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Frequently Asked Questions

This is where you will find the most answers. If there should still be any questions left, don’t hesitate to contact us.

 

Do I need to book a table?

We recommend booking online if you intend to eat that night, just so we can secure you the best possible table for your visit.

Online Delivery?

We always welcome orders over the phone or through the internet go to the following link to order online. 

Can I change or cancel my order?

Once you have submitted your Order and your payment has been authorised, you will not be entitled to change or cancel your Order, nor will you be entitled to a refund. If you wish to change or cancel your order, you may contact us directly to action your request but please note that there is no guarantee that we will be able to agree to your requests as we may have already started processing your order.

Free Range Eggs?

Basil Spice prides itself in offering great-tasting food at a great value. Chicken welfare is of utmost importance however we also need to consider the price our customers are willing to pay. We continue to engage with our suppliers in the search for practical welfare improvements.

Our are meats Halal?

We source our produce from the local halal butcher and have verified that all meat cooked in our meals is halal.

I Have A Food Allergy, Can I Check The Ingredients Of Any Of The Items You Serve?

We want to make sure everyone can enjoy their Basil Spice experience with us. In our restaurant, you can check with our chefs, who can tell you all the ingredients in every dish we cook. If you do have an allergy, please let us know when you order so we can make double sure your meal is prepared with the utmost care to minimise cross-contamination.

Is There Anything On Your Menu Suitable For Vegetarians?

Look out on our menu for the vegetarian selection, our chefs are happy to accommodate with extra dishes if you are looking to have a special event.

Do you have a christmas menu?

We look forward to certain festivals around the year and look to promote any eventful and seasonal dish via our social media and our newsletters.

Do you have a kids menu?

We currently are looking to create a kids menu so do check back soon.

Can I recommend a menu for my event?

We always are looking to cater to your needs and work closely with you to get the perfect evening. For events, there are options to expand the selection of dishes you may want to provide. Speak with our team to find out more.

Terms & Conditions for sales

These are the terms and conditions on which Basil Spice supply products to you, whether in store or by phone, via our websites (www.basilspice.com).

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before ordering as these terms will apply to any orders you place. We recommend that you print and retain a copy for future reference.

By placing an order, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not accept these terms and conditions, you should not place an order. If you have any questions relating to these terms and conditions please call Basil Spice before you place an order.

INFORMATION ABOUT US
Our site is operated by Choice Ruby Limited (“we”, “our” or “us”). We are registered in England and Wales under company number 09962664 at 2 Adams Business Centre, Cranes Farm Road, Basildon, Essex, England, SS14 3JF.

SERVICE AVAILABILITY
Subject to minimum delivery spends, Stores offer a delivery service to certain prescribed areas of Essex to ensure that our products are at their best when they reach your door. If you live outside a prescribed delivery area, you will not be able to have our products delivered to your door although you may collect any products you order from your chosen Store.

For the safety of our drivers, a driver will only deliver to the main door/reception when delivering to apartment blocks, flats or hotels.

ORDERING
You may only place orders if you are at least 18 years old. By ordering, you warrant that you are at least 18 years old and you are legally capable of entering into binding contracts.

If you place an order via our Site, you will be presented with confirmation on your screen that your order has been received and accepted. Your contract is only formed when you have been presented with this confirmation.

You will also receive a confirmation email. Please make sure that the email address, home address and telephone number you provide are correct and in proper working order, as these are required to fulfil your order.

If you place an order in the Restaurant, your contract will be formed when you receive your receipt of purchase.

PRODUCTS
All products are subject to availability. In most cases, you will be offered an alternative for any out-of-stock item.

Stores are busy working environments and there is a risk of cross-contamination between toppings. If you have an allergy we kindly ask that you do not order online. Instead, please telephone the Restaurant and inform your order-taker directly in full of your allergies.

We do have a number of options available for vegetarians which are indicated on our menus. We also have procedures in place for making dishes that are suitable for vegetarians however please note that we do not have a dedicated preparation or cooking area in our stores for vegetarian food. If you are a vegetarian please inform your order-taker who will do their best to ensure that any risk of cross- contamination with your order is minimised.

Great care is taken in the preparation of all our products, however, we cannot guarantee that all bones from meat products have been removed and some may remain. Ground beef and chicken breast strips contain added water.

