I'm thrilled with the quality of the pans I got; they're truly top-notch. However, I had ordered them in early December hoping to have them for Christmas, but they didn't arrive until late January bec... See more
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Beautiful saucepan - I don't know whether to use it or just display it. Delivery time was exactly as stated when I placed the order so I'm not complaining but it was a lengthy turnaround! I will orde... See more
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Ordered a Mermaid roasting pan on Monday afternoon and it arrived on Wednesday morning. The order confirmation said it might take 56 days, but clearly that was wrong. The quality of their produc... See more
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About Samuel Groves
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Global interest in British design and manufacturing has never been higher and Samuel Groves is building on this golden opportunity by continuing to invest in manufacturing equipment to produce the very best cook and bakeware at their manufacturing site in Birmingham.
Few suppliers of hospitality products go back as far as Samuel Groves. This venerable Birmingham-based manufacturer of kitchen equipment started in 1817. The big take-off into hospitality supply came during the Second World War when Samuel Groves won a major government contract to produce aluminium trays, with many other items for the Ministry of Works and the War Office being added soon after. This helped reinforce the foundations of the modern business, which gained a major boost from the introduction of the Mermaid brand at the beginning of the 1950s.
Samuel Groves encompasses all facets of manufacturing including Metal Cutting, Presswork, Metal Spinning, Welding, Fabrication and Injection Moulding. In addition, we are able to design and manufacture our own tooling in house.
Even though the market and indeed cooking practices have evolved over the years, Samuel Groves quality and processes have improved. We remain traditional manufacturers and every product we are proud to say is still hand-finished. We have been a manufacturer in Birmingham for close to 200 years, some of the skills that will be used in the factory today will have been used all throughout those 200 years.
Every range produced at our factory, we believe is the best you can buy, whether that’s our robust stainless steel 3-ply cookware, or timeless Mermaid anodised bakeware.
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194 Waterloo Road, B25 8LD, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 0121 764 7393
- sales@samuelgroves.com
- www.samuelgroves.com
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Good lookin' cookin'
Beautiful saucepan - I don't know whether to use it or just display it. Delivery time was exactly as stated when I placed the order so I'm not complaining but it was a lengthy turnaround! I will order again.
11 January 2026
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi Jim,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you find your saucepan beautiful—sometimes they’re almost too nice to use, aren’t they? We appreciate your patience with the delivery time and are glad it arrived as expected. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next order! If you ever need anything, just let us know.
Best regards,
The Samuel Groves Team
Fast delivery and great product
Fast delivery and great product. Well made and good value.
9 December 2025
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi Chris,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you're happy with both the quick delivery and the quality of your purchase.
Warm regards,
The Samuel Groves Team
Great pan. Period.
Great pan. Once properly treated / cared for, this is non-stick and great quality.
I LOVE the fact these are made in the UK - more of this please.
I love this pan.
18 October 2025
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi Jayne,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're absolutely delighted to hear you're happy with your purchase.
We truly appreciate your support of British-made products, and we hope your cookware serves you well for many years to come!
Happy cooking!
The Samuel Groves Team
Brilliant quality
Second buy from the team for my son, who is seriously into getting into the cooking trade. Lovely and quality pans and trays. When do you think the whole range will be available guys? David
3 January 2026
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi David,
So wonderful to hear this is your second purchase with us! It's fantastic that your son is passionate about pursuing a career in cooking - what an exciting journey he's embarking on. We're thrilled that our pans and trays are helping support his culinary dreams, and it means the world to us that you're happy with the quality.
As for our full range availability, we're working hard behind the scenes to get the full range ready and available soon—stay tuned! Keep an eye on our website and social channels for updates!
Thanks again for your loyalty and continuous support. Wishing your son all the best in his cooking journey!
Warm regards,
The Samuel Groves Team
Excellent high-quality product…
What an excellent high-quality product (and made in UK!).
10 February 2026
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi Alan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're absolutely delighted to hear you're happy with your purchase.
We truly appreciate your support of British-made products, and we hope your cookware serves you well for many years to come!
Happy cooking!
The Samuel Groves Team
Excellent communication and quick…
Excellent communication and quick delivery - love the quality of their products and that they will stand the true test of time
31 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you loved our communication and quick delivery. It's fantastic that you're happy with the quality of our products - we take great pride in creating products that are built to last. Your feedback truly means the world to us!
Kind regards,
Samuel Groves Team
Great customer service
24 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi Ed,
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with our customer service. It means a lot to us, and we look forward to helping you again soon!
Kind regards,
The Samuel Groves Team
Buy well, buy once
We bought a few items from Samuel Groves and weren’t disappointed. They are very well made, and you can see that pot lids won’t become loose over time or handles loosening as each item is solidly made. The items are more expensive than some high street options but these will last forever. It’s true what they say but well, buy once.
21 December 2025
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi Edward,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so happy to hear you’re pleased with your purchases from Samuel Groves. It’s definitely worth buying once for something built to last a lifetime.
Best regards,
Samuel Groves Team
Seasoned frying pan
Great product, excellent quality, very durable, good value, would recommend and buy similar in the range when upgrading further.
20 December 2025
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi John,
Thanks so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear you're loving the quality and durability of your purchase. We can't wait to help you out when you're ready to upgrade – we've got some fantastic options in the range. Thanks for recommending us!
