Greek Market FAQs

Greek Market provides you with the maximum convenience and lets you select the delivery day that suits your lifestyle.

At checkout, select one of the delivery methods (Saturday, Sunday, Next Business Day (Mon-Fri) or Weekday (Mon-Fri) delivery.

Retail orders are available for delivery only. Please choose from the delivery options and dates shown at checkout.

Prime members are eligible for My Prime Delivery (Free Next Day, Free Saturday, Sunday or any other day Mon-Fri delivery).

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Understanding Product State and Temperature:

• Solid Gel Packs: The presence of solid gel packs is a good sign. It indicates that the internal temperature of the packaging has likely been maintained well below the freezing point throughout transit. This helps in keeping the products at a safe temperature.
• Soft to the Touch: Products feeling soft to the touch does not necessarily mean they have fully defrosted. Meat and other frozen foods can begin to soften before they actually enter the “danger zone” (8°C to 63°C according to the UK’s Food Standards Agency or 4°C to 60°C according to USDA), where bacterial growth becomes a concern. Softening can occur at temperatures that are still safe, such as just below freezing.

Safety and Refreezing:

• Refreezing Guidelines: If the gel packs are mostly solid and the product has remained chilled (even if soft), it is generally safe to refreeze the product without cooking it first. The solid state of the gel packs suggests the product was kept out of the danger zone.
• Quality Consideration: Although safe, refreezing may affect the texture and quality of the product due to ice crystals that may have formed and then partially melted. This is more noticeable in delicate items like fish or finely sliced meats.

Best Practices for Handling Deliveries:

1. Immediate Inspection: Upon delivery, immediately check the state of the gel packs.
2. Feel the Package: If the product feels cold to the touch, similar to how it would feel in your refrigerator, it is likely that it has been kept at a safe temperature.
3. Refreezing: If the product is soft but cold, and the gel packs are solid, it is safe to refreeze.

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Greek Market customers may contact us via the official GreekMarket.co.uk Contact Form

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Expected delivery time frames apply to in-stock products only. Out of stock products, pre-orders and products with extended delivery times will vary dependent on individual availability. All delivery options are not available for all products.

We recommend not mixing in-stock and pre-order items in the the same order.
Orders that include both in-stock and pre-order products will be dispatched as one consignment when all products become available. This does not affect Prime members.

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The minimum order is £15 of products after discounts, including VAT and excluding delivery. Active Prime members are exempt.

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It’s likely to be one or a combination of the following issues.

• You may not have registered on Greek Market just yet.
• Your bank may be declining the transaction. You’ll need to contact your bank to ensure there are no problems with your card.
• Your delivery address may be not served by our carriers. Try changing your delivery address.
• Your account may be suspended.

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If you only added one item to your basket, the free item will not be included in your order. You need to add two of the same items to your basket, and the discount will automatically apply at checkout.

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During festive periods carrier services are stretched to the limit and our Standard delivery service times do not apply.

Our Next Business Day service, however, can provide you with a priority service.

For more information, please check our Delivery Options & Rates

Prime members orders are not affected.

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