How deep is your love for Le Creuset? If it’s $5,000 deep, then prepare to meet the Le Creuset cookware set of your dreams.
After selling out of its gargantuan 157-piece Le Creuset set last year, Costco has restocked it. The price of the set has gone up from $4,500 to $4,999.99, which, if you really love Le Creuset, is actually a decent deal for 157 pieces.
A viral tweet showcasing the enormous set was initially shared by @gannonbreslin and has received nearly 4 million views.
“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?” they wrote.
Among the plethora of pieces you’ll receive in the set are Dutch ovens, dinnerware, a French press, utensils, assorted frying and saucepans, stockpots, and a kettle.
Given the cost of the Le Creuset set on top of the many, many pieces included, let’s just say that people have some concerns. And yes, the color of the gear is one of them.
“Does it only come in red? Pass,” one person declared.
“Not for that color,” another user added.
There was one user who came up with this alternative to buying the costly set: “Ridiculous price. Unbundle and buy the pieces you need.”
“But if you do use everything it is a massive steal price wise,” another person responded.
“90% of people barely use 50% of these items… not worth is at all,” read one tweet.
If you cook all the time and plan on using most of these items, it does seem like a good deal, considering how expensive Le Creuset is. Do the math, and you’re paying around $28 per item. Otherwise, simply buying these pieces individually is the obvious way to go.
The Costco site says the set is currently sold out, so check back later for availability in your area. Would you be willing to splurge on this?
Danielle Harling is an Atlanta-based freelance writer with a love for colorfully designed-spaces, craft cocktails and online window shopping (usually for budget-shattering designer heels). Her past work has appeared on Fodor’s, Forbes, MyDomaine, Architectural Digest and more.
