ZWILLING UK Reviews 115

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Considering 52 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant dissatisfaction with the customer service, describing it as extremely poor, unhelpful, and difficult to engage with, especially concerning product recalls and warranty claims. Reviewers frequently reported issues with refunds, noting that the process was often delayed, confusing, or entirely unfulfilled, even after following all required steps for recalled products. The response times from the company were also a major point of contention, with many waiting weeks or months for replies or resolutions, leading to frustration and a feeling of being ignored. Regarding product quality, many found it to be disappointing, with items like kettles failing prematurely or pans not performing as advertised, despite the brand's premium positioning. However, some reviewers were satisfied with their purchases, particularly knives, praising their quality and the helpfulness of staff during the buying process.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I recognise I am writing this review having recently come off of the phone to their (friendly) customer services. In short, I ordered a toaster and received a kettle. Something that when I... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Zwilling customer service is extremely poor. After a failed DPD delivery where the parcel was left at a local shop without authorisation, Zwilling offered no resolution for over two weeks. Respon... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The touch button on my ZWILLING Enfinigy Pro kettle failed after just one year, and after barely two years, the entire kettle was dead. I contacted customer service, and their response? A useless “we’... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The kettle I have bought from Zwilling uk was subject to a safety recall and Zwilling stated that I will receive a full refund. I submitted my claim on 21 April but, like other reviewers,... See more

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  1. Kitchenware Shop

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ZWILLING has been the gold standard for premium cutlery the world over for 290 years. But did you know it is so much more? Marrying the tradition of expert German engineering and stainless-steel know-how from our long history of knife-making and boasting a family of premium brands such as STAUB and DEMEYERE, the ZWILLING Group is truly the modern kitchen specialist. ZWILLING offers glassware, cast iron, nonstick and stainless-steel cookware, kitchen tools, including electrics and advanced food storage systems, and, of course, a wide spectrum of knives. We create products so that you can do it all in the kitchen.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Faulty Kettle Replaced in 3 working days

*** Update: 24/9/24 **

After discussing my issue with Toni, she was efficient and quick at resolving the problem. A replacement kettle has been received and the faulty one has been sent back to Zwilling.

Thank you for resolving this Toni.

*** Update: 19/9/24 **

After ring customer services multiple times there is no one that can answer my call. Please can the customer services team contact me on the number I’ve provided in the email address to them?? Dying for a cup of tea…!!!

Order no: 669186

Having done my research into a new kettle, I came across the Zwilling brand. I have to admit, the Zwilling brand was new to me but the reviews seemed positive - so I took a chance and bought the 1.5L Enfinigy kettle.

After approx 12 months of light household use, the kettle is completely dead. Power is getting to the kettle as the illumination button is lit, but the kettle doesn't heat or show any signs of life!

Really disappointed with this product and the Zwilling brand - the kettle wasn't cheap either, in comparison to others in the UK market.

When making a decision on Zwilling's products and brand, I suggest careful consideration on the longevity of the product that you need!!! You may need to purchase a replacement much sooner that you'd hoped...

18 September 2024
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Reply from ZWILLING UK

Hi Scott,

Thank you for taking the time to leave that feedback, and we're sorry about that experience you've had with the kettle.

If you haven't already, please contact our customer service team on customerservice@zwilling.co.uk so we can arrange a replacement for you.

With best regards, the ZWILLING UK Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service Zwilling UK

For over 35 years I have owned a Zwilling poultry shears using them hundreds of times. The spring had eventually weakened and become damaged, which made using the shears impossible. On my initial contact with Zwilling UK, I was told they could not assist. However, on my second attempt, I was requested to send them my shears, which they received the following day. I was called back in less than 24 hours and informed that a new replacement pair would be sent the following day. A day later I received my new Zwilling poultry shears, which I trust will last a further 35 years. Absolute excellent service from Zwilling UK, which I never expected after reading so many negative reviews on Trustpilot. Thanks to all at Zwilling UK.

