8 chefs share the things they always buy at Costco

And although saving big is one of the biggest perks of shopping at Costco, expert chefs said that another notable advantage is the quality of items sold at the store.

To help you upgrade your cooking game, here's what eight chefs recommend buying at Costco.

One chef always stops at the Costco butcher counter.

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"Costco's butcher counter consistently has stellar cuts and is one of my go-to sections when I visit," said chef Kyle Johnson from BOURBON STEAK in Los Angeles. "It's honestly one of the very few places where you can get restaurant quality meat at an affordable price."

Costco is a great place to get real Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, according to one chef.

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"Not many people know this but Costco has real Parmigiano Reggiano, which is a huge score," said chef Jackson Kalb of Jame Enoteca in El Segundo, California. "As a chef focused on Italian flavors, we always buy in bulk for the restaurant and use it in a multitude of our dishes."

One chef buys meat and fish in bulk at Costco.

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"I also enjoy Costco if I'm cooking for a party at my house," said corporate chef Daniel England of San Diego's OMG Hospitality Group . "It's a great place to bulk-buy meats and seafood ribs, steaks, shrimp, you name it."

He also fills his pantry with non-perishable items.

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"Costco is an awesome place to stock up your pantry with non-perishables," England said. "I typically go there for canned tomatoes, flour, rice, sugar, oils, pasta, and vinegar all things you can buy in bulk at a lower cost and not have to worry about it spoiling."

Another chef stocks up on cheese danishes.

"We never leave Costco without some cream cheese danishes," said chef Jack Moore of the Watershed Kitchen & Bar in Columbus, Ohio. "They are available for a pretty good price, plus, what chef doesn't get home late at night after service and not want junk food?"

He also opts for pre-sliced packages of prosciutto.

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"This is my favorite at-home snack when my wife and I have a movie night," Moore told INSIDER. "In Italy, on our honeymoon, we saw the same brand."

Another gets Chosen Foods avocado oil.

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"I love picking up the Chosen Food's avocado oil at Costco," said chef Debbie Lee, founder and executive chef of Mind Body Fork . The price is incredible, she said, and it's such a neutral and versatile oil that can be used in dressings and to deep-fry.

Kirklands canned tomato products are a favorite of one chef.

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"There are times where fresh tomatoes are just not going to match the rich flavor of canned tomatoes," said chef Steven Lona, executive chef of San Diego's oceanfront eatery, Waterbar .

When you need to rely on that to give your dish a little extra oomph, he told INSIDER that Kirkland's canned tomato products are your best bet.

One chef recommends grabbing some croissants.

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"Whenever I shop at Costco I go straight to the bakery section and buy a 12-pack of croissants," said chef Nicole Andrea Guzman . "They are always fresh, buttery, delicious, and the price is right."

She also gets her maple syrup at Costco.

"I always buy the Kirkland brand Maple Syrup, as it's available for a great price, and the flavor is on point," Guzman told INSIDER. "I also use it to make a spicy maple-soy marinade for pork loin, glazes for ham and chicken, and even add a splash in some rum or whiskey, which is really nice."

And pizza from the food court.

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"We never, ever leave Costco without buying a couple of pizzas from the food court," Guzman told INSIDER. They are great to feed a crowd, she said, and come with a ton of cheese and toppings.

Costco is a great place to snag healthy snacks, according to one chef.

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"If you are looking for healthy snacks, Costco has a great selection," said Colavita' s certified master chef Ken Arnone. "They have a great selection of healthy protein bars, mixed nuts, granola, and trending items like vegetable chips."

He also said its his go-to for red wine.

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"Costco is the best place to pick up some red wine," Arnone told INSIDER. There are lots of brands to choose from, he said, and many bottles are usually available at the right price.

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