ZWILLING UK Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Considering 54 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant dissatisfaction with the company's customer service, describing it as extremely poor, unhelpful, and slow in communication. People frequently encountered issues with the refund process, particularly for recalled products, noting long delays, administrative burdens, and unfulfilled promises. Reviewers also reported concerns about product quality, including items being defective, not fit for purpose, or failing prematurely. However, some customers also noted that certain products, like knives, were of good quality and visually appealing. A few other people also felt that customer service representatives were friendly and provided amazing service, although this sentiment was not widespread.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I recognise I am writing this review having recently come off of the phone to their (friendly) customer services. In short, I ordered a toaster and received a kettle. Something that when I... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

They recalled a kettle that I bought and never returned my money despite multiple chasers. Initially, they kept saying that I will receive an email with a refund link by end of the week. And eve... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Having told us that the kettle they sold us was unsafe, they insisted that we went through a long, admin heavy process to get paid ( which has not yet happened ). This process could only START onc... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Purchased a £90 kettle as we have had several disappointments with previous kettles. It lasted 27months; that's over £40 per year cost before product failure!! All badge, no quality. Customer s... See more

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ZWILLING has been the gold standard for premium cutlery the world over for 290 years. But did you know it is so much more? Marrying the tradition of expert German engineering and stainless-steel know-how from our long history of knife-making and boasting a family of premium brands such as STAUB and DEMEYERE, the ZWILLING Group is truly the modern kitchen specialist. ZWILLING offers glassware, cast iron, nonstick and stainless-steel cookware, kitchen tools, including electrics and advanced food storage systems, and, of course, a wide spectrum of knives. We create products so that you can do it all in the kitchen.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered three Staub pots with artichoke…

Ordered three Staub pots with artichoke pattern; advertising showing those as multi coloured and lovely. Arrived three plain single colour blobs… awful. The customer services offered no apologies or resolution, and just said that they are fine because within quality tolerance.
Terrible attitude, still working on the return and will NEVER buy from this store again.
Funny enough, they have to offer return both based on statutory rights and because I am within two weeks of goods sold remotely… the pushback is a surprise and I wonder if they hope that customers are too naive to be aware of regulation… so bad!

26 November 2024
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Reply from ZWILLING UK

Hi,

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this feedback, and we're sorry there's been an issue with your items.

If the goods are not as described (as shown on site) or not of sufficient quality, then yes - of course we are happily bound to replace or refund your order. The images certainly should faithfully represent the goods, and though there may be a small amount of variance in the colour-finish, they should not be as you describe.

I understand that our colleagues in customer service have today responded and sent you a free postage-paid label so that the goods can be returned at no cost to you. On that chain of communication, please do indicate whether you would like replacements or a refund for those items.

I'm sorry we've had an issue with this - and I hope this goes toward to resolving the matter for you.

Best regards, the ZWILLING UK Team.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

We were fairly happy with our knives…

We were fairly happy with our knives which we purchased just under a year ago, then the smaller knife broke at the handle which you don’t expect with expensive knives. I am waiting for customer service to reply to my email as clearly that should not have happened!
3/12
Zwilling got back to me and said they no longer make those knife set (which we bought just under a year ago) so will replace the broken knife but with one that doesn’t match! So in truth I don’t feel as though this was a good purchase as the knives were fine to use, but clearly more fragile than they should be and were not cheap. Now I have a set that doesn’t match, you would have thought Zwilling could have done better than that!
Update 7/12
Having been told about the replacement on 3/12, I am still waiting for confirmation it has actually been dispatched!
UPDATE 11/12
How long does it take to put a knife (unmatching) in a box and send it. Still not even a confirmation of dispatch, I am beginning to feel much less confident about this company and its products and customer,r service.
UPDATE 12/12
Knife arrived, doesn’t match the set at all, I won’t be buying from them again

24 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and helpful service by Salwa…

Friendly and helpful service by Salwa Boussi the Store Manager at the Wembley store. She went the extra mile to identify what I needed and explained quickly and clearly what I needed to do to arranged for an on-line purchase - all arranged late in the day before she went home

1 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exemplary customer service

What a joy to receive exemplary customer service. Popped in to Freeport to buy a whetstone to sharpen my knives. Served by a young lad who was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic, it's a rarity these days. Zwilling have obviously spent money on training their staff properly which so many companies don't do these days. A great experience.

