Pong Cheese Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.3

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Looking at 44 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers frequently praise the wonderful selection and delicious quality of the artisan cheeses received in every box. People also find the online ordering process very straightforward and consistently appreciate the prompt shipping methods provided. Buyers often mention how helpful the support team is when arranging custom delivery schedules for special family occasions. However, some customers also noted frustrating problems with unexpected delivery delays, especially during the busy winter holiday season. A few other people experienced poor customer service responses when trying to resolve missing packages or incorrect order items.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This is a subscription present that we always eagerly look forward to and enjoy. Sometimes the sell by dates on soft cheese are very short and I wish we could have a little longer to really enjoy th... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Was not happy with a last minute unscheduled substitution of my order. Arrived Christmas Eve and was not happy with lack of communication from customer service. However, immediately after Christmas,... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Although the website and the cheeses look good, I placed a subscription order on a Friday evening to try them out and it has not been processed as of Wednesday the following week. Their FAQs st... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a Christmas box to arrive a few days before Christmas Day itself. Royal Mail managed to deliver it to a random address - cheese lost. Pong were excellent and sent out a new order immediate... See more

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3.3

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Hit and miss

Easy enough to order and the cheese was delivered on Christmas Eve as requested. However out of five cheese four had been substituted. I understand that substitutions can and will happen and have no issue with one or even two being replaced. However to replace four out of five is not acceptable, the box I received barely resembled the box I ordered. Add to this the choice of replacements, Camembert, St Marcelin and Gruyère, nothing I couldn’t get from the supermarket.

Unfortunately, before I had found out about the replacements I had ordered a second box, also delivered promptly and with two of four cheeses substituted, for friends.

After finding out what had happened with the Christmas box I sent an email complaining and asking that the second box be cancelled. I am still waiting on a reply, meanwhile as previously mentioned the second box has been delivered…

I would consider using Pong again but certainly not around Christmas and not as a gift as I cannot guarantee that what I order will be what the recipient gets.

24 December 2024
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Reply from Pong Cheese

We're so sorry you were disappointed with your substitutions. This year has seen unprecedented pressure on suppliers, especially those in France and in Europe, and they have not hit some of the numbers of supply they are supposed to have sent us. Because of the sheer volume of orders in the days before Christmas it's simply impossible to contact all customers for whom we have to substitute these cheeses. We're sorry and we try as far as possible to get a similar cheese but sometimes they're quite hard to replace. Please email us again and we will send you a voucher.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute joke of a company

Absolute joke of a company. My order is stuck at Bristol royal mail since 17th December. I've called and called Pong and someone was supposed to be calling me back. 3 days later still no one has called. I've just called and I got the secretary 'who can not help me" answering a customer care line! So I'm now £60 out of pocket with 1 less Christmas present that I'm going to have to rush out and get something else. Going to be fun getting a refund 🙄

24 December 2024
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Very disappointing customer service

The firm was recommended by my daughter so I ordered with complete confidence.
The cheese was a present for in-laws at Christmas and Royal Mail failed to deliver - not the fault of Pong Cheese!
The major problem was that I was totally unable to contact the firm, either phone, email or message to arrange a replacement delivery.
Feel totally let down by their customer service.

21 December 2024
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Ordered from pong previously,

Ordered from pong previously,

Feel let down by customer service on this order, one of the cheeses arrived damaged and had leaked all over others.

Upon inspection said cheese was all slimy and didn't look safe for consumption.

Have emailed pong twice and had no response whatsoever.

Unsure as if would use again due to lack of customer service.

13 December 2024
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Reply from Pong Cheese

Hi JK we're so sorry you feel let down. We will send out a replacement but we dont know if you've emailed or not. Maybe its gone into our spam filter? Can you possibly try again?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First rate…

Really excellent cheeses with a good selection fom different countries as well as from the UK. Attention is paid to seasonal availability and the website is full of useful information. The customer service is bothhelpful and efficient.

17 December 2024
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Reply from Pong Cheese

THank you for the kind words Hilary. We're pleased you're happy with the service and product!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class service.

Our daughter ordered us a mystery gift box to arrive on a certain date, it failed to arrive (not their fault), it eventually arrived 4 days late. The soft cheeses were at room temperature (not a good thing). When we contacted customers services they were on it immediately and sent a new box. Plus the cheeses are fabulous.

9 December 2024
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Reply from Pong Cheese

Thanks so much for your kind words. We're pleased the replacement got there successfully and that you enjoyed it!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Ordered The Scottish selection box for…

Ordered The Scottish selection box for a specific Scottish event. Was sent two replacement cheeses. One was unsuitable as it was a hard cheese and should have been a soft cheese and the other was a Welsh cheese not Scottish .
Very disappointed as nobody contacted me to advise me of these changes and it’s now too late to order from another provider.
Very poor

31 October 2024
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Reply from Pong Cheese

We're so sorry about these replacements. We do on occasion have to substitute cheeses if we're either not happy with the quality when we receive them or indeed there is an issue with their production or supply. We try as much as possible to send the customer a cheese that's as close as possible to the original but that can sometimes be trickier with a specific nationality box like the Scottish Box because we only stock a small amount of Scottish cheeses so the substitution can invariably be from somewhere else.

