Pretty much no reason for these pots to cost the high price other than idiots buying into massive amounts of consumerism. People crave the hit of dopamine they get from spending money or buying "it" items.
Yes, but the quality of each item, not to mention that lifetime guarantee, has not changed at all. Just because the wealthy and privileged accumulate it doesn't mean it is not still a cherished tool for a dedicated home cook.
I think it’s a wonderful thing when you can have something special that makes an everyday chore a little more enjoyable and special. These are pots that will last a lifetime.
I worked at a Le Creuset outlet 20 years ago and the employee discount let you buy the pots AT COST. So those $400 pots cost me $40, and I basically gave them back every penny they paid me on a collection I never could have afforded otherwise. And yes I still use them to this day.
@dirtyketchupnope, you could get whatever you wanted whenever you wanted. Plus their return police was crazy - you could return it for a brand new pot with no receipt, no matter how old the pot was. You could have found it at Goodwill, brought to us and we'd hand you a new $400 pot. It was wild
We have my 97 year-old grandmother's big Le Creuset dutch oven. She got it in the 1960's. Now, we use it to make triple batches of soups to portion and freeze to give to my grandmother so she doesn't have to cook anything if she's too tired. I will never get let this pot go. It's a part of our family lore at this point.
Exactly. I read the review of a woman whose mum received a dutch oven and stock pot as a wedding gift i the 50s. Her mum passed them down to her and she has since passed them on to her daughter. I've had mine now for 30 years. The best investment I've ever made
I just got into Le Creuset recently. If you're not picky about what color you want, you can get them at great discounts. I got a cerise dutch oven for 65% off because the local store was cleaning out old inventory. Some colors, like berry, are more expensive than other colors. A lot of people choose a specific color to match their kitchens. Nothing wrong with that. The over consumption is a bit weird, though.
I have a friend who's a baking enthusiast and his girlfriend got him a relatively fairly priced dutch oven on his birthday and honestly he was so happy he was almost in tears. I'm against compulsively buying and collecting these things but i think that for the quality and name they provide, it's a good thing to have in the kitchen if you can afford it. People like nice things.
Sooo.. Only 200$? My first set of pots i bought (mixed, not from the same company) was under 100€ for a pan and three pots with lid. Over 20 years later i only needed to replace the pan since the teflon wears off. And one pot does not work with my induction stove, but its still functional.
43 years ago my mother in law proudly watched as my then 2 year old carefully broke every tile on our kitchen floor with a Red Le Creuset sauce pot, which was just small enough for him to use (two handed). We still have the pot. The son moved out years ago, MIL is long gone. They do last.
Wait why would she stand there “proudly” and not do anything while your two year old broke “every” tile on the tile floor? Few people even have tile floors anymore and use linoleum or laminate because tile is so expensive. Did he really break “every” tile on the floor? Just systematically breaking all of them, even the tiles bordering the walls and doorways and appliances? Why did so many people like this BS comment? Who wasted their time writing this? Why would you lie about having a psychotically passive mother-in-law and a weirdly destructive kid?
@monkeytimestamps4915, I have expensive flooring, and I made sure to buy light weight dishes in case my kids drop them so yes, I don’t get it either. But sometimes grandmas love their grandkids so much that they excuse whatever they do.
In the early 2000 most of LeCreuset pan would cost around $30-$90. The last I bought was in 2012 for $220. The Staub were cheaper, was below 250 but looking at the prices nowadays is crazy.
It's called PR and branding ha! You're right. I have one of the best cast iron enamel pots from a german manufacturer and I got mine for about $250 and it's phenomenal.
Got my 8qt classic dutch oven for like $120 over ten years ago on clearance and still love it and use it daily, but would never pay over $400 for a single piece.
One of my most prized possessions is a little heart-shaped red Le Creuset pot that my daughter bought me. I don't use it very often, but it's so beautiful I leave it on my stove as decoration. It's just so lovely.
@masterofwit339 I own Le Creuset products, but I bought a cast iron enameled pumpkin from another brand at TJ Maxx. I couldn't resist it, and it was 35.00, so I bought it. The Le Creuset pumpkins are a bit better looking than mine, but I could not justify spending the Le Creuset price for a novelty item. My pumpkin sat on my stove for months, until Christmas came. It's now in my cabinet, but I do use it when I need a 4 qt dutch oven. LOL. When August/Sept rolls around again, it will resume it's spot on my stove. :)
@isakswings you know… I saw exactly what you’re speaking of & I KNEW I should’ve just grabbed it! Alas, I said no! I don’t need it bc my mom bought me a Dutch oven a few yrs ago for my bday. I’ll be on the hunt for that dang pumpkin come fall tho!
My best find during my thrifting escapades was an original color vintage skillet with wooden handle, no cracks - great condition and under $10!!! This was over 15 years ago, and my skillet is still going strong!
I bought a 6 quart yellow pot for $3 at a stoop sale in Brooklyn. When I left Brooklyn, I gave it to my ex girlfriend and she tossed it because it was too heavy. What a regret! I should never have given it to her. At another stoop sale I bought a green pan for $1. What a find!
I got a blue sauce pan with a wooden handle in a thrift store years ago. The handle has a burn mark on the under side from a previous owner, but it works the same and I love it. I got it for only $5, years before Le Creuset became popular and hard to find in thrift stores.
I bought my Le Creuset in 1988 - 5 saucepans and a 14 inch skillet for £110 at Fenwick, Newcastle. That's £307 ($420) adjusted for inflation or just over £50 a pot. There is no way I would every buy them at today's prices.
It’s actually $600 USD adjusted for inflation (and rounded up a few dollars), and using the the conversion ratio from 1988 to USD. The company was sold at that time and allegedly quality has gotten better. Regardless of that the cost to produce goods in places like France has gone up compared to the 1980s.
LC and Lodge were the workhorses of my kitchen while raising my family. I bought my first piece at the LC Clearance store in Yemassee, SC and never miss a stop there when traveling up from FL. I have thrifted a few beautiful pieces and once bought a collection from a widower who couldn’t bear to keep his wife’s favorite things. I cherish them and use them to this day.
There's no doubt why they became an institution when it comes to cookware. If have the funds I will buy it at least replacing cookware will be a thing of the past. The durability of this product is unquestionable. It's worth the investment and will truly last. For a more practical and budget conscious person, good thing there are other brands that are almost comparable yet way affordable.
True. Most people don’t even need a Dutch oven, even a cheap good quality Dutch oven is not necessary. You can definitely do the same cooking process without one. That said I do own one of those fancy expensive Dutch ovens since they’re so easy to find on the internet
I inherited my mothers Le Creuset pots. she taught me how to cook in them and she taught me the importance of of buying quality goods. She would tell me the brand story because it was teaching me the importance of having high standards and keeping my word. Every time I see the brand I think of my mum. I have my own manufacturing business (completely different industry, but in Thailand so it was great to learn Le Creuset manufactures its ceramics here.) I had to do a brand book and the woman asked what brand I aspire to be and I said Le Creuset lol I am going to send her this video.
@karenmbbaxter Thailand can manufacture high quality goods why would you even think otherwise? Most of asia has better manufacturing facilities than America...
