Shoppers queue for four hours for Le Creuset sale which has seen luxury kitchen items slashed from £69 to £20
SHOPPERS raced to the Le Creuset sale to get their hands on the luxury kitchen items that had had prices slashed.
Kitchen fans flocked to the firm’s Andover warehouse sale which saw deals of up to half price on casserole dishes, tumblers, baking traps and crockery.
The sale, which shoppers said was “chaos,” had people queuing for four hours as they shared updates on their TikTok page.
The posh upmarket kitchen brand had advertised the sale in advance as the “largest in-person event” which has a “first-come-first-served” basis.
Le Creuset told customers: “Attendees can shop a selection of premium cookware, including limited-edition colours, rare shapes and other unique styles at special prices.”
Shoppers rushed to share their bargain finds on TikTok, as the Le Creuset sample sale was trending, while the hashtag #dutchovens has more than 320million views on the social media platform.
The Dutch Oven is one of the brand’s most famous thick-walled cooking pots, which can cost up to £580 brand new.
Ellie, who is known as @ellieeatsinlondonon TikTok, shared her huge haul.
Talking to camera, she says: “So I just got back from the Le Creuset sample sale and honestly, I have got the best haul I couldn’t have even imagined, like the stuff that I’ve got for the prices.
“So genuinely very, very happy.”
Her haul included a spatula for £4 reduced from £10.50, an oven dish as part of their stoneware collection for £20, reduced from £60.
Ellie also got a pack of four tumblers for £20, reduced from £69, and a frying pan for £39, reduced from £115.
She also got their famous 24cm round casserole dish in black onyx for £122, which was reduced from £300.
Ellie says: “So this is over 50 per cent off, and I will use this all the time. Very, very exciting.
“The total was £347, but my calculations are that I actually got about £1,000 worth of items. 100 per cent worth it, and if you get a chance to go, definitely do it.”
The event was so popular Hampshire Police were put on alert as hundreds of shoppers rushed to get their hands on luxury items for cheap.
Hampshire Police told the Telegraph: “We attended London Road and the A3093 in Andover Saturday morning following reports of heavy congestion in the area.
“We began receiving reports at 9.45am and we attended to assist with traffic control.
“Traffic had eased by around 11.15am and we left the area shortly afterwards.”
Top kitchen trends for 2025
Josie Medved, Design Manager for Symphony Group, has shared her insights on what she predicts will be big news for 2025.
Matt finishes
In 2025, the focus shifts to more matt textures, which offer a sleek, sophisticated look that complements modern kitchen designs. A matt finish is low-maintenance, perfect for families and busy lifestyles.
Textured cabinets
Surfaces with a textured finish have become increasingly popular this year and 2025 will see them adding visual interest, feature focal points and even sound absorption in the kitchen. Ribbed effects will be particularly on trend.
Pocket doors
When entertaining in an open-plan space, it’s nice to hide away all the cooking clutter and washing-up without having to leave the kitchen. Pocket doors are space-saving and flexible for different needs.
Caramel colours
After the recent surge of interest in yellow kitchens, Caramel cabinetry is the next colour trend that is set to be a huge hit in 2025. Adding warmth and lightness to a space with limited natural light, this tone is uplifting and inviting, and it looks super-glam when teamed with contrasting Black.
Mix and match
Whether it’s to create a statement look in an otherwise neutral scheme or simply to introduce two favourite colours to the kitchen, taking a mix and match approach is set to be the look in 2025. For an eye-catching design, grey or white cabinets around the room are the perfect complement to a standout island in a more daring shade such as Dusky Pink or Hunter Green.