Halogen Ovens

callmediva · 04-01-2012, 12:48

Anyone got one?

I've only just come across these, and from the reviews I've read they sound great.

Which is he best, what's the best price to pay, what can you do in them etc etc

Toby Latimer · 04-01-2012, 13:16

I bought one about two months ago and can't praise it enough, my mother's friend has had one for 20 years that she purchased when she lived in the USA for a short while and it is still going. It was her that recommended one to me when my main 'big' oven conked out . Amazon have various brands , I got the Andrew James 7 litre Premium for £32.00 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Andrew-James...5682072&sr=8-4 which is plenty big enough for me, although the 12 litre is only a few pounds more if you wanted a bigger one. You can put anything in them that you would in a normal oven, and as they get hot instantly so you aren't waiting around for it to reach the correct temperature and are cheaper to run than a regular electric oven. Very easy to clean too.

Frood · 04-01-2012, 15:27

After doing some investigating I purchased the Andrew James one nearly 2 years ago.

As they pay for themselves in a few months certainly a good purchase.

When I was looking some reviews said some broke down easily and it was hard to replace parts. I think this was the cheaper ones (mine cost £35 I think).

The only thing mine hasn't done well is roast potatoes (I add a little time with oven chips as well) but everything else cooks really well and tastes great.

callmediva · 04-01-2012, 17:48

That's the one I was looking at. Think i'll buy one at the weekend

freakyogre777 · 04-01-2012, 18:07

My dad and stepmum have one and it's brilliant. I've had various meals from it, including full roasts and pizza and chips and I wouldn't have known it hadn't come from a 'real' oven.

Theirs is a JML one and they use it quite often. We bought one for my brother for Christmas too as he doesn't have a proper oven. He seems impressed so far

MillyC · 05-01-2012, 11:00

They're great little ovens but sadly for me they didn't last long. I've had two but wouldn't buy a third, instead I bought a table top oven which has lasted longer but it's a bugga to clean

Clunk · 06-01-2012, 18:07

Hate to do this as it always sounds snotty (and I don't mean it to), but do a search on here and you will find quite a few threads about them and some useful hints tips

I have one, and have had it for ages and ages. When it dies (as all things do) I will definitely get another. I only ever use my main oven for things that won't physically fit in the halogen.

I got a cheap unbranded one (I think Robert Dyas are offering good prices), and personally wouldn't pay any extra just to have someone's name plastered over it. Ultimately they all do the same thing.

The considerations that I would look at are size (I only have a fairly small one, but live alone so it is more than ample - and would be more than big enough for a couple), what accessories are included (against cost !!) - ie, there is no point paying lots extra for an included 7 inch metal 'tray' - use a round cake tin from the pound shop.

Cleaning is a doddle - they all have a self clean function, and are easy to wash out anyway.

If you shop around they are all over the place at the moment and pleasingly there are an increasing number of cookery books turning up in places like The Works.

I would also suggest have a look at the shopping channels and watch some demos (even if you don't order it from a shopping channel) as it will give you a great idea of what you can do (in fact, there is a very good recipe book you can get for a tenner from Ideal World - and there is/was a free one you can download from the website).

Like I say, and have on previous threads, I love mine - my Dad was so impressed with mine that he got one, and I have recommended plenty of friends to get them. In fact, a friend recently got a good one from, I think, Poundstretcher for about £30 - £35.

I can honestly say that it is not something that would ever be put in a cupboard as it is used far too often.

(I should be on commission !!

)

Saturn · 06-01-2012, 18:38

Mine is great. Roast pork tastes absolutely amazing from it.

-GONZO- · 06-01-2012, 20:15

Got our Cookshop oven from the ideal world shopping channel about a year or so ago and it's one of the best kitchen alliances we've ever bought.
Its great for most things that need to be cooked in an oven or cooked under a grill.
As others have said, we hardly use the main oven much at all.

tony71yugo · 06-01-2012, 20:44

What is the main appeal in buying one of these ? is it just a different type of oven, what are its skills and drawbacks.

tony71yugo · 06-01-2012, 20:54

I see they cook things faster mm think i'll have myself one of these does the meat still taste as nice even though its cooked faster. They must be popular argos have 4 versions and they are all out of stock near me.

Clunk · 07-01-2012, 01:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony71yugo

What is the main appeal in buying one of these ? is it just a different type of oven, what are its skills and drawbacks.

Cook faster so running cost is much less which is a good starter.

I find that food doesn't dry out so much, though you also lose a lot of the fat that regular oven cooked or grilled food would 'stew' in. Chicken, chops, steaks, fish - you name it, it cooks through, but doesn't lose all its moisture. And crackling (if you like it) is second to none).