Some products may have been previously frozen.

Our breads are handmade to order with fresh dough. The images of our products contained on our menus and Site are for illustrative purposes only. Although we try our hardest to be consistent, at times, the size of the dishes can vary and products you order may vary slightly from those images.

AVAILABILITY AND DELIVERY
We strive to maintain our excellent reputation for on-time delivery. However, unfortunately, things do not always go to plan and factors such as the weather and traffic conditions may occasionally prevent us from achieving this.

We will do our best to fulfil your order in accordance with the date and time confirmed to you at the time of your order.

If your order is for delivery and you have requested delivery ‘asap’, we will do our best to fulfil your order within a reasonable time of your confirmation email, taking into account the volume of orders and circumstances facing the Restaurant at the time. For a real time update of your order, please call the Restaurant for an update of your order.

CANCELLATION
You have the right to cancel an order by telephoning until either:
● in the case of any advance order (which is/are order(s) placed more than one day before a requested delivery date), up to one day before the order is due to be delivered; or
● in the case of same day orders and deliveries, within a reasonable time prior to any food being used to start preparing your order.

If you wish to cancel an order after food has been used to start preparing it, you may, at the Restaurants discretion, be charged the full price of the order and no refund will be due to you.

In the unfortunate circumstance that the Restaurant needs to cancel your order after it has been accepted, the Restaurant will notify you. We reserve the right to cancel any order, before or after acceptance, and will notify you immediately of any such cancellation.

You will not be charged for any orders we cancel. Any payment made prior to an order being cancelled by us will typically be reimbursed using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase.

PRICE AND PAYMENT
Prices are as quoted on our menus, Site and Restaurant and may change from time to time, although changes will not affect orders already placed (unless due to a technical error).

Payments, for orders placed via the Site and Restaurant, are made directly to us.

OUR LIABILITY
If we fail to comply with these terms, we are responsible for loss or damage you suffer that is a foreseeable result of the breach of these terms or negligence, up to the amount of the purchase price you paid for the order applicable to your claim. However, we are not responsible for any loss or damage that is not foreseeable. Loss or damage is foreseeable if it is an obvious consequence of a breach or if it would reasonably be contemplated by you and us at the time of your purchase.

We only supply products for private and business use. You agree not to use any product for commercial or re-sale purposes and we have no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity.

We do not exclude or limit our liability for:
● death or personal injury caused by our negligence;
● fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or
● any liability which cannot legally be limited or excluded.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Applicable laws require that some of the information or communications we send to you should be in writing. When using the Site, you accept that communication with us will be mainly electronic. We will contact you by email or provide you with information by posting notices on the Site. For contractual purposes, you agree to electronic means of communication and you acknowledge that all contracts, notices, information and other communications that we provide to you electronically comply with any legal requirement that such communications be in writing. This condition does not affect your statutory rights.

EVENTS OUTSIDE OUR CONTROL
We will not be liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of our obligations under a contract that is caused by events outside our reasonable control (a “Force Majeure Event”).

A Force Majeure Event includes any act, event, non-happening, omission or accident beyond both our reasonable control and includes in particular (without limitation) the following:
● strikes, lock-outs or other industrial action;
● civil commotion, riot, invasion, terrorist attack or threat of terrorist attack, war (whether declared or not) or threat or preparation for war;
● fire, explosion, storm, flood, extreme snow, ice, earthquake, subsidence, epidemic or other natural disaster;
● impossibility of the use of railways, shipping, aircraft, motor transport or other means of public or private transport;
● impossibility of the use of public or private telecommunications networks;
● the acts, decrees, legislation, regulations or restrictions of any government; or
● non-performance by suppliers or subcontractors.

WAIVER
If we fail to insist that you perform any of your obligations under these terms and conditions, or if we do not enforce our rights against you, or delay in doing so, that will not mean that we have waived our rights against you or that you do not have to comply with those obligations. If we waive a default by you, this will only be done in writing, and will not mean that we will automatically waive any later default by you.

SEVERABILITY
Each of the paragraphs of these terms and conditions operates separately. If any court or relevant authority decides that any of them are unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining paragraphs will remain in full force and effect.

