Top Chefs Reveal Their Favorite Costco Buys, Essential Kitchen Staples Unveiled

Navigating wholesale warehouse clubs can be overwhelming, prompting professional chefs to reveal their top seven must-buy grocery items from Costco. Culinary experts including Anthony Castro and Suzy Karadsheh shared the specific products they add to their carts during every warehouse visit.

Among the top recommendations are Kirkland Signature pecan halves priced at $17.99 for two pounds and the two-liter organic extra virgin olive oil priced at $30.99. Chefs praise these bulk items for offering superior quality and consistent flavor at a fraction of standard grocery store costs.

"It offers consistent quality, great flavor, and is sold at an excellent price point compared to other brands," said Anthony Castro, executive chef at Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, regarding the organic olive oil.

Additional kitchen essentials highlighted by the panel include frozen wild-caught fish, bulk eggs, organic blueberries, and shelf-stable oat milk. These items cater to both high-volume restaurant needs and efficient home meal preparation.

Costco continues to serve as a vital resource for culinary professionals seeking high-grade ingredients without inflating operational or household grocery budgets.