| Food | Allowed? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Masala, spices, timur, jimbu | ✓ Yes | Commercially packed and labelled |
| Vegetable achar (mango, lapsi, radish, chilli) | ✓ Yes | Sealed, labelled jar inside a zip bag |
| Dalmoth, bhujiya, biscuits, dry snacks | ✓ Yes | Factory sealed |
| Chiura, dal, dried beans | ✓ Yes | Sealed packets |
| Tea and coffee | ✓ Yes | Sealed packets |
| Honey | ✓ Yes | Up to 2 kg, small sealed narrow-mouth bottles |
| Cooking oil (mustard oil) | ✓ Yes | Small, tightly sealed bottles |
| Gundruk and other dried vegetables | ! With care | Clean, dry and sealed; may be inspected |
| Homemade food: sel roti, homemade achar | ! With care | May be inspected or held by UK customs |
| Ghee, butter, milk | ✕ No | UK bans dairy from outside Europe |
| Milk sweets: barfi, peda, khuwa, rasbari | ✕ No | Dairy |
| Chhurpi (hard or soft) | ✕ No | Dairy |
| Meat, sukuti, meat achar, dried fish | ✕ No | Not accepted for UK parcels |
| Fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers | ✕ No | Perishable; UK plant health rules |
| Coconut and coconut products | ✕ No | Not accepted for UK parcels |
The UK rules for food from countries outside Europe, including the 2 kg honey limit and the ban on meat and milk products, are on GOV.UK.
Why Can't I Send Ghee or Chhurpi?
This is the question we hear most. Ghee, butter, chhurpi and milk sweets are all milk products. The UK does not allow milk or milk-based products from countries outside Europe, to protect British farms from animal diseases. It does not matter if the ghee is homemade or from a shop, or if the jar is sealed. Please do not hide ghee among clothes. If it is found, it is destroyed and the whole parcel can be delayed.
Instead of ghee: send mustard oil, honey, a good masala set or homemade-style achar from a labelled brand.
How to Pack Food for the UK
- Keep the label: send food in its original packet with the name and ingredients visible.
- Double-seal liquids: achar jars, oil and honey go in small bottles, taped shut and placed in a zip bag.
- Separate food from clothes: pack all food in one plastic bag at the bottom of the box.
- Write a food list: list every food item. Honest declarations clear UK customs faster.
- Keep it personal: send family-size amounts, not large quantities that look like stock for sale.
How Much Does It Cost to Send Food to the UK?
When you send food from Nepal to UK with Pals Courier, food is charged at the normal parcel rate by total box weight: 1 kg Rs. 4,000, 2 kg Rs. 4,500, 3 kg Rs. 5,000, 5 kg Rs. 6,500 and 10 kg Rs. 9,000 (including the Rs. 1,500 customs handling charge). A 10 kg box costs less than a 9 kg box, so fill it up with clothes or snacks. See our guide to packing a parcel and saving money and the calculator on our Nepal to UK courier page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What food can I send from Nepal to UK?
Dry, sealed and packaged food: labelled masala and spices, timur, jimbu, vegetable achar in sealed jars, dalmoth and other dry snacks, chiura, dal, tea, mustard oil in small sealed bottles, and honey up to 2 kg.
Can I send ghee from Nepal to UK?
No. Ghee is a milk product, and the UK does not allow milk or milk-based products in parcels from countries outside Europe.
Can I send chhurpi to the UK?
No. Chhurpi is made from milk, so it is treated as a dairy product and is not allowed.
Can I send achar to the UK?
Yes, vegetable achar such as mango, lapsi or radish achar can be sent in a sealed, labelled jar. Meat achar is not allowed. Homemade achar may be inspected by UK customs.
How much honey can I send to the UK?
Up to 2 kg per person, in small, tightly sealed, narrow-mouth bottles.
Can I send sel roti to the UK?
Homemade food such as sel roti may be inspected and can be held by UK customs. Factory-packed snacks are a safer choice.
Send Your Parcel to the UK with Pals Courier
1 kg Rs. 4,000 · 20 kg and above Rs. 675/kg · delivery in 4–6 business days · free pickup in Kathmandu Valley. See the full price list and calculator on our Nepal to UK courier page.
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