I think I noticed Le Creuset prices start spiraling upward a few years after they were featured on Fine Living's Genuine Article. Back then, they were about $90. I think what made them so successful was that they focused on doing one thing really well. The point of the Le Creuset enamel is that you don't have to season your cast iron. I will never understand the crass consumerism that leads to this hoarding mentality. I feel like what they are doing is, ironically, cheapening the name. I hope the quality of the cast iron line never suffers for the sake of the bottom line.
The clover cocottes sell for over $200 on eBay. If you want a simple service for four people, it can add up quick. Patience is a virtue. The fish baker sold out, and was being resold for $290 online in the least desired color. It recently came back into stock, and I picked one up today for $159.13 in the color that I wanted. Being intentional, knowing what you want, and seizing the opportunity while the pieces are still available is the real trick to collecting Le Creuset. If something is retired, then even deep pockets may not be enough to complete your ideal service. I like having the seasonal, and individual, serving pieces. Not because of consumerism, or influencer trends, but because it sets the mood I want in my home. I like being able to offer each person their own maple syrup jug that has been warmed in the oven, alongside other individually portioned dishes. It can be quite functional for families with diverse dietary needs.
I bought a second hand one years ago, and it was a limited edition from the 60s. Cost me about 120€ and I use it almost daily. I would say it is by far worth that and even more. But I don’t see the consumerism point of buying all sizes and colors. With 1 pot you can do almost anything. Say 2 just to be safe. And they will last you a lifetime + some more. I hope I can give mine to my kids someday so that they can keep using it daily.
We received one as a wedding gift, and I had no idea about the warranty. At one one point our dutch oven had a chip, I inquired about having it fixed and they replaced it. That was the point I realized the value and I'd buy another.
Same experience with me. Customer Service is excellent. Bought one 15 years ago, developed a chip and they replaced it with no issue. That's how to build customer loyalty. The only experience I've seen that is comparable is Martin Guitars. Great experience there as well.
caroln3564 The enameled pots are made in France. Their other products are made in Thailand (stoneware), Portugal (stainless steel), China (some toughened non-stick products). But the enameled cast iron is still manufactured in france.
I have several pieces and always buy them when they’re on sale. The range with the metal knobs can go in the fridge, freezer, oven, on gas and on induction hobs and it’s that versatility that I pay for.
my mom likes to redo her kitchen's "vibe" every so often so that means new pot colors. I'm lucky to have amazing pots and pans of all colors bc of that and I love cooking
People seem to get caught up in their cost. I have never regretted buying anything in my life that was of good quality. If you love to cook and these pots help you and it makes you feel good about cooking, they are money well spent. Many people have very nice kitchens and having nice things in their kitchens are a necessity. Life is short get what you want and don’t look back.
I regret them buying them just because when I did, I was still learning to cook, and I ruined them. A small fortune down the drain. I considered repurchasing them, but then I remembered how very heavy they were.
@IMeowedWhatIMeowed Similar experience in the sense that when I bought them I didn't know how to deal with them. Because I bought them at bargain price at the outlet I don't feel bad as I didn't spend a fortune. I gave them away years later. I repurchased the ones I wanted again now that I know how to care for them. Their 5.5 Qt dutch oven is essential. I did bought it at ebay for about half price.
Had a very small chip on the bottom of my large pot, contacted Le Creuset and was told the warranty did not cover it. We have always been very careful and respectful of all of our cooking equipment. Needless to say, we were stunned by their reply. So much for their guarantee.
It's very common for stoves to leave scratches and chips in the bottom. This is not a defect. They strictly cover the internal enamel (cooking surface). I find nothing stunning about the response you got.
@dirtyketchupi have several pieces and in a couple of pots, the inside enamel is trashed. I never knew they cover this because I assume I did something wrong (not sure what but i imagine so??)
Got one in Flame in 1970 with Green Stamps. I gave it to the thrift in the 90s because it didn't cook as evenly as newer aluminum pots I'd purchased. My favorite pan is an ordinary old cast iron skillet!
I received mine as a gift from my sister (she worked at a kitchen goods store and earned sales points). It currently lives at my Grandpa’s apartment as it gets more use for family dinners. This is one of my most cherished possessions as it was something I could not afford to buy myself and is now associated with great memories in the kitchen. A cheerful color doesn’t hurt 🔥.
I got my first red Le Creuset 5 quart about 22 years ago, still have it.Currently I have over 8 cookware and other pieces like mugs, bowls etc.. Love their vibrant colors.
Because they last. I have my mom's from the 1960s and it's still perfect, so I bought my own when I was an adult. They last and last. Other brands' finishes chip off, scorch, and the internal ceramic discolors and turns rough. I've never had that problem with a LC item.
This past May my nephew got married in Boston and my wedding gift was a Le Creuset Marseille 170-piece Ultimate Cookware Set. It cost me a few thousands but at least is something that will last a long time. I knew about the brand because his dad (my brother) is a chef and he had told me about it.
Incredible gift! Those pieces will be heirlooms. I got the 5.5 marseille Dutch oven for a wedding present, it’s a treasure! I keep it on my stove 💙 best part of soup season!
My Mum bought her Le Creuset saucepans in the early 70’s … orange with wooden handles 😊 … l inherited them when she was no longer able to lift them … which l think is one big reason why older people can no longer use them … the wooden handles have been replaced a couple of times but other than that they are perfect 😊
They’re like birkins, in that they’re made well, they’re very expensive, but they’re made to last. If you’re buying more than one piece in the set and you aren’t regularly cooking for dozens of people, you’re just buying jewelry
I was lucky enough to find my set of Le Creuset in a dumpster at an apartment complex, so now I look fancy and rich and only had to climb in a dumpster to get it !
I wanted a Le C Dutch oven for ages, and finally got one a couple of years ago. The sears on protein are immaculate. There is no comparable item that produces a fond so luscious. It takes a little time to learn the temperature adjustment for light sautés, sweating aromatics for soups, rice, etc but the versatility of this one piece just blows my mind. Any other pieces I might acquire would be for the color and craftsmanship more than the function, but the round Dutch oven will be my ride or die for life.
My take on expensive kitchen kit - eat at home a few times, and you made your money back. And the health benefits of cooking from scratch is incredible.
@GameEnjoyer96 Cheap pots need to be replaced decently frequently if you cook often. You buy this $300 pot, and it lasts for decades, not only that, the company actually treats you like a valued customer. Broke one a few years back and they sent me a full replacement completely free.
@ammardian Have you not read about the comments on here with people complaining the enamel wears off in a short amount of time and they wont honor the warranty because they just say user error.
Yes they are. Maybe if you have lots already, you don't want to pay for more, then fine. But I love every piece I have bought. Maybe I don't need any more now, but I don't rule out getting more.
“Current” meaning today in August 2025? don’t blame the brand for their prices in the US. We live in a global market where cost of raw materials fluctuates, cost of shipping never goes down, and slap another 15% or so tariffs and you’ll see why they’re so expensive. You can always go to France and buy some during a nice vacation. They’re not as expensive over there, and they have outlet stores too.
The Factory To Table event at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar a few years ago was such a great event, all kinds of cookware deeply discounted. But…the best part of all was the staff on hand. These were Le Creuset store managers from across the country. They were thrilled being in the LA area and had such great knowledge, enthusiasm, and pride in the pieces being sold. Of course I bought more than I needed. Can’t wait for the next one in Southern California.
