With the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic affecting people worldwide, we have put together some answers you might have regarding how this could affect your Huel delivery.
Here’s a quick update with more detail in the linked article below. The information in this article is the most up-to-date and will be continually updated in response to changes. So, it is unlikely that we will be able to provide you with any more information than what you’ll find below if you contact us directly. Of course we are always here to help you with any other queries!
Deliveries
Deliveries to all countries are still happening, but due to a mix of increased demand and stricter border controls there are delays which vary from country to country.
Up-to-date information on region specific delivery timelines is provided in the article linked above and in various places on the website including:
Product pages
Contact us page
FAQs
Delivery information page
Stock
While we have seen increased demand for Huel we are in a good position for stock.
You might see some flavours or products becoming temporarily unavailable. We are doing this to manage the stock and ensure that existing subscribers receive their orders, while we focus on keeping our core products available.
There is no need to stockpile Huel.
Contacting us
We are currently experiencing a high number of customer contacts and we kindly ask that you remain patient during this busy period. If you have already contacted us, we advise you not to resend your email as this will only cause further delays and longer response times.
1. Would it be possible to update what your website says about delivery times in the UK?
It currently says 3-4 days, but I believe this to be inaccurate as I ordered on the 17th, meaning I’ve been waiting 9 working days (12 days in total). If I know to expect a 10-14 day wait, I’d be much more relaxed about waiting. At the moment I am concerned that my order has been lost in your system.
2. Would you consider a prioritisation system for ID verified (a) NHS workers and (b) Key workers that play a supporting role?
I fit into the latter category and am part of the Government’s COVID-19 response. I do not get to leave my desk much at the moment and when I am able to go out the shelves are still threadbare (but improving, I’ve noticed that eggs are starting to reappear on the shelves!). I’m not complaining as I know that NHS staff on the frontline have it much worse - but if my Huel order ever turns up it will allow me to work more efficiently (i.e. never leave my desk…) and by extension help others.
The 3-4 days is actually the current lead time. I’m not sure how or how it wasn’t picked up, but your order failed to integrate to our shipping partner. I can only apologise, as you have been waiting far longer than you should have been. You will have just seen a new order been placed at zero value. The fastest way for me to get the order into the system was to duplicate you order, so I’ve done that. Your order will be dispatched today or tomorrow as I’ve tried to push it up the system. Again, I’m sorry this wasn’t picked up, and I will follow this up to avoid it happening again. There are alerts in place, but it seems your order wasn’t flagged, I can only assume due to the recent volume.
Regarding the NHS and key workers, I totally agree. I know members of the team are trying to find a solution, because Huel can help a lot of people, but its more technical wizardry on the backend than my knowledge of orders being put into boxes! I will pass your comments on, but I hope we’ll have a solution soon.
Thank you for your quick response - I’ve received the notification in my inbox. Impressive speed!
And yes, I agree on the second point. Not just for the current pandemic, but going forward - sadly, I doubt that this will be the last crisis that we face and supply and systems must improve. I will be pushing this internally to the relevant colleagues.
Akiiiii might’ve had the same glitch as me. Isobel fixed mine similarly quickly when I reported it. I noticed that if I logged into Huel, on the Subscriptions page, Renewal Date showed as ‘Invalid Date’ while I had this glitch. Don’t have a screenshot but I think it was here:
Hi @Gulliver_Huel – could my order be affected by the same issue? I placed an order on 21st March – it stayed as an ‘upcoming order’ for ages, but now on the website it shows as despatched. My card was charged several days ago, but I haven’t had a DPD despatch notification (and my order hasn’t arrived, despite other friends placing and receiving orders subsequently). I dropped Huel Customer Service an email on Thursday, but (for understandable reasons) haven’t yet heard back.
If the lead time really is only 3-4 days now, might my order have gone into the same black hole?
I placed a huel order on Saturday 21st March which still hasn’t arrived. (Number 1305765)
I have tried to contact the team through the email address but haven’t heard back.
Despite my account being charged and the website saying despatched, I am concerned that my order has not gone through or is lost. Any assistance will be appreciated.
Another one missing here, order placed on the 22nd (#1307911), account says dispatched, no email from DPD. logged a call with you and nothing. @Gulliver_Huel
Hi guys thanks for flagging, be sure to drop us an email with all the details in and our customer experience team will get back to you as soon as possible. Orders are taking longer to arrive at the moment. If it’s urgent then hit us up Facebook/Instagram DMs.
Another one here waiting for my order,money gone,no notification and no reply to my email,I’m a delivery driver and I know there are delays,but it would be nice to hear something £72.00 is a lot of money to lose
I understand that but I’m frustrated because I’ve been working 12 hour days making sure the parcels I have to deliver on my round are delivered,I take 2 flasks of huel to drink so I don’t have to touch food with my hands as me have no where to wash our hands,and I’m going to run out now,not the end of the world I know but it’s annoying,they’ve been in touch and are replacing my order as it didn’t get sent out,hopefully it’ll come straight after Easter.
