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How Much Do You Save Buying Costco’s 157-Piece Le Creuset Kitchen Set?

Published: October 22, 2023 by Eric B. | Leave a comment

Costco is breaking the Internet this weekend. Part of the allure of Costco is that they'll bring in limited-time items, many of which are completely out of left field. It's been called the “Treasure Hunt” shopping strategy as you never quite know what to expect when visiting Costco stores.

The new “Treasure Hunt” item is a 157-piece Le Creuset kitchen set. At $4,500 it's not cheap, but with Le Creuset pots, pans, and dishes each costing upwards of $400, many are wondering just how good of a deal this 157-piece set is. Let's dive into how much money you can save by buying this massive kitchen set deal through Costco.

The Background on Costco's Le Creuset Kitchen Set

Costco is now offering a 157-piece Le Creuset set for $4,500 that arrives at your home on a PALLET

Probably every kitchen item you will ever need. Worth it? pic.twitter.com/uvdfTGU0s6
— Gannon Breslin (@gannonbreslin) October 18, 2023

Le Creuset is likely the most famous for its Dutch ovens. Prices vary by size with a 2-quart Dutch oven costing $260 while a 9-quart Dutch oven costs $500. However, Le Creuset makes cookware of all kinds, and it is generally acknowledged to be of very high quality.

The 157-piece set includes a wide variety of items. The best way to see what comes with it is to simply look at the picture embedded above, but some highlights include:

3 Dutch ovens ranging from 3.5 to 7.25 quarts.
A 16-quart stockpot with lid
Casserole dishes, au gratin dishes, square dishes, and pie dishes
8 dinner plates, 8 salad plates, 8 soup bowls, 8 pasta bowls
Specialty items like a crepe pan and baking trays

There's so much cookware that the 157-piece set is shipped in a palette and shipping to Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Hawaii isn't allowed.

How Much Can you Save Buying This Set?

Of course, in a set this big, it's hard to know just how big the savings are, so we went through Le Creuset's website and added up the cost of every peach individually:

