Hundreds of Le Crueset fans beat the queues to get their hands on luxury cookwear after Meghan was shown using it in Netflix show

Hundreds of homeware enthusiasts managed to bag tickets to an exclusive sale stocking Meghan Markle’s favourite crockery.

Le Creuset, a luxury homeware brand, has gained a cult following with buyers willing to queue hours outside the store’s warehouse in Andover, Hampshire, just to get their hands on a limited-edition mug.

And following the Duchess of Sussex‘s new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, where she used the brand’s lavish items such as a white pan which costs between £180-£250, the crowds flocked to Andover today to get some pots and pans.

For this year’s annual sale organisers made the event ticketed, curbing chaotic queues and only giving a lucky few the opportunity to buy a cast iron casserole dish for less than half price.

‘It’s harder than getting Glastonbury tickets,’ said Jack Thompson, who was the fifth person to enter the warehouse this morning. ‘I’ve spent £1,155 but I think I’ve saved £1,500.’

In November, the event was a freefall with people queuing around the block, but today shoppers had to arrive within their allocated timeslot.

Isaac Groffiths, 20, and his girlfriend Caitlan Gregory are both ‘Le Creuset enthusiasts’ and explained that this new system was much better.

Mr Groffiths told MailOnline: ‘We came to the sale at Christmas and I was the first through the door, it was hectic, but now it’s a lot more relaxed.

Le Creuset, a luxury homeware brand, has gained a cult following with buyers willing to queue hours outside the store’s warehouse in Andover, Hampshire, just to get their hands on a limited-edition mug

Following the Duchess of Sussex’s new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, where she used the brand’s lavish items such as a white pan which costs between £180-£250, the crowds flocked to Andover to get some crockery for themselves

Isaac Groffiths (left) and his girlfriend Caitlan Gregory (right) told MailOnline said they are both ‘Le Creuset enthusiasts’ 

‘We’re Le Creuset enthusiasts, we managed to get three limited edition fish plates, there were only six available.

‘We’re stocking up as much as we can, we’re saving it all up for a house.’

The brand has become notorious for its array of colourful mugs, stainless steel pans and cast-iron skillets, some of which Meghan displayed across the show which saw her spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

On a typical day a purchase can set you back well over £400 for a casserole dish and £23 for a mug.

But today’s sale boasts up to 60 per cent off, with one casserole dish being reduced from £559 to £229 and mugs being made available for £8.

Molly Bhattacheriee, 24, and Jordan Inskip, 24 travelled two hours just to come to the sale where they spent £800 combined.

Molly Bhattacheriee (left) and Jordan Inskip (right) travelled two hours just to come to the sale where they spent £800 combined

The brand has become notorious for its array of colourful mugs, stainless steel pans and cast-iron skillets

‘It took two hours, but it was worth it,’ Ms Bhattacheriee said. ‘We both bought stuff for our first homes, we love the stuff.

‘I’m so accomplished and happy with what I bought.’

Ms Inskip added: ‘We bought stuff for other people as well; everyone loves the mugs.’

Another pair of friends who set their alarms to spend the morning in Andover were Lucy Robinson, 33, and Charlies Grace, 31.

Ms Robinson said: ‘Lucy collects the pink and I collect the black.

Another pair of friends who set their alarms to spend the morning in Andover were Lucy Robinson (right) and Charlies Grace (left)

‘We were on the waiting list so we were lucky to get the tickets.

‘I got anything black, I even got the last black mug, I’m so glad we came, we’ve easily saved hundreds.’

The premium French cookware brand has been selling pricey pots and pans since 1925 in various colours – but is best known for its classic orange.

Recent launches have included pastel colour collections, casserole dishes embellished with a petal design, a heart-shaped Valentines collection and small bowls in the shape of fruits and pumpkins.

Ticket holders had to queue for around 15 minutes before their allocated timeslots but by the look of their brimming shopping trolleys it was worth it.

The premium French cookware brand has been selling pricey pots and pans since 1925 in various colours – but is best known for its classic orange

Recent launches have included pastel colour collections, casserole dishes embellished with a petal design, a heart-shaped Valentines collection and small bowls in the shape of fruits and pumpkins

Ticket holders had to queue for around 15 minutes before their allocated timeslots but by the look of their brimming shopping trolleys it was worth it

Jodi Scadan, who came to the sale with her mum and daughter, told MailOnline: ‘This is the second time we’ve come the deals are really good.

‘This sale is a lot better than last year.’

Her daughter, Amy Scadan, added: ‘I was waiting on my phone for the second tickets got released.

‘It’s on par with getting Glasto tickets.’

Between the three of them they spent a combined total of over £800.

Jodi Scadan (middle) came to the sale with her mum (left) and daughter (right) and told MailOnline how the three of them spent £800 combined

The sale boasts up to 60 per cent off, with one casserole dish being reduced from £559 to £229 and mugs being made available for £8 (pictured are two staff members at the event)

Brogan Petch added: ‘My mum wouldn’t say it’s a deal but we’ve saved hundreds of pounds.

‘We got a casserole oven and I got a cast iron skillet.’

The kitchenware has become beloved by UK influencers and boast a large following on TikTok.

Gen Z have even given the brand their own twist, with the hashtag #LeCreuSlay often trending on the platform.