18 October 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Faulty Kettle Replaced in 3 working days

*** Update: 24/9/24 **

After discussing my issue with Toni, she was efficient and quick at resolving the problem. A replacement kettle has been received and the faulty one has been sent back to Zwilling.

Thank you for resolving this Toni.

*** Update: 19/9/24 **

After ring customer services multiple times there is no one that can answer my call. Please can the customer services team contact me on the number I’ve provided in the email address to them?? Dying for a cup of tea…!!!

Order no: 669186

Having done my research into a new kettle, I came across the Zwilling brand. I have to admit, the Zwilling brand was new to me but the reviews seemed positive - so I took a chance and bought the 1.5L Enfinigy kettle.

After approx 12 months of light household use, the kettle is completely dead. Power is getting to the kettle as the illumination button is lit, but the kettle doesn't heat or show any signs of life!

Really disappointed with this product and the Zwilling brand - the kettle wasn't cheap either, in comparison to others in the UK market.

When making a decision on Zwilling's products and brand, I suggest careful consideration on the longevity of the product that you need!!! You may need to purchase a replacement much sooner that you'd hoped...

18 September 2024
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Reply from ZWILLING UK

Hi Scott,

Thank you for taking the time to leave that feedback, and we're sorry about that experience you've had with the kettle.

If you haven't already, please contact our customer service team on customerservice@zwilling.co.uk so we can arrange a replacement for you.

With best regards, the ZWILLING UK Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service Zwilling UK

For over 35 years I have owned a Zwilling poultry shears using them hundreds of times. The spring had eventually weakened and become damaged, which made using the shears impossible. On my initial contact with Zwilling UK, I was told they could not assist. However, on my second attempt, I was requested to send them my shears, which they received the following day. I was called back in less than 24 hours and informed that a new replacement pair would be sent the following day. A day later I received my new Zwilling poultry shears, which I trust will last a further 35 years. Absolute excellent service from Zwilling UK, which I never expected after reading so many negative reviews on Trustpilot. Thanks to all at Zwilling UK.

14 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Problem resolved - Zwilling vacuum storage

I bought a Zwilling vacuum pump and 12 small glass vacuum containers. After two months, the vacuum containers are no longer sealing properly. Some of them pop open after a few hours or a day or two in the fridge. I haven't managed to determine which ones out of the 12 are causing the problem. Trying to clean them thoroughly is very difficult. I have followed the instructions in the video on YouTube "How To Clean The Containers & Lids - Zwilling". What it doesn't tell you is how difficult it is to reassemble the lids. It is very fiddly, especially fitting the flexible seal into the inner lid, and takes about 20 minutes to reassemble each lid. If you don't take them apart to clean them thoroughly, there are lots of spaces for bacteria and mould to grow. Potentially dangerous to health. I have written to Zwilling about the sealing problem and they said I can return them under guarantee to be "evaluated". That is not really practical. What I want is a reliable product that can be easily cleaned. I may revert to using my low-tech Pyrex containers which I`ve had for 8 years.
Update 20-Sep -- Thank you for your reply and generous offer to replace the lids. I have been cleaning the lids very thoroughly and that seemed to help, but this morning one lid had popped up in the fridge. I have taken a photo which I will send to your support. I would like to take up the offer of replacement lids.
Update 11-Oct -- The 12 replacement lids arrived and that has resolved the problem. Thank you, Zwilling!
Update 27-Jan -- I am using the vacuum storage all the time and would not want to give it up.

9 September 2024
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Reply from ZWILLING UK

Hi Ric,

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this feedback, and I'm sorry that you've not had the best experience so far.

