lakings.co.uk Reviews 1,270

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the products, particularly the meat, highlighting its taste and freshness. Many appreciate the easy and straightforward online ordering process, as well as the efficient and timely delivery service. The packaging is frequently noted as excellent, ensuring products arrive in perfect condition. However, some customers were not happy with specific products, mentioning issues like soggy breading on chicken items or an unappetizing apple pie. A few other people also felt that some sausages lacked flavor or were too finely minced. There were also occasional issues with the delivery service, where products were delivered to the wrong address or left without knocking, impacting the cold chain.

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Based on these reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The website is very clear and easy to navigate with all products shown in excellent images. Filling my basket was super simple given the range of delicious products available. Delivery was speedy a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered Lakings produce as a Christmas gift for relatives who has lived in Cornwall for over 50 years. We all grew up in Louth, and on trips back 'home' we always stocked up on sausages etc as th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time using Lakins as my usual provider has streamlined its stock offering. Great tasting meat fillet steak is best I've had in a long time. Other produce I purchased very good especially t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our Christmas meat order arrived on the chosen date of 23rd December, in perfect condition and carefully packed. The Chateaubriand beef was the best we've ever had and made our festive meal extra spe... See more


Company details

  1. Meat Products Supplier

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Founded over 100 years ago, Lakings has stood the test of time by offering the finest quality cuts of meat, with a work ethic focused on customer service.

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Delivery Update
We are experiencing a much higher than usual demand for our delivery service, we are doing everything we can to meet our promises regarding our delivery times, but from time to time these may not be possible. Please feel free to contact us either via Live Chat on our website or give us a call on 01507 603186 we can advise you on current delivery times, and we like to have a chat!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent from start to finish

The website is very clear and easy to navigate with all products shown in excellent images. Filling my basket was super simple given the range of delicious products available.
Delivery was speedy and free.

Everything I bought was fabulous, I visit Lakings when in Louth so know what I want, their meat is second to none. Thank yu for once again being a great business and keeping us happy in Devon.

2 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Delight Easy website

Easy website . Clear photos of products .great delivery service . The goods packed to a high standard , and still chilled. Diving into the box to see the goods was a delight , the meat products in great bags that didn’t leak . All products received were yummy . A very happy customer

1 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely products

Easy to order. Always amazing products.
Good communication regarding delivery and dispatch.
Quite high delivery charge but saves me petrol and parking and is worth it to me

20 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The order

The order, my second one, arrived less than 24 hours after ordering. Superb quality as usual, particularly the sausages.

17 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The ordering is easy

The ordering is easy. I was worried as I am visually impaired and sometimes it can be difficult navigating a new site. Delivery was swift and the meat was well packed, in fact some of the best packaging I have seen.
Will do another review when we have cooked the meat.
So far 5 stars!!

12 February 2026

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