Food mixers

It's me · 07-06-2012, 12:03

I'm considering buying a food mixer, I love baking and have decided owning one would make baking a whole lot easier. I would love a Kitchenaid but they are just so expensive and definitely out of my price range. I'm looking to spend anything up to the £150 mark and I was wondering whether anybody can recommend a good one. It doesn't have to be too heavy duty as I would be using it about two or three times a week.

Ellie666 · 07-06-2012, 12:12

personally I beleive if you're going to be using something 2 or 3 times a week then you are better off spending the extra for something like a kitchen aid or you'll find yourself replacing your "cheapy" every year or 2 - even if it lasts as long as 3 years it won't take long to eat up the savings

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...AID=1353835363

c00kiemonster72 · 07-06-2012, 12:29

Cheaper than the kitchen aid is the new Kenwood K-Mix range and it's a great mixer. I got myself one a few months ago for my bread making

http://www.kenwoodworld.com/uk/All-P...ne-0WKMX80001/

I also agree with Ellie, pay a bit more and get a decent mixer which will last

Echo Zulu · 07-06-2012, 12:36

Another Kenwood advocate here. I finally took the plunge in April after saving for the model I wanted and haven't regretted it.

I went for the Kenwood Chef Titanium which is currently being sold on Amazon for £300, but comes with a food processor and liquidiser. I think the cheapest Kenwood Chef is £180 so if I were you, I'd spend that extra £30 to get a machine that is known for quality and longevity. The Chef models also have the advantage of having a number of attachments that can be purchased later if required, such as ice cream makers, mincers, etc.

indianwells · 07-06-2012, 16:15

Another Kenwod Chef Titanium fan here. Fantastic machine.

bostin_austin · 07-06-2012, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by indianwells

Another Kenwod Chef Titanium fan here. Fantastic machine.

Definitely agree, really fantastic.

molliepops · 08-06-2012, 09:51

I inherited a kenwood it was 35 years old before things started going wrong, I then bought a new one and that shows no sign of flagging after 10 years heavy use. You won't get a cheapy mixer lasting like that IMO.

Mrs de Winter · 08-06-2012, 11:37

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Originally Posted by molliepops

I inherited a kenwood it was 35 years old before things started going wrong, I then bought a new one and that shows no sign of flagging after 10 years heavy use. You won't get a cheapy mixer lasting like that IMO.

I would have to agree with this.

My mother has a Kenwood that she's had for a very long time and it is just as effective and powerful as it ever was. I have a Kitchenaid, mostly because they look so nice

It's absolutely brilliant though, and I do get plenty of use from it.

It's me · 08-06-2012, 13:31

Thankyou very much everyone for your kind advice. It looks like I will be spending a bit more on my food mixer, from what you have all said I think it will be better to do that and get a machine that lasts. I have read some good reviews on Amazon etc. for the cheaper mixers but never having owned one before I was a bit unsure about buying one of them. I have just got to make my mind up whether to go for the KitchenAid or a Kenwood, from what you have all said they both seem good.

07-06-2012, 12:03	#1
It's me Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 45	Food mixers I'm considering buying a food mixer, I love baking and have decided owning one would make baking a whole lot easier. I would love a Kitchenaid but they are just so expensive and definitely out of my price range. I'm looking to spend anything up to the £150 mark and I was wondering whether anybody can recommend a good one. It doesn't have to be too heavy duty as I would be using it about two or three times a week.

07-06-2012, 12:12	#2
Ellie666 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Spooner Drive, Quahog Posts: 1,871	personally I beleive if you're going to be using something 2 or 3 times a week then you are better off spending the extra for something like a kitchen aid or you'll find yourself replacing your "cheapy" every year or 2 - even if it lasts as long as 3 years it won't take long to eat up the savings http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...AID=1353835363

07-06-2012, 12:29	#3
c00kiemonster72 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,250	Cheaper than the kitchen aid is the new Kenwood K-Mix range and it's a great mixer. I got myself one a few months ago for my bread making http://www.kenwoodworld.com/uk/All-P...ne-0WKMX80001/ I also agree with Ellie, pay a bit more and get a decent mixer which will last

07-06-2012, 12:36	#4
Echo Zulu Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 233	Another Kenwood advocate here. I finally took the plunge in April after saving for the model I wanted and haven't regretted it. I went for the Kenwood Chef Titanium which is currently being sold on Amazon for £300, but comes with a food processor and liquidiser. I think the cheapest Kenwood Chef is £180 so if I were you, I'd spend that extra £30 to get a machine that is known for quality and longevity. The Chef models also have the advantage of having a number of attachments that can be purchased later if required, such as ice cream makers, mincers, etc.

07-06-2012, 16:15	#5
indianwells Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,236	Another Kenwod Chef Titanium fan here. Fantastic machine.

07-06-2012, 19:55	#6
bostin_austin Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brum Posts: 758	Quote: Originally Posted by indianwells Another Kenwod Chef Titanium fan here. Fantastic machine. Definitely agree, really fantastic.

08-06-2012, 09:51	#7
molliepops Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: woking Posts: 21,678	I inherited a kenwood it was 35 years old before things started going wrong, I then bought a new one and that shows no sign of flagging after 10 years heavy use. You won't get a cheapy mixer lasting like that IMO.

08-06-2012, 11:37	#8
Mrs de Winter Guest Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,733	Quote: Originally Posted by molliepops I inherited a kenwood it was 35 years old before things started going wrong, I then bought a new one and that shows no sign of flagging after 10 years heavy use. You won't get a cheapy mixer lasting like that IMO. I would have to agree with this. My mother has a Kenwood that she's had for a very long time and it is just as effective and powerful as it ever was. I have a Kitchenaid, mostly because they look so nice It's absolutely brilliant though, and I do get plenty of use from it.

08-06-2012, 13:31	#9
It's me Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 45	Thankyou very much everyone for your kind advice. It looks like I will be spending a bit more on my food mixer, from what you have all said I think it will be better to do that and get a machine that lasts. I have read some good reviews on Amazon etc. for the cheaper mixers but never having owned one before I was a bit unsure about buying one of them. I have just got to make my mind up whether to go for the KitchenAid or a Kenwood, from what you have all said they both seem good.

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