Le Creuset is famous for its equally stylish and functional cookware, but it often comes at a pretty high price (though fans will tell you it's worth it for its durability). Every so often, however, the brand hosts a Factory to Table Sale, an in-person event featuring "exclusive discounts" on a wide range of the brand's products and the chance to score a mystery box of items.
And the brand just announced the dates for its next event! From June 6 to 9, the Le Creuset Factory to Table Sale will be held in the Washington D.C. area. Like previous events, it will feature exclusive discounts and, yes, opportunities to score the coveted mystery boxes, too.
Below, we're sharing everything you need to know about the event and the sought-after mystery boxes.
Factory to Table Sale 2024 locations | What is the Le Creuset Factory to Table Sale? | How to get a Le Creuset mystery box | Le Creuset bestsellers | How we chose
Le Creuset Factory to Table Sale 2024 locations
On Monday, April 8, Le Creuset announced its Factory to Table D.C. event, which will run from Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9. It will take place at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia. Tickets for the event sold out in "record time," according to the brand, and due to demand, they will not be offering a waitlist for this sale.
The sale kicks off on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. ET with five 90-minute VIP shopping sessions (tickets for these cost $25) there will be a live DJ, plenty of discounted products and the opportunity to purchase a $50 mystery box — which is only available to VIPs. General admission tickets cost $10 and sessions start at 10 a.m. each day.
The previous Factory to Table Sale happened in San Antonio, Texas from March 21 to 24. Following the sale, videos of people unboxing their mystery boxes — unmarked boxes that contain various Le Creuset products (up to $350 worth, according to the brand) — went mega-viral with individual videos racking up millions of views each.
According to Le Creuset, locations for the other 2024 events have not been finalized. “For the latest updates on future events, we recommend following our official social channels or checking the Factory to Table Sale page on our website here,“ Collier shared.
What is the Le Creuset Factory to Table Sale?
Le Creuset typically holds multiple Factory to Table Sales across the U.S. every year, with 2023 events taking place in Phoenix, Philadelphia and Minneapolis.
According to the Le Creuset website, at these events, you can shop items for up to 60% off their regular retail prices. The brand has an array of products and colors available at the sale and it says that items are restocked continually throughout the event, for those who come on a later day or time.
How to get a Le Creuset mystery box
During past Factory to Table Sales, and the upcoming one in Washington D.C., the brand has offered shoppers the chance to score a mystery box of the brand's merchandise (up to $350 worth) for $50. People on social media have shared unboxing videos showing off their hauls, which have included a mix of around three to seven products, ranging from its beloved Dutch ovens to casserole dishes, pans, stock pots and more.
Mystery boxes are only available during VIP sessions. These sessions are held on the first day and cost $25 for a ticket. Mystery boxes are limited to one per ticketholder and you have to be present to purchase it, so unfortunately you can't stock up or buy for others.
"Our Factory to Table events offer a unique experience, allowing attendees to browse our assortment in person, discover exclusive deals and special pieces, and connect with both the brand and fellow Le Creuset enthusiasts," Nate Collier, director of marketing communications at Le Creuset shared in an email with Shop TODAY. "The introduction of our mystery boxes adds an extra layer of engagement to our special early sessions, offering an element of surprise and excitement."
At the moment, he added, mystery boxes will only be available at in-person Factory to Table events.
In case you have product envy after seeing everyone's Le Creuset hauls, we're sharing some of the brand's bestselling items that are worth adding to your kitchen (and some are even on sale right now).
Le Creuset bestsellers
Le Creuset Mini Round Cocotte
This mini cocotte not only looks super cute, but it's also the perfect size for making individual pot pies, single-serving cobblers, roasted garlic and more. The interior is designed to be nonstick so you can easily get food out once its done cooking.
Le Creuset Grill Pan Brush
Keep your grill pans in tip-top shape with this grill brush. According to the brand, the nylon bristles are designed to gently remove food debris without ruining your cast iron pans.
