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Amazing quality everytime. I trust saffron alley and are my main butchers i order from. Am a customer for just over a year now. Every order is delivered made on time, nothing is ever missed or incorre... See more
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Ordered the grass-fed free range Turkey. Although it came a day late (courier fault) the turkey was absolutely delicious. I have never had such a juicy tender chicken. I did brine the turkey which pr... See more
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I was introduced to Saffron Alley by my sister and I’ve been ordering from Saffron Alley for a few years now and have never been disappointed. Their products are fresh and of high quality and the... See more
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Our ethos is built upon providing ethically reared meats for you and your family. Our vast range of both traditional and modern butchery cuts is constantly growing helping you keep meal times special. All our foods are hormone and anti-biotic free. Free delivery over £40; farm fresh straight to your doorstep.
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4.7
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Saffron Alley always delivers great…
Saffron Alley always delivers great quality ethical products, having used them for a number of years we as a family enjoy the produce and also the variety of options. Highly recommended.
2 February 2026
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Dear SM,
Thank you so much for this wonderful review and for your loyalty over the years! It really warms our hearts to know that your whole family enjoys our produce and that you keep coming back. Knowing you appreciate the variety and the ethical quality of our products means everything to us.
Thank you for recommending us and we look forward to many more orders!
Warm regards,
Team Saffron Alley🧡
Absolutely Fantastic!!
Absolutely amazing meat - so tasty and fresh. They package the meat so well which makes it easy to store straight into the freezer. Love that this is halal meat with no antibiotics / chemicals. I recommend Saffron Alley to everyone I know :)
6 March 2026
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Dear Tabassum Raja,
Thank you for this absolutely fantastic review! It genuinely put a big smile on our faces. We are so happy to hear that the meat is tasty and fresh and that the packaging makes storing it so convenient. Knowing that you trust us and recommend us to everyone you know truly means the world to us.
We hope to keep delivering the best for you!
Warm regards,
Team Saffron Alley🧡
Very good quality meat
Very good quality meat. I order their 2.5cm short rib and oxtail. Tasted great definitely grass fed
5 March 2026
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Dear Olivia,
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so pleased to hear that the short rib and oxtail were both to your liking and that you could taste the grass fed quality. We take real pride in sourcing the best and it is so good to know that comes through on the plate.
We hope to see your next order soon!
Warm regards,
Team Saffron Alley🧡
Great short ribs
order arrived on time it was well packed and boxed.
I would order from this company again
6 March 2026
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Dear Graham Leach,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are really glad your order arrived on time and was well packed. It is always great to hear when everything goes smoothly from our end. We would love to have you order from us again!
See you next time!
Warm regards,
Team Saffron Alley🧡
Simply superb produce.
I have been using Saffron Alley for a couple of months now, and honestly the meat is of the highest quality, truly outstanding! The ordering process is easy and considering the quality of the produce the prices are very reasonable in my opinion.
Also high 5 to my delivery driver at DPD who brings my meat order, bang on time week after week, I can set my clock by him!
I'm a very satisfied customer.
2 February 2026
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Reply from Saffron Alley
Dear Neil Clarke,
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It genuinely makes us smile to know that you have been with us for a couple of months and are so happy with the quality and pricing. We also want to pass your kind words along to our DPD driver because that kind of consistent, reliable service deserves a big shout out!
We are so glad to have you as a satisfied customer and hope to keep it that way!
Warm regards,
Team Saffron Alley🧡
Excellent quality meat
Excellent quality meat, great choice of products and reliable, convenient delivery.
6 March 2026
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Dear Tina Shewring,
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the quality, the choice of products and the delivery service. We work really hard to make sure everything comes together for our customers and it is brilliant to know we are hitting the mark.
We hope to serve you again very soon!
Warm regards,
Team Saffron Alley🧡
My meat is always from here
My meat is always from here , and the quality is brilliant also the packaging and the service is amazing , the only request is for small families to make somepackages with 500gr such as the minced beef for example to avoid waste
Thank you
6 March 2026
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Dear Zain,
Thank you so much for your continued loyalty and for this lovely review! It really means a lot to know that you always come to us and that the quality, packaging and service are hitting the mark for you. We also really appreciate your suggestion about smaller package sizes for families. That is genuinely great feedback and we will make sure it is passed on to our team.
Thank you for being such a wonderful customer!