Best regards,
Samuel Groves Team
Really happy with my new carbon steel…
Really happy with my new carbon steel pan. Seasoning was straightforward (I used ghee) and it was great for cooking panckes on Shrove Tuesday. Especially love that it was made in the UK too.
23 February 2026
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi John,
Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you're really happy with your new carbon steel pan. Using ghee for seasoning is a fantastic choice, and it’s great to know the process was straightforward for you. Pancakes on Shrove Tuesday sound like the perfect way to put your pan to good use!
We also love that you appreciate it being made right here in the UK. Enjoy many more delicious meals with your pan!
Best regards,
Samuel Groves Team
A reliable service and good quality…
A reliable service and good quality products. I have bought several items directly from Samuel Groves and other retailers and all the items have enhanced my cooking efforts and even been easy to wash up afterwards. A recent small problem was speedily rectified. I was particularly glad to receive my frying pan before Christmas 2025, much quicker than expected.09/03/2026
9 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Samuel Groves
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us! It's fantastic to hear that our products have been enhancing your cooking adventures and making cleanup a breeze – that's exactly what we aim for.
We're delighted that you've been happy with your purchases both directly from us and through our retail partners. Your loyalty means the world to us! It's also great to know we were able to quickly sort out that small issue for you – we always want to make things right.
Kind regards,
The Samuel Groves Team
Ordered at short notice for Christmas
Ordered at short notice for Christmas, the customer team were excellent at responding and getting the item dispatched in good time - a good service
9 December 2025
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi Louise,
Thank you so much for your feedback. We’re thrilled we could help with your last-minute Christmas order.
Our team always strives to respond quickly and get your items dispatched as fast as possible if the items included in your order are in stock, we will get your order dispatched the same day, providing your order is processed before 1pm GMT. So it’s great to hear you had a positive experience.
We really appreciate your feedback and hope to assist you again soon!
Kind regards,
The Samuel Groves Team
Top Quality Products
Samuel Groves’ bakeware is of exceptional quality and I am always happy to add to my collection AND buy for family members.
8 December 2025
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi there!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you find Samuel Groves’ bakeware to be of exceptional quality. It’s wonderful that you enjoy adding to your collection—and that you trust our products enough to gift them to your family members too.
We’re always here to help with your baking adventures and look forward to being part of many delicious moments ahead!
Kind regards,
The Samuel Groves Team
True British Craftsmanship
The pan is a work of true British craftsmanship- absolutely no hotspots, solid and stable.
8 December 2025
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi Matthew,
We're absolutely delighted to hear you're loving your new pan! It's fantastic that you've noticed the even heat distribution - we take real pride in our British craftsmanship and work hard to eliminate those pesky hotspots that can ruin a good meal. There's nothing quite like cooking with a solid, stable pan that you can truly rely on.
Your feedback means the world to us and reminds us why we're so passionate about what we do. Happy cooking, and thank you for choosing us!
Kind regards,
The Samuel Groves Team
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi Julia,
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear your husband is loving the saucepan! That's exactly what we like to hear.
Happy cooking!
Kind regards,
The Samuel Groves Team
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi Adela,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! It's wonderful to hear that you're enjoying your product and that it continues to bring you satisfaction each time you use it. Feedback like yours truly makes our day and motivates us to keep delivering the quality you've come to expect.
Happy cooking!
Kind regards,
The Samuel Groves Team
Utterly hopeless
Utterly hopeless , couldn’t care less attitude , complete lack of communication and consideration , waiting 4 months !….
6 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi there!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re really sorry to hear that your experience has been so frustrating, and we completely understand how waiting four months with little communication would feel utterly hopeless. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide, and we apologise if it seemed like we couldn’t care less—that’s never our intention.
We truly appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our communication and consideration moving forward. Please reach out to us directly so we can do our best to make things right. Could you please reach out to our sales team directly at sales@samuelgroves.com with your order details?
Thanks again for your honesty and patience.
Kind regards,
The Samuel Groves Team
The Quality of this manufacturer is…
The Quality of this manufacturer is second to none, I am really impressed with what I purchased and believe they are well worth the money and wait.
These truly are made to last a lifetime and beyond. I would recommend them to anyone and best of all support Top Quality British Manufacturing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😊.
4 December 2025
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi Robert,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback!
It's fantastic to hear that you're so impressed with your purchase and that our quality has exceeded your expectations.
We're incredibly proud of our British manufacturing heritage and the craftsmanship that goes into every single product we make. Knowing that you feel they're built to last a lifetime and beyond truly means the world to us - that's exactly what we strive for with every product that leaves our workshop.
Best regards,
The Samuel Groves Team
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi Claire,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We're so happy the pan is living up to your expectations. Quality is everything to us, and knowing you're experiencing that excellence firsthand really makes our day.
We hope it brings you many delicious meals to come!
Best regards,
The Samuel Groves Team
Great pan
Ordered my non stick frying pan online
Arrived quickly. Quality superb, cooks beautifully. In stick coating is robust and very non stick!
29 November 2025
Reply from Samuel Groves
Hi Jonathan,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We're thrilled to hear your non-stick frying pan arrived quickly and is living up to your expectations. It’s great to know the quality and cooking performance are superb, and that the non-stick coating is holding up so well.
Happy cooking!
Kind regards,
The Samuel Groves Team
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