Le Creuset’s colourful and durable pans have long topped the wishlists of amateur and professional cooks alike. But after hundreds of people flocked to a sale at the brand’s Hampshire warehouse, causing four-hour queues and so much traffic that police were called, it’s safe to say there’s an appetite for cast-iron cookware at a more affordable price.
So, if you missed out on the sale, or if Le Creuset’s hefty price tags (expect to part with £200-£400 for its signature casserole pot) have always put you off, worry not. We’ve got you covered with our pick of the brands selling cheaper, but just as beautiful, alternatives.
The best Le Creuset cast-iron alternatives
Orange cast iron shallow casserole dish and oval casserole pan bundle, now £57.49 (RRP £159.98)
robertdyas.co.uk
Orange cast iron shallow casserole dish, now £31.99 (RRP £79.99)
robertdyas.co.uk
Cast iron casserole pot, from £59.99
seasoncookshop.co.uk
Cast iron griddle pan, £59.99
seasoncookshop.co.uk
Ombre green cast iron round pot, from £55
johnlewis.com
Cast iron frying pan, from £20
johnlewis.com
Cast iron Perfect Pot, now £105 (RRP £150)
fromourplace.co.uk
£90.01
selfridges.com
Cast iron Always Pan, now £100 (RRP £135)
fromourplace.co.uk
£108
libertylondon.com
after newsletter promotion
Cast iron casserole dish, £59
procook.co.uk
£65.95
amazon.co.uk
Cast iron skillet pan, £39
procook.co.uk
£45.95
amazon.co.uk
Cast iron casserole dish, £45
habitat.co.uk
Cast iron frying pan, £21
habitat.co.uk
Vardagen cast iron frying pan, from £29
ikea.com
Cast iron casserole dish, £38
dunelm.com
Cast iron casserole set of 3, now £149.99 (RRP £219.97)
cooksprofessional.co.uk
amazon.co.uk