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Overview

Pampered Chef has a rating of 2.05 stars from 30 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Pampered Chef most frequently mention customer service problems. Pampered Chef ranks 76th among Recipe sites.

  • Service
    14
  • Value
    16
  • Shipping
    13
  • Returns
    12
  • Quality
    16
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 10%
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How would you rate Pampered Chef?
Top Positive Review

“I'm pleased with all of my pampered chef products”

Monna D.
11/21/23

I've had a pampered chef hand food chopper for over 40 years and it's just like new. (I don't think they still sell it). I just received a garlic press and a citric press and they are both great. My other garlic presses didn't work at all. I've never had a citrus press but this one works much better than the old lemon juicers that I had.

Top Critical Review

“Insulated Bowl lid holds water”

Kim M.
5/15/23

Do not purchase the insulated bowls. The lids hold water. I bought as a Christmas gift for my mother in law. She doesn't cook very often and has only used 3-4 times. The lid has water in it. There are no instructions not to submerge etc. she has tried to sit in the sun to no avail. Needless to say, they will not replace it because it's been over a year. They told me I can purchase one. I have sooo much Pampered Chef products you would think I am a consultant but no more. Very poor design and the customer certainly pays for it.

Reviews (30)

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Thumbnail of user kimm2183
1 review
4 helpful votes
May 15th, 2023

Do not purchase the insulated bowls. The lids hold water. I bought as a Christmas gift for my mother in law. She doesn't cook very often and has only used 3-4 times. The lid has water in it. There are no instructions not to submerge etc. she has tried to sit in the sun to no avail.

Needless to say, they will not replace it because it's been over a year. They told me I can purchase one.

I have sooo much Pampered Chef products you would think I am a consultant but no more. Very poor design and the customer certainly pays for it.

Thumbnail of user monnad3
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 21st, 2023

I've had a pampered chef hand food chopper for over 40 years and it's just like new. (I don't think they still sell it). I just received a garlic press and a citric press and they are both great. My other garlic presses didn't work at all. I've never had a citrus press but this one works much better than the old lemon juicers that I had.

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Garlic press, citrus press, hand chopper

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Thumbnail of user amysloomis
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 27th, 2023

I purchased a fish spatula 2 years ago. It literally snapped off at the handle after 2 years of mild usage. The spatula is paper thin! Very poor design. When I emailed about warranty and replacement, they basically brushed me under the rug. They said that sparila only had a 1 year warranty and oh, by the way, was no longer in production. My guess as they why is because it was a poor diagnosis and broke a good share of the time. I'm done with this over priced company. I can get better items for less money and better warranty at Target!

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Spatula

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Thumbnail of user jr664
1 review
2 helpful votes
April 26th, 2021

When I first started buying Pampered Chef, the consultant was up front that COVID had an impact on the company. Shipping was 6 to 8 weeks and the best things were out of stock. 9 months later, things have improved! I usually get my orders within a week or 2 and the Stoneware is back in stock!

Tip for consumers:
Talk to the consultant in the party if you have any concerns. They have the best information but sometimes forget to post it.

Products used:
Blender, electric grill/griddle, stoneware, cast iron, kitchen gadgets, mix n chop, air fryer

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Thumbnail of user fezv
1 review
2 helpful votes
August 30th, 2022

What an arrogant company they are! I ordered an Airfryer for 299,- but it had to be delivered in the Netherlands so I payed the order. There was no reaction on the order so I send an email that I lived in holland and if it was ok to deliver it in Holland but got no reaction at all. A couple of days later the money was refunded without wanty reaction, so arrogant, unbelievable!

Tip for consumers:
don't buy here

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none

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Thumbnail of user sabrinag239
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 16th, 2023

Well we used our executive series pots and pans for over 10 years. They had a lifetime warranty and they just honored that warranty.
They replaced every pot and lid that was worn out. Mind you 4 of the set were fine, but the other six were replaced without question. Thank you so much for your tremendous service.

Products used:
Executive cookware set

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Thumbnail of user barbaraa1130
1 review
3 helpful votes
September 23rd, 2021

I placed an order on 9/16/21. According to their website on 9/23/21, they were shipping orders placed on 9/17/21. When I inquired as to why my order had not shipped, I was provided with a generic response. When I followed up, a different customer service rep said it was in the queue and would be processed soon. No one would answer why orders placed after mine were moving ahead in the queue. Then a different Customer Service rep(Gigi) said they were processing orders placed on 9/18/21. No one will answer my question.

