Donald Russell

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Donald Russell receives consistently positive reviews. Customers particularly appreciate quality and service, though some mention concerns about customer service and expensive.

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1 out of 5 stars
1/5

Tough meat and gristly

Bought chuck steak from DR and found steak very gristly. Had to give to dog.

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1 out of 5 stars
1/5

FEDEX-What a shambolic mess

Have used Donald Russell for years and have had no problems at all with delivery when they were using DHL as their couri...Read more

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Please be aware that Donald Russell…

Please be aware that Donald Russell have changed courier to Fedex. I have been a loyal customer for years, and have alwa...Read more

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2 out of 5 stars
2/5

Frozen without my knowledge

My order came today. All frozen. The fact that it doesn’t state clearly and obviously on the site that the meat arrives ...Read more

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10 months ago
5 out of 5 stars

1st timer

The ordering experience was easy from the website. I chose the first available delivery, and the meat arrived frozen and on time (we were the first call). We ate lamb koftas the night after, and tonight picanha steaks. The reason I wanted to try an online supplier, was to try and get a good steak. My local butchers, supermarkets have failed me BUT tonight, Donald Russell have restored my faith in British meat. The koftas were good, but the steak was superb. I shall be buying from them again, it isn't cheap, but it's better than wasting less money on un-chewable steak from else where. Well done

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Dean Grant
Dean Grant
1 reviews
10 months ago
4 out of 5 stars

Very well packaged and quality meats

Very well packaged and quality meats. Steak and Kidney Pie was delicious. I only ordered one to try. Will order them again as wife nicked most of that one. Very steaky very kidney with a delicious onion gravy. My only criticism is not with the produce but the courier. They left the package outside my door which opens straight on too the high street. They then text me to say they delivered it. Luckily nobody had stolen it. My Bell is numbered, like many couriers cannot be bothered to ring

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10 months ago
2 out of 5 stars

The steak cheese burgers were formed…

The steak cheese burgers were formed meat and not very nice, very pricy.. I think I’ll stick to our local butchers

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10 months ago
5 out of 5 stars

Bronze Turkey crown…..it was absolutely…

Bronze Turkey crown…..it was absolutely delicious and moist. Removed skin, put some thyme and butter on it, wrapped in cling film,then tinfoil. Cooked in a preheated oven at 160fan, for 40 minutes (500gms), with water in the bottom of the roasting tin. Fabulous. So good I have bought 2 more

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SIMPS
SIMPS
1 reviews
11 months ago
3 out of 5 stars

A slip up

The turkey parcel was dreadful I'm afraid and far from the usual standard. It was back up in case needed for the festive period and consumed early January. Other contents were quality.

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Joe
Joe
1 reviews
11 months ago
2 out of 5 stars

Why do they push bad affiliates?

The food from DR is great, and I love using them - BUT, they promote subscription companies such as 'Beer52' and 'Wine52' who tempt you in with great offers but then make it impossible to cancel! Shame - I recommend you look at this DR as damaging your great reputation.

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Phil Manifold
Phil Manifold
1 reviews
11 months ago
5 out of 5 stars

Received my order for prawns and beef…

Received my order for prawns and beef on time. Both were absolutely delicious. The sirloin joint was as tender as the fillet I buy locally. The prawns were the tastiest I have ever tasted

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Graham
Graham
1 reviews
11 months ago
5 out of 5 stars

Excellent food and customer service...

My Christmas order could have been an utter disaster, and nearly was twice when DHL failed to deliver it and it rotted in their warehouse. However, Donald Russell customer services were amazing, and shipped the same order out a total of 3 times, the third time via Fedex who delivered without a problem. The food was delicious as it always is, and I can not fault Donald Russell for the way they handled delivery problems that were out of their control. I only hope they have been able to claim the huge costs they must have incurred back from DHL.

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Robert Born
Robert Born
1 reviews
11 months ago
5 out of 5 stars

First purchase

Easy ordering. Good communication. Great piece of meat packaged and sent via a decent courier company . Great taste to meat . Will be reordering soon

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Keith Wallace
Keith Wallace
1 reviews
11 months ago
5 out of 5 stars

Top quality and value

When you use their offers this is e real quality service at a real value price. The Chateaubriand is the best tasting meat i have cooked. Also very clear cooking instructions online for each item, Hard to fault

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Sarah Davis
Sarah Davis
1 reviews
11 months ago
5 out of 5 stars

First-time user

First-time user, and it won't be the last time! Last Christmas I spent more time in the kitchen than with loved ones. Thanks to Donald Russell, all the food went in and came out pretty much together in under an hour. Everyone complimented the food and the Beef Wellington was wonderful. Will absolutely be doing the same next year! Thank you for making my Christmas much easier and enjoyable.

