Before you buy

Shopping with Fine Food Specialist UK

Choosing between fresh, frozen and dry

Much of the range is perishable, including fresh mushrooms, fish, game and frozen meats. The returns policy states that fresh and frozen goods cannot be returned, and refunds for perishable items cannot be made once they are being prepared for dispatch. Check your cart and order confirmation carefully before paying, since cancellations on chilled and frozen lines are not possible after dispatch preparation begins.

Picking a delivery option

Standard DPD delivery suits non-urgent orders, while Named Day lets you choose a date within the scheduling window. Express and Next Day options depend on ordering before 11am, and deliveries run Tuesday to Saturday. If your order contains a lead-time item, it will be marked and may rule out same-day or next-day services. Check the shipping calendar at the cart stage to see which dates your postcode can receive.

Planning for remote addresses

Delivery costs and services change for Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, and overseas delivery is not offered. If you live in a harder-to-reach area, check the shipping calendar at the cart stage rather than assuming standard rates apply. Shetland is not served by the DPD service.

Using the range for a specific occasion

For a dinner party, group your order around one centrepiece, such as Wagyu or game, then add garnishes like edible flowers or micro-herbs that arrive chilled. Dry items such as truffle selections suit a larger order placed ahead of time, since you can schedule deliveries up to 90 days in advance.