Shoppers queue for hours for Le Creuset sale with discounts from £69 to £20
Shoppers rushed to Le Creuset’s sale to get their hands on the luxury kitchen items that had their prices slashed.
Kitchen fans flocked to the company’s Andover warehouse sale, where deals of up to half price were offered on casseroles, cups, baking pans and tableware.
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The sale, which customers said was ‘chaos’, saw people queuing for four hours while sharing updates on their TikTok page.
The chic kitchen brand had pre-announced the sale as its “largest in-person event,” which will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Le Creuset told customers: “Visitors can purchase a selection of premium cookware, including limited edition colors, rare shapes and other unique styles at special prices.”
Shoppers rushed to share their bargains on TikTok as Le Creuset’s sample sale trended, while the hashtag #dutchovens has more than 320 million views on the social media platform.
The Dutch Oven is one of the brand’s best-known thick-walled cooking pots, which can cost up to €580 new.
Ellie, known as @ellieatsinlondonon TikTok shared her huge booty.
Speaking to the camera, she says: “So I just got back from the Le Creuset sample sale and honestly I have the best loot that I couldn’t even imagine, like the stuff I got for the prizes.
“So really, really happy.”
Her haul included a spatula for £4, reduced from £10.50, and a baking dish as part of their stoneware collection for £20, reduced from £60.
Ellie also got a pack of four cups for £20, reduced from £69, and a frying pan for £39, reduced from £115.
She also got their famous 24cm round baking dish in black onyx for £122, which was reduced from £300.
Ellie says: “So this is over 50 percent off, and I will use this all the time. Very, very exciting.
“The total was £347, but my calculations are that I actually received around £1,000 worth of items. It’s 100 percent worth it, and if you get the chance to go, definitely do it.”
The event was so popular that Hampshire Police were alerted as hundreds of shoppers rushed to snap up luxury items on the cheap.
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Hampshire police told police this Telegraph: “We visited London Road and the A3093 in Andover on Saturday morning after reports of heavy traffic jams in the area.
“We received reports at 9.45am and were present to assist with traffic control.
“Traffic had subsided 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.
Matte finishes
In 2025, the focus will shift to more matte textures, offering a sleek, sophisticated look that suits modern kitchen designs. A matte finish is low maintenance, perfect for families and busy lifestyles.
Textured cabinets
Textured finish surfaces have become increasingly popular this year and by 2025 they will become more visually appealing, feature eye-catching features and even provide sound absorption in the kitchen. Ribbed effects will be particularly trendy.
Pocket doors
When entertaining in an open space, it is nice to be able to get rid of all the cooking mess and washing up without having to leave the kitchen. Pocket doors are space-saving and flexible for different needs.
Caramel colors
After the recent wave of interest in yellow kitchens, caramel cabinets are the next color trend that will be a big hit in 2025. Adding warmth and lightness to a space with limited natural light, this shade is uplifting and inviting, and looks super glam when paired with contrasting black.
Mix and match
Whether creating a statement look in an otherwise neutral scheme or simply introducing two favorite colors into the kitchen, a mix-and-match approach is the way to go. the look into 2025. For a striking design, gray or white cabinetry in the room is the perfect complement to a statement island in a bolder shade such as Dusky Pink or Hunter Green.
