Samuel Groves Reviews 686

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of the products, highlighting their durability and performance. Many appreciate that the items are made in the UK, and people often mention the effectiveness of the non-stick coatings and the even heat distribution. The customer service is also frequently commended for its helpfulness and quick response times, especially when resolving issues or assisting with purchases. However, some customers experienced significant delays with delivery, with orders taking much longer than expected to arrive. There were also instances where the non-stick coating on pans failed prematurely, and a few people found some pans too heavy or difficult to pour from. Additionally, some reviewers reported issues with the edges of certain pans becoming sharp over time, and a lack of proactive communication regarding order status.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately the non-stick coating on my Urban Chef pan started to peel last week. I e-mailed Samuel Groves & Chantelle responded immediately, literally a few hours later! In less than one wee... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I contacted the Sales department to enquire as to the availability of an item. I was fortunate to be assisted by Chantelle in Sales. She located the product and went out of her way to finalise th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have a wonderful son who buys me Samuel Groves pans for birthdays & Christmas so I'm gradually building quite a collection. I love both the classic and the carbon steel. Expensive but beautifully ma... See more

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Company details

  1. Countertop Store
  2. Bakery Equipment
  3. Home Goods Store

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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4.2

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt service

Prompt service, excellent website, premiere quality products, and rapid delivery. What’s not to like!?

April 17, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy

Dispatched quickly, packed safely, environmentally friendly packaging, and very happy with the quality of the product.

April 8, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good quality pans, reliable company

Samuel Groves is a reliable company we have bought several pans from them and all do the job perfectly. The Chef’s pan is great for everything from sautés, risotto, pasta sauces. Good quality and not outrageously expensive for tri-ply.

March 24, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worth the purchase

I have had 2 of these pans for years and they have lasted the test of time compared to others that I had. Not as cheap as others but when you buy quality you have to pay for it.

March 22, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You get what you pay for

I bought a non stick pan after my very expensive Le Crusset pan lost it non stick after just a couple of years.

These are British made and although expensive save you money in the long term as they don't need to be replace every few years....

April 7, 2024
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Reply from Samuel Groves

Hi Chris, Thank you for your message. I am delighted that you are pleased with your product. Could I have your permission to use your comment and name on our website? Thanks

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM. It's NOT a pan for life

Bought a non stick frying pan due to the life time guarantee. Less than a year of use and the non-stick coating has gone. I expected it to be refurbished for free as it's a 'pan for life' but it would cost £42!!! A 'pan for a year' more like. I bought this on offer at £52, the refurbishment cost is over 80% of the purchase price. Apparently the retail price of this pan is over £150. DO NOT waste your money. You're better of buying mid-range pans and just replacing them every year or two.

March 13, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great pans

Love my new pans although I was concerned with the staining after the first use, however reading all the reviews it’s our hard water causing the problem. The tips to clean them are simple and work every time. So 100% happy.

February 17, 2024

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