@kateshaw8334…there’s no fighting over discounted sauce pans. You must purchase a ticket to enter and they let a limited amount of people in every half hour. It’s very organized and not crowded because of the order of the FTT event. You should definitely go…
If you're rich - deck the whole kitchen out with Le Creuset colors that match your counter top. If you're smart, wait for a good second hand one. And if you aren't, buy the heart-shaped casserole.
I have two of their pots. I watched America's Test Kitchen for years and they always have them as their most recommended. I love cooking with mine and use them all the time. I do have impulse control and even though I love all the colours I don't need any more than I have.
I have purchased an used two off brand oval roasters at a fraction of the price and they are of equal quality. No cracking of the glaze but as with all enameled wares one must always be careful not to hit the edges of the pots or you will chip it.
I bought my Le Creuset "flame" dutch oven in Paris about 20 years ago. Astonishing to cook with it! My food tastes better using it. I also own a few precious spatulas in two sizes. Amazing quality & design.
The bakeware items are some of the most magical (cleans so easy), covetable (they’re gorgeous!) all while being practical (not scared to use them every week). I also have a 6 qt pot I cherish!
Wish I had the same experience as the folks in the video with the teapot I purchased from them. It was made in Thailand, it rusted after a few months, they did replace it but the second one rusted in month. Try lodge products, the enamel on the pots are not going to last you a lifetime but you can another one without bankrupting yourself.
Yeah, their teapot enamel literally melted on my ceramic stovetop and damaged the ceramic. That cup of tea cost me about 800 dollars in combined value of the teapot and the stovetop replacement.
I tried a Lodge first. The enamel started coming off after the first time we used it, and we didn’t use harsh scrubbers or anything like that. Splurged for the Le Cruset and it’s still going strong.
1. You would never catch me in a video talking about how much product I own from one company, that's being a victim of marketing and overconsumption 2. the enamel cast iron sur la table home brand is perfectly good and durable i'd definitely get a used le creuset! but not at retail prices.
These people are delusional pawns of marketing teams but don’t self-reflect & are so proud to announce that they would eat out of an influencer’s hand 😂
While the prices are absurdly high now, they are great for cooking, but they really shine in the clean up afterwards. It's a little silly how easy they clean up, no matter what you throw at them.
My pieces were handed down from my parents. They were bought in the early 1960's and are the bright orange color. Last year I bought a 16quart stock pot, and as I type this It is on the stove simmering chicken bones overnight. In the morning I will have a rich broth for my freezer.
That’s very cool! I have 1-2 from my mother, too - they last forever. My favorite color is orange. My aunt in Florida died a few years ago. My uncle gave her set of beautiful Creuset (not knowing or caring about their worth) to a neighbor down the street 😡😡😡😡 As well as some old Waterford. The nieces were upset! 😂
honestly at least they're creating more long lasting cookware than imbuing their products with planned obsolescence. A fandom is way better than that, even if I don't think I'll ever buy one
The idea of creating 'heirloom' products that will last forever is very noble if you are thinking about your impact on the planet, and reducing the use of raw materials and energy to manufacture etc... Cultivate a cult like following that encourages people to buy multiple versions of the same product for no practical reason seems to completely erase those benefits.
I have quite a few different styles and I love them. They cook like a dream and clean up is so easy. I actually have them in my Family Trust because so many people want them when I am gone. Best kitchen items I have ever purchased.
Nothing wrong with made in China. In fact, Chinese quality can exceed goods from other countries, including the USA. And most luxury brands are sourcing from China. They make items to a buyer's spec. If the buyer wants cheaply made, they oblige. If the buyer wants high-end top-of-the-line, they oblige. And by buyer, I mean the company importing.
I found the 28cm large cocotte in green at a flea market for 35 euros, I’m only 25 and can’t wait to cook with it for my whole life and then pass it down!!!
I bought my daughter and son in law a LeCreuset dutch oven for a wedding gift because I knew it would lst for decades. I priced Lodge and Staub as well and tried not to be seduced by the bright colors Le Creuset offers . . . But then I found out that they are oven safe to over 800 degrees and there was no going back. The other brands weren't even close. I knew they weren't going to be heating it to 800 degrees, but the idea that you could really sold it for me. It just feels good to have something made that perfectly. And it was still prettier!
Le Creuset products definitely aren't save to over 800 degrees. Per their website absolute max safe temp is 660F for products with non-removable cast iron handles. Stainless steel handles are safe to 500, and other materials are lower.
@chiefsilverbackI may not be remembering correctly, but the handles were not removable. This was a few years ago, though I admit this doesn't sound like something that is really subject to change. It's still pretty nifty.
I buy inexpensive pot and if I burn something ( like I just did last night) then I throw ot away and don't have to worry about finding warranties etc........I have 4 teenage kids and as husband and my simple set-up has last me forever.
These pots are high quality. If you burn something, it comes right off. It’s hard to burn things in them though. Expensive pans work better, imo. I have only one Le Creuset. It doesn’t chip .
My mom had a Le Creuset wide dutch pot while I was growing up -- like an olive green -- and I love it. She still uses it. When I moved out and started cooking, I needed a dutch oven and she gave me my first le creuset dutch oven for Christmas 5 years ago now. I used and use it for everything I make. Now, I am on my 7th piece -- a cast iron skillet from them, and it has been so handy. I truly love this brand, not for anything else but for the quality of the product they make. You know when you get a piece from them, it will last.
@mawlakewlz except for the slave pay and working conditions for the people in China that made it. Many people say those cheap enameled pieces start getting cracks in the enamel quickly.
The color options are undisputedly great. But functionally, I don't find my Le Creuset to be significantly better than other brands I own; and let's be honest, for the price, they should be! All enameled cast iron pots will eventually stain and chip. The only difference is that I will feel more resentment when I have to toss out my expensive Le Creuset pot.
I love Le Creuset. I find that having nice cookware inspires me to actually cook. I got this stuff with the goal of cooking more and when I’ve spent a lot of money on something I tend to feel bad if I don’t use it ever so for me it’s a positive investment in my health (as I cook very healthy things when I am at home).
I understand it's expensive and so not for everybody, but I love a company that says we stand behind our product so much, we'll offer a lifetime warranty.
Everyone should and need to have an Le Creuset piece in their Repertoire...They are a beautiful piece to have!! take care of them and they will take care of you.
I had the option of selecting a set of Le Creuset as my years of service gift at work. I jumped on it! Only a couple of pieces were enamelled and the rest were stainless steel. The only thing I passed on to someone else was the enamelled stock pot as I would not use it. The Dutch oven is an amazing workhorse that we use frequently. The stainless pots and pans as used daily. Could not afford to buy it all but as a gift it was a no brainer!
The Le Creuset dutch ovens have several key features that I like. The tough, colorful enamels, large handles, and cream interiors are all big selling points. I have four dutch ovens in different sizes which I use with my Lodge cast iron and All Clad pans. With these three, I am a BEAST in the kitchen!
LOVE my Le Creuset cookware. Including a purchase by my husband for me while we were in Paris ♥️♥️♥️ I have off-brands for our camping ⛺️ supplies and every time I use them, I’m cursing 🤬 under my breath the entire time.
