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Other than a mishap of a delivery not coming when supposed to, I have had a good experience with the business. They did give me an incentive for anything I’ve been unhappy with.
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Great popcorn supplies and fast delivery both of which are very important for us as a cinema. We've been using A1 for three years now and have no intention of going elsewhere.
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I have bought several items from A1 Equipment. Transaction has been seamless and products have been amazing and delivery fast. My customers love the different flavours I make of Candyfloss.... See more
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A1 Equipment is a family-run UK supplier of fun food machines and ingredients, serving businesses since 1986. We help cinemas, events and attractions boost profits with high-quality popcorn, candy floss, slush, churros, nachos, waffles, doughnuts, crepes, snow cones and much more! As the official UK vendor for Gold Medal USA, we provide reliable, efficient machines and great-tasting products at competitive prices. We pride ourselves on friendly, knowledgeable service, fast next-day delivery on orders over £150, and a simple 30-day return policy. Every machine includes a one-year parts and labour warranty in the UK, giving you confidence with every purchase. With decades of experience and strong relationships with leading manufacturers, we focus on quality, value and customer satisfaction. Whether you need equipment, ingredients or expert advice, we are here to help your business grow.
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Eastman Way, HP2 7DU, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
- 02082023928
- sales@a1equipment.co.uk
- popcornandcandyfloss.com
4.2
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166 reviews
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Ordered popcorn
Ordered popcorn. Was meant to be next day delivery. Nearly a week later and nothing. Emailed them and they said Monday. It’s Monday and still nothing.
They respond quick on their emails though.
13 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from A1 Equipment
Hello Natasha,
Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear that the delivery took longer than expected.
Your order was placed while we were closed for a short period, and during that time we took measures to communicate that on the website. Once we reopened, we worked to get all orders dispatched as quickly as possible.
We appreciate your patience and have refunded the delivery cost as a goodwill gesture. It’s great to hear that our team was able to respond to your emails promptly.
Thank you again for your feedback.
Kind regards,
A1 Equipment
Reply from A1 Equipment
Hello,
Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear that you’ve had difficulty getting through to us and that you felt the service wasn’t helpful.
This isn’t the experience we aim to provide, and we understand how frustrating this can be. We do experience busy periods on the phones, but we always try to respond to all enquiries as quickly as possible.
If you still need assistance, please feel free to contact us via email with your details and we’ll be happy to help.
Kind regards,
A1 Equipment
Love the prices
Love the prices. Unfortunately I ordered wrong size lid for my candy floss machine, also purchased here. The return process is not good at all. DPD advised me to get in touch with A1, which I did but was informed I would have to return by myself. It is a big box therefore not an easy task.
1 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from A1 Equipment
Hello Frieda,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re really pleased to hear that you’re happy with our prices and that you’ve previously purchased your candy floss machine from us.
We’re sorry to hear that the returns process felt difficult in this case. As outlined in our returns policy, customers are responsible for arranging the return when an incorrect item is ordered, which is why our team advised returning the lid directly.
We do appreciate your feedback though, as it helps us understand where the experience could feel smoother for customers. Thank you again for your support and for choosing A1 Equipment.
Kind regards,
A1 Equipment
Great service
25 February 2026
Reply from A1 Equipment
Hello Edith,
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We’re really pleased to hear you were happy with the service you received.
Your feedback means a lot to our team, and we’re glad we could help. We look forward to serving you again soon.
Thanks again,
A1 Equipment
Reply from A1 Equipment
Hello Pete,
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We’re delighted to hear you’re happy with your choice and that your order arrived quickly.
It’s great to know everything met your expectations. We really appreciate your support and hope to serve you again soon.
Thanks again,
A1 Equipment
having read some bad reviews i was…
having read some bad reviews i was unsure if i should order however i decided to can say not a single issue will order again
19 January 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from A1 Equipment
Hello Stevie,
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! We really appreciate you giving us a chance despite the mixed feedback you’d seen. We’re delighted to hear everything went smoothly and that you had no issues with your order.
We look forward to serving you again soon!
Thanks again,
A1 Equipment
Quick and efficient service and product…
Quick and efficient service and product is great
29 December 2025
Reply from A1 Equipment
Hello Gail,
Thank you for the great feedback! We work hard to offer great service and speedy delivery, so it’s wonderful to hear it hit the mark. Looking forward to your next order!
Thanks,
A1 Equipment
Just what I was after at a really good…
Just what I was after at a really good price !, fast dispatch too.
29 December 2025
Reply from A1 Equipment
Hello Beckie,
Thank you for the lovely feedback! We work hard to provide speedy delivery and products at a great price, so it’s wonderful to hear it hit the mark. Looking forward to your next order!
Thanks,
A1 Equipment
Very good and quick delivery
29 December 2025
Reply from A1 Equipment
Hello Zoe,
Thank you for the feedback! We strive to provide great service and speedy delivery, so it’s great to hear we achieved that. Looking forward to your next order!
Thanks,
A1 Equipment
reliable service
fast friendly reliable service as always pleasure doing business with these guys as always
28 November 2025
Unprompted review
Excellent customer service
I ordered candyfloss and popcorn supplies, unfortunately one item was incorrect. A1 equipment resolved this issue straight away. Customer service was spot on, will be using again. Thank you!
6 November 2025
Unprompted review
Easy to use website
Easy to use website , choice of small packs , great prices , and very quick delivery … thank you
27 November 2025
Quick and easy transaction
Quick and easy transaction. Great quality product. Prompt delivery. Thank you!
18 November 2025
Unprompted review
Best company ever I have been with them…
Best company ever I have been with them for over 7years also the customer service is 10/10
28 May 2025
Good quality products
Competitive prices.
Good quality products.
Fast efficient delivery
28 October 2025
Delivery time is ridiculous, don't pay for next day
I placed an order on 25 October, paid for next day delivery & still received nothing. It was an item I'd bought for a Halloween party & very very disappointed in service & lack of communication. Hoping I'll receive full refund as obviously I don't need the item as not replied in time. Don't use this company unless you're happy to wait cpl weeks
25 October 2025
Unprompted review
Great service!
Great service!
Quick delivery, good pricing, pleasure to deal with and will continue to use in future.
1 August 2025
Unprompted review
We wouldn’t buy from anywhere else
We always buy our popcorn from here which our customers really like, aswell as candyfloss sticks etc, wouldn’t go anywhere else
5 July 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from A1 Equipment
Hi Debbie,
Wow, thank you so much for such a glowing review! It really means a lot to us that you keep coming back.
Thanks again for being such a loyal customer.
Warm regards,
A1 Equipment
Speedy Delivery of Ready Made Popcorn
As always excellent products at great value with a speedy delivery
28 August 2025
Reply from A1 Equipment
Hi Kulvir,
Thank you for sharing your fantastic feedback! We work hard to offer great service and speedy delivery, so it’s wonderful to hear it hit the mark. Looking forward to your next order!
Thanks,
A1 Equipment
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