How To Find Discounted Le Creuset Cookware
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Do you love Le Creuset? Me too! Nothing quite beats their iconic orange dutch ovens when it comes to must-have kitchen items. I’ve put together this handy list of ways you get discounted Le Creuset cookware for your home.
How To Find Discounted Le Creuset Cookware
1. Shop At TK Maxx & Homesense
If you’re looking to buy some Le Creuset kitchenware on a budget, then it might be worth a trip to your nearest TK Maxx or Homesense store, both of which stock plenty of discounted Le Creuset.
While you’ll still get the same look and feel Le Crueset for a budget price, it’s worth noting that the pieces you’ll find here have been manufactured to different specifications to the original products, which means they can be sold for less, as they cost less to produce.
Many people assume what’s for sale in TK Maxx and Homsense are seconds, but this isn’t the case.
You’ll also notice that you can’t find anything in TK Maxx in Le Creuset’s iconic orange colour range.
As Le Creuset is typically considered a luxury brand, some of their other stockists didn’t like the association with a budget retailer like TK Maxx. To appease them, LeCreuset agreed the orange cookware would remain for the higher-end stockists only, such as John Lewis.
To give you an idea of the price differences, the red square casserole dish pictured below from TK Maxx is £29.99. A classic casserole dish from the Le Creuset website is £159.
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2. Le Creuset Biannual Warehouse Sale
Twice a year, Le Creuset holds a warehouse sale in Andover, usually in March and October. The sale is invite only and each ticket admits two people. From what I’ve read online there is a ticket price of around £10 which can then be claimed against purchases over £100 and the maximum you can purchase is £1500.
Now, I must admit this isn’t something I have been to myself as I live on the other side of the country but from what I’ve seen from people who have been, the discounts can be huge, as much as 70%.
If you live in the area then I definitely think this is worth looking out for.
See this previous post from Le Creucet’s social media to get an idea of the timings and other stipulations for the event.
3. Le Creuset Outlet Shops
Le Creuset has several outlet stores around the U.K including at most of the large designer outlets such as Clarks Village, Bicester Village, and Cheshire Oaks (a full list can be found on the Le Creuset website).
On average, these outlets offer around a 30% discount on the RRP although you may find extra discounts in the January sales or other peak shopping times such as Black Friday.
You can see some examples of discounted items here.
4. How To Find Discounted Le Creuset Cookware: Check Your Local Charity Shops
Now, with any type of Charity shop shopping, you’re never guaranteed to find what you’re looking for. However, if you’re a regular thrifter then Le Creuset is definitely something to look out for in your local charity shops.
I think sometimes Le Creuset items get donated as part of house clearances without anyone really realising that they are quite valuable. Just double-check for the Le Creuset branding to ensure that you’re getting the real deal!
Don’t discount stained or burned cookware either – there are plenty of ways to get it looking as good as new once you’ve purchased it!
5. Try These Imitation Brands
You’ll honestly never guess the brand of my favourite cast iron cooking pot. I bought it when I was saving up for a house and it was half-price in Morrisons, a bargain at just £10. I often use it for recipes over on my food blog and you can see it pictured below.
The brand? Gino DiCampo! I think this was when he was first starting to get really famous. This cooking pot has lasted and lasted and it’s not even one I keep specifically for blogging. In fact, we use it most weeks!
While Le Creuset is a popular choice, it’s worth remembering that there other brands that offer a similar level of quality for a much more reasonable price. Yes, you might be missing out on that iconic orange colour, but if you’re on a super tight budget, it might be worth looking at some of the brands below.
Habitat – Budget-friendly option, my Mum has one of these and loves it.
You’ll also find cast iron cookware in the middle aisles of both Lidl and Aldi with a price point of around £30.
6. Check The Official Le Creuset Website
While the discounts might not be quite as lucrative as some of the options mentioned above, it’s always worth checking for offers on the official Le Creuset website.
At the time of writing there were offers for 20% off the new reusables range, 4 for 3 on dinnerware and 25% off bakeware.
There is also a clearance section on the website with some items at a similar price to those at the outlet stores.
Some Final Tips To Find Discounted Le Creuset Cookware
Here are my final tips to find yourself some discounted Le Creuset cookware.
- Sign up for the Le Creuset newsletter. You’ll be the first to hear about any discounts or special sales events.
- As well as charity shops keep an eye out at yard sales, vintage shops and even places like Facebook Marketplace.
- Always check for cashback from places like Top Cashback before purchasing online, whether you’re buying direct or from a stockist such as John Lewis.
I really hope this post helps you to find some cheap (or at least cheap-ish!) discounted Le Creuset items!