I first bought LC, then Staub. Both cook well, but I think Staub cooks better, especially the Dutch Ovens with the heftier lid. However LC ovens have the better handles. LC make pretty pieces, and Staub make handsome pieces. I'm now team Staub.
I could not agree more. I am team Staub all the way, and I still got two LC frying pans just because they have such amazingly well shaped and comfortable handles. They are very pleasant to hold and to cook with, exceptionally easy to clean. Hats off to their designers and manufacturers.
Team Staub!! Though I did recently buy a LC bread oven on sale and very much love it. Bakes very similar to all the Staub and LC dutch ovens I’ve used for years, but the user experience of baking in the bread oven is so much better and, if baking bread is your jam, definitely worth the cost of purchase. Funny enough, I’ve been lusting after a Staub cast iron bread (loaf) pan for years, but the cost of theirs seems ridiculous. I can’t pull the trigger. My other recent big purchases have been a carbon steel pan and a carbon steel wok, both from Made In. Love those too.
Can't beat LC when using gas. I have tried both brands and LC quality control is stricter. More minor flaws in Staub. Plus Staub is owned by corporate while LC is owned privately
@felicityw5163 I owned LC in 1990s and had to get rid of them, the quality was just not to my liking, or maybe it was about my own cooking skills, who knows. So I stopped using enameled cast iron for years and I was happy when I found Staub later on. Staub are thinner, more lightweight, more responsive to heat, and cook differently, but their enamel is top notch. And their clean bright colors, wow! However, current LC cookware is outstanding in performance as well, both light and dark enamel quality is great, and their design is to die for. I got pieces in flame and brioche color, with both black and creamy colored enamel, so pleasing to my eye! I cook on ceramic stovetop and can only trust your review about cooking in LC using gas.
I got a Le Creuset dutch oven as a house warming gift around 1980. I thought, cool. It looked nice. A couple months later, I was heating it on my gas stove and I heard a pop. The enamel coating inside had exploded. I tossed it into the trash. I still cook everyday but not with this brand. Maybe they are better quality now but I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars to find out.
They have a lifetime warranty, meaning they would have sent you a new one for free, since it seems to be a factory defect that slipped through the QA process.
Beautiful and timeless pieces. And the mystery box… Reminds me of the architectural designs from Element Design Studio (Ventura CA) whose creations are defined by guidance and movement of the eye and throughout the space.
I prefer Staub. And Lodge cannot ever be beat for value and longevity. Smithey and Finex make some beautiful cast iron pieces as well. Le Creuset is simply known to the masses.
So on board!!! Can not wait to buy a set. I own 2 that are off brand, one that supposedly comes from the same factory. It works really well and love that I can use it in the oven and the other is definitely trash but I use it for my personal ramen days.
So they went from selling cookware for cooks to selling colors and shapes to the same people that collect designer shoes. great marketing
Yep, plus subdividing the market further with time-limited offers, a range of fancy knobs etc
Pretty much no reason for these pots to cost the high price other than idiots buying into massive amounts of consumerism. People crave the hit of dopamine they get from spending money or buying "it" items.
Yes, but the quality of each item, not to mention that lifetime guarantee, has not changed at all. Just because the wealthy and privileged accumulate it doesn't mean it is not still a cherished tool for a dedicated home cook.
Great marketing, terrible culture.
I mean, its still cookware for cooks too, just available in limited-time colors if you go for that.
I think it’s a wonderful thing when you can have something special that makes an everyday chore a little more enjoyable and special. These are pots that will last a lifetime.
Can get a lodge or even amazon basics for fraction of the price and still last a lifetime 😂😂😂
Some people want the name.
I have no need for ten-ton pots n pans that last a lifetime, I won't be able to pick them up when I'm old and have no ideas of being buried with them.
Will last centuries
@MrFahelz lodge enamel is China 🇨🇳 made junk.
I worked at a Le Creuset outlet 20 years ago and the employee discount let you buy the pots AT COST. So those $400 pots cost me $40, and I basically gave them back every penny they paid me on a collection I never could have afforded otherwise. And yes I still use them to this day.
I'm curious, was there a limitation on the dollar amount or number of pieces you could buy at a time?
@dirtyketchupnope, you could get whatever you wanted whenever you wanted. Plus their return police was crazy - you could return it for a brand new pot with no receipt, no matter how old the pot was. You could have found it at Goodwill, brought to us and we'd hand you a new $400 pot. It was wild
@bitter_jade We got a free cast iron LC because the owner did not like the color. Hooray!
Lucky ducky!
That is awesome and rare to get a deep employee discount
We have my 97 year-old grandmother's big Le Creuset dutch oven. She got it in the 1960's. Now, we use it to make triple batches of soups to portion and freeze to give to my grandmother so she doesn't have to cook anything if she's too tired. I will never get let this pot go. It's a part of our family lore at this point.
Exactly. I read the review of a woman whose mum received a dutch oven and stock pot as a wedding gift i the 50s. Her mum passed them down to her and she has since passed them on to her daughter. I've had mine now for 30 years. The best investment I've ever made
I just got into Le Creuset recently. If you're not picky about what color you want, you can get them at great discounts. I got a cerise dutch oven for 65% off because the local store was cleaning out old inventory. Some colors, like berry, are more expensive than other colors. A lot of people choose a specific color to match their kitchens. Nothing wrong with that. The over consumption is a bit weird, though.
I have a friend who's a baking enthusiast and his girlfriend got him a relatively fairly priced dutch oven on his birthday and honestly he was so happy he was almost in tears. I'm against compulsively buying and collecting these things but i think that for the quality and name they provide, it's a good thing to have in the kitchen if you can afford it. People like nice things.
Agreed- love what I have, only need a couple items
Sooo.. Only 200$? My first set of pots i bought (mixed, not from the same company) was under 100€ for a pan and three pots with lid. Over 20 years later i only needed to replace the pan since the teflon wears off. And one pot does not work with my induction stove, but its still functional.
I love to cook. My wife found a few cups and pots at the goodwill. Such a good find!
Theyre fantastic quality.
43 years ago my mother in law proudly watched as my then 2 year old carefully broke every tile on our kitchen floor with a Red Le Creuset sauce pot, which was just small enough for him to use (two handed). We still have the pot. The son moved out years ago, MIL is long gone. They do last.
Wait why would she stand there “proudly” and not do anything while your two year old broke “every” tile on the tile floor? Few people even have tile floors anymore and use linoleum or laminate because tile is so expensive. Did he really break “every” tile on the floor? Just systematically breaking all of them, even the tiles bordering the walls and doorways and appliances? Why did so many people like this BS comment? Who wasted their time writing this? Why would you lie about having a psychotically passive mother-in-law and a weirdly destructive kid?
@monkeytimestamps4915why would you reply 🤷♂️
@monkeytimestamps4915 You’re too invested in someone else’s quirky anedote.
@monkeytimestamps4915, I have expensive flooring, and I made sure to buy light weight dishes in case my kids drop them so yes, I don’t get it either. But sometimes grandmas love their grandkids so much that they excuse whatever they do.
@cjyoung7372, why wouldn’t they? 🤷🏼♀️
In the early 2000 most of LeCreuset pan would cost around $30-$90. The last I bought was in 2012 for $220. The Staub were cheaper, was below 250 but looking at the prices nowadays is crazy.
