Shipping & Delivery
- How long will it take to receive my order? Total delivery time is 1–3 working days. This includes up to 1 working day for order handling and 1–2 working days for transit via Royal Mail Tracked 24.
- What is your order cut-off time? We offer same-day dispatch for orders placed before 11:00 AM (Monday–Friday). Orders placed after this time or on weekends/Bank Holidays will be processed the following working day.
- How much does delivery cost? Standard UK delivery is £2.95. We offer Free UK Delivery on all orders over £60.00.
- Can I collect my order in person? Yes. Local collection is available at our operational warehouse: Unit 5r, Ideal Storage, Glan Yr Afon Industrial Estate, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, SY23 3JQ. Collection hours are 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Monday–Friday) by pre-agreement only.
- Do you ship outside the UK? Due to Brexit regulations, we currently only ship to the UK mainland, Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, and the Isle of Man. We do not ship to the Channel Islands or internationally.
Ordering & Payment
- What payment methods do you accept? We accept all major credit and debit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. You can also pay securely via PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, or Shop Pay.
- Do your prices include VAT? Yes. All prices listed on our website are inclusive of UK VAT at the standard rate of 20% where applicable.
- Can I order over the phone? Yes. If you prefer to place an order by phone, please call our team at +44 (0)780 671 8730 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Products & Quality
- Are your products authentic? Absolutely. We work directly with family-owned small businesses and social co-operatives in Hungary to ensure full traceability "from farm to fork." Our own Monika's Kitchen brand and the Best of Hungary name are registered UK trademarks.
- What is your food hygiene rating? Best of Hungary Ltd is proud to hold a Five-Star Food Hygiene Rating (issued January 30, 2025) from the Ceredigion County Council for our Aberystwyth warehouse.
- How are chilled items packed? Chilled and perishable goods are packed using refrigerated cold packs within thermal insulated packaging, designed to maintain transit integrity for 48–72 hours.
Returns & Refunds
- What is your return policy? We offer a 30-day return policy for non-perishable items. Items must be returned in their original, unopened condition to our business address: Best of Hungary Ltd, Brynhyfryd, Taliesin, Machynlleth, SY20 8JG, UK.
- Can I return perishable food or alcohol? Perishable items (like cheese and charcuterie) cannot be returned for remorse reasons due to health and safety regulations. Alcohol must be returned unopened and sealed.
- How long do refunds take? Once your return is received and inspected, refunds are processed back to your original payment method within seven business days.