ASSIGNMENT
We may transfer our rights and obligations under any contract with you to another organisation, but this will not affect your rights or our obligations under these terms and conditions. You may only transfer your rights or your obligations under these terms and conditions to another person if we agree in writing.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These terms and conditions and any document expressly referred to in them represent the entire agreement in relation to the subject matter of any contract and supersede any prior agreement, understanding or arrangement between you and us, whether oral or in writing.

VARIATION OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
We have the right to amend these terms and conditions from time to time. Any changes we make to these terms and conditions will be posted on this page. You will be subject to the policies and terms and conditions in force at the time that you order, unless any change to those policies or these terms and conditions is required to be made by law or governmental authority.

THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
No one other than a party to these terms and conditions shall have any right to enforce any of its terms and conditions.

LAW AND JURISDICTION
Any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with your order or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) will be governed by English law. Any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with such contracts or their formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

  • star rating  I absolutely love this place! The food is always amazing! The best Indian in Basildon!!! The people are brilliant, they are so proud of their family and put on an... read more

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    July 20, 2019

    star rating  From start to finish you can tell the staff work so hard! The food was amazing and the price was amazing too (we did have the 50% off) there were... read more

    avatar thumb Sazzlepop7416
    August 26, 2020

    star rating  We were a party of eleven family members of all ages from thirteen to seventy nine for my wife’s birthday meal, A varied selection of meals were chosen , All... read more

    avatar thumb buckoessex
    July 7, 2022

    star rating  Simply the best Indian. Been regular past 2 years. Introduced my friends & family to basil spice they absolutely love it. The restaurant is decorated beautifully and the foods delicious.... read more

    avatar thumb rubyjayc
    November 20, 2020

    star rating  Just want to say Thank you! I have fussy eating children. One being autistic & with sensory issues. All staff are very polite, patient understanding with us. They make us... read more

    avatar thumb carolineeX1364NB
    December 1, 2019

    star rating  Thank u so much best take away I have ever tasted ! Super fast delivery and very polite staff, 5* will definitely be back again very soon

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    April 29, 2020
  • star rating  Our group of 8 had the most fantastic lunch yesterday! Great atmosphere, fantastic food and warm and welcoming staff.
    They make the most fabulous porn star martini! Can't recommend... read more

    avatar thumb Kaymower
    December 26, 2019

    star rating  I bloody had the best night ever Friday 29 November. Foods & entertainment & drinks staff best in Basildon. Tired all of the Indian restaurants in the area but basil... read more

    avatar thumb 535jordanr
    December 1, 2019

    star rating  Found this Restaurant on Just eat whilst staying in a hotel local during the COVID-19 lockdown.
    Without doubt one of the finest Indian restaurants I’ve ever eaten from. Brought back... read more

    avatar thumb leeatlife
    July 2, 2020

    star rating  Been working away all week and thought I’d leave the best till last, and this has to be the best curry I’ve ever had. I recommend the Lamb Razala what... read more

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    November 13, 2020

    star rating  We ate in the restaurant once a few weeks ago. The food was really nice and the atmosphere was fantastic as they had a Halloween event. We didn’t get to... read more

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    January 2, 2021

    star rating  Had a really great night. Well organised and food and entertainment really good.
    Great restaurant overall and staff really friendly. Highly recommend.

    avatar thumb CostasEssex
    December 2, 2019
  • star rating  First time at this restaurant and I have got to say that we were made to feel very welcome by the family. We had a traditional xmas dinner which was... read more

    avatar thumb 800myrat
    December 25, 2019

    star rating  I can’t praise this restaurant enough, such a lovely place, amazing food, great service & accommodating staff. I recommend this place to anyone who wants a great meal out in... read more

    avatar thumb Fazila U
    July 19, 2019

    star rating  Customised a lovely meal for me. "This will be hot in the tummy not too much for your taste buds". Great service guys. Thank you Simon

    avatar thumb simonk978
    April 14, 2020

    star rating  I was looking for somewhere special to throw my 2 best friends an engagement party and I discovered Basil Spice and from the moment I phoned I was passed onto... read more

    avatar thumb TamaraNEW
    December 1, 2019

    star rating  Very few restaurants have good vegetarian food and this restaurant serves highest quality food. There are different and delicious options. The paneer makhani is a classic along with cheese naan.

    avatar thumb talk2ram28
    November 1, 2019

    star rating  went of with a bang lovely food Excellent entertainment staff brilliant Adam and the gang really made us fill welcome couldn't ask for a better place to go definitely recommended... read more

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    May 23, 2022
  • star rating  Never been here before. And a friend suggested going here for a get together. So glad she chose this restaurant it was a great evening. This restaurant was very clean... read more

    avatar thumb Jacqueline D
    December 21, 2019

    star rating  We visited here last night and the food
    And service was amazing!!

