Kenwood Chef or Kitchenaid
Discussion
My oh wants a food mixer proper stylee. She has found a Kenwood Chef Classic Major in Argos for £240, 6.7l bowl and 900 watts. http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4...
I have heard good things about the Kitchenaid Artisan, 4.8l bowl and 300 watts?! Direct drive though no gears like the Kenwood, which has plastic gears, and the Kitchenaid is probably quieter, is "prettier" so will look better if left out. I am concerned that the Kenwood is underpowered for the bowl size.
The Kitchenaid sounds better but the cheapest on ebay new is £320. Oh and Nigella has one
I have heard good things about the Kitchenaid Artisan, 4.8l bowl and 300 watts?! Direct drive though no gears like the Kenwood, which has plastic gears, and the Kitchenaid is probably quieter, is "prettier" so will look better if left out. I am concerned that the Kenwood is underpowered for the bowl size.
The Kitchenaid sounds better but the cheapest on ebay new is £320. Oh and Nigella has one
On looks I'd prefer a KitchenAid but on value I bought a Chef.
I've got the Premier http://www.electricshopping.com/kenwood-kmc560-che... but I bought it from Costco. It comes with a glass liquidiser rather than a plastic one. I bought my accessories (slicer and mincer) from this co though and there service was very good.
Why is she looking at the Major? I would only buy one if a) I had 14 children, b) I was cooking commercially and c) had arms like a gorilla. I couldn't manage the Major bowl, it's huge. She needs to go and see one to get a feel for the size.
I thought the entry level Chefs were a bit cheap and nasty hence buying the Premier. Our John Lewis had a Major an entry level Chef and the Premier together on display so that I could compare all of them.
Price up the accessories as well, I felt that the whole Kitchen Aid package got too pricey for my budget.
I've got the Premier http://www.electricshopping.com/kenwood-kmc560-che... but I bought it from Costco. It comes with a glass liquidiser rather than a plastic one. I bought my accessories (slicer and mincer) from this co though and there service was very good.
Why is she looking at the Major? I would only buy one if a) I had 14 children, b) I was cooking commercially and c) had arms like a gorilla. I couldn't manage the Major bowl, it's huge. She needs to go and see one to get a feel for the size.
I thought the entry level Chefs were a bit cheap and nasty hence buying the Premier. Our John Lewis had a Major an entry level Chef and the Premier together on display so that I could compare all of them.
Price up the accessories as well, I felt that the whole Kitchen Aid package got too pricey for my budget.
Piglet said:
On looks I'd prefer a KitchenAid but on value I bought a Chef.
I've got the Premier http://www.electricshopping.com/kenwood-kmc560-che... but I bought it from Costco. It comes with a glass liquidiser rather than a plastic one. I bought my accessories (slicer and mincer) from this co though and there service was very good.
Why is she looking at the Major? I would only buy one if a) I had 14 children, b) I was cooking commercially and c) had arms like a gorilla. I couldn't manage the Major bowl, it's huge. She needs to go and see one to get a feel for the size.
I thought the entry level Chefs were a bit cheap and nasty hence buying the Premier. Our John Lewis had a Major an entry level Chef and the Premier together on display so that I could compare all of them.
Price up the accessories as well, I felt that the whole Kitchen Aid package got too pricey for my budget.
Thanks Piglet, we went to Costco and got that model today. If it ever breaks we can take it back as long as we are a Costco member.I've got the Premier http://www.electricshopping.com/kenwood-kmc560-che... but I bought it from Costco. It comes with a glass liquidiser rather than a plastic one. I bought my accessories (slicer and mincer) from this co though and there service was very good.
Why is she looking at the Major? I would only buy one if a) I had 14 children, b) I was cooking commercially and c) had arms like a gorilla. I couldn't manage the Major bowl, it's huge. She needs to go and see one to get a feel for the size.
I thought the entry level Chefs were a bit cheap and nasty hence buying the Premier. Our John Lewis had a Major an entry level Chef and the Premier together on display so that I could compare all of them.
Price up the accessories as well, I felt that the whole Kitchen Aid package got too pricey for my budget.
Just saw this one advertised on the TV from Comet
http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Mixers/buy-KENWOOD-KMC510...
£175, down from £399
http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Mixers/buy-KENWOOD-KMC510...
£175, down from £399
lost in espace said:
Thanks Piglet, we went to Costco and got that model today. If it ever breaks we can take it back as long as we are a Costco member.
It's a good choice of model, it did seem much sturdier than the white entry level models and I also like the peace of mind of buying things from Costco. Happy baking!
calibrax said:
Just saw this one advertised on the TV from Comet
http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Mixers/buy-KENWOOD-KMC510...
£175, down from £399
Thanks for that I have just got my family to get me one for Christmas.http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Mixers/buy-KENWOOD-KMC510...
£175, down from £399
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