Shipping policy

Shipping Policy

Last updated: November 13, 2026

This Shipping Policy explains how Silver Chef processes, ships, tracks, and delivers orders placed through our official website:

https://silverchef.shop/

We aim to provide clear information about shipping availability, order processing, estimated delivery times, shipping charges, customs, tracking, and delivery-related matters.

Nothing in this policy excludes or restricts mandatory consumer rights.

1. Shipping Availability

Silver Chef offers shipping to selected countries and regions supported by our delivery network.

Available delivery destinations are displayed during checkout before an order is placed.

We accept orders only for destinations where a valid shipping option is available.

Shipping availability may depend on:

  • Destination country or region;

  • Postal or ZIP code;

  • Carrier coverage;

  • Local delivery restrictions;

  • Import regulations;

  • Customs requirements;

  • Remote-area limitations; and

  • Temporary transportation or regulatory restrictions.

If a destination cannot be selected or accepted during checkout, shipping to that location is currently unavailable.

We do not guarantee delivery to every country, territory, or address.

If we discover after order placement that delivery cannot be completed, we will contact the customer and provide an appropriate resolution.

2. Shipping Costs

Any applicable shipping charge will be displayed during checkout before payment is completed.

Depending on the destination and available services, shipping options may include:

  • Standard shipping;

  • Free standard shipping where specifically offered; or

  • Other delivery services displayed during checkout.

Customers can review their shipping charges and total order amount before confirming payment.

Silver Chef does not intentionally add undisclosed packaging, handling, logistics, or delivery fees after an order has been accepted.

International Charges

International shipments may be subject to import duties, import VAT, brokerage charges, customs clearance fees, or other government-imposed charges.

Where such charges are not collected during checkout, they may be payable by the recipient if this responsibility was clearly disclosed before purchase and is consistent with applicable law.

3. Order Processing Time

Our normal order processing timeframe is:

1–3 business days

Business days are Monday through Friday, excluding applicable public holidays.

Processing normally begins after successful payment confirmation and necessary order verification.

Processing activities may include:

  • Payment verification;

  • Order confirmation;

  • Address verification;

  • Availability confirmation;

  • Order preparation;

  • Quality checks;

  • Packaging; and

  • Transfer to the shipping carrier.

Orders placed on weekends or public holidays normally begin processing on the next available business day.

Additional verification may occasionally affect processing time.

Order processing time is separate from carrier transit time.

4. Estimated Delivery Time

After dispatch, our typical standard shipping transit time is:

7–15 business days

Including normal order processing, the estimated total delivery timeframe is:

8–18 business days

Delivery Timeline

Shipping Stage Estimated Time
Order processing 1–3 business days
Standard shipping transit 7–15 business days
Estimated total delivery 8–18 business days

The total estimate is measured from successful payment confirmation, assuming no additional verification or exceptional delay.

These timeframes are estimates and are not guaranteed delivery dates.

Actual delivery may vary because of carrier availability, customs, public holidays, severe weather, transportation disruptions, or other circumstances.

We aim to fulfill accepted orders within the agreed delivery period.

Where applicable UK consumer law applies, statutory delivery requirements remain effective, including the general requirement to deliver within 30 days after the contract is made unless a different period has been agreed.

5. Fulfillment and Shipping Locations

Silver Chef may use different fulfillment or distribution locations depending on inventory availability, customer destination, and logistical arrangements.

Items in the same order may occasionally be prepared or dispatched from different facilities.

This may result in separate tracking numbers and delivery dates.

The fulfillment location does not change the delivery charges or terms communicated at checkout.

Customers will not be charged an additional standard shipping fee solely because we divide an accepted order into separate shipments.

An address shown on a shipping label is not necessarily the authorized return address.

Please contact us for return instructions.

6. Order Confirmation

After placing an order, customers will normally receive an order confirmation email.

The confirmation may contain:

  • Order number;

  • Items purchased;

  • Purchase amount;

  • Shipping information;

  • Delivery address; and

  • Other transaction details.

Please review the confirmation carefully.

If any information is incorrect, contact:

info@silverchef.shop

We will make reasonable efforts to assist before dispatch.

7. Dispatch and Tracking

After dispatch, we will normally send a shipping confirmation.

Where tracking is available, it may contain:

  • Carrier name;

  • Tracking number;

  • Tracking link; and

  • Shipment information.

Tracking Activation

Tracking may take approximately 24–48 hours after dispatch to display active updates.

A label-created status does not always mean the carrier has physically received the parcel.

Tracking updates may vary depending on the carrier, route, customs process, and local delivery network.

If tracking appears inactive for an unusually long period, contact:

info@silverchef.shop

Include your order number and tracking details.

8. Split Shipments

Orders may occasionally be divided into separate parcels because of inventory availability, fulfillment locations, carrier arrangements, or logistics requirements.

Separate parcels may arrive on different dates.

Receiving one parcel does not necessarily mean the remaining portion is missing.

Customers should review dispatch emails and tracking information before reporting an incomplete order.

No additional standard shipping fee will be charged solely because Silver Chef splits an accepted order.

Applicable statutory cancellation periods for separately delivered goods will be calculated according to relevant consumer law.

9. Delivery Information

Customers must provide complete and accurate delivery information during checkout.

