disgraceful and embarrassing service
I thought it was just booker Harrogate that was shockingly poor but after looking at this page, it's clear there are some major management issues... 1.7 on Trust Pilot?! With no noticable efforts to improve anything.
My 27 year old autistic son was…
My 27 year old autistic son was verbally attacked by Faye, the disgusting receptionist at Bookers Luton.
He waited behind a customer and never spoke. For no reason she shouted "I'm serving a customer and you can't sign for it" (meaning spend and save). She had no reason to shout and demand he couldn't sign a piece of paper. He has a disability and was clearly targeted for that reason. He never spoke or said a word but distressed him so much he crying. When I made a complaint my questions were not answered and it's been dealt with. As a Company they should be appalled by this and even the staff comment how rude she is. It's been dealt with, so basically nothing happened. Beware of this nasty person and avoid at all costs. This Company will never return to this outlet and they lose between £30k-£40k a month. They are not in any way concerned by this persons attitude or the impact it will have on their business. That's the person front of house and nobody is concerned by this behaviour???? Wow, SHOCKING!!!
Disgusting receptionist at Watford branch
The receptionist named Susan I think blondish hair who looked about 70 horrible disgusting women left my 17 year old daughter repeatedly assuming she is 11 when my daughter has health problems making her look skinny and short she also has an eating disorder which got worse after Susan made her insecure my daughter wouldn’t stop crying for days she had a panic attack after she wasn’t allowed in the store. Wouldn’t recommend this store to anyone I know many people who used to use this whole sale to shop for their business after I told them about this incident they were all shocked and they all carry the same opinion on me about how rude this worker was. It would be great if you deal with this situation, Susan if your reading this just because you got no where in life and your stuck working in a wholesale doesn’t make it right to make other people’s life’s miserable too you grumpy old women
Poor customer service
Went to Bookers Tamworth today to purchase 20 cases of still water to donate to the local vaccination centre to keep the nursing staff refreshed while they administer much needed vaccinations to the community.
Unfortunately I was told I could only have a maximum of 10 cases. I spoke to the manager and head office and even after explaining the reason I wanted the 20 cases, I was told I still couldn’t have the 20 cases I required.
What made the situation worse was one of the staff was discussing very loudly my frustration regarding this, which only increased my annoyance.
It wasn’t as if I was taking the last of the stock, I could see at least 200 exact same cases on pallets.
The manager said it would be fine to return to the store again tomorrow to buy the other 10 cases.
I’ve been a customer of this branch for the last 20 years and had many instances like this. The majority of the management are useless and very unhelpful.
On a number of occasions I’ve found a number of items on the shelves which were out of date and they leave it to us customers to point this out.
I will collect my other 10 cases tomorrow and then intend to purchase from another cash and carry in the future.
Went to the bookers in stoke on Trent…
Went to the bookers in stoke on Trent near the football stadium and go my son out the car getting the pushchair set up for them to shout over saying exuses me your not allowed because he not 16 I am sorry but it’s a good job I wasn’t on my own therefor I had to put my son back in the car put pushchair back in a wait in the car with windows down because it was to warm in the car so not impressed at all
This use to be a fairly good company…
This use to be a fairly good company but the Colchester branch is now dreadful, my delivery’s use to be delivered in a cage the driver would unload and take the cage away, not now new rules dump and dash leaves cage here which we have no room for so I am now looking for another company that wants our business bookers obviously don’t the customer service is also very poor was overcharged last week two broken items and overcharged still no refund. If you are thinking of using this company I would definitely make sure you have room to store cages and able to unload yourself! The one star is generous.
Bookers Wimbledon
Bookers Customer for some time.
Turned away with 2 children in tow
Came back 2 days later , rude staff , disgusting intimidating security double checking everything and handling everything ( no gloves , no masks ) when asked about covid rules ( shrugged shoulder ) but the worst is the building is a compete state of disrepair & the hygiene the worst I have ever seen
Never going back again re- joined Costco.
Chesterfield bookers keep away me wife …
Chesterfield bookers keep away me wife my son went today got turn away cos thay was 3 of us but thay never gave me chance to show them card my son is a carer as wife is going through brest cancer yes we only spend £150 evry 2 3 week but my uncle has a shop and he spends abit Moor but looking at the reviews it's not just us that will take are custom else where and make it public how we have been treated most of the staff are fine but the woman that spoke to us horrible she had a smile on her face when she said sorry you can't come in ,
I found Booker in Peterborough…
I found Booker in Peterborough unhelpful and discriminatory! I have been an account holder with Booker for 4 years now. As a small business owner and parent trying to get the business up and running after the pandemic. I visited Booker today to restock with my 10 month twins who where sleeping and secured in a buggy. Only to turned away at the door by a rude employee shouting “ I’ll save you a trip fella no kids” as a parent with no child care available I believe this is discriminatory! A quick call to a competitor 2 miles away explaining the situation to be told it wasn’t a problem and I’d be welcome. Booker you have last a loyal customer!
Soo poor we went all the way over to…
Soo poor we went all the way over to booker for them to tell me I can not bring my 2 year old in with me! But yet it's says nowhere about this so have come all the way over for them to tell me at the door such rubbish service
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