Socal Reviews 

1,960
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Review summary

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Considering 37 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the fast and reliable delivery service, with many items arriving the next day or within 24-48 hours. The pricing is frequently highlighted as competitive and excellent, offering good value for money. Reviewers also appreciate the overall excellent service and smooth process from ordering to delivery. However, some people experienced issues with receiving the wrong item or found the ordering process a little clunky. There were also instances where product packaging was excessive or arrived wet, though the product itself remained intact. A few other people also felt that communication regarding delivery notifications could be improved.

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Delivery service

Customers consistently note positive experiences with delivery service, frequently praising the speed and... See more

Product

Customers had ambiguous experiences with product, with some praising quick delivery and finding hard-to-get... See more

Order

Reviewers mention ambiguous feedback about order, with many finding the online ordering process easy and the... See more

Price

Consumers find price to be positive, with many reviewers impressed by the competitive pricing. Customers... See more

Service

People report positive experiences with service, with many customers describing it as excellent and all-round... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought from before multiple times, and shipping was fast, but now they have sent me the wrong item. Tried emailing and calling, but no one is picking up. Let's see how this gets resolved.... Will... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered from Socal on two occasions now for some Yeti products (including a new, popular release). The customer service I’ve received has been top notch! Delivery is also extremely quick and reliable... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had difficulty with my PayPal so called up to enquire about a yeti cooler. The guy on the phone was super helpful 10/10 customer service. Delivery arrived in less than 24 hours! Highly recommend and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Parcel came quickly (2 days), in great condition and I didn't have any issues with their website. Allowed me to buy an item for my partner that I struggled to find anywhere else online. All round good... See more


Company details

  1. Grill Store
  2. Garden Furniture Shop
  3. Gas Shop
  4. Outdoor Furniture Store

Written by the company

We are the UK's leading supplier of Calor gas and Barbecue equipment. From our a large appliance showroom here in Southampton we pride ourselves on our in depth product knowledge and great customer service. Free local delivery is always available using our own fleet of vehicles and we can deliver further afield using a number of delivery options.


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4.7

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The absolute best

The absolute best! Order shipped 22 mins after ordering 3 days before Christmas!
These guys are the best, top knowledge, super friendly, great advice, loads of amazing brands. If you need anything BBQ these are the guys to talk to immediately

21 December 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service makes all the difference.

I ordered charcoal briquettes from SoCal at a very reasonable price and when they arrived, unfortunatley the incorrect ones had been delivered. I contacted customer services and left a message, expecting, like most companies to never hear back, yet within 10 minutes I got a call back, very apologetic for their error, they sent me the correct briquettes I ordered for next day delivery and told me to just keep the mistaken order. Amazing customer service and it’s this that makes all
the difference, would highly recommend SoCal to anyone. I’m sure they get it right 99% of the time, but the 1% they get wrong, they still do it right..

18 December 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect!

I ordered a replacement 47kg Calor gas bottle and it was delivered and installed within two days. Totally brilliant.

17 December 2023

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