Chefs share the foods they always buy at Costco

Courtney LeivaFeb 12, 2021, 02:56 IST

Costco is a great place to buy meat in bulk.Justin Sullivan/Getty

Chefs told Insider what they get when they shop at Costco.
The chain's food-court pizza is affordable and can feed a crowd.

Costco is a great place to shop when you're looking to stock up on bulk items, as this member-only warehouse allows you to score great deals on products like wine, meat, and fish.

To help you make the most of your next shopping trip, Insider asked chefs what they always buy from the chain.

One chef always stops at Costco's butcher counter.

Costco has a huge supply of various meats. Tim Boyle /GettyImages

Another said Costco is a great place to get real Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

Real Parmigiano Reggiano can be difficult to find. David Tonelson/Shuttershock

One chef buys meat and seafood in bulk at Costco.

The store sells everything from crabs to lobster tails. Melanie Stetson Freeman / Insider

Costco is where one chef stocks up on nonperishable items.

You can buy flour in bulk. Justin Sullivan /GettyImages

Another chef always buys the chain's cheese danishes.

Costco typically has a few danish varieties available. Abigail Abesamis Demarest for Insider

One chef likes to snag presliced packages of prosciutto.

Prosciutto can make for a delicious appetizer. Elena.Katkova/Shuttershock

And another makes sure to grab Chosen Food's avocado oil.

Avocado oil can be used for frying and dressing salads. Chosen Foods

Kirkland's canned tomatoes are one chef's favorite.

Canned tomatoes will give your dish extra flavor. REDA&CO / Contributor

Costco is also a great place to snag some croissants, according to another chef.

Costco's croissants are buttery and affordable. Madeline Diamond/Insider

One chef takes advantage of the price and buys Kirkland's maple syrup.

Maple syrup is a versatile ingredient. Costco

One chef said the pizza from the chain's food court is perfect for feeding a crowd.

Costco is well-known for its pizza. Nixie Rhie/Flickr/Attribution 2.0

Another added that Costco is a great place to snag healthy snacks like trail mix.

Mixed nuts are affordable at Costco. China News Service / Contributor

Costco is one chef's go-to for red wine.

Costco sells affordable red wines. Elaine Thompson/AP Images

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