Drawbacks - there is a size limit (obviously), though this has never been a problem for me yet. The other one would, I guess, be that you have had to re-learn cooking times (as so much stuff cooks so much quicker). That is eased with the books that are available now, and in truth, has never really been a problem as with the bowl being glass you can see what is happening to whatever you are cooking.

In honesty (I promise I am not on commission) I have cooked 'value brand' food (burgers, sausages, battered fish etc) and people who know nothing about the cooking method have asked when did I start buying 'expensive' goodies. Just because the taste and texture is better.

Oh, to be honest - cooking a whole chicken, you do have to be careful that the top doesn't burn (as it is so near the heat source). Foil or adjusting the temperature solve this one very easily.

As I said before, and would happily say to anyone, for the price they are now, get one. I would be surprised if anyone was disappointed. To that end, get one from a shopping channel - then you get a 30 day try out and can send it back.

noise747 · 07-01-2012, 07:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by -GONZO-

Got our Cookshop oven from the ideal world shopping channel about a year or so ago and it's one of the best kitchen alliances we've ever bought.
Its great for most things that need to be cooked in an oven or cooked under a grill.
As others have said, we hardly use the main oven much at all.

ideal world sells another one now as well called the crisp and bake , a bit more expensive, but it have a paddle at the bottom so it can act like a Actifry, reviews seems good.

When my cookshop one goes belly up I may get one.

My Halogen oven is great.

-GONZO- · 07-01-2012, 08:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clunk

Oh, to be honest - cooking a whole chicken, you do have to be careful that the top doesn't burn (as it is so near the heat source). Foil or adjusting the temperature solve this one very easily.

That's never been a problem for me as ours came with an extension ring for that very purpose.

-GONZO- · 07-01-2012, 08:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by noise747

ideal world sells another one now as well called the crisp and bake , a bit more expensive, but it have a paddle at the bottom so it can act like a Actifry, reviews seems good.

When my cookshop one goes belly up I may get one.

My Halogen oven is great.

Ooh thanks

, im intrigued. Off to go watch the video on the site now.
You know full well your Halogen oven is not gonna go belly up at all now you've said that.

Edit: I don't think I would be in too much of a hurry to get one at the mo as some of the customer reviews are not too good at the moment.

neo_wales · 07-01-2012, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by -GONZO-

Ooh thanks

, im intrigued. Off to go watch the video on the site now.
You know full well your Halogen oven is not gonna go belly up at all now you've said that.

Edit: I don't think I would be in too much of a hurry to get one at the mo as some of the customer reviews are not too good at the moment.

Don't expect too much from one, they are not great, more just OK really.

Frood · 12-01-2012, 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by neo_wales

Don't expect too much from one, they are not great, more just OK really.

So they cook most things as well, or better, than 'conventional' ovens - producing very tasty results..

They are cheaper to run, cook quicker and don't require heating up time so they pay for themselves very quickly.

Rather better than 'OK' I'd say.

Swarfega · 12-01-2012, 23:27

I had one and had wanted one for ages.
I finally got one and excitedly started using it.
Basically for my uses it wasn't that great. I'm a single guy and figured oven fish and chips and maybe a pizza would be all it'd be used for. Basically pretty basic oven fare.

A pizza won't fit and cooking things on 2 levels (as one has to do with fish and chips for example) means the top shelf gets nicely browned while the lower one remains pallid. For the amount of room it took up in my kitchen it ultimately proved a little bit useless. Perhaps I didn't give it a fair crack of the whip - but to be honest if it couldn't do what I'd normally be chucking in the oven after work, then it's not much use.

callmediva · 15-01-2012, 16:25

Thanks for the comments, guys

I'll be getting one soon

koantemplation · 15-01-2012, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by callmediva

Thanks for the comments, guys

I'll be getting one soon

Aldi are doing a 12L one for £30 at the moment.

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers...uys3_22898.htm

Rab64 · 15-01-2012, 17:30

I have just got one. How long and what temp, to cook a 1kg lamb shoulder roast?
Help please

Swarfega · 16-01-2012, 15:05

Lamb shoulders need to be cooked for a long time at a slow heat. Not sure if a halogen over is the best method of cooking like that. Could be wrong, have been before.

rob1973 · 22-01-2012, 17:38

I've had mine for literally 3 days and I've not had a take away since (rare for me!

). I got the branded one by that James fella, I got the 12l one and it's big enough fpr me to bath in!! I think looking at it the biggest problem will be the lamp popping, but mine came with a spare and I read you can buy more...love it love it love it!

zoepaulpenny · 19-02-2012, 23:02

so how long does the lamp last? and what about replacements.?

Sad_BB_Addict · 19-02-2012, 23:23

Found a video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwrtyFVD5dA

eta lots of halogen oven videos!