Warm regards,
Team Saffron Alley🧡
The meat is the best quality I've tried…
The meat is the best quality I've tried and it's consistently extremely good. No chemicals, no fillers, no antibiotics, no hormones and grass fed, free range. The only improvement could be for me if it was actually also organic but I know that can be down to semantics and soil conditions beyond the butchers control. Also I'd love if they had sausages that were fresh and not frozen that didn't contain chilli, my kids love good quality halal sausages but they don't like spice. They have no options for this is and sadly the sausages contain several E numbers and I have had to stop buying them. Gluten free would also be perfect but removal of E numbers is crucial above all else. I hope you guys get to read this and make the changes. Everything else is perfect honestly. Alhamdulillah!
6 March 2026
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Dear Danny Hope-Scott,
Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review! We are really touched to know that you find our meat consistently the best quality and that our no chemicals, no antibiotics, grass fed approach means so much to you. Alhamdulillah indeed!
We have also read every word of your suggestions and we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share them with us. Your feedback about mild halal sausages, E numbers and gluten free options is really valuable and we are passing it on to our product team. We hear you and we want to do better for families like yours.
Thank you for your continued support and for pushing us to improve!
Warm regards,
Team Saffron Alley🧡
Good quality and delivered on time
The quality of meat from Saffron Alley has been consistently very good. Delivery is on time
5 February 2026
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Dear Roohi,
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are really glad to hear that you find the quality of our meat consistently good and that your delivery is always on time. That is exactly what we strive for with every order.
We hope to keep delivering a great experience for you and we would love to earn that 5th star next time!
Warm regards,
Team Saffron Alley🧡
The quality of the meat is exceptional
The quality of the meat is exceptional. The client service I received from Christopher David after appalling experience with DPD delivery was fantastic and hugely appreciated.
4 March 2026
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Dear DG,
Thank you so much for leaving this review, it really means a lot to us! So glad to hear you loved the quality of the meat. We're sorry you had a difficult experience with DPD, but really pleased Christopher David was able to sort things out for you. We'll make sure he knows you took the time to mention him.
Looking forward to your next order!
Kind Regards,
Team Saffron Alley🧡
Fantastic!
Good halal company.
Ive spoken to the merchant many times…contact me anytime now if not assume it’s resolved.
the past review is taken off isn’t there… what is the problem now!
I’ve given a good review weeks ago. What is the problem? What is view it and see if it is deleted.
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5 March 2026
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Dear fiftyninemontannaLA,
Thank you for the kind words, really appreciate it! Great to have you as a customer and hope to see you ordering again soon.
Kind Regards,
Team Saffron Alley🧡
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I recently placed an order with Saffron Alley and wanted to share my experience.
There was an issue with one of the meat packs in my order where the vacuum seal had loosened during transit. I contacted customer service to clarify the situation, and I was very impressed with how professionally it was handled.
Christopher David responded promptly, provided clear explanations, and took my concern seriously. After reviewing the photos I shared, they advised me not to consume the affected pack and immediately issued a £14 gift card as a goodwill gesture. The communication throughout was polite, transparent, and reassuring.
While issues can occasionally happen during delivery, what really matters is how a company resolves them — and in this case, Saffron Alley demonstrated excellent customer service and accountability.
Thank you again to Christopher for the support. I’ll definitely be ordering again.
4 March 2026
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Reply from Saffron Alley
Dear customer,
Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review, we really appreciate it! We're sorry to hear about the vacuum seal issue with one of the packs, that's not the experience we want for our customers. But we're really glad Christopher David was able to handle it quickly and look after you properly.
We'll always do our best to make things right, and your kind words mean a lot to the team. Hope to see your next order soon!
Kind Regards,
Team Saffron Alley🧡
Really great service and great quality…
Really great service and great quality produce. Special shout out to Christopher David from the Customer Service team who was responsive and efficient when I placed an incorrect order.
3 March 2026
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Reply from Saffron Alley
Dear AG,
Thank you so much for the lovely review! Really glad we could sort out the incorrect order for you quickly. Christopher David will be pleased to hear your kind words!
Looking forward to your next order!
Kind Regards,
Team Saffron Alley🧡
Fantastic customer service
My first time ordering from Saffron Alley and their customer service is amazing. Due to my local DPD depot failing to deliver my order, Nazeem in customer services dealt with my enquiry with the up most profession, priority, swiftness and empathy.
A solution was offered and put into action very quickly and I received my order which I am truly grateful for. A massive thank you to Nazeem and much deserved appreciation for your help in this matter.
My delivery arrived fresh and chilled in protective packaging and ice packs. Everything was clearly labeled and vacuum sealed. I ordered some mixed lamb boneless and boned which tasted delicious and extremely tender. I have several different cuts of beef steak to try, the quality of them all looks amazing.
I look forward to placing another order soon and I would highly recommend Saffron Alley for both customer service and quality products.
