Aldi Australia set to bring back sell-out cookware range that’s a ‘dupe’ of popular $410 luxury brand: ‘Magical’

Aldi Australia is set to bring back a cult-favourite cast iron cookware range that’s been compared to high-end French brand Le Creuset.

Aldi’s famous Crofton cookware collection will return to the ‘Special Buys’ middle aisle from March 12, while stock lasts. 

The range features a 24cm frypan ($9.99), 40cm frypan ($12.99) mini pots and pans ($4.99), containers ($9.99) and kitchen utensils ($1.99). 

The budget retailer caused a frenzy among shoppers when the range sold out previously – and it’s likely to happen again.

The affordable products have been closely compared to the look and quality of Le Creuset, which costs hundreds of dollars. 

The $4.99 mini pan looks similar to the $410 Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Saucepan while the $9.99 frypan resembles the $320 Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Frying Pan.

The cookware range will be available in red, green and blue, and the containers and utensils are dishwasher safe. 

The pans and pots are designed with a non-stick interior coating and will level-up any kitchen without breaking the bank. 

Aldi fans are overjoyed by the opportunity to re-purchase some of their favourites, with many sharing positive experiences with the budget range. 

‘I bought this cast iron Crofton pan and lid that I didn’t really need. My kids think it’s a magical pot! Every dish that has come out of it since has been amazing. They think I’m a chef,’ one wrote.  

Another said: ‘I have a Le Creuset one that I have had for about 20 years and I have an Aldi one I bought about four years ago. I really can’t tell the difference between the two when I am using them to cook to be honest so I would never pay $389 again for any brand when I could get one from Aldi for less than $30.’

However, some weren’t on board.

‘The quality isn’t there. You can’t compare them,’ another said. 

‘You get what you pay for,’ someone else added.