04-01-2012, 12:48	#1
callmediva Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,773	Halogen Ovens Anyone got one? I've only just come across these, and from the reviews I've read they sound great. Which is he best, what's the best price to pay, what can you do in them etc etc

07-01-2012, 08:55	#15
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by noise747 ideal world sells another one now as well called the crisp and bake , a bit more expensive, but it have a paddle at the bottom so it can act like a Actifry, reviews seems good. When my cookshop one goes belly up I may get one. My Halogen oven is great. Ooh thanks, im intrigued. Off to go watch the video on the site now. You know full well your Halogen oven is not gonna go belly up at all now you've said that. Edit: I don't think I would be in too much of a hurry to get one at the mo as some of the customer reviews are not too good at the moment.

07-01-2012, 20:01	#16
neo_wales Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales/Gran Canaria Posts: 8,298	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- Ooh thanks, im intrigued. Off to go watch the video on the site now. You know full well your Halogen oven is not gonna go belly up at all now you've said that. Edit: I don't think I would be in too much of a hurry to get one at the mo as some of the customer reviews are not too good at the moment. Don't expect too much from one, they are not great, more just OK really.

04-01-2012, 13:16	#2
Toby Latimer Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,785	I bought one about two months ago and can't praise it enough, my mother's friend has had one for 20 years that she purchased when she lived in the USA for a short while and it is still going. It was her that recommended one to me when my main 'big' oven conked out . Amazon have various brands , I got the Andrew James 7 litre Premium for £32.00 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Andrew-James...5682072&sr=8-4 which is plenty big enough for me, although the 12 litre is only a few pounds more if you wanted a bigger one. You can put anything in them that you would in a normal oven, and as they get hot instantly so you aren't waiting around for it to reach the correct temperature and are cheaper to run than a regular electric oven. Very easy to clean too.

04-01-2012, 15:27	#3
Frood Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12,882	After doing some investigating I purchased the Andrew James one nearly 2 years ago. As they pay for themselves in a few months certainly a good purchase. When I was looking some reviews said some broke down easily and it was hard to replace parts. I think this was the cheaper ones (mine cost £35 I think). The only thing mine hasn't done well is roast potatoes (I add a little time with oven chips as well) but everything else cooks really well and tastes great.

04-01-2012, 17:48	#4
callmediva Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,773	That's the one I was looking at. Think i'll buy one at the weekend

04-01-2012, 18:07	#5
freakyogre777 Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,521	My dad and stepmum have one and it's brilliant. I've had various meals from it, including full roasts and pizza and chips and I wouldn't have known it hadn't come from a 'real' oven. Theirs is a JML one and they use it quite often. We bought one for my brother for Christmas too as he doesn't have a proper oven. He seems impressed so far

05-01-2012, 11:00	#6
MillyC Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,224	They're great little ovens but sadly for me they didn't last long. I've had two but wouldn't buy a third, instead I bought a table top oven which has lasted longer but it's a bugga to clean

06-01-2012, 18:07	#7
Clunk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 3,113	Hate to do this as it always sounds snotty (and I don't mean it to), but do a search on here and you will find quite a few threads about them and some useful hints tips I have one, and have had it for ages and ages. When it dies (as all things do) I will definitely get another. I only ever use my main oven for things that won't physically fit in the halogen. I got a cheap unbranded one (I think Robert Dyas are offering good prices), and personally wouldn't pay any extra just to have someone's name plastered over it. Ultimately they all do the same thing. The considerations that I would look at are size (I only have a fairly small one, but live alone so it is more than ample - and would be more than big enough for a couple), what accessories are included (against cost !!) - ie, there is no point paying lots extra for an included 7 inch metal 'tray' - use a round cake tin from the pound shop. Cleaning is a doddle - they all have a self clean function, and are easy to wash out anyway. If you shop around they are all over the place at the moment and pleasingly there are an increasing number of cookery books turning up in places like The Works. I would also suggest have a look at the shopping channels and watch some demos (even if you don't order it from a shopping channel) as it will give you a great idea of what you can do (in fact, there is a very good recipe book you can get for a tenner from Ideal World - and there is/was a free one you can download from the website). Like I say, and have on previous threads, I love mine - my Dad was so impressed with mine that he got one, and I have recommended plenty of friends to get them. In fact, a friend recently got a good one from, I think, Poundstretcher for about £30 - £35. I can honestly say that it is not something that would ever be put in a cupboard as it is used far too often. (I should be on commission !! )

06-01-2012, 18:38	#8
Saturn Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 18,441	Mine is great. Roast pork tastes absolutely amazing from it.

06-01-2012, 20:15	#9
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Got our Cookshop oven from the ideal world shopping channel about a year or so ago and it's one of the best kitchen alliances we've ever bought. Its great for most things that need to be cooked in an oven or cooked under a grill. As others have said, we hardly use the main oven much at all.

06-01-2012, 20:44	#10
tony71yugo Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 510	What is the main appeal in buying one of these ? is it just a different type of oven, what are its skills and drawbacks.