14 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Problem resolved - Zwilling vacuum storage

I bought a Zwilling vacuum pump and 12 small glass vacuum containers. After two months, the vacuum containers are no longer sealing properly. Some of them pop open after a few hours or a day or two in the fridge. I haven't managed to determine which ones out of the 12 are causing the problem. Trying to clean them thoroughly is very difficult. I have followed the instructions in the video on YouTube "How To Clean The Containers & Lids - Zwilling". What it doesn't tell you is how difficult it is to reassemble the lids. It is very fiddly, especially fitting the flexible seal into the inner lid, and takes about 20 minutes to reassemble each lid. If you don't take them apart to clean them thoroughly, there are lots of spaces for bacteria and mould to grow. Potentially dangerous to health. I have written to Zwilling about the sealing problem and they said I can return them under guarantee to be "evaluated". That is not really practical. What I want is a reliable product that can be easily cleaned. I may revert to using my low-tech Pyrex containers which I`ve had for 8 years.
Update 20-Sep -- Thank you for your reply and generous offer to replace the lids. I have been cleaning the lids very thoroughly and that seemed to help, but this morning one lid had popped up in the fridge. I have taken a photo which I will send to your support. I would like to take up the offer of replacement lids.
Update 11-Oct -- The 12 replacement lids arrived and that has resolved the problem. Thank you, Zwilling!
Update 27-Jan -- I am using the vacuum storage all the time and would not want to give it up.

9 September 2024
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Reply from ZWILLING UK

Hi Ric,

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this feedback, and I'm sorry that you've not had the best experience so far.

Firstly, we will arrange to send you new lids for your containers without your having to send the old ones back. The customer service team will arrange that for you.

We appreciate that the lid seals are very tight (especially when new) - of course this is necessary to facilitate the airtight seal - but we understand that that can make reassembly after deep cleaning a bit fiddly. From my experience it does get easier once I'd repeated it a few times and found "the knack" of how to do it, but I do acknowledge the frustration you've described.

I hope that this goes at least some way to answering cleaning question, and that the new lids will resolve the sealing issue, but please do contact us again at the customer service address if there are any further questions.

Best regards, the ZWILLING UK Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Old Fashioned Snake Oil

If like me, you thought snake oil was confined to good old western movies you’d sadly be wrong. After ‘investing’ in one of Demeyere’s top of the range Atlantis 7 sauteuse conical pans I was shocked to find that after a single use it had severely discolored (rainbow stain).

I immediately contacted the Zwilling Customer Service team to see whether this was normal. The reply I received stated that this is simply a characteristic of stainless steel which can easily be resolved by cleaning with a watered down vinegar solution.

If I’d purchased a cheap stainless steel pan I could accept this, but for one of the most expensive pans on the market I expected a lot more. All of the R&D that went into their patented Silvinox coating would have been better spent by Demeyere supplying customers with a bottle of vinegar with each cookware purchase!

Please don’t make the same mistake I made and choose another brand for your cookware.

Thank you for your response however I’ve never experienced this level of discoloration in decades of using stainless steel cookware, especially after the first use.

19 June 2024
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Reply from ZWILLING UK

Hi Jonathan,

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review.

The rainbow discolouration, also known as heat-tint, can occur when the pan is heated as chromium in the stainless steel reacts with air.

This rainbow effect is normal, completely harmless and commonly occurs on any stainless steel cookware (regardless of quality). It is easily cleaned with a vinegar solution or stainless steel cleaner.

Silvinox is a treatment that removes iron from the pan's surface, making the pan more corrosion-resistant, and more resistant to fingerprints, harsh detergents and strong acidic foods. It is not a surface coating.

There is some more information about heat-tint here: https://food52.com/blog/24963-how-to-clean-rainbow-stain-out-of-stainless-steel-pans

I hope this answers your question and puts your mind at rest.

Best regards, the ZWILLING UK Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a kettle and toaster nearly three…

Bought a kettle and toaster nearly three years ago and both have developed cracks in past 6 months on the white plastic. Lid of kettle and edge of toaster. They looked great and work great but wore badly for the price . However,

Zwilling have kindly contacted me regarding my issues above and I have sent them my details. Efficient customer service and I will update review when I have an outcome to share

Zwilling have looked at my products and guarantee and are going to replace my products which was unexpected . Once replaced I will be five stars for their customer service

The products have been fully replaced . Customer service 5 stars

2 May 2024
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Reply from ZWILLING UK

Hi Jacqueline,

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this feedback.

Please do contact our customer service team on customerservice@zwilling.co.uk or 0330 363 0005 so we can get some more details and see how best we can resolve this for you.

Best regards, the ZWILLING UK Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

lost charger for scales replaced…

I had lost the charger for my Zwilling scales. I rang customer service this morning and they found a charger and have sent it to me free of charge. Additionally, the girl with whom I spoke on the phone was so cheery, kind and helpful that it was really a great experience! Thank you.