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ANTHONY MEE
ANTHONY MEE
1 reviews
11 months ago
5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Beef Wellington

Tip top experience. First time buyer and this beef wellington could not be bettered. Arrived frozen from Scotland to Oxford as promised. Followed cooking instructions to the letter and the result was one of the nicest meals for a long time. Can’t recommend highly enough. Will use again.

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Helen Willmer
Helen Willmer
1 reviews
11 months ago
4 out of 5 stars

What a let down

Ordered five different vegetables for Xmas. Very excited as it would save a lot of time and stress on the big day. Had reservations once received that they had to be cooked from frozen. I was right to be concerned. The only item that cooked ok was the red cabbage. The rainbow carrots were awful, dirty sludgy coloured thin sticks that were slimy after cooking. They were that bad i nearly peeled some more carrots but didn't have time. The honey roasted parsnips were burnt in areas but at the same time hard in areas after cooking for the recommended time, they were also tasteless. The peas and sprouts were just OK. I followed the cooking instructions correctly. I spent £50 whereas I probably would have spent £10 if bought in the supermarket. Very disappointing and don't recommend . I have since been contacted by customer services, they were very apologetic and were very helpful and resolved my issues. Thank you

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Mr david nott
Mr david nott
1 reviews
11 months ago
2 out of 5 stars

not goo bad wouldd beef wellington look…

not goo bad wouldd beef wellington look good but when cooked not good cooked to time advised but still not cooked gave longer top of pastry looked good but botton still uncooked when i cut it steak looked grey and all the filling fell out it looked and was very dry i allways buy marks and spencers which is far better than this price was good but qualiy

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Sian
Sian
1 reviews
11 months ago
3 out of 5 stars

Christmas dinner box

Had the Christmas dinner box - turkey was tasteless and overwhelmed by garlic from the stuffing. Veg and Potatoes ok. Quite expensive for what it was. Sorry Donald Russell produce normally much better.

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11 months ago
5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic!

This is our 3rd christmas ordering from Donald Russell and our 3rd experience of fast ordering, reliable delivery, loads of choice, value for money and most of all, delicious food! You are crazy if you don't give them a try! Yummy!!!

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Christine
Christine
1 reviews
11 months ago
3 out of 5 stars

Basic individual items are great

It would be much better if items ordered in a set of 2 are INDIVIDUALLY wrapped as this would make it much easier and flexible for single people to use. Recently received 2 turkey parcels wrapped together and I cannot use for Christmas as I cannot separate without the possibility of damaging one of them not wanted at the same time. Would like cooking instructions on ALL items, not just those in boxes or with cardboard surrounds. Cooked a Pork with Crackling today which was tough and the red cabbage was basically inedible. Not a Christmas meal I had planned with a very good friend.

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kim ellis
kim ellis
1 reviews
11 months ago
5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic produce

Fantastic produce Very pleased to see that DR provides offers on its meat products from time to time. Have ordered many times and will continue to order as food is excellent quality.

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11 months ago
1 out of 5 stars

Christmas Order not arrived

Christmas order was supposed to arrive today. Waited in all day and still nothing. It is now 22.26pm and still nothing. Really dissapointed. Won’t be ordering with Donald Russell again.

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12 months ago
1 out of 5 stars

POINTLESS…

I WENT ONTO THE WEB SITE AND WAS PLEASED TO SEE TWO DAYS LEFT TO ORDER FOR CHRISTMAS.HOW WRONG WAS I AFTER SPENDING TIME BROWSING AND ORDERING £107.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT ONLY TO FIND THE EARLIEST DATE FOR DELIVERY WAS THE 31ST DECEMBER.WHAT WAS THE POINT.NOW I AM BEING HOUNDED YOUR BASKET IS NOT COMPLETE.NOW BEEN SENT A EMAIL HURRY 250 MORE SLOTS OPENED UP FOR DELIVERY FOR SAT 21ST GUESS WHAT GOT HOME FROM WORK TO FIND 28TH EARLIEST DATE .RUG PULLED AGAIN.

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