Le Creuset Cast Iron Cleaner
This cleaning must-have can remove stains and debris from your expensive cookware, says the brand. And that's not all, it also helps enhance the shine to keep the enamel looking new.
Le Creuset Straight Wall Ramekin
Senior editor Jess Bender loves these Ramekin bowls for a variety of dishes and spices. They're made of "premium stoneware" and can withstand heat up to 500 degrees, says the brand.
"Beyond having a 10-year warranty to back them up, I love how they’re the perfect size for mise en placing spices and herbs, making one-person marinades and dressings and baking up single-serve microwave cakes," says Bender.
Le Creuset Herb Planter
The brand doesn't just sell kitchenware, they also offer these planters for your herbs, house plants or flowers. Deputy editorial director Ali Deabler recently bought one for her home and she says she is very excited about it.
Le Creuset Pinch Bowls
Master the art of the mise en place and keep all your ingredients and spices in reach with these pinch bowls. When you're done cooking, you can also use the bowls to serve appetizers, condiments, salad dressings and more.
Le Creuset Demi Kettle
Bender says she's owned one since college and it's stayed in "relatively good shape" and is nice enough to keep on her stovetop when not in use.
"It does an incredible job boiling water quickly and it’s able to retain heat for a decent amount of time (which is great for whenever I forget that I’m making tea)," says Bender.
Le Creuset Salt and Pepper Mill Set
These salt and pepper mills are designed with the same colorful enamel as the cookware, making them the perfect-yet-functional display piece for your kitchen. According to the brand, it even features an adjustable grinder for peppercorns and salt.
Le Creuset Signature Round Wide Oven
Whether your recipe calls for baking, roasting or frying, you can do that and more in this wide oven. The brand says that the wide base makes it ideal for browning meat or vegetables without crowding.
Le Creuset Round Dutch Oven
If you only know Le Creuset for one thing, it’s likely its Dutch oven. It’s said to have “exceptional” heat retention to lock in moisture and flavor, whether you’re slow-cooking meats or making bread. There are tons of sizes and colors available, with prices ranging from $260 for a two-quart option to $625 for an extra-large 13-and-a-quarter quart option.
Associate editor Shannon Garlin was recently gifted one and says it's really stepped up her cooking game. "I've been getting so much use out of this Dutch oven. I've cooked soups, lasagnas, chicken; it's really helped make meal prep easy!" she says.
Le Creuset Signature Everyday Pan
Like many of the brand's products, this "everyday" pan is made to be suitable for all stovetops and oven-safe up to 500 F, so you can sear foods on the stove and then finish them up in the oven. While the brand recommends hand washing the pan, it is dishwasher-safe if you're in a pinch.
Le Creuset Signature Cassadou
Le Creuset's Signature Cassadou was inspired by Provencal hunters and the stews they would prepare with their fresh catch, so it's the perfect choice for hefty soups and one-pot meals.
One shopper called it the "best pot I’ve ever owned," adding that it "works well for everything from soups to sauteeing. Things tend not to stick to or burn the bottom of the pan. Heat is evenly distributed and the size makes it very versatile for cooking many different things."
Le Creuset Traditional Skillet
Unlike raw cast-iron pans, the surface of this skillet is finished with a black satin enamel to eliminate the need for regular seasoning. According to the brand, it's also the "lightest weight cast iron by quart on the market."
Le Creuset Stockpot
This stockpot is made with lightweight carbon steel, so water boils quickly, the brand says. Plus, it's available in a range of colors and sizes to suit your needs.
"I’ve used this to make chicken soup, mushroom soup, borscht, all the soups! A major thing to note is that the enamel coating makes it super easy to clean and maintain," says social media video producer, Anita Chomenko, who has had hers for years.
How we chose the bestselling Le Creuset products
The Shop TODAY team pulled products from bestsellers reported by Le Creuset, favorites used and loved by our editors and trending budget finds under $50.