06-01-2012, 20:54	#11
tony71yugo Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 510	I see they cook things faster mm think i'll have myself one of these does the meat still taste as nice even though its cooked faster. They must be popular argos have 4 versions and they are all out of stock near me.

07-01-2012, 01:54	#12
Clunk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 3,113	Quote: Originally Posted by tony71yugo What is the main appeal in buying one of these ? is it just a different type of oven, what are its skills and drawbacks. Cook faster so running cost is much less which is a good starter. I find that food doesn't dry out so much, though you also lose a lot of the fat that regular oven cooked or grilled food would 'stew' in. Chicken, chops, steaks, fish - you name it, it cooks through, but doesn't lose all its moisture. And crackling (if you like it) is second to none). Drawbacks - there is a size limit (obviously), though this has never been a problem for me yet. The other one would, I guess, be that you have had to re-learn cooking times (as so much stuff cooks so much quicker). That is eased with the books that are available now, and in truth, has never really been a problem as with the bowl being glass you can see what is happening to whatever you are cooking. In honesty (I promise I am not on commission) I have cooked 'value brand' food (burgers, sausages, battered fish etc) and people who know nothing about the cooking method have asked when did I start buying 'expensive' goodies. Just because the taste and texture is better. Oh, to be honest - cooking a whole chicken, you do have to be careful that the top doesn't burn (as it is so near the heat source). Foil or adjusting the temperature solve this one very easily. As I said before, and would happily say to anyone, for the price they are now, get one. I would be surprised if anyone was disappointed. To that end, get one from a shopping channel - then you get a 30 day try out and can send it back.

07-01-2012, 07:08	#13
noise747 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 22,810	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- Got our Cookshop oven from the ideal world shopping channel about a year or so ago and it's one of the best kitchen alliances we've ever bought. Its great for most things that need to be cooked in an oven or cooked under a grill. As others have said, we hardly use the main oven much at all. ideal world sells another one now as well called the crisp and bake , a bit more expensive, but it have a paddle at the bottom so it can act like a Actifry, reviews seems good. When my cookshop one goes belly up I may get one. My Halogen oven is great.

07-01-2012, 08:52	#14
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by Clunk Oh, to be honest - cooking a whole chicken, you do have to be careful that the top doesn't burn (as it is so near the heat source). Foil or adjusting the temperature solve this one very easily. That's never been a problem for me as ours came with an extension ring for that very purpose.

12-01-2012, 14:30	#17
Frood Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12,882	Quote: Originally Posted by neo_wales Don't expect too much from one, they are not great, more just OK really. So they cook most things as well, or better, than 'conventional' ovens - producing very tasty results.. They are cheaper to run, cook quicker and don't require heating up time so they pay for themselves very quickly. Rather better than 'OK' I'd say.

12-01-2012, 23:27	#18
Swarfega Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 1,462	I had one and had wanted one for ages. I finally got one and excitedly started using it. Basically for my uses it wasn't that great. I'm a single guy and figured oven fish and chips and maybe a pizza would be all it'd be used for. Basically pretty basic oven fare. A pizza won't fit and cooking things on 2 levels (as one has to do with fish and chips for example) means the top shelf gets nicely browned while the lower one remains pallid. For the amount of room it took up in my kitchen it ultimately proved a little bit useless. Perhaps I didn't give it a fair crack of the whip - but to be honest if it couldn't do what I'd normally be chucking in the oven after work, then it's not much use.

15-01-2012, 16:25	#19
callmediva Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,773	Thanks for the comments, guys I'll be getting one soon

15-01-2012, 16:45	#20
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	Quote: Originally Posted by callmediva Thanks for the comments, guys I'll be getting one soon Aldi are doing a 12L one for £30 at the moment. http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers...uys3_22898.htm

15-01-2012, 17:30	#21
Rab64 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 818	I have just got one. How long and what temp, to cook a 1kg lamb shoulder roast? Help please

16-01-2012, 15:05	#22
Swarfega Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 1,462	Lamb shoulders need to be cooked for a long time at a slow heat. Not sure if a halogen over is the best method of cooking like that. Could be wrong, have been before.

22-01-2012, 17:38	#23
rob1973 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Old Father Thames Posts: 4,011	I've had mine for literally 3 days and I've not had a take away since (rare for me! ). I got the branded one by that James fella, I got the 12l one and it's big enough fpr me to bath in!! I think looking at it the biggest problem will be the lamp popping, but mine came with a spare and I read you can buy more...love it love it love it!

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19-02-2012, 23:02	#24
zoepaulpenny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the land of the hobbit. Posts: 8,839	so how long does the lamp last? and what about replacements.?

19-02-2012, 23:23	#25
Sad_BB_Addict Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 86,769	Found a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwrtyFVD5dA eta lots of halogen oven videos!