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4.6

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality of the products, particularly highlighting the delicious food and excellent selection. Many consumers appreciate the convenience and restaurant-quality of the offerings, finding them superior to supermarket alternatives. The staff is frequently commended for being friendly, knowledgeable, and providing exceptional service, often going above and beyond. However, some customers also noted that the prices can be high, with a few finding them very expensive. There were occasional mentions of issues with bulk buying, leading to excess food, and a desire for smaller portion sizes or "pick and mix" options. A small number of people reported dissatisfaction with the quality of certain products, such as fish that became half its size after defrosting or had an unpleasant appearance.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was an unexpected knock on the door that introduced us to Dining Solutions and, whilst all the boxes looked amazing, we decided to buy the Salmon Wellington parcels. We were not disappointed - they... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We love the consistently tasty, top quality food from DSD, which Tracy 893 has been delivering to us for many years now. She knows our favourites but is very knowledgeable about the range of products... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have enjoyed DSD food for several years now. The quality is excellent and well worth the money. The products are convenient and hassle free for an evening meal after a busy day or a quick lunc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tracey (893) visits regularly - great she comes to us as we are 8 miles away from nearest shops. Products are tip top quality that can always be relied on - favourites being large uncooked prawns, bur... See more

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Company details

  1. Food Products Supplier
  2. Frozen Food Store
  3. Online Food Ordering Service

Written by the company

Welcome to Dining Solutions Direct. Dining Solutions Direct (DSD Food Group) is a UK food delivery business headquartered in Wellington, Somerset, specialising in high-quality frozen food, sold with personal service direct to customers’ doors. We have built our reputation around friendly, knowledgeable service, consistent product quality, and making it easier for busy households to keep their freezer stocked with great-tasting food. We operate as a UK limited company and work through a growing network of local distributors who serve customers in person, building long-term relationships rather than relying on one-off online transactions. That personal approach is a big part of what makes DSD different. Many of our customers have been with us for years and value being able to deal with someone who knows their preferences and can recommend products that suit their household. Our range includes a broad selection of frozen fish, seafood, chicken, meat products, ready-to-cook meals and family freezer favourites, with popular lines often including products such as prawns, sea bass, chicken kievs, salmon and other easy midweek meal options. Customers regularly tell us they value the quality, convenience and reliability of our service, especially when life is busy, and they want good food available at home without the hassle of shopping around. What sets us apart is the combination of doorstep convenience and personal service. We are not just a faceless online retailer or supermarket freezer aisle. Our team takes time to explain the products, recommend suitable options, and help customers choose food that works for their family, freezer space and routine. We focus on quality products, repeat service and building trust over time. If you need support, product advice or help with an order, customers can contact DSD directly through our normal business contact channels. We aim to provide responsive, helpful service both at the point of sale and afterwards. At DSD, we believe good food and good service still matter. Our goal is simple: to deliver quality frozen food with a personal touch.

Written by the company

Dining Solutions Direct delivers restaurant-quality meat and fish straight to your door, at prices that make sense. We specialise in premium frozen produce, personally delivered by dedicated local distributors who get to know you and your preferences. No subscriptions, no gimmicks, just consistently great food, reliable service, and customers who order again and again because it’s worth it.

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4.6

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Sundried tomato and Basel chicken.

The chicken was very nice and good quality, would be keen to order again but only for special occasions due to price. We would also order a selection box if they did one so that we could sample different things before buying a full box.

14 April 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the Sundried Tomato & Basil Chicken and found it to be such good quality.

We completely understand your point on price, and we’re glad to hear you’d still choose it again for a special occasion. Feedback like yours is really helpful.

We really appreciate you taking the time to share this, and we’ll be sure to pass your comments on to the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Consistently good.

Consistently good.
I’ve used this company for quite a few years now and the quality of their products never disappoints. Tracy, rep 893, is great and always messages me when in the area to see if I need anything. She is always professional and polite. Highly recommend!

16 February 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Thanks, Maria, for your continued support over the years. We’re so pleased to hear the quality of our products has remained consistently high and that Tracy, rep 893, continues to provide such professional and thoughtful service. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and your kind feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tracy 893 is a star and so reliable and…

Tracy 893 is a star and so reliable and obliging. We’re always happy to see her and buy our favourite fish from her and occasionally try something new. We’re so grateful for the great service and superior quality of the food.