2 April 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very impressed with Zwilling

I have built up a usable 'kit' of 5 Zwilling Four Star Gemini knives and a sharpening steel over the past 12 years and each one is as good as the first - they are easily the best knives I have ever used. The curved paring knife was my last purchase - incredibly versatile - great on veg but superb at cleaning a rabbit or game carcase. I have nothing but praise for the knives and the organisation

9 March 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased a Zwilling knife some 35/40…

I purchased a Zwilling knife some 35/40 yrs ago from House of Frazer in Guildford. Recently the tip off the knife broke off and I wanted to purchase a replacement. As I was unable to find a store stocking the range I wrote directly to Zwilling. I have been amazed by the quality and speediness of their service. I emphasise I wanted to buy a replacement. Zwilling of their own volition supplied a brand new replacement at no cost whatsoever. Unbelievable service, unbelievable politeness, unbelievable speed - the company customer service department should be rewarded for its efficiency and other organisations should learn from Zwilling
JohnELeggett

7 March 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Moronic returns/faulty processes

I bought a kettle from Portsmouth (on a day out) from Zwilling. It was faulty, so being from London, it made more sense to return it to my local store in Wembley. Wow, was I wrong. They have the most ridiculous returns policy in that, if the item is faulty, they insist you return the item purchased from the store from which is was bought. They state that if they do not sell the item at their store, they cannot accept it as a return (even if it's faulty), it's as if they are intending to re-package and re-sell your faulty item. This is what the sales person stated in Wembley, and was not at all sympathetic to understand the point. It should not matter if a store sells the item or not, if it's faulty it's not fit for purpose. After this, I rang Portsmouth and they stated that it could be returned to any store, especially if its faulty (for up to 5 years). They also were surprised that Wembley did not want to accept my kettle to process a refund. So two stores, two contradicting points. Rang Zwilling head office and then still, got no where. They also insisted that it was part of their terms and conditions - yet their terms and conditions of faulty items and returns only cover ONLINE purchases, not shop or outlet bought items. When I asked where this moronic returns/faulty process of returning items to the store of purchase is, all I was told was, I'll come back to you.
In the end, they didn't come back to me and state where in their terms and conditions does it state faulty or any items to return have to be returned or accepted to stores where they only carry the items for sale. Head office instead suggested that I return the kettle to them in Leicester, and they would then send it to Portsmouth for me, and only then would I receive a refund if they deem it faulty. So, as it still leaves me out of pocket and still depending on their moronic/idiotic processes I chose to make the unnecessary trip to Portsmouth again over the weekend. Low and behold, no issue when returning the kettle. They asked what was wrong with it - steam escaped from the entire lid of the kettle, not just the spout. They accepted it as a return with no issue.
The biggest kick in the teeth is that calling their headoffice got me nowhere, and it was a chargeable number - the person I spoke to didn't even know their own T&Cs! Zwilling, never will I buy anything from your stores or anything branded as Zwilling again - that includes recommending too, it just won't happen!

24 February 2024
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Reply from ZWILLING UK

Thank you for taking the time to review our product. We deeply regret any inconvenience you may have encountered. This is certainly not the level of satisfaction we strive to provide.

We have reached out to our Customer Service team and they have confirmed that they promptly responded to your email and have provided you with a pre-paid label for the return of the item to our Head Office. Once the item is received, our team will contact the store to begin the refund process.

However, we understand that you have already visited the store and have been issued a full refund. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced.

Regards ZWILLING UK

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent respect for warranty

My 20-year-old paring knife handle cracked/crumbled. I contacted customer services, was asked to provide some details and photos and then to return the broken knife to them. I received a note apologising that the replacement was out of stock but it would be sent along shortly. Less than two weeks later, the replacement arrived. The experience was smooth, straight forward and demonstrated that in addition to high-quality knives, Zwilling values high quality customer service. I have always, and will continue to recommend them.

22 February 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just love everything from ZWILLING

I just love everything from ZWILLING , got so many items in my kitchen with their logo on.
Last year purchased salt & pepper grinders , only few months after to find out the salt one was faulty , just one day stopped working .

Customer service team was brilliant , sorted out my case immediately , after few days received a brand new grinder .