    We have gone past this restaurant a number of times and always said
    We would go, last... read more

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    August 6, 2020

    star rating  We just had a lovely meal for 2 delivered for its our 10 th wedding anniversary today .
    Food was lovely and hot and delivered on time
    The... read more

    avatar thumb keithb298
    June 26, 2020

    star rating  Basil Spice which is a local favorite of mine and the husbands. Friendly guys who work there and the food is always fresh delicious and steaming hot. I always go... read more

    avatar thumb DunnHead
    January 8, 2022

    star rating  Wow the experience was fantastic, had an amazing night. Food was great, staff were friendly and attentive, the disco later in the evening was brilliant and played some good tunes,... read more

    avatar thumb GregW150
    January 25, 2020

    star rating  The food was amazing, the staff is so nice and the portions are very big compared to other restaurants in the area. My favourite was Chicken Tikka Biryani, it was... read more

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    January 20, 2022
  • star rating  Absolutely amazing food, so delicious and hot. Definitely will be using again.
    Food was delivered on time.

    avatar thumb karenPenny-Jess
    December 20, 2020

    star rating  Delicious food, brilliant service, all very friendly staff. Loved the surroundings too. Spot on and cannot recommend enough. Cant wait to go back!

    Thanks for a beautiful meal... read more

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    July 19, 2020

    star rating  Was driving past and decided to give it a go so glad we did I can honestly say I have never had Indian food like it. Firstly the waitresses we're... read more

    Jane G
    June 12, 2019

    star rating  All I can say is do not be put off by the outside or on first impressions inside that say could with a bit of modernisation, the food is amazing.... read more

    Degs74
    June 21, 2019

    star rating  I have eaten at this resturant many time and always have a great meal, The food is always tasty and the service great. Last time I visited they had a... read more

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    February 26, 2020

    star rating  Had a lovely family meal 6 of us in total including my 2 kid, was great food, friendly service was our first visit would defo return again soon x thanks

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    March 3, 2020
  • star rating  Well what a great night out. Not been here in 13 years hubby in 15 years. The food way back then was disgusting. Atmosphere horrid staff were miserable not a... read more

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    August 25, 2020

    star rating  We just had takeaway from basil spice it was our 10th wedding anniversary it was really lovely all hot delivered on time the only thing popadoms were in pieces not... read more

    avatar thumb mad324
    June 26, 2020

    star rating  This place is the REAL deal, there was clearly a great amount of attention to detail given to the decor which makes you feel like you are in a far... read more

    avatar thumb Mrsshako
    August 28, 2019

    star rating  Visited at the last minute with family including my young nieces and glad we did.
    Selection was very good and prices were extremely reasonable.
    Everyone’s food was perfectly... read more

    avatar thumb Jeffsbald
    March 3, 2020

    star rating  Atmosphere was great, a special thank you to all the staff and especially Elaine who made us feel welcome and well looked after, amazing hospitality and just the service i... read more

    avatar thumb laylulouise
    March 2, 2020

    star rating  Ordered takeaway ,food on time hot and very delicious, also a little gift of sweets
    Food very tasty , best I’ve had will keep coming back and come again when... read more

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    May 23, 2020
  • star rating  Belated Christmas night out with friends. We all had such a great night. Staff are fantastic and the food is exceptional!

    avatar thumb SMcmills
    January 5, 2022

    star rating  I want to say what a great time we all had everything was perfect. Adam went out of his way to make sure everything was perfect. It was my husbands... read more

    avatar thumb MrsFranklin2b
    January 27, 2020

    star rating  We recently visited this restaurant and really enjoyed our experience. The food was really fresh and tasty. My husband had a chicken tikka masala which wasn’t that horrible dyed red... read more

    avatar thumb AnneRayC
    March 3, 2020

    star rating  Great ambience, great food, the service is even better. Adam is a great host and his staff offer the best service, they all have personality and a smile.

