Catering Appliance Superstore Reviews 

420
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Looking at 84 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, knowledge, and efficient problem-solving, often highlighting individuals who provided outstanding support. The service is frequently described as excellent, with many appreciating the friendly and professional approach, good product quality, and quick deliveries. However, some customers noted product quality issues, including faulty goods or items not performing as described, with some failing quickly. Others found the delivery service problematic, citing long waits, unexpected kerbside-only drop-offs for heavy items, and missed attempts. This occasionally led to dissatisfaction with customer service when issues were unresolved.

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Staff

Consumers find staff to be positive, consistently praising their helpfulness, knowledge, and efficiency. Many... See more

Service

Customers had positive experiences with service, often describing it as great, professional, and brilliant.... See more

Product

Clients share ambiguous opinions on products, with some reviewers expressing satisfaction with the quality... See more

Customer service

People report positive experiences with customer service, highlighting excellent customer care and great... See more

Delivery service

Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of delivery service, with many customers praising quick deliveries and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot fault the service from Catering Appliances. Aside from the prompt next-day delivery of my Bain Marie, the support team is excellent. They are helpful: When I had an issue on delivery d... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a complete nightmare with a Samsung drier. It was a complicated and extended series of problems that involved multiple Samsung visits. When Samsung abandoned us, Catering Appliances (led by Gil... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Catering appliances have supplied all our catering equipment for our cafe that opened 3 years ago. I have just been back for a second round of purchasing. They are THE most helpful supplier we have co... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a rational grill grate, which was despatched quickly but unfortunately a mistake made by Rational led to the grill being delayed. Lindsey at Catering Appliance was great, kept on top of it, go... See more

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Company details

  1. Kitchen Supply Store

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Catering Appliance Superstore is a family run business based in Kendal, Cumbria, UK. We supply commercial catering equipment to the UK catering industry and process 1000's of orders each month.


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

420 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had retired and sold the business

We had retired and sold the business. I wanted to deactivate the account and to be honest I didn't expect anything to be done. However, received email and account deactivated. Great admin and customer support - well done.

24 July 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review & Happy Retirement!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Louise

Great service from Louise. Gave 3 year warranty when others gave 1 or 2 years, thanks
Kulwant

19 July 2024
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Thank you for your 5 star review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When things go wrong it really shows…

When things go wrong it really shows how good a company are with customer care. 2 deliveries of damaged goods and boy did a rocket get us the 3rd and thankfully undamaged item to us in superquick time. Have signed up for an account and have just bought another item. Thank you Jim.

3 July 2024
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Thank you for your 5-star review! We very much appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always receive first class service

Always receive first class service, prompt and efficient, from Louise at Catering Appliance. Would not hesitate in recommending them.

10 July 2024
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Thank you for your review, it is very much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

They offer an excellent, efficient and helpful service. I wouldn't hesitate in using them again.

19 April 2024
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Thank you for your 5-star review, it is very much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service I have over the last…

Great service I have over the last eight months had several dealings with this company and can honestly say never had a problem Fiona in sales has always been efficient and helpful

9 July 2024
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Thank you for your kind review, it is very much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top notch

Customer service amazing and more cost effective than other suppliers will be using again

4 July 2024
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Thank you for your review, it is very much appreciated.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute joke of a company

Absolute joke of a company, send the wrong part that won’t fit, that’s my fault. The part got dumped in the car park upon delivery and damaged and that’s my fault. Also I have to pay for restocking even though the part was sent in error by them…their words, “no one told you it was the right part” even though they guided me to the part number and sent a part twice the size but that’s my fault apparently. Outrageous.
Good luck, use nisbets instead,
Far more professional

26 June 2024
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Reply from Catering Appliance Superstore

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. I'm sorry to see that the incorrect part was ordered for your older model of freezer.

We would never recommend a part which is not compatible. Had you contacted us we would have been able to liaise directly with our suppliers to ensure the part ordered was correct.

I can see we organised a return for the item as well as a partial refund, in line with our terms and conditions. Restocking fees, as you know, are unavoidable and imposed by our suppliers

We appreciate your custom and did everything we could to put the mistake right.

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great experience overall

Professional , friendly , helpful and great advice pointed us in the right direction with our choice and we were looked after all the way through the process. Very happy

26 June 2024
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Your review is very much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What an incredible customer service…

What an incredible customer service offered by this company (in particular Fiona who dealt with us) we will definitely be using you again!

18 June 2024
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That is great to hear! Thank you for your review, it is very much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nikki was very helpful

Nikki was very helpful
thanks very much
But Williams Fridge NO!

4 June 2024
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Reply from Catering Appliance Superstore

We are very grateful for you taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. Thank you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Faulty equipment and refusing to…

Faulty equipment and refusing to replace parts even when covered under warranty

10 June 2024
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Reply from Catering Appliance Superstore

Please accept our apologies. Please can you provide the order reference number and we will investigate this situation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service

Amazing service , very happy.

5 June 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt service and competitive pricing

I always receive a very prompt and professional service and on this occasion it was the same. This is the reason I choose the Catering Appliance Superstore as I know I'm going to get fair and competitive pricing, plus excellent customer service. Louise was again the person who helped me and she was great.

29 May 2024
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We are very grateful for you taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. Thank you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible delivery experience. Don’t want to help just take more of your money!

Customer service is awful. On delivery the drivers then refused to take the stairs as they said it was a 4 man job even after we stated there was stairs the day before. We said to the driver no problem leave it downstairs they insisted no it’s not a problem someone will come back next day and bring up the stairs so we agreed next day was fine. We then get a call from the company saying it’s a fee or £300 to bring 4 man out or even if we want it re delivered downstairs we have to now pay a extra fee of £100. Ridiculous company and customer service was no help just want the money or no help

27 May 2024
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Reply from Catering Appliance Superstore

We are sorry to hear of your experience but would like to confirm as specified in our Terms and Conditions on our website (which are industry standard) that delivery is kerbside only, unless prior arrangements have been made.

The delivery person/driver may at his/her discretion assist with delivering the goods to a location within the premises nominated by the customer, at the customers sole risk.

Any specific arrangements or agreements made with delivery personnel are at your own discretion and out of our control.

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