Firstly, we will arrange to send you new lids for your containers without your having to send the old ones back. The customer service team will arrange that for you.

We appreciate that the lid seals are very tight (especially when new) - of course this is necessary to facilitate the airtight seal - but we understand that that can make reassembly after deep cleaning a bit fiddly. From my experience it does get easier once I'd repeated it a few times and found "the knack" of how to do it, but I do acknowledge the frustration you've described.

I hope that this goes at least some way to answering cleaning question, and that the new lids will resolve the sealing issue, but please do contact us again at the customer service address if there are any further questions.

Best regards, the ZWILLING UK Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Old Fashioned Snake Oil

If like me, you thought snake oil was confined to good old western movies you’d sadly be wrong. After ‘investing’ in one of Demeyere’s top of the range Atlantis 7 sauteuse conical pans I was shocked to find that after a single use it had severely discolored (rainbow stain).

I immediately contacted the Zwilling Customer Service team to see whether this was normal. The reply I received stated that this is simply a characteristic of stainless steel which can easily be resolved by cleaning with a watered down vinegar solution.

If I’d purchased a cheap stainless steel pan I could accept this, but for one of the most expensive pans on the market I expected a lot more. All of the R&D that went into their patented Silvinox coating would have been better spent by Demeyere supplying customers with a bottle of vinegar with each cookware purchase!

Please don’t make the same mistake I made and choose another brand for your cookware.

Thank you for your response however I’ve never experienced this level of discoloration in decades of using stainless steel cookware, especially after the first use.

19 June 2024
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Reply from ZWILLING UK

Hi Jonathan,

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review.

The rainbow discolouration, also known as heat-tint, can occur when the pan is heated as chromium in the stainless steel reacts with air.

This rainbow effect is normal, completely harmless and commonly occurs on any stainless steel cookware (regardless of quality). It is easily cleaned with a vinegar solution or stainless steel cleaner.

Silvinox is a treatment that removes iron from the pan's surface, making the pan more corrosion-resistant, and more resistant to fingerprints, harsh detergents and strong acidic foods. It is not a surface coating.

There is some more information about heat-tint here: https://food52.com/blog/24963-how-to-clean-rainbow-stain-out-of-stainless-steel-pans

I hope this answers your question and puts your mind at rest.

Best regards, the ZWILLING UK Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a kettle and toaster nearly three…

Bought a kettle and toaster nearly three years ago and both have developed cracks in past 6 months on the white plastic. Lid of kettle and edge of toaster. They looked great and work great but wore badly for the price . However,

Zwilling have kindly contacted me regarding my issues above and I have sent them my details. Efficient customer service and I will update review when I have an outcome to share

Zwilling have looked at my products and guarantee and are going to replace my products which was unexpected . Once replaced I will be five stars for their customer service

The products have been fully replaced . Customer service 5 stars

2 May 2024
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Reply from ZWILLING UK

Hi Jacqueline,

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this feedback.

Please do contact our customer service team on customerservice@zwilling.co.uk or 0330 363 0005 so we can get some more details and see how best we can resolve this for you.

Best regards, the ZWILLING UK Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

lost charger for scales replaced…

I had lost the charger for my Zwilling scales. I rang customer service this morning and they found a charger and have sent it to me free of charge. Additionally, the girl with whom I spoke on the phone was so cheery, kind and helpful that it was really a great experience! Thank you.

2 April 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very impressed with Zwilling

I have built up a usable 'kit' of 5 Zwilling Four Star Gemini knives and a sharpening steel over the past 12 years and each one is as good as the first - they are easily the best knives I have ever used. The curved paring knife was my last purchase - incredibly versatile - great on veg but superb at cleaning a rabbit or game carcase. I have nothing but praise for the knives and the organisation

