Been using CEF for some time now and I have to say the service is second to none. Staff always ready to go above and beyond with help and service. Prices have been the most competitive to date.... See more
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Phoned the worthing Store, got answered by Jake the parts manager, what a nice and informed man he is, was willing to help, including helping me complete the order on the website, patiently talking me... See more
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The chaps at CEF are brilliant. Always consistent, always professional ontop of being very friendly and helpful. Items are always picked correctly, anything I’ve ordered has arrived on time EV... See more
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The service at the Worthing CEF is phenomenal. I was served by a young fella called Hayden - his expertise in all matters electrical was off the scale. I’m not entirely convinced he’s not an A.I bot.... See more
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- Electrical Wholesaler
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- Lighting Wholesaler
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About CEF - WTH
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We go above and beyond for our customers wherever and whenever you contact CEF, our focus is to help you.
CEF has a UK national network of 393 branches with electrical experts in-branch ready to help with friendly advice and support to allow you to get the job done. Established in 1951, CEF is privately owned and the business now extends to the USA, Canada, Ireland, Spain, and Australia.
CEF is the expert electrical wholesaler for professional electricians and contractors all over the UK.
Our ‘Same Day In-branch’ range of almost 3,000 electrical products is available in every branch. Our fully trained sales, technical, and service staff are ready to help.
Place online orders for next working day delivery at cef.co.uk from over 300 leading suppliers.
In-branch and online we offer the largest range of products, giving you access to more than 35,000 products.
Our online customer service team is available from 8am to 8pm via phone, email, or live web chat to offer advice and assistance with your queries.
By partnering with Trustpilot we welcome your feedback, helping us ensure your experience is the best it can be.
Stocklists of: Cables and Accessories/Cable Management/CCTV, Fire and Security/Data and Networking/Heating and Ventilation/Industrial Controls/Lamps and Tubes/Lighting Luminaires/Power Tools/Renewables/Switchgear and Distribution/Test Equipment/Tools, Fixings, and Workwear/Wiring Accessories
CEF - Your local Electrical Experts
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- Over 390 Stores Nationwide
- You'll be sure to find a CEF near you
- Next Day Delivery
- On all orders placed before 6pm
- Free Delivery
- Spend over £50 and get Free delivery to any mainland UK address or your nearest CEF store
- Reserve and Collect
- Reserve your products online and collect them from your nearest store
- Customer Service
- Our dedicated Customer Service team are available Mon - Fri 7.30am - 8pm
Contact info
Units 4/5, Downsbrook Trading Estate, BN14 8NQ, Worthing, Southdown View Way, United Kingdom
- 01903 217888
4.6
Excellent
18 reviews
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Been using CEF for some time now and I…
Been using CEF for some time now and I have to say the service is second to none.
Staff always ready to go above and beyond with help and service.
Prices have been the most competitive to date.
Dan’s been great this week but I have to say all the boys are amazing.
Thanks CEF
28 January 2026
Reply from CEF - WTH
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - WTH
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - WTH
Thank you very much for your review Paul.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Worthing CEF
The service at the Worthing CEF is phenomenal. I was served by a young fella called Hayden - his expertise in all matters electrical was off the scale. I’m not entirely convinced he’s not an A.I bot.
8 May 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - WTH
Thank you very much for your review David.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
The chaps at CEF are brilliant.
The chaps at CEF are brilliant.
Always consistent, always professional ontop of being very friendly and helpful.
Items are always picked correctly, anything I’ve ordered has arrived on time EVERY time if not before and been notified.
Jake, Tom, Dan, Hayden, Angus and Adam are all top guys always willing to help and offer advice as-well as a friendly chat. Would highly recommend this branch to anyone in Worthing and surrounding areas
3 April 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - WTH
Thank you very much for your review and feedback.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Great service
Great service, very friendly and go above and beyond!
Highly recommend!
11 April 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - WTH
Thank you very much for your review David.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Brilliant branch
Used these guys for the last year and can’t recommend them enough.
Always helping us out whether that’s bringing us stuff to site or collect from branch.
11 April 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - WTH
Thank you very much for your review Liam.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
We deal with Dan on a regular basis and…
We deal with Dan on a regular basis and would like to say how amazing these lads are! They go over and beyond for us.
Top lads
9 April 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - WTH
Thank you very much for your review Joseph.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Top Wholesalers
Been using them for years. Helpful and always there to chat about new products and items that might work better. Competitive prices on all products.
9 April 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - WTH
Thank you very much for your review Anton.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Amazing service had all materials…
Amazing service had all materials needed very efficient especially Tom, he’s my favourite
9 April 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - WTH
Thank you very much for your review Dan.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Recently used the branch
Recently used the branch, I use this great team every day. They always have what I need and are very helpful with anything I need. If there is anything difficult they have good knowledge of products or help to get them!
9 April 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - WTH
Thank you very much for your review Peter.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
As per usual Jake
As per usual Jake, Conor and the team pulled it out of the bag again !
Excellent prices
Excellent service
Excellent competitive prices.
Would go anywhere else for my materials.
Thanks guys
29 April 2024
Reply from CEF - WTH
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Chris.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
The order received timely
The order received timely. The staff in Worthing branch were very helpful!
13 March 2024
Reply from CEF - WTH
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Angel.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Dummy external alarm sounder unit with led.
Easy to find product that I needed. Great price and delivered on time.
1 April 2023
Reply from CEF - WTH
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Marc.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Worthing Store/ Jake parts Manager
Phoned the worthing Store, got answered by Jake the parts manager, what a nice and informed man he is, was willing to help, including helping me complete the order on the website, patiently talking me through the process and ensuring I had the correct product numbers and codes. I recently had a stroke and his attitude knowledge and help was invaluable to me. friendly and I would now shop with this company without hesitation, Well done and Thank you Jake
29 November 2022
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - WTH
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Corrine.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Excellent service
Excellent service, with delivery to my local branch on the day promised. Good value.
24 June 2022
Reply from CEF - WTH
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
As always Jake and his team deliver a…
As always Jake and his team deliver a first class service
27 July 2021
Reply from CEF - WTH
Thank you very much for your review Greg.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
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