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 shopping 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 has announced the dates for its next event! From Sept. 4 to 7, the Le Creuset Factory to Table Sale will be held in Hartford, Connecticut. 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.
Le Creuset Factory to Table Sale 2025 locations
The upcoming Factory to Table sale will take place from Sept. 4 to 7 at the Connecticut Convention Center. You can purchase tickets here beginning on Aug. 4 at 12 p.m. ET.
This year's previous Factory to Table events were held in Columbus, Ohio and San Jose, California. Following each sale, videos of people unboxing their mystery boxes — unmarked boxes that contain various Le Creuset products (up to $350 worth, according to the brand) — have gone mega-viral with individual videos racking up hundreds of thousands of views each.
As for how the locations are chosen, Le Creuset’s senior director of marketing communications Nate Collier tells Shop TODAY that it originally started in areas where Le Creuset had minimal outlet stores or partner retailers.
As the event continued to grow, however, their strategy shifted. “We’re now having to balance it with finding venues that are big enough to fit the product in, that are available in the timeframes that we want to do. The main thing now is that we’re not going to repeat cities. And so we’re trying to find new and different places to go to.”
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 events taking place in cities including Miami, Phoenix, Philadelphia and Minneapolis.
According to the Le Creuset website, you can shop items for up to 60% off their regular retail prices. The brand marks down an array of products and colors at the sale and says that items are restocked continually throughout the event.
“We’ve got something for everybody,” Collier says about the event. “We’ve got something for the collector that has everything here that they’ve never seen before. And we’ve also got deals on core products that somebody first coming into the brand feels more comfortable about taking the plunge to become a Le Creuset user.”
How to get a Le Creuset mystery box
During past Factory to Table Sales, the brand offered shoppers the chance to score a mystery box of the brand’s merchandise (up to $350 worth) for $50. On social media, shoppers then shared unboxing videos showing off their hauls, which have included a mix of around three to seven products, ranging from the beloved Dutch ovens to casserole dishes, pans, stock pots and more.
Mystery boxes are only available during VIP sessions. During the upcoming sale, the session will be held on the first day and will cost $35 for a ticket (normal tickets are $15). 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. In order to purchase a mystery box, you also must spend at least $150 at the event.
“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,” Collier previously shared in an email. “The introduction of our mystery boxes adds an extra layer of engagement to our special early sessions, offering an element of surprise and excitement.”
While Collier shares that he would love to be able to bring the mystery boxes online for those who can’t attend the in-person events, it likely won’t happen (at least not in their current form).
Le Creuset bestsellers on sale
Le Creuset Mini Round Cocotte
This mini cocotte not only looks super cute, but it’s also great for making individual pot pies, single-serving cobblers, roasted garlic and more. The interior is nonstick so you can easily get food out once it’s done cooking.
These cute little pots are perfect for small meals such as baked oats or baked eggs.
Le Creuset Straight Wall Ramekin
Senior editor Jess Bender loves these ramekin bowls for serving a variety of dishes and storing spices. They’re made of “premium stoneware” and can withstand heat up to 500°F, 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 Pinch Bowls
Master the art of the mise en place (a French term meaning "everything in its place") 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 Salt and Pepper Mill Set
These salt and pepper mills are designed with the same colorful enamel as the cookware, making them a fun and functional kitchen accessory. According to the brand, each mill features an adjustable grinder for peppercorns and coarse salt.
Le Creuset Heritage Fluted Pie Dish (Set of 2)
Whether you’re baking for Easter, Mother’s Day or another special occasion, these pretty pie dishes are going to be your new best friend. Use them to bake sweet custard pies or savory quiches.
Le Creuset Demi Kettle and Mugs Set
Your mornings and nights are about to get a lot cozier with this kettle and mug set. The mugs are said to keep contents warm, so they're perfect for your cup of Joe or tea.
Le Creuset Heritage 4-Piece Bakeware Essentials Set
This set features four of Le Creuset's bestselling baking dishes, including a loaf pan, pie dish, square baking dish and oval baking dish — and you can get them all for under $200. It'll make the perfect wedding gift or housewarming present.
Le Creuset Demi Kettle
Bender says she’s owned this tea kettle since college 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 Utensil Set
Upgrade basic baking utensils with this all-in-one set. Not only does it sit pretty on your countertop — it’s functional too. It includes a basting brush, a spoonula and two different spatulas — plus the matching crock to keep everything contained.
Le Creuset Signature Everyday Pan
Like many of the brand’s products, this versatile pan is suitable for all stovetops and oven-safe up to 500°F. While the brand recommends hand-washing the pan, it is dishwasher-safe if you’re in a pinch.
Other Le Creuset bestsellers to shop
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 nourishing 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 sautéing. 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 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. Social video producer Anita Chomenko is a fan of the brand's signature wide oven.
Le Creuset Round Dutch Oven
If you only know Le Creuset for one thing, it’s likely their 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.
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.
Bender is also a fan. “This was my first big purchase after I secured my first ‘adult’ job post-college and it’s been with me through every significant milestone ever since. I pretty much cook the vast majority of my ambitious Sunday dinners with this since its enameled cast-iron material and generous heat distribution does a beautiful job braising, caramelizing, roasting, frying and just about everything else in between.”
Le Creuset La Carte dinner series
For fans of the brand who haven’t had the chance to make it to one of Le Creuset’s sales, but want to connect with other Dutch oven fans and ceramic cookware fanatics, the brand is bringing back its summer dinner series, La Carte by Le Creuset, in partnership with Secret Supper.
The series kicked off in New York City on May 15, and according to a representative for the brand, tickets sold out in just 30 seconds. The event will be followed by a dinner in Chicago on Aug. 21 (they went on sale July 17) and one in San Diego on Oct. 16 (tickets on sale Sept. 4), and they are expected to sell out just as quickly.
Each dinner will be co-curated by an accomplished chef and, of course, the meal will feature plenty of Le Creuset signature elements. The exact location of each dinner will be revealed 24 hours before the event — but one thing is guaranteed: it’s bound to be a stunning setting.
How we chose the bestselling Le Creuset products
The Shop TODAY team found products from bestsellers reported by Le Creuset, plus cookware and bakeware that are loved by our editors.