It's also very unfortunate that we had to make two replacements in your box. By the time we were aware that there was an issue with both the cheeses we had to change, there was not enough time. Please accept our apologies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mystery Box guaranteed to cheer

Love the packaging design, variety and quality of cheese. Sent this to cheer up
my friend as a surprise. She sent me photos we were all so happy with the presentation she received.l and so quickly. It means a lot to be able to send something that is so well thought through. When posting gifts to friends that are far away I want them to feel loved and not feel like I’ve just fired off a heartless internet order. Pong are fab. I appreciated how well presented the mystery box is.

25 September 2024
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Reply from Pong Cheese

Wow! Such kind words and high praise. We really appreciate being appreciated but are more glad you've had a great experience as a customer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company!

Pong are apparently great prоfessionals. They are quick and efficient in despatching their products. I was pleasantly surprised with the fast delivery of the cheeses I ordered and there was even one complimentary cheese. Moreover, they had made sure the packaging would be safe and secure and the cheeses would be cool on arrival. I havent tried them yet, but I am sure the cheeses will taste superb. Thank you very much, Pong ❤️

20 August 2024
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Reply from Pong Cheese

Such kind words Nikolina. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The most excellent customer service…

The most excellent customer service I've experienced in a long time. First of all I gave the wrong delivery date, they changed this immediately for me. Then my friend gave me the wrong address for delivery so the gift was returned to them, I emailed them the correct address and offered to pay for the delivery. They agreed to resend the gift on the date I requested at no cost to me. Faultless service and the most delicious selection of cheese and biscuits. I'd highly recommend using Pong Cheese.

25 March 2024
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Reply from Pong Cheese

We're so grateful for your kind words. Its a pleasure to know you enjoyed your Pong experience. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service, great cheese

Everyone who I have sent a Pong cheese gift box has been delighted with it.
On a recent order I put the wrong delivery date down and so contacted the Pong Cheese team who sorted it out quickly & efficiently

18 March 2024
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Reply from Pong Cheese

Thank you Jennifer - we really appreciate the kind words

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service! The cheeses delivered are fresh, varied and delicious. Thanks Pong Cheese!

20 January 2024
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Reply from Pong Cheese

Its a huge pleasure Frog! Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Consistently perfect every time

It's always such a pleasure buying from Pong - I've never had an issue with them, despite the large number of orders I've placed, and everything is always delivered in perfect condition, exactly when they say they will. Pong do a brilliant job of helping me keep my elderly parents supplied with brilliant, delicious, and original cheeses: it's such a joy to find a company who don't need to be chased to deliver what they promise, and simply keep their word every single time. I wouldn't buy cheese from anywhere else - Pong are just fantastic.

1 February 2024
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Reply from Pong Cheese

What wonderful words Kate! Thank you so much. We hope we can supply you and your parents for many more years to come with cheese!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Broken hearted

Ordered the valentine's package on 07/02/24 (thinking this would be plenty of time for it to arrive - Pong Cheese obviously also thought so as they continued to sell it on their website for days afterwards - in fact they're still advertising their availability on 13/02/24!!) Message received on 12/02/24 to say it has been dispatched. Message on 13/02/24 informing that it hadn't been dispatched on 12/02/24 after all. But they hoped it would arrive on the 14th!! Let's hope my Valentine is as understanding as I'm meant to be!!

13 February 2024
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Reply from Pong Cheese

We're so sorry Oscar. As we said in email we had to delay the delivery because of a delay into us BUT it will be delivered tomorrow and that is still within our 2 to 5 working day delivery promise. Hopefully your Valentine enjoys it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pong Cheese, great products

I have purchased from Pong Cheese on two or three occasions and found their products to be of not just excellent quality but an unbelievable range of international cheeses at very competitive prices. I can't remember the date of my last purchase but you can't leave a review without a date, so it is an estimation.
I have today (31-01-24) just read several of the reviews entered by customers of Pong Cheese. Only one of which was actually complaining about the cheeses. The remainder were almost all very complimentary about the product but several had issues with the courier, Royal Mail. I have not had problems with Pong Cheese as a company of any nature, BUT I have had extremely prolonged delivery times with Royal Mail and will go on record to say, of all couriers that deliver to my address, they are by far the worst for delivery times. With that in mind I fear for companies like Pong Cheese having their good names and products denigrated through no fault of their own.

5 July 2023
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Reply from Pong Cheese

Thanks so much for the kind words Stephen. We're delighted you like the cheeses. We will pass on the information about deliveries to your address and insist they improve their delivery reliability.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Product, Service & Fair Price

This is the first time I have used this company
Excellent service
Very accommodating
Good communication
and an Excellent Product ('Tete De Moine' Cheese) that I received in perfect condition at a fair price.
What more can I say - Well Done

4 January 2024
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Reply from Pong Cheese

Thanks for your kind words. We're delighted you enjoyed the 'Tete'

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