9 December 2025
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Thank you, Gillian, for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear how reliable and obliging Tracy, rep 893, has been and that you’re always happy to see her. It’s great to know you enjoy your favourite fish and also like trying something new from time to time. We really appreciate your kind words about the service and the superior quality of the food.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Doesnt resemble salmon and chewy mince

I should have known better than to buy food from a random guy turning up in the street to sell meet and fish I suppose. Lesson learned. £130 for some grass fed beef steak mince and wild caught salmon. The mince was chewy and honestly the worst mince I’ve ever had and the fish although it was ok Didnt resemble salmon in the slightest. I have a freezer full of it and quite honestly will throw it in bin as I don’t even know how to contact the company. Rip off!

23 March 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

We’re very sorry to read this and disappointed to hear the products did not meet expectations.

This is certainly not the experience we want any customer to have, and we would strongly encourage you not to throw anything away just yet. We do have a full product guarantee policy in place, and if there is a genuine quality issue, we do want the opportunity to investigate it properly and put things right.

For any quality concern, we ask that customers contact us within 14 days, with no more than two portions used from a box, and that the remaining product is kept frozen in its original packaging. We may ask for photos, batch details, or for the product to be retained for collection or inspection so we can review it fully with our supplier.

We are sorry you were left unsure how to contact us, and we would like the chance to resolve this for you directly. Please contact our customer service team with your details so we can look into the salmon and mince concerns properly.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Food

Andy is my contact and he regularly calls to check my needs and to introduce new items and bargains
Your prices have increased since taking over the supply of food and as a pensioner living alone I can cope but I don’t think a family could afford to enjoy the luxury of your food.
I shall continue to enjoy the variety of your products

12 April 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Thanks, Owen, for your thoughtful review.

We’re really pleased to hear that Andy looks after you well, keeps in touch regularly, and helps with new products and special offers. That kind of service matters.

We also appreciate your honest comments on pricing. We understand that household budgets are under pressure, and while we work hard to provide premium products and service, we do take feedback like this seriously.

It means a lot that you continue to enjoy the variety and quality of our food, and we’re truly grateful for your continued support.

Kind regards,
Dining Solutions Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The great choice of fish

The great choice of fish . Very pleased with the products I bought .

9 April 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Thank you, Shirley. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the great choice of fish and that you’re happy with the products you bought. We really appreciate your lovely feedback and hope you continue to enjoy them.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ieuan was very friendly and helpful…

Ieuan was very friendly and helpful with helping us choose what meat we wanted.
Good quality food and amazing service.

4 April 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Thank you, Laura, for your lovely review. We’re so pleased to hear Ieuan was friendly and helpful in choosing the right meat for you. It’s great to know you were happy with both the quality of the food and the service you received. We really appreciate your support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Special treats

I bought the Tandoori Chicken portions,and they were absolutely delicious.I had a friend staying with me for the Easter and it was immensely enjoyed.by all. I found the price worth every penny,at £58,but sadly it is rather over my budget.However,I would like to try something again in a few months time,I will Ring Brian when I can. Thank you.

6 April 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Thank you so much for your lovely review.

We’re delighted to hear that you and your friend enjoyed the Tandoori Chicken portions over Easter and found them absolutely delicious. It’s great to know they were such a hit.

We completely understand your comments on budget as well, and we really appreciate your honesty. We’re very grateful you felt the quality was worth it, and we’ll be pleased to hear from you whenever the time is right to treat yourself again in a few months.

Brian will be very happy to look after you when you’re ready.

Kind regards,
The Dining Solutions Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An unexpected surprise

It was an unexpected knock on the door that introduced us to Dining Solutions and, whilst all the boxes looked amazing, we decided to buy the Salmon Wellington parcels. We were not disappointed - they are absolutely delicious. They will be a treat meal when it’s just the two of us and perfectly special enough for dinner with friends as well. Thank you.

2 April 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Hi Debbie,

What a wonderful surprise for us to hear this! We know an "unexpected knock" can be a bit of a gamble, so we are absolutely thrilled that you took a chance on us.

The Salmon Wellington is one of our personal favorites—it’s that perfect "cheat code" for a fancy dinner without the hours of prep! We’re so glad it hit the mark for you, whether it's for a quiet night in or hosting friends.

Thanks for sharing the love, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Best,
The Dining Solutions Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The quality of the food is superb

Thank you Freddie for knocking the door. If you hadn’t we would have missed out on some excellent frozen meat and fish! What we have tried so far has been delicious. Everything is labelled with cooking instructions and we couldn’t be happier with the service provided. Thanks again.
Diane and Steve.

