Cole & Mason

Cole & Mason, British specialist in mills and kitchenware

Cole & Mason is a British company dedicated to the design and marketing of salt and pepper mills, kitchen accessories, spice storage systems and giftware. The firm presents itself as an expert in the art of seasoning since 1919 and continues to sell through its online store, with shipping to several countries.

Origins and history

As the company itself recounts, its origins date back to 1919, when Cole & Mason was founded in London as a giftware business. The company later expanded into general homeware and in 1946 launched its first wooden mill for seasoning. That starting point gave rise to a line of products designed to last and to enhance the flavour of everyday food, incorporating updated technologies and materials. The firm describes this pursuit of quality and innovation as the core of its identity.

Mills and grinding systems

The catalogue is organised around different types of mills: manual, with selectable grinding mechanism, electric and for spices, as well as salt shakers. The range is also grouped by material, with wooden, mixed-material and acrylic models, and includes the Precision+ mechanism and mills specifically for pepper. Featured collections include The London Collection, The Derwent Collection and The Kenton Collection, as well as the Portobello line, with mills, serving boards and olive wood pinch pots.

Spice storage and kitchen accessories

The company sells spice carousels, salt shakers, herb containers and refrigerator herb keepers, as well as kitchen accessories such as serving and chopping boards, countertop storage solutions, pestle and mortars, and oil and vinegar accessories, including pourers, shakers and sprays. The range is completed by seasonings and by the Cambridge line of spice carousels and the Saunderton shaker.

Gifts and bundles

Cole & Mason offers a selection of gifts organised by price range —under £30, £50, £100 and £200— and by occasion, with options for Father's Day and for weddings and anniversaries. The catalogue includes gift guides, mill sets, bundles such as the 3 Piece Barkway Board Bundle, the Berden & Ashden Bundle, the herb keeper and refills bundles and the Portobello bundles, as well as e-gift vouchers and an outlet section.

Shipping and customer service

The online store advertises free shipping on orders over £65 for the United Kingdom and operates in pound sterling. The site allows you to select shipping and billing country from several options, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Switzerland, Canada and various European countries. Telephone support is available Monday to Thursday from 9:00 to 16:30 and Fridays from 9:00 to 14:00.

Editorial content and community

The brand maintains a blog with recipes that make use of seasonal products, such as a courgette margarita, a courgette ribbon salad or a slow-roasted tomato breakfast with butter beans. The site also features customer testimonials about the durability and design of its mills, and offers the possibility of subscribing to communications about new collections and exclusive offers.

Location and contact

Bridge House, Eelmoor Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 7UE · Phone: +44 125 282 8000 · Email: ecommerce.orders@dkhouseholdbrands.com · Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 4:30pm; Friday: 9:00am – 2:00pm