Trade & Wholesale Candle FAQs | Candle Flair London
Trade & Wholesale FAQs
Find answers below to common questions about wholesale candle orders, delivery, stock availability, samples and trade account support. Candle Flair supplies premium taper candles to hotels, restaurants, event planners, florists, retailers and hospitality groups across the UK and internationally.
Orders
All wholesale orders are placed online through our Trade Shop once your Candle Flair trade account is approved. Ordering wholesale candles directly is our recommended approach. Trade customers benefit from live stock visibility, fast reordering and dedicated support.
If you prefer ordering through Faire, you may also order via our Faire wholesale shop.
Our trade minimum order value typically starts from £150 ex VAT, depending on region and delivery. Larger orders benefit from improved shipping efficiency and stock availability.
For specific requirements, please contact our team at info@candleflair.com.
Please contact us immediately after placing your order at info@candleflair.com.
Orders are processed quickly to maintain fast dispatch times, so amendments may not always be possible once picking begins.
We hold strong year-round stock in our UK warehouse, with live availability shown online.
If an item becomes unavailable after ordering, our team will contact you promptly with options including:
• Alternative colour suggestions
• Partial shipment of available items
• Backorder options
• Expected next delivery availability
Any damage or shortage must be reported within 24 hours of delivery, ideally with photos of packaging and products.
Contact: info@candleflair.com
We will resolve issues quickly with replacements or credit where appropriate.
Delivery
UK trade orders typically arrive within 1–4 working days depending on location and courier service. International delivery varies by country and customs processing.
Orders ship from our UK warehouse.
Yes. Candle Flair supplies wholesale customers worldwide including Europe, Middle East, USA and international markets.
Delivery rates and transit times vary by region.
International orders ship on a Delivery Duties Unpaid (DDU) basis unless agreed otherwise. Import taxes and duties are the responsibility of the receiving customer.
Weekend delivery is generally unavailable as most trade deliveries are completed during weekday courier schedules.
Currently we are unable to send or delivery orders over the weekend. We are a relatively small company and our courier is Fedex do not provide this option. Any order placed on Friday or weekend will be delivered the following week.
TRADE ACCOUNT
Trade accounts are available to:
• Hotels & hospitality groups
• Restaurants & bars
• Event planners
• Wedding planners
• Florists
• Interior designers
• Retail boutiques
• Corporate gifting companies
• Set & production designers
Applications are reviewed quickly by our team.
Trade customers receive:
• Wholesale pricing across collections
• Access to full colour & size ranges
• Priority stock availability
• Dedicated trade support
• Fast reordering
• UK warehouse dispatch
• Event & hospitality supply support
Yes, samples may be ordered via our website or through your trade account to review colours and quality before placing larger orders.
CANDLES
Our candles are made from high-quality refined paraffin wax, coloured throughout for consistent tone and clean burning performance. We use 100% cotton wicks. Wicks are designed for stable, smokeless performance when used correctly.
Burn times vary depending on candle height and environment. As a general guide:
• Taper Mini (1.2 cm base) up to 1.5 hours
• Taper 28 Skinny (1.2 cm base) up to 6 hours
• Taper 25 (2.2 cm base) up to 8 hours
• Taper 35 (2.2 cm base) up to 15 hours
• Taper 45 (2.2 cm base) up to 20 hours
Burn times are approximate and may vary depending on room conditions, airflow and candle placement. For best performance, keep candles away from drafts and ensure they are placed securely in suitable holders.
Candle Flair tapered candles are available in multiple heights to suit restaurants, events, weddings and home styling.
Standard base sizes:
• Mini candles – 12.5 cm height, 1.2 cm base
• Skinny candles – slim profile, 1.2 cm base
• Classic Taper 25 cm – standard dining height, 2.2 cm base
• Classic Taper 35 cm – popular event & restaurant height, 2.2 cm base
• Classic Taper 45 cm – statement height, 2.2 cm base
Holder guidance:
• Mini & Skinny candles require skinny candle holders
• 25 cm, 35 cm and 45 cm tapers fit standard candle holders
• If candles feel loose, we recommend using candle adhesive for stability.
Browse compatible holders here:
Standard holders: https://candleflair.com/collections/standard-candle-holders
Candle adhesive to prevent wobbling:
https://candleflair.com/products/taper-candle-adhesive
When used correctly and kept away from drafts or air conditioning, Candle Flair candles are designed to burn cleanly with minimal dripping. Drafts, uneven holders or movement of the candle can cause dripping. For events, restaurants and outdoor or high-traffic environments, we recommend using glass hurricane covers, which help protect the flame from air movement and support a more even burn.
Trade customers can view hurricane covers and ordering options by visiting our trade shop and scrolling down to accessories:
https://candleflair.com/pages/trade-order-page
Using stable candle holders and keeping candles away from airflow will also help achieve the best performance.
For best performance:
• Trim wick before lighting
• Keep candles away from drafts
• Use stable candle holders
• Keep candles spaced apart
• Never leave burning candles unattended
• Keep away from children and pets