Yeah, nowadays your more buying into a brand esthetic rather than a kitchen tool.
Blâmes tarifs
buy it in France. much cheaper.
@fatphoca5009 Nah I live in France and they're still like 300/400€
It's called PR and branding ha! You're right. I have one of the best cast iron enamel pots from a german manufacturer and I got mine for about $250 and it's phenomenal.
Got my 8qt classic dutch oven for like $120 over ten years ago on clearance and still love it and use it daily, but would never pay over $400 for a single piece.
I love how she said she has other brands of pots. And I also like how they just were upfront about their Thailand factory for other ceramics.
Well...she's not from the company, she's the journalist, so that makes sense.
One of my most prized possessions is a little heart-shaped red Le Creuset pot that my daughter bought me. I don't use it very often, but it's so beautiful I leave it on my stove as decoration. It's just so lovely.
The heart, as well as the tiny pumpkin one, is my little “dream” gift to receive 💗
@masterofwit339 I own Le Creuset products, but I bought a cast iron enameled pumpkin from another brand at TJ Maxx. I couldn't resist it, and it was 35.00, so I bought it. The Le Creuset pumpkins are a bit better looking than mine, but I could not justify spending the Le Creuset price for a novelty item. My pumpkin sat on my stove for months, until Christmas came. It's now in my cabinet, but I do use it when I need a 4 qt dutch oven. LOL. When August/Sept rolls around again, it will resume it's spot on my stove. :)
@isakswings you know… I saw exactly what you’re speaking of & I KNEW I should’ve just grabbed it! Alas, I said no! I don’t need it bc my mom bought me a Dutch oven a few yrs ago for my bday. I’ll be on the hunt for that dang pumpkin come fall tho!
@masterofwit339 I love it. It is so cute. :)
I bought mine in 1986, still use it about twice a week. Best investment ever.
'25 quality is not '86 quality
A cheap cast iron pan will last every bit as long.
Lol, it's literally better 😂. You've just making ridiculous and unfounded claims. @Sam-p4z1m
@DTesting635 Perhaps, but it is not a Le Cresset. It is not a sin to have a few nice things to bring joy to your life.
Yep, if you cook, you know how great they are !!!
My best find during my thrifting escapades was an original color vintage skillet with wooden handle, no cracks - great condition and under $10!!! This was over 15 years ago, and my skillet is still going strong!
I bought a 6 quart yellow pot for $3 at a stoop sale in Brooklyn. When I left Brooklyn, I gave it to my ex girlfriend and she tossed it because it was too heavy. What a regret! I should never have given it to her. At another stoop sale I bought a green pan for $1. What a find!
My brothers collection is all thrifted including the stand all different colours but who cares they still cook the same
I got a blue sauce pan with a wooden handle in a thrift store years ago. The handle has a burn mark on the under side from a previous owner, but it works the same and I love it. I got it for only $5, years before Le Creuset became popular and hard to find in thrift stores.
I bought my Le Creuset in 1988 - 5 saucepans and a 14 inch skillet for £110 at Fenwick, Newcastle. That's £307 ($420) adjusted for inflation or just over £50 a pot. There is no way I would every buy them at today's prices.
ive bought most of mine from the outlets so they are reduced and still perfect ! maybe thats how ppl are buying so many !!
You still have all the items?
£110 in 1988 absolutely isn’t £307 today, inflation calculators have been meaningless for a while now. Probably more like £1000 today.
We undoubtedly make a lot more now than you made in 1988, man
It’s actually $600 USD adjusted for inflation (and rounded up a few dollars), and using the the conversion ratio from 1988 to USD.
The company was sold at that time and allegedly quality has gotten better. Regardless of that the cost to produce goods in places like France has gone up compared to the 1980s.
LC and Lodge were the workhorses of my kitchen while raising my family.
I bought my first piece at the LC Clearance store in Yemassee, SC and never miss a stop there when traveling up from FL.
I have thrifted a few beautiful pieces and once bought a collection from a widower who couldn’t bear to keep his wife’s favorite things.
I cherish them and use them to this day.
Same, there is always a sale here and there. And reduce eating out/take out a few times makes the cost back.
Yes! I also use Lodge from Walmart 😂 especially camping
There's no doubt why they became an institution when it comes to cookware. If have the funds I will buy it at least replacing cookware will be a thing of the past. The durability of this product is unquestionable. It's worth the investment and will truly last. For a more practical and budget conscious person, good thing there are other brands that are almost comparable yet way affordable.
I've visited that store as well
I inherited my 5 pans from a family friend . They bought them in 1980 . Still going strong and great to cook with
I love Le Creuset, but they have become the Birkin equivalent of the kitchen... prices keep going up way beyond inflation and utilitarian value.
True. Most people don’t even need a Dutch oven, even a cheap good quality Dutch oven is not necessary. You can definitely do the same cooking process without one. That said I do own one of those fancy expensive Dutch ovens since they’re so easy to find on the internet
It’s very common to find sales. There’s absolutely no need to pay the full price.
I inherited my mothers Le Creuset pots. she taught me how to cook in them and she taught me the importance of of buying quality goods. She would tell me the brand story because it was teaching me the importance of having high standards and keeping my word. Every time I see the brand I think of my mum. I have my own manufacturing business (completely different industry, but in Thailand so it was great to learn Le Creuset manufactures its ceramics here.) I had to do a brand book and the woman asked what brand I aspire to be and I said Le Creuset lol I am going to send her this video.
So your high standard is Le Creuset but you manufacture in Thailand?
@karenmbbaxterthey said the company manufactures goods - but .a different industry…….
@karenmbbaxter Thailand can manufacture high quality goods why would you even think otherwise? Most of asia has better manufacturing facilities than America...
I only have one Le Creuset dutch oven and everything else is Staub.
I think I noticed Le Creuset prices start spiraling upward a few years after they were featured on Fine Living's Genuine Article. Back then, they were about $90. I think what made them so successful was that they focused on doing one thing really well. The point of the Le Creuset enamel is that you don't have to season your cast iron. I will never understand the crass consumerism that leads to this hoarding mentality. I feel like what they are doing is, ironically, cheapening the name. I hope the quality of the cast iron line never suffers for the sake of the bottom line.
The clover cocottes sell for over $200 on eBay. If you want a simple service for four people, it can add up quick. Patience is a virtue. The fish baker sold out, and was being resold for $290 online in the least desired color. It recently came back into stock, and I picked one up today for $159.13 in the color that I wanted. Being intentional, knowing what you want, and seizing the opportunity while the pieces are still available is the real trick to collecting Le Creuset. If something is retired, then even deep pockets may not be enough to complete your ideal service. I like having the seasonal, and individual, serving pieces. Not because of consumerism, or influencer trends, but because it sets the mood I want in my home. I like being able to offer each person their own maple syrup jug that has been warmed in the oven, alongside other individually portioned dishes. It can be quite functional for families with diverse dietary needs.
I bought a second hand one years ago, and it was a limited edition from the 60s. Cost me about 120€ and I use it almost daily. I would say it is by far worth that and even more. But I don’t see the consumerism point of buying all sizes and colors. With 1 pot you can do almost anything. Say 2 just to be safe. And they will last you a lifetime + some more. I hope I can give mine to my kids someday so that they can keep using it daily.
