Listen ... If you're a kitchen supply store junkie, as I am, you may as well give in and go now. Don't even try to put it off. There are "helpers" here. Yes, you might call them that, but let's be real -- they're enablers. All kidding aside, there are cheery workers who stand at the ready to make your shopping experience everything you need it to be. Needless to say, the store is well stocked. It's quiet enough that you can focus, but busy enough that you'll probably make a temporary friend. Totally comfortable. Now, you KNOW you're going to find something you MUST have. I always do. This time, it was charcuterie tools and baking ramekins. How have I done without those ramekins for this long? I must now do some creme brûlées, right? Or, baked puddings, individual bread puddings, or baby cheesecakes ... yeah, sorry; I got carried away. If you have the bug, you will also get carried away, so, again, just give in -- and Enjoy It! read more

Plum Pudding Gourmet Kitchen Store - Entrance - Specialty Food Near Me - Aiken, South Carolina

This is the best store in Aiken! You can purchase great kitchen gifts as well as items for your everyday needs. They have local food and other delicacies from our area and parts of the country you may not get to. Gorgeous dishes and platters and candles and on and on! Customer service goes beyond!!!!! We purchased a bunch of Christmas gifts and each one was wrapped with care! BEWARE if you read any negative comments it is due to our political community of people NOT wanting to wear masks. "Biting their noses to spite their faces" you May Day. For a healthy and safe shopping experience shop here! I sure will again and again!!! read more

Plum Pudding is has been in business for 43 years and because of the excellent products and unusual items they offer for any cook and the outstanding customer service, and personalized service you know this is why they have been in business for so many years. Michael provides personalized service and the items they offer are amazing. Shopping there brings back memories with my Mother and this store still provides a down home personal shopping experience. I am so grateful with a Pandemic that is happening in the world that has killed several of my close relatives and friends, 1 who is in the hospital right now and me being at risk I am hesitate to shop at a lot of places. I am so thankful this store is taking it seriously and requires his employees and patrons to wear a mask. And who wouldn't want to buy some Liquor Ice Cream, An artisan ice cream company that Michael carries in his store PROOF is changing the way people think about dessert. Bourbon Caramel , Coconut Rum, to name a few they offer. If you are looking for something for that hard to please person who loves to cook that likes tradition or different Plum Pudding is the Go to Place. I could spend hours in this store Anybody that states otherwise I find questionable. There is a group that are against wearing masks and seem determined to be untruthful and determined to post things that never happened to bring down a company rating and there should be a way to report them for being unethical. Plum Pudding is one of the BEST Businesses in Aiken, SC and I know that I for one thank them for looking out for their employees and their customers. I have never ever been treated badly by anyone in that store and going in there I want to have One of everything. So many items that I see that will make perfect gifts for my daughter for Christmas it is hard to just pick one. Do yourself a favor and make sure you add Plum Pudding to your list of places to visit. Especially if you are from out of town and visiting you do not want to miss this place. The Big Box stores cannot even begin to compare. read more

Plum Pudding is a treasure trove of delight in downtown Aiken! The warm and welcoming staff are so helpful and kind. Can I give them 8 stars, please? read more

They are the best store in Aiken!! I love them and everything they do. Anyone who says different is a nut!!

This is such a Great Kitchen Shop! I could have spent the entire day in here looking at all the cool gadgets they have. I saw a lot of items that I have never seen. It's such a cute shop located downtown in Aiken. We were doing some window shopping and I just had to go in. They have every kitchen gadget you can think of in here. I ended up buying a Jalapeño Pepper Cooker for the grill.....not sure how I ever lived without one. I also got a cool hamburger patty maker that allows you to stuff ingrediants in the center. The staff was very friendly and knowledgable of all the gadgets. I could have spent a fortune. I recommend this shop for all your kitchen needs.....and things you didn't even know you need! It's just a fun place to stop by! read more

Great selection of kitchen gadgets. Prices are higher but rent on Laurens is high. Samples of food. Fun

Such a cute kitchen specialty store in Aiken, SC. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Ended up buying a invisible floating book shelf and a banana leaf silicone lid. read more

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Oh how I loooooove Plum Pudding. Here are the need to know facts: 1. They offer a Bridal Registry Service 2. They sell Vietri Italian Dinnerware 3. Not only do they have cooking and baking wares, they also have LOTS of gourmet goodies to go with them. If you are in Aiken, you need to stop here. It is Aiken's version of Williams-Sonoma. read more

A LITTLE COURTESY GOES A LONG WAY ! If you have the nerve to try to sell a mixing spatula for $19 you are going to need to bring a little something to the table, (how about putting a little "respect" on it. That means you will need to extend a greeting to your customers and when they attempt to engage you. You should further respond appropriately and continue the conversation. I visited this store while in Aiken during the weekend and the male rushed by me in such a hurry that he didn't even take time to say hello. I was interested in what was so important so I looked back and noticed him checking on his "full grown and capable" employee. He literally raced to the rear of the counter and just stood there watching her. Ok. To be fair, I did not see him nor other staff greet any of the customers so this is probably just there MO. It is not something that I was specifically looking for but of course I noticed it. Had he not almost run into me getting to "her", I would not have thought twice about it. The reason Sur La Table is so successful despite their price points is because they have great customer service. They literally greet every customer, and go above and beyond to assist with purchases. It is a pleasure to shop there. I will spend another year looking for that special spatula before I support a business that just does not have a basic understanding of customer service. read more

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What a wonderful store. I always find something beautiful for my kitchen, and end up spending an extra half hour just browsing. I highly recommend Plum Pudding if you are looking for a gift for a friend, family member, or yourself. read more

Such a wonderful store for all of your gourmet kitchen needs. The owner is very personable and they enforce the mask mandate keeping our community safe! read more

Plum Pudding is a must stop for my wife and I any time we are in Aiken. The array of choices from small and useful gadgets to beautiful Italian tableware is well worth the stop. It is an owner operated venture so the service level is excellent. If you are anywhere close, don't miss it John K read more

T-R-O-U-B-L-E. yep. i just love all their nifty little things for kitchens and home. I never knew I couldn't live without it... read more

When a small, local business can bring great service, amazing products and effect safety protocols to their customers...during a Pandemic...that is an exceptional experience! Please remember, out of respect and observance of local ordinances, masks are REQUIRED. read more

Used Plum Pudding for our wedding registry. Returned 4 plates, paid to have them shipped back. Called to request the 4 replacements and have had no luck getting a return call... My wife and I have given up, after being told Michael would call us back.......... Stay away! read more

This is such an amazing shop in Aiken where everyone is always so friendly. Always make sure to take friends into this store when they visit and it blows their minds that such an amazing shop is located in Downtown Aiken. They carry such great items! read more

At the recommendation of someone, I ordered a basket from Plum Pudding. It was not what I wanted and I contacted the store. I spoke to a gentleman who was borderline rude and spoke to me in a condescending manner. Needless to say, I will never order from them again. Use Up and Away in Aiken instead read more