Booker Cash and Carry

Through my voluntary work I get quite a few nice perks, one of which is my own account with Booker – a national chain of cash and carrys. The key features of this type of place, for those unfamiliar with the concept are: • Entrance to members only To apply for membership with Booker you need some kind of corporate connection. They are set up for independent retailers, caterers, hotels and so on, but other groups such as schools and charities can also join. However, individuals wanting to save a bit of money with no commercial reason behind them are not eligible. Entrance to the store is by ... more

In regards to the review of Lloyd Martin, I value your opinion but I would have to disagree about Folkestone. Yes the place may be a bit of a dive, but as a colleague I would like to think thats it's a good place to work. I may only be a part-timer at the weekends but I enjoy it (well most of the time). But with your comment about the staff I am quite offended, I would like to consider myself as a friendly face and hardly ever will you see me in a mood, unless hungover! It's only when we get the "awkward" customers that the attitudes change. Why should we have to stand there and take a load of ... more

I have to say I agree with you mate, I work at bookers in folkestone and I have noticed this. Were all pissed off and annoyed, because there are way to many managers all who are competing against each other, I personally dont blame the starff because I think were all nice. Though that bloke on reception with glasses what a dickhead!!! He really is rude to the customers! Its just we have managers who make us all pissed off and its all there fault. Thers too many of them. They always compete against each other and make us all feel annoyed. And then we start coming across as rude and arrgant by ... more

i use the booker in huddersfield, i think they are involved with batley's too, part of the same company?? anyway, basically you have to be a member, own a business etc, but its amazing how many taxi drivers go! they have all kinds of produts, basically anything you would find in your average corner shop or cafe, plus a bit more. the staff are always friendly and helpful, and great fun on sunday mornings when everyones hungover! the warehouse is easy to get around and find what you want, its all pretty organized. the food is fresh and always has good dates on. the only criticism i have is ... more