We received one as a wedding gift, and I had no idea about the warranty. At one one point our dutch oven had a chip, I inquired about having it fixed and they replaced it.
That was the point I realized the value and I'd buy another.
Same experience with me. Customer Service is excellent. Bought one 15 years ago, developed a chip and they replaced it with no issue. That's how to build customer loyalty. The only experience I've seen that is comparable is Martin Guitars. Great experience there as well.
caroln3564 The enameled pots are made in France. Their other products are made in Thailand (stoneware), Portugal (stainless steel), China (some toughened non-stick products). But the enameled cast iron is still manufactured in france.
caroln3564 I really don't know why your are coming at me over this. I think they are quality. It's fine if you don't...
caroln3564 Oh. Okay. You know how it is on these sites, it is hard to read tone. LOL
I have several pieces and always buy them when they’re on sale. The range with the metal knobs can go in the fridge, freezer, oven, on gas and on induction hobs and it’s that versatility that I pay for.
my mom likes to redo her kitchen's "vibe" every so often so that means new pot colors. I'm lucky to have amazing pots and pans of all colors bc of that and I love cooking
Best wedding gift ever. Our rich front door neighbors hooked us up with the teal Dutch and we are obsessed 🩵
There’s a Le Creuset dutch oven on my list of 5 year employee appreciation gifts. I think I may have just made up my mind!
No brainer.
I got a covered casserole LC ceramic dish for my 20 year where I work.
Take it! They are so worth it, food comes out better, easy to clean and just unbreakable
These pots go on sale, so you don’t need to pay full price. I love their coffee cups because they are easy to hold with my arthritic hands.
Same, we have 6 or 7 pieces. Haven’t bought one for more than 50% off. Just watch the sales and clearance.
People seem to get caught up in their cost. I have never regretted buying anything in my life that was of good quality. If you love to cook and these pots help you and it makes you feel good about cooking, they are money well spent. Many people have very nice kitchens and having nice things in their kitchens are a necessity. Life is short get what you want and don’t look back.
I regret them buying them just because when I did, I was still learning to cook, and I ruined them. A small fortune down the drain. I considered repurchasing them, but then I remembered how very heavy they were.
@IMeowedWhatIMeowed Similar experience in the sense that when I bought them I didn't know how to deal with them. Because I bought them at bargain price at the outlet I don't feel bad as I didn't spend a fortune. I gave them away years later. I repurchased the ones I wanted again now that I know how to care for them. Their 5.5 Qt dutch oven is essential. I did bought it at ebay for about half price.
Well....some people NEED to get "caught up in the cost", this isn't affordable for a LOT of people.
Had a very small chip on the bottom of my large pot, contacted Le Creuset and was told the warranty did not cover it. We have always been very careful and respectful of all of our cooking equipment. Needless to say, we were stunned by their reply.
So much for their guarantee.
Normal wear and tear.
It is a limited guarantee
It's very common for stoves to leave scratches and chips in the bottom. This is not a defect. They strictly cover the internal enamel (cooking surface). I find nothing stunning about the response you got.
@dirtyketchupi have several pieces and in a couple of pots, the inside enamel is trashed. I never knew they cover this because I assume I did something wrong (not sure what but i imagine so??)
@b@bethaustin1884ll, then you should reach out to them about your cooking surface enamel
Got one in Flame in 1970 with Green Stamps. I gave it to the thrift in the 90s because it didn't cook as evenly as newer aluminum pots I'd purchased. My favorite pan is an ordinary old cast iron skillet!
I received mine as a gift from my sister (she worked at a kitchen goods store and earned sales points). It currently lives at my Grandpa’s apartment as it gets more use for family dinners. This is one of my most cherished possessions as it was something I could not afford to buy myself and is now associated with great memories in the kitchen. A cheerful color doesn’t hurt 🔥.
I would love a whole documentary on this brand! Love their products🧡
I got my first red Le Creuset 5 quart about 22 years ago, still have it.Currently I have over 8 cookware and other pieces like mugs, bowls etc.. Love their vibrant colors.
Because they last. I have my mom's from the 1960s and it's still perfect, so I bought my own when I was an adult. They last and last. Other brands' finishes chip off, scorch, and the internal ceramic discolors and turns rough. I've never had that problem with a LC item.
Best pots ever. Buy them once, look after them for a lifetime. 🇨🇦 Flame owner.
On a couple of mine, the interiors are rough like sandpaper.. but not all of them.. do you know what i might have done to cause this?
@bethaustin1884 Maybe acidic foods? Not sure. But I have heard Le Creuset does re-enameling of your pots, so you might want to check into that.
I love my Le Creuset mug! I use it every day and it makes my morning tea feel more special.
Yeah, if you're serious about cooking, once you go Le Creuset - there's no coming back.
This past May my nephew got married in Boston and my wedding gift was a Le Creuset Marseille 170-piece Ultimate Cookware Set. It cost me a few thousands but at least is something that will last a long time. I knew about the brand because his dad (my brother) is a chef and he had told me about it.
What a Beautiful Gift, I can imagine the thank you card was lovely as well
@janicenelson2990Yes it was! ❤
You got to win Favorite Relative prize
I hope he cooks!
Incredible gift! Those pieces will be heirlooms. I got the 5.5 marseille Dutch oven for a wedding present, it’s a treasure! I keep it on my stove 💙 best part of soup season!
My Mum bought her Le Creuset saucepans in the early 70’s … orange with wooden handles 😊 … l inherited them when she was no longer able to lift them … which l think is one big reason why older people can no longer use them … the wooden handles have been replaced a couple of times but other than that they are perfect 😊
How did you replace the handles?
We love our Le Creusets, we have three that are around a decade old and they still look like new. Would love to get some bakeware one day.
They’re like birkins, in that they’re made well, they’re very expensive, but they’re made to last. If you’re buying more than one piece in the set and you aren’t regularly cooking for dozens of people, you’re just buying jewelry
So glad I bought mine years ago before the outrageous price hikes.
Plus I didn’t pay retail for any of them
I was lucky enough to find my set of Le Creuset in a dumpster at an apartment complex, so now I look fancy and rich and only had to climb in a dumpster to get it !
Love how Sandra saying bubble am in love ❤️ luv
I got one from a liquidator here in the states for 25$. Great quality but 100% not worth the money.
I wanted a Le C Dutch oven for ages, and finally got one a couple of years ago. The sears on protein are immaculate. There is no comparable item that produces a fond so luscious. It takes a little time to learn the temperature adjustment for light sautés, sweating aromatics for soups, rice, etc but the versatility of this one piece just blows my mind. Any other pieces I might acquire would be for the color and craftsmanship more than the function, but the round Dutch oven will be my ride or die for life.
My take on expensive kitchen kit - eat at home a few times, and you made your money back. And the health benefits of cooking from scratch is incredible.
little bro a kitchen pot costs 15$ in your local dollar store, if you need a 300$ pot to cook simple meals, you are cooked
@GameEnjoyer96 Cheap pots need to be replaced decently frequently if you cook often. You buy this $300 pot, and it lasts for decades, not only that, the company actually treats you like a valued customer. Broke one a few years back and they sent me a full replacement completely free.
I don’t eat out as it is.