    Best... read more

    avatar thumb TysonKlopp
    November 25, 2019

    star rating  We came here last night as a group of 16 for my husbands 40th birthday!!

    What a brilliant night we had!! The food was amazing, the staff was excellent!!... read more

    avatar thumb jemmab1402
    April 10, 2022

    star rating  Had a takeaway. It was delicious and the best Indian take away around. They are friendly accommodating and serve the best food in the area . Can’t wait until the... read more

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    May 21, 2020
  • star rating  For the last 7 years I’ve driven to Romford for my usual curry, but lockdown prevented this, and I’m glad it did or I wouldn’t of tried Basil Spice. The... read more

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    June 13, 2020

    star rating  The food was amazing and staff were so loving towards me and my family. Really took care of us. Nice and clean as well!

    avatar thumb Sumayyah29
    February 28, 2020

    star rating  First time me and my partner have eaten here and it was lovely. The tables were not crowded together which I have experienced at other similar restaurants, the decor was... read more

    avatar thumb PurpleMaas
    June 3, 2022

    star rating  This was the perfect restaurant for a date night! The music as nice and relaxed, restaurant is always well decorated and clean. Previously I have had takeaways which have been... read more

    avatar thumb HazNazir
    November 12, 2019

    star rating  We were a group of about 35, the service was outstanding, the food exceptional quality, staff very helpful.and adam the owner set up the projector so we could see the... read more

    avatar thumb Joyo74
    September 24, 2022

    star rating  Had a takeaway twice from this superb restaurant the food is amazing, the best Indian food that I have tasted in a very long time. Service is excellent and given... read more

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    June 7, 2020
  • star rating  We only started coming to this restaurant just before Christmas and it's the best Indian food we've tasted. Because of this we've started coming in most Sundays. The service is... read more

    rumbaliz
    April 13, 2019

    star rating  Excellent restaurant great family values, good food ,great atmosphere, friendly welcoming ,good service, would highly recommend.

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    December 31, 2021

    star rating  Went here last night with my family (4 adults +2 babies), staff were very friendly and attentive , was a lovely restaurant to eat in and the food was delicious,... read more

    avatar thumb adamrandall31
    March 2, 2020

    star rating  Have eaten at the restaurant many times and the food is always amazing. We just got a delivery for the first time and the food was just as good, the... read more

    avatar thumb Thebobstar100
    December 24, 2020

    star rating  Group of 7 wanted a last minute Indian, found this restaurant with a quick google search and so so glad we did! It’s very nice inside the restaurant, and the... read more

    avatar thumb Estelleeexo
    December 12, 2019

    star rating  Never been here before and a bit of a surprise to start with. However that said the food was superb and staff excellent. well priced too.

    avatar thumb chris16642018
    November 24, 2019
  • star rating  I and hubs decided to try Basil Spice for the first time last night and all we can say is, WOW amazing!!

    From the friendly greeting to the meal... read more

    avatar thumb Tami M
    October 4, 2019

    star rating  The food delivered tonight was delicious. It was here really quickly, piping hot, excellent quality and fantastic flavours. 10/10

    avatar thumb DAISY C
    December 19, 2020

    star rating  Just had a Indian from basil spice for my husbands birthday was lovely hot and didn’t take long to arrive well pleased would recommend this Indian

    avatar thumb mad324
    February 25, 2021

    star rating  We cannot thank Adam enough for a fabulous night at Basil Spice my son turned 18 and Adam decorated the tables brilliantly the food was absolutely amazing and the staff... read more

    avatar thumb Karen B
    November 4, 2019

    star rating  This was not our first visit to Basil Spice. It was a busy night with a large party for a 40th birthday. The restaurant was decorated with awesome ballons supplied... read more

    avatar thumb Steve H
    February 2, 2020

    star rating  I'm 70 years old. Seen so many Restaurants in my life. Must admit this Restaurants is one of the best tasty food I have had. Very kind polite staff who... read more

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    December 1, 2019