21 February 2026
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Reply from Saffron Alley
Dear Gina,
Wow, what a review! Thank you so much for sharing your experience in such detail. We're really sorry about the DPD depot issue, but so glad Nazeem was able to step in and get everything sorted for you. We'll make sure he sees this!
So happy to hear the lamb arrived fresh and tasted great. We hope the beef steaks are just as good! Can't wait to see your next order.
Kind Regards,
Team Saffron Alley🧡
Superb customer service, excellent quality
I thoroughly recommend Saffron Alley both for the excellent quality they offer, but for their superb customer service on top of that. Only yesterday I placed an order but input the wrong delivery date. I emailed them and after a few minutes a very helpful associate sorted it all out and changed it to my preferred date. Thank you, Christopher David and Saffron Alley! It's a pleasure shopping with you.
28 February 2026
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Reply from Saffron Alley
Dear Sofia K,
Thank you for the kind words, really appreciate it! So glad we could get your delivery date changed so quickly. Christopher David will be happy to hear this. It's a pleasure having you as a customer and we look forward to your next order!
Kind Regards,
Team Saffron Alley🧡
Very happy with the quality of meat and…
Very happy with the quality of meat and with the service. Christopher David was really kind explaining to me trough emails some of the inquirings i had. I have passed on their contact to my friends and family members, especially the ones that are not able to shop as halal places are quite far. Thank you Saffron Alley, wish you lots of success...
20 February 2026
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Reply from Saffron Alley
Dear Italia Noviello,
Thank you so much, this really put a smile on our faces! So happy to hear Christopher David was helpful and that you've been sharing us with your friends and family. That means the world to us!
Wishing you and your loved ones many delicious meals ahead. Thank you again for the support!
Kind Regards,
Team Saffron Alley🧡
Excellent quality of meat and wonderful…
Excellent quality of meat and wonderful customer service. We spoke with Mr Christopher David in customer service and we received such quick and helpful responses.
18 February 2026
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Reply from Saffron Alley
Dear MM,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review!
Really glad to hear you had a great experience with us. Christopher David is a star on our team and we'll make sure he knows you mentioned him - well deserved!
Looking forward to your next order.
Kind Regards,
Team Saffron Alley 🧡
I have ordered from them a few times…
I have ordered from them a few times all better than another, that one time I had to cancel my order as I wasn’t going to be home they resolved my request really quickly and great customer support from Christopher David.
18 February 2026
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Reply from Saffron Alley
Dear Parkal,
Thank you for being such a loyal customer - it really means a lot to us!
So glad Christopher David was able to sort the cancellation out quickly for you. That's exactly the kind of service we always aim to give. Hope your future orders keep getting better each time!
Kind Regards,
Team Saffron Alley 🧡
Great Customer Service
We have ordered a couple of times and the meat has always been great. Unfortunately there was a slight issue on one of our poultry orders, but it was swiftly resolved by Christopher David. Halal meat is not readily available nearby in our location, therefore we are very grateful that Saffron Alley provides a fuss free service. We hope the issue will only be a one time thing and that the meat is always fresh. We have no doubt that Saffron Alley is able to keep up with the best standards.
16 February 2026
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Reply from Saffron Alley
Dear Diyana,
Thank you for ordering with us and for your kind words!
We're really sorry about the issue with your poultry order, but we're glad Christopher David was able to get it sorted quickly. We totally understand how important it is for you to have access to quality halal meat, especially when it's not easy to find locally - that's exactly why we do what we do.
We'll always do our best to make sure every order meets the standard you deserve. Thank you for trusting us!
Kind Regards,
Team Saffron Alley 🧡
I had an issue with my order
I had an issue with my order, but the team at Saffron Alley handled it very professionally and efficiently. As soon as I contacted them, they responded promptly and kept me informed throughout the process.
A special thank you to Christopher David from Customer Service for his support and clear communication. He quickly arranged a replacement order and ensured everything was taken care of without any hassle on my end.
It’s always reassuring to deal with a company that stands behind its service and resolves issues so smoothly. I really appreciate the assistance and would definitely recommend Saffron Alley based on this experience.
12 February 2026
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Reply from Saffron Alley
Dear Felix,
Wow, thank you for such a detailed and generous review!
We're glad we could handle things professionally when the issue came up. Christopher David will really appreciate being mentioned by name - we'll make sure to pass this on to him. A replacement sorted with no fuss is exactly how it should be.
Thank you for recommending us - it genuinely goes a long way. We hope your next orders are smooth from start to finish!
Kind Regards,
Team Saffron Alley 🧡
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