Tip for consumers:
Be willing to wait for an undisclosed amount of time for your order.

Products used:
None. Never got them.

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Thumbnail of user alicec663
1 review
5 helpful votes
September 6th, 2022
Verified purchase

I purchased and used the bar stone After about three to four uses it broke apart in four places. I contacted the seller but she said she'd get with her boss. I have bought stones as gifts as well as my personal use. They're making a product not worth the money. Never again.

Thumbnail of user denisek612
1 review
7 helpful votes
December 26th, 2021

I purchased a cookie press a few years ago and it never worked properly. I tried it several times throughout the years I owned it following the Pampered Chef Recipe. The dough will not release from the press. This year I decided to email Pamered Chef for help with the press, and I was told to "TOSS IT". I could purchase cookie cutters on their "sale" site. Thanks, but no! Never again!

Thumbnail of user mindis21
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 7th, 2022

I have been using Pampered Chef products for over 20 years. My favorite products are the stoneware and the Rokcrock product line. I have never had an issue with any of my more vintage products. While I have seen a lot of negative reviews about the 3 year warranty, I ask you this, when was the last time you got a 3 year warranty on you Walmart knockoff baking stone or cookware?

Thumbnail of user sharonc2580
1 review
4 helpful votes
June 18th, 2023

Don't waste you money. It worked when I first received it and 2 weeks in wouldn't open any cans. JUNK. I got a new one to replace it and the same issue happened.

Products used:
I used a lot and lately I find the products made poorly. Won’t buy again.

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Thumbnail of user ashleyd122
6 reviews
48 helpful votes
April 29th, 2021
Verified purchase

I have to say, I am very disappointed with your seller, Susan Key, (all details have been sent to you via email)

I am a small business owner on Etsy, so I understand the importance of running a small business. I also understand the importance of being honest. I am also an independent sales consultant for my own ventures and I know my company sure wouldn't allow the behavior that Pampered Chef is allowing from Susan Key.

Susan made a purchase from my Etsy shop for a digital file. However, if you check in my video and attached screenshots, she downloaded the file, then proceeded to very rude because I am assuming she changed her mind. Because I wouldn't do a service for her that I do not offer, she then decided to write FALSE feedback then proceeded to talk quite rudely letting me know she was leaving bad feedback for not giving her what she wanted (in a sense, you can read the message for yourself to see) I have sent them to your customer service and am happy to provide them to anyone interested.

While my business transaction may not interest you, she is clearly using your name in her disgusting responses and actions, thus making your brand look quite bad. I know my consulting company would frown upon this behavior and the fact the Pampered Chef allows someone who is dishonest to use their name and act this way with such poor and dishonest business ethics is such a shame. You are a brand I did admire, but the behavior of your own consultant as I have shown is truly disgusting and disappointing.

Tip for consumers:
Be careful. I know not all consultants are like this one, however, I reached out to Pampered Chef and have yet to hear back.

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Thumbnail of user paulam1093
1 review
11 helpful votes
July 23rd, 2021

My stone cracked in the oven. Pampered Chef only stands by this product for 3 years. If they don't trust their product enough to stand by it why should I trust their product enough to buy another one!

Thumbnail of user theodorem224
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 30th, 2024

Received a papered chef grill/griddle as a gift, loved it, used it every week for morning breakfast, lunch and dinner when possible. Even used the gill plates for sandwiches, (not a fan) couldn't be happier. Then she started to error out on me, first only until it warmed up, then I had to hold down the plate, until nothing helped to remove the error. Well that was that, so I contacted the company and they said, "Can't help you, buy another one on our website. In My opinion Not worth the money, not worth the aggravation, not worth my time to purchase another.

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Grill/Griddle

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Thumbnail of user 1972vacay
1 review
2 helpful votes
June 3rd, 2023

My consultant doesn't know how to answer my questions and can't help me with most questions I ask her
So beware of the scams on FB
Pampered chef party are not all legit
If you order something you are supposed to get a gift you have to have a
Certain sale amount first

Tip for consumers:
These are unprofessional people
And do
Not care
About
You or
Anything for that
Matter

Products used:
None my cart ended up missing
Consultant could help me with that
Ya know
I give them my card number
But couldn’t answer my questions

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Thumbnail of user debrah1578
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
August 18th, 2023

Bought the flex prep set 18 mos ago, had to replace batteries and handle twice, broken again...but company wont replace it since it is more than 12 mos... Crummy customer service. Don't buy their electric devices!

