British food delivered abroad
Sometimes only proper tea, a decent sausage or a familiar chocolate bar will do. Dubai has British-licensed supermarkets with online delivery, and parts of Spain have British-run supermarkets stocking UK brands, but sending food from the UK to Spain has become harder since Brexit. Here are some reliable places to look.
Providers to compare
Last checked November 2026. Listed in no particular order.
Waitrose UAE
Waitrose groceries delivered in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Waitrose's first dedicated overseas online shop, launched in the UAE in 2020 with more than 15,000 products. There are also Waitrose shops in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, run by a local partner under licence.
Visit Waitrose UAESpinneys
A long-standing expat favourite with British products
Gulf supermarket group listed on the Dubai Financial Market, with stores across the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia. Alongside its own Spinneys stores, it operates Waitrose shops in the region.
Visit SpinneysThe Food Co.
British supermarket shopping in Spain
British-focused supermarket chain dating back to 1996, with stores in the Canaries, Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Murcia and Portugal. It lists Iceland, Co-op, Waitrose and Morrisons among its suppliers and added online ordering in 2025.
Visit The Food Co.British Corner Shop
UK groceries shipped to the UAE and beyond
UK online grocer that has been posting thousands of British brands overseas for more than 20 years. Its FAQ currently says it delivers everywhere except the EU, so it suits Dubai but not Spain.
Visit British Corner ShopWhat to look for
- Whether a UK online shop actually delivers to your country: some no longer send to EU addresses
- Customs restrictions on meat, dairy and baby milk, which can stop certain items being sent
- Whether chilled and frozen items are available, or only cupboard goods
- Delivery charges and minimum order values
- Local stockists, which are often cheaper than shipping from the UK
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