9 March 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased a Zwilling knife some 35/40…

I purchased a Zwilling knife some 35/40 yrs ago from House of Frazer in Guildford. Recently the tip off the knife broke off and I wanted to purchase a replacement. As I was unable to find a store stocking the range I wrote directly to Zwilling. I have been amazed by the quality and speediness of their service. I emphasise I wanted to buy a replacement. Zwilling of their own volition supplied a brand new replacement at no cost whatsoever. Unbelievable service, unbelievable politeness, unbelievable speed - the company customer service department should be rewarded for its efficiency and other organisations should learn from Zwilling
JohnELeggett

7 March 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Moronic returns/faulty processes

I bought a kettle from Portsmouth (on a day out) from Zwilling. It was faulty, so being from London, it made more sense to return it to my local store in Wembley. Wow, was I wrong. They have the most ridiculous returns policy in that, if the item is faulty, they insist you return the item purchased from the store from which is was bought. They state that if they do not sell the item at their store, they cannot accept it as a return (even if it's faulty), it's as if they are intending to re-package and re-sell your faulty item. This is what the sales person stated in Wembley, and was not at all sympathetic to understand the point. It should not matter if a store sells the item or not, if it's faulty it's not fit for purpose. After this, I rang Portsmouth and they stated that it could be returned to any store, especially if its faulty (for up to 5 years). They also were surprised that Wembley did not want to accept my kettle to process a refund. So two stores, two contradicting points. Rang Zwilling head office and then still, got no where. They also insisted that it was part of their terms and conditions - yet their terms and conditions of faulty items and returns only cover ONLINE purchases, not shop or outlet bought items. When I asked where this moronic returns/faulty process of returning items to the store of purchase is, all I was told was, I'll come back to you.
In the end, they didn't come back to me and state where in their terms and conditions does it state faulty or any items to return have to be returned or accepted to stores where they only carry the items for sale. Head office instead suggested that I return the kettle to them in Leicester, and they would then send it to Portsmouth for me, and only then would I receive a refund if they deem it faulty. So, as it still leaves me out of pocket and still depending on their moronic/idiotic processes I chose to make the unnecessary trip to Portsmouth again over the weekend. Low and behold, no issue when returning the kettle. They asked what was wrong with it - steam escaped from the entire lid of the kettle, not just the spout. They accepted it as a return with no issue.
The biggest kick in the teeth is that calling their headoffice got me nowhere, and it was a chargeable number - the person I spoke to didn't even know their own T&Cs! Zwilling, never will I buy anything from your stores or anything branded as Zwilling again - that includes recommending too, it just won't happen!

24 February 2024
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Reply from ZWILLING UK

Thank you for taking the time to review our product. We deeply regret any inconvenience you may have encountered. This is certainly not the level of satisfaction we strive to provide.

We have reached out to our Customer Service team and they have confirmed that they promptly responded to your email and have provided you with a pre-paid label for the return of the item to our Head Office. Once the item is received, our team will contact the store to begin the refund process.

However, we understand that you have already visited the store and have been issued a full refund. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced.

Regards ZWILLING UK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent respect for warranty

My 20-year-old paring knife handle cracked/crumbled. I contacted customer services, was asked to provide some details and photos and then to return the broken knife to them. I received a note apologising that the replacement was out of stock but it would be sent along shortly. Less than two weeks later, the replacement arrived. The experience was smooth, straight forward and demonstrated that in addition to high-quality knives, Zwilling values high quality customer service. I have always, and will continue to recommend them.

22 February 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just love everything from ZWILLING

I just love everything from ZWILLING , got so many items in my kitchen with their logo on.
Last year purchased salt & pepper grinders , only few months after to find out the salt one was faulty , just one day stopped working .

Customer service team was brilliant , sorted out my case immediately , after few days received a brand new grinder .

Thank you Customer service team 🌹🌹

16 January 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stand by their guarantee.

I can only praise Zwilling customer service and the backing of their Ballarini brand.
A pan I purchased and used in another country didn’t quite live out its 5-year non-stick guarantee. Now living in the England, I contacted Zwilling UK who dealt with my query promptly and professionally. They replaced it.
Guess whose brands I’ll buy in the future?

2 February 2024
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