Kendalls Florist

Kendalls Florist, florist in St Albans

Kendalls Florist is a florist established in St Albans (Hertfordshire) that presents itself as a professional business with years of experience and a loyal clientele both in the town and the surrounding area. Its owner, Louise Wilkes, acquired the business in 2002 after changing career from the corporate world and completing her floristry training at one of London's most renowned florists.

The business covers floral design in its various forms, with a team that works from each client's instructions and taste to create original arrangements. The company states a commitment to customer satisfaction and offers competitive rates along with a flower delivery service in St Albans.

Floral services and products

The florist's range is organised into several lines of work:

• Wedding flowers.
• Corporate arrangements.
• Sympathy flowers and funeral tributes.
• Bouquets and arrangements for birthdays and other occasions.
• Roses.
• Gifts, including teddy bears and balloons.
• Flower subscriptions, with regular deliveries of seasonal flowers for yourself or as a gift.

Among the featured products shown in the shop are the Bright and Beautiful Hatbox arrangement, available in a price range of £65 to £85; the Wild and Whimsical Vase, at £42.50, and the Pretty Pastels Vase, at £40.

The School Room: floristry courses

Kendalls Florist runs a floristry school, The School Room, located above the shop, where it teaches courses throughout the year. The published programme includes workshops such as the Autumnal Hand-Tied Bouquet (31st October, 2pm-4pm, sold out), the Jo Malone Winter Highland Posy (7th November, 11am-12.30pm), several editions of the Luxury Traditional Xmas Wreath (29th November, 2nd, 5th and 6th December at various times) and the Flora & Foliage Xmas Wreath (12th December, 11am-1pm).

Delivery and coverage

The company offers same-day delivery in St Albans and delivery in Hertfordshire, serving towns such as Harpenden, Hatfield, Hitchin, Letchworth, Radlett, Stevenage, Wheathampstead and Welwyn Garden City. It also delivers throughout the UK from Monday to Saturday and offers national and international delivery around the world. The shop also offers click and collect after ordering online.

History and team

Louise Wilkes bought Kendalls Florist in 2002 after training as a florist in London. Under her direction, the business has developed its lines of wedding flowers, corporate arrangements and sympathy flowers, and has launched both the flower subscription service and the floristry school. The florist's team works with the stated aim of exceeding customers' expectations on every order.

Location and contact

213 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 4SY · Phone: 01727 860207 · Email: info@kendallsflorist.co.uk · Opening times: Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 17:30; Saturday: 09:00 – 17:00; Sunday: closed