Please review:

  • Recipient's name;

  • Street address;

  • Building or unit number, where applicable;

  • City or town;

  • County or region;

  • Postal or ZIP code;

  • Destination country;

  • Contact telephone number, where necessary; and

  • Email address.

If an error is discovered after ordering, contact:

info@silverchef.shop

as soon as possible.

We will make reasonable efforts to correct delivery information before dispatch.

Address changes cannot be guaranteed after fulfillment or shipping begins.

Additional verification may be required to prevent fraudulent address changes.

Any additional delivery costs resulting from customer-provided errors will be handled in accordance with applicable law and clearly communicated terms.

10. Customs, Duties and Import Taxes

International shipments may be subject to customs processing and government-imposed fees.

These may include:

  • Customs duties;

  • Import VAT;

  • Import taxes;

  • Customs clearance fees; and

  • Brokerage charges.

Where charges are expressly collected during checkout, they will be included in the order total.

Where they are not collected, they may be payable by the recipient if clearly disclosed before purchase and consistent with applicable law.

Customs authorities may inspect shipments or request additional documentation.

Customs processing can affect delivery estimates.

Customers must provide accurate delivery and import information.

If an unexpected charge appears inconsistent with checkout information, contact us for assistance.

11. Delivery Delays

Delivery delays may occur because of:

  • Severe weather;

  • Public holidays;

  • Carrier network disruptions;

  • Customs inspections;

  • Transportation interruptions;

  • Government restrictions;

  • Infrastructure problems;

  • Address verification issues; or

  • Other circumstances outside our reasonable control.

If an order exceeds the estimated delivery timeframe, please review the tracking information or contact:

info@silverchef.shop

Include your order number.

Where appropriate, we may investigate the delay, contact the carrier, or discuss a suitable resolution.

Delivery estimates do not remove statutory cancellation or refund rights for late delivery.

12. Lost or Missing Packages

If a shipment appears lost, please contact our customer support team.

Email: info@silverchef.shop

Please include:

  • Order number;

  • Tracking details, where available;

  • Delivery address; and

  • A description of the issue.

We may investigate with the relevant carrier or logistics provider.

If a parcel is confirmed lost and the customer is not responsible, we will provide an appropriate remedy according to applicable law.

This may include replacement or an eligible refund.

Delivered but Not Received

If tracking shows delivery but the parcel cannot be found, please contact us.

We will review available carrier records and relevant evidence.

A delivered tracking status does not automatically eliminate a valid non-delivery claim.

13. Damaged or Incorrect Items

If an order arrives damaged, defective, incomplete, or incorrect, please contact:

info@silverchef.shop

Where reasonably available, include:

  • Order number;

  • Description of the issue;

  • Photographs or video;

  • Packaging photographs; and

  • Shipping-label information.

We will investigate the circumstances and provide an appropriate resolution under our Return & Refund Policy and applicable law.

Possible remedies include correction, repair where appropriate, replacement, return, price reduction, or refund.

Where a necessary return results from an issue for which we are legally responsible, reasonable required return shipping costs will be covered according to applicable law.

Prompt notification helps with investigation but does not reduce mandatory consumer rights.

14. Failed, Refused or Unclaimed Deliveries

A parcel may be returned because of:

  • Incomplete delivery information;

  • Failed delivery attempts;

  • Failure to collect the parcel;

  • Recipient refusal; or

  • Other delivery restrictions.

If a parcel is returned, contact our support team.

Available options may include address correction, reshipment, or an eligible refund.

Reasonable additional shipping costs may apply only where clearly disclosed and legally permitted.

If the failure resulted from our error, we will provide an appropriate correction without charging the customer for that error.

Refusing delivery does not necessarily constitute valid statutory cancellation notice.

15. Order Changes and Cancellations

If you wish to change or cancel an order, contact us promptly.

Email: info@silverchef.shop

Include the order number and requested change.

We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate requests before dispatch.

Once fulfillment or carrier transfer has begun, operational changes may not be possible.

If an order has already shipped, the applicable return procedure may be required.

Statutory cancellation rights remain unaffected.

For eligible UK online consumer purchases, the statutory change-of-mind cancellation period is generally 14 calendar days after receipt, subject to legal exceptions.

16. Return & Refund Policy

Returns, exchanges, damaged orders, incorrect deliveries, cancellations, and refunds are governed by our separate Return & Refund Policy.

Silver Chef offers a 30-day voluntary return period for eligible merchandise, subject to the conditions of that policy.

Customers should contact our support team before sending merchandise back.

Email: info@silverchef.shop

The authorized return address may differ from our business contact address.

Our voluntary policy operates in addition to statutory consumer rights.

Nothing in this Shipping Policy excludes remedies for defects, transit damage, incorrect orders, non-delivery, or other legally protected issues.

17. Contact Information

For questions concerning shipping, charges, processing, tracking, address corrections, delays, missing packages, customs, damaged deliveries, or cancellations, contact:

Store Name: Silver Chef

Website: https://silverchef.shop/

Email: info@silverchef.shop

Telephone: +44 7555 922776

Business Address:

34 Halleys Way
Houghton Regis
Dunstable
LU5 5HY
United Kingdom

Please include your order number and relevant shipment information.