If your FYP has been taken over by people unboxing Le Creuset mystery boxes lately, you’re not alone. These $50 boxes are part of the brand’s Factory to Table Sale—and they’re turning cookware fans into full-blown detectives, trying to crack the code of what’s inside and how to get one.

Spoiler alert: the unboxings are everything.

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So... What Is a Le Creuset Mystery Box?

At select Factory to Table events across the country, Le Creuset offers a $50 mystery box to in-person VIP shoppers. Each box is sealed shut, and inside is a surprise selection of cast iron, stoneware, and accessories that can easily be worth $350 or more. Some lucky fans have unboxed over $800 worth of cookware—including multiple Dutch ovens, baking dishes, and hard-to-find colorways.

It’s basically cookware Christmas.

The catch? You can’t pick what you get. You can’t return it. And you must be there in person during the VIP shopping session, which usually requires a $25 ticket and a $150 minimum purchase.

Why Are These Unboxings Going Viral?

Because they're pure serotonin.

Some people pull out a dream setup: a full-size Dutch oven, a saucepan, a pair of mugs, and a baking dish—all in a matching color. Others get bold colors or international exclusives that aren’t even sold in the U.S. There’s yelling. Crying. Gasps. One woman on TikTok literally screamed when she opened hers. (Honestly, same.)

If you’ve watched 12 unboxings in a row and suddenly feel like you need one, you’re not alone.

How to Get a Mystery Box

Mystery boxes are only available in person at the Le Creuset Factory to Table Sale. These pop-up events happen a few times a year in different cities—recent stops have included San Antonio, Miami, and San Jose.

To get a mystery box:

• You’ll need a VIP shopping ticket (usually $25).

• You must spend $150 or more during your VIP session.

• Then, you can buy one mystery box for $50 (limit one per person).

• Boxes are handed out sealed—and that’s the fun (or chaos) of it.

Will the Sale Come Near You?

That’s the million-dollar (or $800 Dutch oven) question. So far, Le Creuset hasn’t announced any upcoming Factory to Table dates for the Northeast—but we’re manifesting. If the event hits the Albany area, you’ll find us in line—armed with a credit card, a folding cart, and probably a TikTok live feed.

Until then, we’ll be watching every single unboxing video like it’s a Super Bowl trailer.

Pro Tip: You can sign up on Le Creuset’s website for sale alerts and be the first to know if the Factory to Table tour makes a stop near you.

Got a favorite unboxing you’ve seen? Or a wishlist item you’re hoping shows up in your future mystery box? Let me know, drop a note!