Thank you Customer service team 🌹🌹

16 January 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stand by their guarantee.

I can only praise Zwilling customer service and the backing of their Ballarini brand.
A pan I purchased and used in another country didn’t quite live out its 5-year non-stick guarantee. Now living in the England, I contacted Zwilling UK who dealt with my query promptly and professionally. They replaced it.
Guess whose brands I’ll buy in the future?

2 February 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality and customer service

Most of my kitchen products are from Zwilling. I've experimented with various brands, and the quality of each Zwilling product reaffirms the value of my investment. Recently, my toddler lost the vacuum pump cap to seal food boxes and when I contacted customer service, they promptly provided a spare, which arrived within a couple of days. Zwilling stands out for its exceptional quality and customer care—a rare combination in a brand!

30 January 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service

I have contacted via email about the poor quality of the products received, but my concerns have been ignored and they probably have me on a block/ignore list so they don’t have to acknowledge me. Customer service is non existent, due to their actions it appears as though they don’t care about the customer once the payment has gone through and the item can no longer be returned for refund. For longevity of products I would shop elsewhere.

30 December 2023
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Reply from ZWILLING UK

Hi, thank you for leaving this feedback and I'm sorry that you've had this experience.

We certainly do not use a block or ignore list - it may just be that your correspondence has been missed or fallen through the net, in which case please accept my apologies for that.

If you can please provide your order number we can get this followed up straight away and resolved for you. Please email it to customerservice@zwilling.co.uk.

Best regards, The ZWILLING UK Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No customer service. Avoid.

Goods never delivered. I asked for proof of delivery. They sent a photo that proved nothing. I think the courier just dumped the parcel in the porch where anyone could take it. I asked for my money back. They ignored me. Anyone can be let down by a courier but their customer service is appalling.

18 January 2024
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Reply from ZWILLING UK

Dear Anya, thank you very much for leaving this feedback and I'm sorry that you've experienced this issue.

I can confirm that the refund for your missing order has been made and should be visible to you. Please accept my apologies for the delay in the correspondence to you - we were waiting on an answer from our courier from their investigation, however we should have kept you updated during that period.

It seems that the courier left the parcel in what was considered to be a safe place instead of leaving a card for re-delivery.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if there is anything further we can help with; I hope that the provision of the refund resolves this matter.

Yours sincerely, the ZWILLING UK Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t buy from this company

Don’t buy from this company
They have poor goods and very bad customer service .

12 January 2024
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Reply from ZWILLING UK

Dear Christopher, I'm sorry to hear this - I understand that your email from Friday 12th January was responded to Monday 15th January to request some further information about the problem with your item with a view to then advising on the next steps which would either be to offer a replacement or refund.

I hope that that process will resolve the issue, but please do not hesitate to come back to our customer service on the existing thread of communication if there are further questions beyond this.

Many thanks, The ZWILLING UK Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Totally disappointing customer service

I have placed an order for the white ash knife set on 27/12/23 online , the set was on sale at £229. I entered all the payment details and submit document for age verification but the screen was keep loading for 10 mins so I went to my account to check my order status. When I went into my order history in my account, it showed that the item has been successfully ordered and the status is pending for shipment. However, I have not received the order confirmation email. Therefore, I planned to call customer service the next day to check my order.

When I tried to call customer service to confirm this order, I noticed that the order has disappeared is no longer in my order history. Nevertheless, the price has gone up to £379 now. Customer service explained that maybe it was the age verification has not gone through so they have cancelled my order. However, I have purchased knives with Zwilling last year and in my account , it has indicated under age verification, my account is already verified. Now customer service said they do not know the reason why the order could not gone through and advised they can do a manual age verification for me to reorder but cannot honour the sale price anymore.

This is totally unacceptable that I need to pay £150 more for the same set I ordered because they have cancelled my order. I have sent an email to customer service to file a complaint but received no response.

Totally disappointing customer service !!

27 December 2023
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Reply from ZWILLING UK

Dear Heidi, thank you very much for leaving this feedback. I'm sorry that you've not had a great customer experience this time.

Having looked into this I can confirm that the age verification status in your account was positive which should not have prevented the order, so it may have been a temporary connection error that led to your transaction not completing.

As there was an issue at the time of your placing the order, we absolutely can honour the sale price of the item at the time. My colleague is contacting you today to provide you with a voucher code to apply to that item to bring back to the promotional price that it was when you attempted to place your order.

I hope that that will satisfactorily resolve the issue, and please accept my apologies for the initial problems you faced in placing this order.

Yours sincerely, the ZWILLING UK Team.

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