@ammardian Have you not read about the comments on here with people complaining the enamel wears off in a short amount of time and they wont honor the warranty because they just say user error.
I bought my first pot in 1963. Still cook with it and have bought many more.
I have a few Le Creuset pieces. They're absolutely NOT worth their current price.
TikTok influencers would say otherwise…!
@mason96575I am not a Tiktok influencer and I absolutely love my Creuset pots.
Yes they are. Maybe if you have lots already, you don't want to pay for more, then fine. But I love every piece I have bought. Maybe I don't need any more now, but I don't rule out getting more.
“Current” meaning today in August 2025? don’t blame the brand for their prices in the US. We live in a global market where cost of raw materials fluctuates, cost of shipping never goes down, and slap another 15% or so tariffs and you’ll see why they’re so expensive.
You can always go to France and buy some during a nice vacation. They’re not as expensive over there, and they have outlet stores too.
It is worth, I don’t agree with you
Best cookware out there. Buy at the outlet or when they have sales. You will always use it.
The Factory To Table event at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar a few years ago was such a great event, all kinds of cookware deeply discounted. But…the best part of all was the staff on hand. These were Le Creuset store managers from across the country. They were thrilled being in the LA area and had such great knowledge, enthusiasm, and pride in the pieces being sold. Of course I bought more than I needed. Can’t wait for the next one in Southern California.
It dilutes the brand, people fighting over discounted saucepans is not a good look.
@kateshaw8334…there’s no fighting over discounted sauce pans. You must purchase a ticket to enter and they let a limited amount of people in every half hour. It’s very organized and not crowded because of the order of the FTT event. You should definitely go…
I've passed up LC pieces at estate sales.... maybe I'll rethink that next time I see one.
If you're rich - deck the whole kitchen out with Le Creuset colors that match your counter top. If you're smart, wait for a good second hand one. And if you aren't, buy the heart-shaped casserole.
I have two of their pots. I watched America's Test Kitchen for years and they always have them as their most recommended. I love cooking with mine and use them all the time. I do have impulse control and even though I love all the colours I don't need any more than I have.
I have purchased an used two off brand oval roasters at a fraction of the price and they are of equal quality. No cracking of the glaze but as with all enameled wares one must always be careful not to hit the edges of the pots or you will chip it.
Not these pots. They don’t chip like my old one.
@Ivehadenuff Yes they do.
@Ivehadenuff I’ve had some for the last 8 years and I cook two to three times a week with them and they never had a crack.
I'm a really big fan of the way Sandra says "bubbles".
I bought my Le Creuset "flame" dutch oven in Paris about 20 years ago. Astonishing to cook with it! My food tastes better using it. I also own a few precious spatulas in two sizes. Amazing quality & design.
What a wonderful memory!
The bakeware items are some of the most magical (cleans so easy), covetable (they’re gorgeous!) all while being practical (not scared to use them every week). I also have a 6 qt pot I cherish!
Wish I had the same experience as the folks in the video with the teapot I purchased from them. It was made in Thailand, it rusted after a few months, they did replace it but the second one rusted in month. Try lodge products, the enamel on the pots are not going to last you a lifetime but you can another one without bankrupting yourself.
Yuppppp!!!!
Bought one second hand never used and it rusted after about 4 months
I like Lodge also.
I'd personally avoid any of their products that are not made in France
Yeah, their teapot enamel literally melted on my ceramic stovetop and damaged the ceramic. That cup of tea cost me about 800 dollars in combined value of the teapot and the stovetop replacement.
I tried a Lodge first. The enamel started coming off after the first time we used it, and we didn’t use harsh scrubbers or anything like that. Splurged for the
Le Cruset and it’s still going strong.
4:16 “The performance is more noticeable to a professional” Well, it sounds like us mere peasants should probably use reasonable priced cookware then
Lol. I agree he is a snob who thinks too much of himself. 😂👏
I have mines for 20 years. They great.
1. You would never catch me in a video talking about how much product I own from one company, that's being a victim of marketing and overconsumption
2. the enamel cast iron sur la table home brand is perfectly good and durable
i'd definitely get a used le creuset! but not at retail prices.
These people are delusional pawns of marketing teams but don’t self-reflect & are so proud to announce that they would eat out of an influencer’s hand 😂
While the prices are absurdly high now, they are great for cooking, but they really shine in the clean up afterwards. It's a little silly how easy they clean up, no matter what you throw at them.
Behold! The iPhone of the kitchen.
The cast iron process is the same as lodge for a fraction of the price. Good marketing
My pieces were handed down from my parents. They were bought in the early 1960's and are the bright orange color. Last year I bought a 16quart stock pot, and as I type this It is on the stove simmering chicken bones overnight. In the morning I will have a rich broth for my freezer.
Wow! As I type this I’m reading a comment from a poseur
@DM-ol9neI hope that you and your family are well.
That’s very cool! I have 1-2 from my mother, too - they last forever. My favorite color is orange.
My aunt in Florida died a few years ago. My uncle gave her set of beautiful Creuset (not knowing or caring about their worth) to a neighbor down the street 😡😡😡😡 As well as some old Waterford.
The nieces were upset! 😂
My LC dutch oven is my kitchen workhorse. I absolutely love it!
honestly at least they're creating more long lasting cookware than imbuing their products with planned obsolescence. A fandom is way better than that, even if I don't think I'll ever buy one
The idea of creating 'heirloom' products that will last forever is very noble if you are thinking about your impact on the planet, and reducing the use of raw materials and energy to manufacture etc... Cultivate a cult like following that encourages people to buy multiple versions of the same product for no practical reason seems to completely erase those benefits.
I have quite a few different styles and I love them. They cook like a dream and clean up is so easy. I actually have them in my Family Trust because so many people want them when I am gone. Best kitchen items I have ever purchased.
Today, it's difficult to find items that aren't made in China. I will add this to my Christmas list.😉
Nothing wrong with made in China. In fact, Chinese quality can exceed goods from other countries, including the USA. And most luxury brands are sourcing from China. They make items to a buyer's spec. If the buyer wants cheaply made, they oblige. If the buyer wants high-end top-of-the-line, they oblige. And by buyer, I mean the company importing.
I found the 28cm large cocotte in green at a flea market for 35 euros, I’m only 25 and can’t wait to cook with it for my whole life and then pass it down!!!
They're great! NO teflon and PFA's. I have loved cooking with mine. Thanks for posting.
I love my Le Creuset and my Staub items. They are beautiful, great quality, and fun to put out on holidays.
Been using Le Creuset since the 60's... We started with FLAME and I've transitioned to Marseille the last 30 years...
Marseille is such a pretty color! 💙
I inherited my parent’s Le Creuset cookware. It is such a pleasure to use every day.
I bought my daughter and son in law a LeCreuset dutch oven for a wedding gift because I knew it would lst for decades. I priced Lodge and Staub as well and tried not to be seduced by the bright colors Le Creuset offers . . . But then I found out that they are oven safe to over 800 degrees and there was no going back. The other brands weren't even close. I knew they weren't going to be heating it to 800 degrees, but the idea that you could really sold it for me. It just feels good to have something made that perfectly. And it was still prettier!
Le Creuset products definitely aren't save to over 800 degrees. Per their website absolute max safe temp is 660F for products with non-removable cast iron handles. Stainless steel handles are safe to 500, and other materials are lower.