27 March 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

"Thank you so much for the kind words, Diane and Steve. We’ve passed your praise along to Freddie—he was delighted to hear he could be of service. We aim to provide premium frozen meat and fish with the convenience of clear instructions, so it's great to know we've hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again soon!"

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought the rump and salmon

I bought the rump and salmon
I should have bought more but I was worried about the freezer space. Excellent quality and a great service from Danny

27 March 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Hi Sheila, thank you so much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the rump and salmon, and that Danny looked after you so well. We completely understand the freezer space dilemma, but we’re thrilled you were pleased with the quality. Thank you again for your support, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good products and free-range too

We’ve been buying DSD’s products from Andy (1524) for many years and they’ve always been very good. I’m especially happy that the chicken breasts and turkey are free-range.

28 March 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Thank you, Bill, for your kind review and for your continued support over the years.

We’re delighted to hear that you’ve been so pleased with the quality of our products and the service Andy (1524) has provided. It’s also wonderful to know that the free-range chicken breasts and turkey are a real positive for you.

We really do appreciate your loyalty and look forward to serving you for many more years to come.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly

Friendly , helpful, and explained about the products .
A good selection of meat and fish products

24 March 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Thank you, Jacqueline, for your lovely review.

We’re so pleased to hear that you found our representative friendly and helpful, and that the products were clearly explained to you. It is also great to know you were pleased with the selection of meat and fish available.

We really appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Culinary Find

We are so pleased to have met our local salesman.
This is the first time buying the products so we decided to sample a box of lobster tails and a box of steaks. Everything is packaged beautifully. We have tried the steaks and they are wonderful; surpassing anything from a supermarket. We look forward to our next visit so we can try some of the other items.

21 March 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Thank you so much for your lovely review.

We’re delighted to hear you were so pleased to meet your local representative and that your first experience with us has been such a positive one. It’s great to know the lobster tails and steaks made a strong first impression, and we’re especially pleased that you found the steaks to be of such a high standard.

We take real pride in the quality and presentation of our products, so your comments mean a great deal. We look forward to seeing you again on the next visit and helping you discover even more of the range.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Your representative was very good

Your representative was very good, personable, not pushy however the box containing my fish looked as if it had been the demonstration box. I am hoping that the contents had not been defrosted several times over many weeks!!!

19 March 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to share it.

I’m pleased to hear our representative made a good impression and approached things in the right way, that’s exactly how we train our team to operate.

I completely understand your concern regarding the box appearance, and I want to reassure you that all of our products are kept frozen to strict standards and are never defrosted and refrozen. What you received will have been from our working stock, not a demonstration product, even if the outer packaging didn’t look its best.

That said, presentation does matter, and I’ll make sure this is fed back to the team so we can improve that side of things moving forward.

If you have any concerns at all once you’ve tried the products, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we’ll always look to put things right.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good quality food

We have used Dining Solutions before and are always pleased with the quality of the food. Additionally, the young man showing the boxes to us was very pleasant.

17 March 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Hi Hazel,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing Dining Solutions Direct again, it really means a lot to us.

We’re delighted to hear you’re consistently pleased with the quality of the food, and I’ll be sure to pass your comments on to the young man who visited you. It’s great to know he made such a positive impression.

We really appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

great delivery guy

great delivery guy, made good impression. will order again next time your in the area if i have the space in my freezer.

14 March 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Thanks very much for the lovely feedback. We’re really pleased to hear he made such a good impression. We’d be delighted to see you again next time we’re in the area, freezer space permitting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fish & More

sales rep very knowledgeable , everything well presented

12 March 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your sales rep was very knowledgeable and that everything was well presented. We really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy your Fish & More products.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Marius is a joy

Marius is a joy! He is always upbeat and full of new food products for us to experience. The food is great quality and the choice is broad. I would recommend everyone to give it a try!

13 March 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re so pleased to hear that Marius is always upbeat and brings such great new products for you to try. It’s lovely to know you’re enjoying the quality and wide choice of the food. We really appreciate your recommendation and support.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I do not usually buy anything at the…

I do not usually buy anything at the front door, however I was assured when I saw, the choice and quality of your food, I did choice two items, which I know I will enjoy. Being a fish person. It's nice to see this kind of service coming around.

11 March 2026
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Reply from Dining Solutions Direct

Thanks for giving us a try, especially as you don’t usually buy at the door. I’m really pleased you liked the look and quality of the food. As a fellow fish fan, I think you’ll enjoy the choices you picked. It’s great to hear that the service was appreciated as well. If there’s ever anything you’d like to try in the future, just let us know and we’ll be happy to help.

Thanks again for your support.

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