If there’s one thing I dread about hosting a large group, it’s juggling multiple overflowing pans while trying to get everything onto the table at once. With my annual Friendsgiving just around the corner and Christmas not far behind, I’m already thinking about how to make cooking for a crowd a little easier.
That’s why I’m so tempted by the extra-large nine-quart Le Creuset Dutch oven, currently more than $100 off at Wayfair. The Way Day sale has knocked this veritable hosting vessel down below $450 for the first time in months, making it the perfect time to upgrade my hosting setup.
As some of the best non-toxic cookware, the Le Creuset Dutch oven is an investment sure to stand the test of time, performing year after year, celebration after celebration.
The 9qt. Dutch oven is designed to serve over nine people, making it the ideal extra-large upgrade for regular hosts. Usually over $545, this $108 discount makes now the perfect time to invest in some hosting cookware that will last for countless celebrations to come.
I swear by my five-quart Le Creuset Modern Heritage Dutch Oven, and my Signature Pumpkin Cocotte sits in pride of place on my stove as a practical part of my fall kitchen decorations. However, while both are fantastic for cooking for around four people, when my whole friendship group piles through my front door, the pots end up working overtime.
The nine-quart upgrade is the perfect size for comfortably cooking for nine people or more, be it for holiday celebrations or big family dinners. Just note that, as with any cast-iron cookware, it is on the heavy side, especially at such a scale.
Outside of entertaining, the extra-large capacity is well suited to batch cooking so you master your meal prep, and provides ample space for artisan breads or large roast meats in the oven. Come summer, add some ice, and you have a drinks cooler or punch bowl for added versatility.
It’s a serious investment, but for larger households and frequent hosts, the sub-$450 Way Day price makes it a little sweeter. This is the kind of cookware you can pass down through generations, becoming a treasured staple at the Christmas table year after year.
The extra-large Dutch oven is not the only Le Creuset piece on sale this Way Day. I have dug through the discounts to find the best offers for upgrading your kitchen for less.
All prices were correct at the time of publication.
Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Braiser
The braiser is designed to provide steady, even heat, with a wide base for searing without crowding. Once the liquid is added, the heavy lid circulates steam to lock in moisture and flavor.
Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Deep Round Dutch Oven
The Deep Oven has exceptional heat distribution and retention qualities for delicious results every time.
Le Creuset Heritage 4 Qt. Rectangular Casserole
From oven to table, the beautiful rectangular casserole with lid is perfect for indulgent desserts, comforting casseroles, marinating meats, broiling fish, and more.
Le Creuset Stoneware 4 Piece Heritage Bakeware Set
Premium stoneware ensures excellent heat distribution for uniform browning and cooking with no hot spots. The set includes a 9" pie dish, 3 qt. square baking dish, and 1.7 qt. oval baking dish.
Le Creuset Enamel on Steel Classic Round Stockpot
Le Creuset Stainless Steel Saucepan
Le Creuset's stainless steel saucepan is perfect for making sauces, but also for side dishes, preparing grains, poaching, simmering, and reheating.
There are so many gorgeous colors to choose from when it comes to Le Creuset. Not sure which to pick? Consider my new favorite, Nuit, relaunched for fall 2026 and perfect for sumptuous winter tablescaping.
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