@chiefsilverbackI may not be remembering correctly, but the handles were not removable. This was a few years ago, though I admit this doesn't sound like something that is really subject to change. It's still pretty nifty.
I also love colour teal.
I was given some and I hate them. Don’t see the appeal except as something to show “I’m rich”
I’ve got two from the outlet. I never need to buy more
If you are buying a $400 pot/pan because some 'influencer' has one, then you need to reevaluate your existence.
I buy inexpensive pot and if I burn something ( like I just did last night) then I throw ot away and don't have to worry about finding warranties etc........I have 4 teenage kids and as husband and my simple set-up has last me forever.
These pots are high quality. If you burn something, it comes right off. It’s hard to burn things in them though. Expensive pans work better, imo. I have only one Le Creuset. It doesn’t chip .
Under the influencer opinion is that $400 pot is Pineapple Express territory. Then you seriously reevaluate your existence.
Dont be rude
@SqwamieIt’s not rudeness, they’re talking common sense.
My mom had a Le Creuset wide dutch pot while I was growing up -- like an olive green -- and I love it. She still uses it. When I moved out and started cooking, I needed a dutch oven and she gave me my first le creuset dutch oven for Christmas 5 years ago now. I used and use it for everything I make. Now, I am on my 7th piece -- a cast iron skillet from them, and it has been so handy. I truly love this brand, not for anything else but for the quality of the product they make. You know when you get a piece from them, it will last.
People love buying image too much. Could have some one blind test a le creuset against a lodge and they would never be able to notice a difference.
Not only are you right, but gay as well.
I have a pot from Walmart that cost $30 and is indistinguishable from LC.
@mawlakewlz except for the slave pay and working conditions for the people in China that made it. Many people say those cheap enameled pieces start getting cracks in the enamel quickly.
My Le Creuset ceramic casserole dish bakes everything like a dream! I’ve accumulated a few pieces and ❤️ each one, plan to purchase more!
Great explainer -- my wife is obsessed with these!
Thank you! I forgot that I wanted these.
The color options are undisputedly great. But functionally, I don't find my Le Creuset to be significantly better than other brands I own; and let's be honest, for the price, they should be! All enameled cast iron pots will eventually stain and chip. The only difference is that I will feel more resentment when I have to toss out my expensive Le Creuset pot.
They are lighter weight than other cast iron, which is what I appreciate most about them.
I love Le Creuset. I find that having nice cookware inspires me to actually cook. I got this stuff with the goal of cooking more and when I’ve spent a lot of money on something I tend to feel bad if I don’t use it ever so for me it’s a positive investment in my health (as I cook very healthy things when I am at home).
So that's why there are a million Le Creuset stores in South Africa... and I have five pumpkin-shaped pots.
Growing up in south central Louisiana, Magnalite is primo.
I understand it's expensive and so not for everybody, but I love a company that says we stand behind our product so much, we'll offer a lifetime warranty.
Everyone should and need to have an Le Creuset piece in their Repertoire...They are a beautiful piece to have!! take care of them and they will take care of you.
I had the option of selecting a set of Le Creuset as my years of service gift at work. I jumped on it! Only a couple of pieces were enamelled and the rest were stainless steel. The only thing I passed on to someone else was the enamelled stock pot as I would not use it. The Dutch oven is an amazing workhorse that we use frequently. The stainless pots and pans as used daily. Could not afford to buy it all but as a gift it was a no brainer!
The Le Creuset dutch ovens have several key features that I like. The tough, colorful enamels, large handles, and cream interiors are all big selling points. I have four dutch ovens in different sizes which I use with my Lodge cast iron and All Clad pans. With these three, I am a BEAST in the kitchen!
LOVE my Le Creuset cookware. Including a purchase by my husband for me while we were in Paris ♥️♥️♥️ I have off-brands for our camping ⛺️ supplies and every time I use them, I’m cursing 🤬 under my breath the entire time.
Costco pot works fine and looks just as nice.
About 15 years ago, I dropped a pot on the concrete the paint chipped, but did not spread throughput. I love this brand. ❤🎉❤
I first bought LC, then Staub. Both cook well, but I think Staub cooks better, especially the Dutch Ovens with the heftier lid. However LC ovens have the better handles. LC make pretty pieces, and Staub make handsome pieces. I'm now team Staub.
I could not agree more. I am team Staub all the way, and I still got two LC frying pans just because they have such amazingly well shaped and comfortable handles.
They are very pleasant to hold and to cook with, exceptionally easy to clean. Hats off to their designers and manufacturers.
Team Staub!! Though I did recently buy a LC bread oven on sale and very much love it. Bakes very similar to all the Staub and LC dutch ovens I’ve used for years, but the user experience of baking in the bread oven is so much better and, if baking bread is your jam, definitely worth the cost of purchase.
Funny enough, I’ve been lusting after a Staub cast iron bread (loaf) pan for years, but the cost of theirs seems ridiculous. I can’t pull the trigger.
My other recent big purchases have been a carbon steel pan and a carbon steel wok, both from Made In. Love those too.
I just remembered that I got a Made In enameled cast iron braiser last year and also like it a lot.
Can't beat LC when using gas. I have tried both brands and LC quality control is stricter. More minor flaws in Staub. Plus Staub is owned by corporate while LC is owned privately
@felicityw5163 I owned LC in 1990s and had to get rid of them, the quality was just not to my liking, or maybe it was about my own cooking skills, who knows. So I stopped using enameled cast iron for years and I was happy when I found Staub later on. Staub are thinner, more lightweight, more responsive to heat, and cook differently, but their enamel is top notch. And their clean bright colors, wow!
However, current LC cookware is outstanding in performance as well, both light and dark enamel quality is great, and their design is to die for. I got pieces in flame and brioche color, with both black and creamy colored enamel, so pleasing to my eye!
I cook on ceramic stovetop and can only trust your review about cooking in LC using gas.
Outlets are a good way to get starter pieces.
I got a Le Creuset dutch oven as a house warming gift around 1980. I thought, cool. It looked nice. A couple months later, I was heating it on my gas stove and I heard a pop. The enamel coating inside had exploded. I tossed it into the trash. I still cook everyday but not with this brand. Maybe they are better quality now but I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars to find out.
They have a lifetime warranty, meaning they would have sent you a new one for free, since it seems to be a factory defect that slipped through the QA process.
Beautiful and timeless pieces.
And the mystery box…
Reminds me of the architectural designs from Element Design Studio (Ventura CA) whose creations are defined by guidance and movement of the eye and throughout the space.
I prefer Staub. And Lodge cannot ever be beat for value and longevity. Smithey and Finex make some beautiful cast iron pieces as well. Le Creuset is simply known to the masses.
We chose Staub as well but just for fun I wouldn’t mind adding one Le Cruset into the cupboard.
Staub costs the same. Why do you prefer it exactly?
Lodge tends to chip really quickly from what i hear
Why are you comparing raw and enameled cast iron? They are completely different.
Lodge also has enameled cast iron.@nikola98
So on board!!! Can not wait to buy a set. I own 2 that are off brand, one that supposedly comes from the same factory. It works really well and love that I can use it in the oven and the other is definitely trash but I use it for my personal ramen days.