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Thumbnail of user davidt3828
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 2nd, 2023

My wife purchased the griddle and it only lasted about 8 months before it needed to be replaced. After it was warranted and replaced it broke again 7 months later and was now out of the warranty. Somehow even though it was replaced it apparently didn't start over the warranty. I wouldn't recommend their products to somebody on hospice with 6 months to live because chances are it wouldn't last.

Tip for consumers:
They do not warranty their product at all. They will replace it one time but when it breaks exactly the same way it did the first time they will not stand behind it.

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Griddle

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Thumbnail of user irism171
1 review
7 helpful votes
July 2nd, 2022

After purchasing many Pampered Chef products, I have determined that the quality of the products is not good and the items are overpriced. All of the spatulas I purchased ended up with cracks in the rubber parts. With the food chopper, the clear plastic attachment is not durable enough to withstand long-term use. The plastic eventually breaks where it is secured onto the main chopping part. This has happened with two of them. With the original cake icing piece I purchased, the clear part did not screw on enough for it to stay secure. The plastic part eventually broke. When I notified the company, they said they had redesigned the piece to be more sturdy but would not replace mine since it was past my warranty period even though they admitted the original design was flawed! With the stone baking dish I purchased, it cracked and they replaced it only to have the second one crack. After the second time, they said they would not replace it again! They did not back their product the way I was led to believe they would. I have only included images for items I still have. Other items have been disposed of.

Thumbnail of user anah151
1 review
8 helpful votes
December 22nd, 2020

I have a few thousand dollars in this product that I had purchased over the years, I have host multiple parties and purchase from multiple consultants. Two days ago I order a can opener($25) online through a consultant friend and the page have multiple errors where I have to start the order three different times before it went through.
Yesterday I notice that I got charged $52 I contact the website and the Consultant that try to help me and I also call the *******2433 and a very nice guy who answer me after I explained, he put me on hold and when he come back he told me he tried to get an exception because some were somehow I was charged an expedite shipping and yes the product is arriving tomorrow but I have no rush for it, It all.
But they say no, is nothing they can do for me.
This is poor customer service is really not fair that I have been such a good client for so many years and they could not do anything for me when their own website was having problems that result in this mistake that I have to pay for. I will never by there product again I will try Princes House going forward

Thumbnail of user margatet
1 review
8 helpful votes
April 19th, 2022

PAMPERED CHEF IS truly a pyramid scheme even though the owner states not. Its a multilevel marketing firm, same thing whereby the top profits the most. It is the lazy mans way of making money thru marketing. Their products are pure garbage.

Tip for consumers:
dont work for this site or Jody Desso, real scammer

Thumbnail of user robm345
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 25th, 2020

Been using their cookware for more than 20 years. Stoneware for baking and cooking is great. The new product line for March is rolling out soon can't wait.

Thumbnail of user joannes648
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
October 1st, 2020

I have ordered from PC for many years BUT, I will never order a thing EVER again! Still waiting on October 1,2020 for an order placed on May 30,2020! NO communication from PC except a form letter thanking me for contacting them. It is a disgrace that they continue to take the customers money but, don't have the product to fulfill the orders! The BBB needs to get involved in this!

Thumbnail of user lisab3180
1 review
5 helpful votes
November 14th, 2021

I bought an instant and the Salt and pepper grinders, and neither one lasted a year.
Cheap products for high prices.

Thumbnail of user cindyf669
1 review
7 helpful votes
April 7th, 2022

Bought a piece a few years back, used it about 5 times. The stoneware cracked. The lifetime warrenty is really only 3 years. So no replacement no warrenty. Do yourself a favor, save money and buy reputable stoneware! Where they honor and back the warranty!

Thumbnail of user loris1636
1 review
1 helpful vote
June 27th, 2023

I ordered corn cob holders, 11.00 then 7.95 for S/H it weighed maybe 2oz maybe,+ tax = 20.80 DON'T PZ

Tip for consumers:
PAMPERED CHEF IS A RIPOFF, only to send their sales ppl on BIG VACATIONS..at the EXPENSE of their CUSTOMERS who "THOUGHT" they were getting something good.. WRONG.. save your money DO NOT BUY THIS CRAP

Products used:
Not used it yet, Getting over how much this cost

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