(1) 3.5 qt. Signature Round Dutch Oven with Lid | $360
(1) 7.25 qt. Signature Round Dutch Oven with Lid | $460
(1) 5 qt. Signature Oval Dutch Oven with Lid | $400
(1) 5 qt. Signature Braiser with Lid | $415
(1) 5.25 qt. Signature Rectangular Roaster | $305
(1) 10.25” Signature Square Skillet Grill | $225
(1) 1.75 qt. (9.5”) Signature Bread Oven with Lid | $300
(1) 16 qt. Enamel on Steel Stockpot with Lid | $140
(1) 12.5” Signature Stainless Steel Deep Fry Pan with Helper Handle | $250
(1) 9 qt. Signature Stainless Steel Stockpot with Lid & Deep Colander Insert | $430
(1) 8” Signature Stainless Steel Fry Pan | $120
(1) 10” Signature Stainless Steel Fry Pan | $152.50
(1) 16.25” x 13.25” Stainless Steel Large Roasting Pan with Nonstick Rack Insert | $138
(1) 2 qt. Toughened Nonstick Pro Saucepan with Glass Lid | $140
(1) 4 qt. Toughened Nonstick Pro Saucepan with Glass Lid | $200
(1) 4.25 qt. Toughened Nonstick Pro Saute Pan with Helper Handle and Glass Lid | $185
(1) 11” Toughened Nonstick Pro Crepe Pan with Wooden Rateau | $120
(1) 4 qt. (12” x 9”) Heritage Rectangular Casserole with Lid | $135
(1) 2.5 qt. (9”) Heritage Square Casserole with Lid | $115
(1) 1.7 qt. (11.25”) Heritage Oval Au Gratin Dish | $54
(1) 3 qt. (9”) Heritage Square Dish | $45
(1) 9” Pie Dish | $45
(1) Pie Bird | $16
(1) 1.5 qt. (9” x 5” x 3”) Heritage Loaf Pan | $56
(4) 8 oz. Mini Cocotte with Lid | $128
(1) Mini Cocotte Cookbook | $15
(1) 2.75 qt. (14.75” x 9” x 2.5”) Rectangular Dish with Platter Lid | $100
(1) 8” Nonstick Metal Square Cake Pan | $29.40
(1) 16.75” x 12” Nonstick Metal Large Sheet Pan | $36.40
(1) 18” x 13.9” Nonstick Metal Cookie Sheet | $33.60
(1) 2 qt. (11” x 7”) Nonstick Metal Loaf Pan | $29.40
(1) 12 Cup Nonstick Metal Muffin Pan | $33.60
(1) 12.75” x 9.5” Nonstick Metal Rectangular Baking Tray | $29.40
(1) 8” Nonstick Metal Springform Pan | $29.40
(1) 8” x 2.5” Pepper Mill | $46
(1) 8” x 2.5” Salt Mill | $46
(1) 1 qt. Utensil Crock | $35
(1) 11 ⅛” x 1.75” Craft Series Small Silicone Spatula with Wooden Handle | $11
(1) 11 ⅜” x 2.25” Craft Series Medium Silicone Spatula with Wooden Handle | $17
(1) 11 ⅜” x 2 ⅛”Craft Series Silicone Spatula Spoon with Wooden Handle | $17
(1) 10.5” x 2 ⅛” Craft Series Silicone Basting Brush with Wooden Handle | $14
(1) 12” x 3.5” Revolution® Bi-Material Ladle | $30
(1) 13.5” x 2.5” Revolution® Bi-Material Slotted Turner | $30
(1) 13.5” x 2.5” Revolution® Bi-Material Slotted Spoon | $30
(1) 13.5” x 2.5” Revolution® Bi-Material Saute Spoon | $30
(1) 14” x 2.5” Revolution® Bi-Material Pasta Spoon | $30
(1) 12.5” x 2.5” Revolution® Wood Solid Spoon | $36
(1) 12.5” x 2.5” Revolution® Wood Slotted Spoon | $36
(1) 12.5” x 2.5” Revolution® Wood Scraping Spoon | $36
(1) Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons – Set of 5 (⅛ tsp, ¼ tsp, ½ tsp, 1 tsp and 1 tbsp.) | $24
(1) Stainless Steel Measuring Cups – Set of 4 (¼ cup, ⅓ cup, ½ cup and 1 cup) | $52
(1) 8” Silicone French Trivet | $20
(2) 14 oz – Set of 4 Mugs | $152
(2) 22 oz (6.25”) Set of 4 Soup Bowls | $108.80
(2) 10.5” Set of 4 Dinner Plates | $160
(2) 8.5” Set of 4 Salad Plates | $136
(2) 8.5” Set of 4 Pasta Bowls | $136
(1) 16 oz. Heritage Gravy Boat | $35
(1) 10 oz each Signature Oil & Vinegar Set | $42
(1) 6” Signature Spoon Rest | $30
(1) 16.25” Serving Platter | $75
(1) 1.7 qt. Whistling Kettle | $67
(1) 34 oz. French Press | $85
(1) Signature Cream (10 oz) & Sugar (8.4 oz) Set | $55
(1) 5 Piece Wine Tools Gift Set (Compact Lever, Foil Cutter, Pump & 2 stoppers) | $105
(1) 9.3” x 6.1” Wine Cooler Sleeve | $30
(1) 15.75” each Set of 3 Felt Cookware Protectors | $18
(1) 3.25” x 3.25” Nylon Brush | $22
(1) 8” Magnetic Wooden Trivet – Acacia Wood with Black Silicone Rings | $50
(1) 8.45 oz. Enameled Cast Iron Cookware Cleaner | $26
(1) 12.25” Splatter Guard | $58
(1) Le Creuset Cookbook |$35
(1) Set of 4 Silicone Prep Bowls (¼ cup, ⅓ cup, ½ cup and 1 cup) | $23
(4) 7 oz. Stackable Ramekin | $72
(1) 2 qt. Batter Bowl | $56
(1) 3.1 qt. Large Multi Bowl | $56
(1) 23 oz. (5.5” diameter) Canister with Wood Lid | $46
(1) 1.5 qt. (5.5” diameter) Canister with Wood Lid | $56
(1) 2.5 qt. (5.5” diameter) Canister with Wood Lid | $66

In total, each of the items in the Costco Le Creuset 157-piece Cooking Set would cost $7,102. So, by buying all these items in a set you save $2,602, or about 37%.

Are the Costco Savings Worth It?

Is that a big enough savings to justify buying this massive set? It's clearly been enough to overwhelm demand as the Costco page for the 157-piece set is now displaying them as “Out of Stock.”

Le Creuset Out of Stock at Costco — As of Sunday night (October 22nd), the Le Creuset set is out of stock at Costco
©MomsWhoThink /Eric Bleeker

The set is probably best suited for buyers who are looking to completely revamp their cookware. A lot of the extra value comes from getting things like dinner plates, soup bowls, and assorted items like spoons which you may already have and aren't looking to replace.

We also isolated items on the list that are dishes (that is to say, excluded things like plates) and the total value came out to a bit more than $5,000. That's still a better value than the complete set through Costco ($4,499.99), but assuming there are some dishes and saucepans you wouldn't otherwise purchase, the savings aren't as extreme.

Regardless, we can't wait to see some videos springing up on TikTok and Instagram of these 157-piece sets hitting homes in the coming weeks!