Sur La Table

Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policy at a glance

United States
Return window
30 days
Free return shipping
No
Receipt required
Yes
In store return for online orders
Yes
Refund processing time
10 business days
Restocking fee
Not specified

Sur La Table allows returns within 30 days of purchase, provided you have proof of purchase and items are in original packaging. Return shipping fees apply unless the item arrived damaged, missing, or incorrect.

How returns work

You can return items by mail or in person at any Sur La Table store. For mail returns, you initiate the return online by entering your order number and email address, then select returnable items and specify your return reason. For in-store returns, bring your invoice, receipt, or order confirmation email to any Sur La Table location.

Exclusions and restrictions

Clearance items and food items are final sale and cannot be returned. Items without proof of purchase will not be accepted. Cooking classes are not returnable but can be exchanged for another class if you request the exchange at least 48 hours before the class start time. Hard good products cannot be exchanged.

Refunds

Refunds are issued in your original form of tender or as a Sur La Table virtual gift card. Credit card refunds may take up to 2 billing cycles to appear. In-store cash refunds are limited to $100, with any balance sent by check. Gift purchases are refunded as virtual gift cards. Processing takes 10 business days.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay to return items by mail?

Yes, return shipping fees apply unless your item arrived damaged, missing, or incorrect. Shipping fees are $6.95 for orders under $25, $12.95 for orders over $25, and $26.95 for Alaska and Hawaii. Damaged, missing, or incorrect items are returned free.

Can I return items to a store instead of mailing them?

Yes. You can return items in person at any Sur La Table store by bringing your invoice, receipt, or order confirmation email.

Do I need my receipt to return something?

Yes. Proof of purchase is required. You can provide an invoice, receipt, or order confirmation email.

How long does it take to get my refund?

Refunds are processed within 10 business days. If you were refunded to a credit card, it may take up to 2 additional billing cycles to appear in your account.

What if I received a damaged or defective item?

Contact customer service. No shipping fees apply for damaged, missing, incorrect, or defective items.

Can I return items purchased as gifts?

Gift returns are refunded as a Sur La Table virtual gift card instead of the original payment method.

What items cannot be returned?

Clearance items and food items are final sale. Items without proof of purchase cannot be returned. Cooking classes cannot be returned but may be exchanged for another class if you request 48 hours before the class starts.

How you can return an item

  • By mail , Shipping fees apply unless damaged or defective.
  • In store , Bring invoice, receipt, or order confirmation email.

Step by step

  1. Click the return initiation link for FedEx or cooking class returns.
  2. Enter your order number and email address associated with the order.
  3. Select returnable items and enter return reasons.
  4. Take items to any Sur La Table store with invoice, receipt, or order confirmation.

Categories with their own return window

Category Window Note
Cooking classes Not specified Exchanges only, no returns. Must request 48 hours before class.
Hard good products Not specified No exchanges offered

What you cannot return

  • Clearance items , Final sale
  • Food items , Final sale
  • Items without proof of purchase , Proof of purchase required

How your refund comes back

You paid with Refund comes back as
Credit card Original payment method; may take up to 2 billing cycles to appear
In-store cash Limited to $100 cash; balance as check by mail
Gift receipt Sur La Table virtual gift card

Returning without a receipt

Returns without proof of purchase will not be accepted.

Exchanges

No exchanges for hard good products. Cooking classes only: exchange for another class at least 48 hours before start time.

Damaged or defective items

Contact customer service; no shipping fee applies. Shipping fees waived for damaged, missing, or incorrect items.

Gift returns

Gift returns refunded as Sur La Table virtual gift card instead of original payment method.

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. Does not cover normal wear and tear or misuse.

What the policy actually says

Every figure above is taken word for word from the retailer page. Here are the exact lines.

Field Quoted from the retailer
Return window days you have up to 30 days from the date of delivery to initiate a return
Free return shipping Except in cases where the merchandise arrived damaged or defective, incorrect item was shipped, or you received duplicate shipments, the following shipping fees shall apply
Return shipping fee For each return shipment over $25.00, the shipping fee will be $12.95 (except for Alaska and Hawaii). For each return shipment under $25.00, the shipping fee will be $6.95 (except for Alaska and Hawaii). For each return shipment from Alaska and Hawaii, the shipping fee will be $26.95.
Receipt required An original receipt is required
Original packaging required items must be in new condition with all original packaging
Refund method All refunds issued will be in the original form of tender (in-store cash refunds are limited to $100, with any balance refunded as a check by mail), or can be exchanged for a Sur La Table virtual gift card if preferred.
Refund processing days After we receive your return and confirm that all items are in saleable condition your refund will be processed in 10 business days
In store return for online Items you wish to return may also be taken to any of our stores.

Return policies for similar stores

Checked against the retailer's published policy. Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policies change without notice. Confirm the current policy with the retailer before you buy.