Taking the plunge and buying a thermomix, any advice.

Actually, I really liked my old Breville mixer. It did the job, was light and easy to put away in a cupboard when not in use.

The Kenwood is like a lead weight and will have to stay out on the work surface.

No idea what is is!

My Kenwood chef did sterling service but when it failed I replaced it with a Kitchenaid which is excellent but hardly ever used as getting it coincided with my H dying and me giving up baking .
I am loathe to give it up in case inspiration ever strikes again , very, very unlikely.

Witzend

Allira

I gave away my first Kenwood Chef when we moved house but bought another one not long ago after nearly 40 years.

Still dithering about an air fryer.
The Thermomix is too expensive and I probably wouldn't get the best out of it anyway.

I’ve still got the Kenwood Chef that was a wedding present 50 years ago. It did go on the blink 10 years or so ago but we had it fixed and serviced, and it’s still going strong.

Perhaps I'd better mention it in my will!!

I’ve got a Kenwood Chef and I’ve found it very useful. Growing up, my mum and all my aunts had one. They loved them.

Allira

I gave away my first Kenwood Chef when we moved house but bought another one not long ago after nearly 40 years.

Still dithering about an air fryer.
The Thermomix is too expensive and I probably wouldn't get the best out of it anyway.

I’ve still got the Kenwood Chef that was a wedding present 50 years ago. It did go on the blink 10 years or so ago but we had it fixed and serviced, and it’s still going strong.

I gave away my first Kenwood Chef when we moved house but bought another one not long ago after nearly 40 years.

Still dithering about an air fryer.
The Thermomix is too expensive and I probably wouldn't get the best out of it anyway.

RosieandherMaw

Every gadget seems that bit more seductive than the last!
So far I have (and regularly use) my pressure cooker, slow cooker, soup maker, blender (both “stick” and freestanding) microwave, range cooker, Magimix and Kenwood Chef. - with Juicer and mincer attachments.
I have ditched the ice cream maker however- feeling v.smug.
I am resisting an air fryer too or I might have to extend the kitchen.
You want one OP?
You get one.

Was gifted a big double air fryer recently.

But still got my Kenwood Chefette- first gadgetI ever owned. Got it with Green Shield Stamps from the Garage in Roehampton, 1971 Never fails, ah!

RosieandherMaw

Every gadget seems that bit more seductive than the last!
So far I have (and regularly use) my pressure cooker, slow cooker, soup maker, blender (both “stick” and freestanding) microwave, range cooker, Magimix and Kenwood Chef. - with Juicer and mincer attachments.
I have ditched the ice cream maker however- feeling v.smug.
I am resisting an air fryer too or I might have to extend the kitchen.
You want one OP?
You get one.

As both DDs keep telling me - "Buy a Thermomix, Mum, then you can ditch all other gadgets" 😃

Every gadget seems that bit more seductive than the last!
So far I have (and regularly use) my pressure cooker, slow cooker, soup maker, blender (both “stick” and freestanding) microwave, range cooker, Magimix and Kenwood Chef. - with Juicer and mincer attachments.
I have ditched the ice cream maker however- feeling v.smug.
I am resisting an air fryer too or I might have to extend the kitchen.
You want one OP?
You get one.

I love mine. I would suggest getting a second bowl which is a godsend - it was a special offer. I am buying mine on finance which is the only way I could afford it - only a couple of months to run.. I have already cooked a butter chicken sauce this morning. especially brilliant for soups as it cooks as well as preps.

Claremont

I see loads of them for sale on Second hand sites- so it's clear they are not really that good for many. The price second hand is huge, so how much is a new one?

As Thermomix owners upgrade they will sell their older models.

That shows how sturdy, well-made and durable they are.

Sago

Claremont

I see loads of them for sale on Second hand sites- so it's clear they are not really that good for many. The price second hand is huge, so how much is a new one?

A lot of people upgrade to a new model and sell the old ones.

RRP is around £1400.

A lot of people upgrade to a new model and sell the old ones.

Yes they do. DD1 upgraded the one she had for years, she thinks they're wonderful. DD2 has one as well. They can multitask not just cook.

The only thing I've noticed when we've stayed there is thst it seemed to be rather noisy. Newer models may be quieter but I havent seen her new one yet.

Seeing the news item about air fryers catching fire and causing damage to homes has made me think twice about getting one of those and investigating the Thermomix instead although they are much more expensive.

Sago

GrannyGravy13

I have had one for over 10 years, find it very good, easy to clean.

I assume you will be getting the new digital model, I have thermomix envy 😹

What do you find yours best for!
Do you use it daily/weekly?
I make all my own curry spices, pâtés, soups and butter, I know it will do all this well but how does it handle casseroles, risotto etc?

I have the steamer dish attachment, which means veggies in the bottom and fish on the top.

DH has made marmalade in it, I have made chutney.

Seldom make a casserole or risotto as DH is not a fan.

The recipe book which comes with it is good, and their website has lots of additional recipes.

You can also sign up for a demonstration course.

GrannyGravy13

I have had one for over 10 years, find it very good, easy to clean.

I assume you will be getting the new digital model, I have thermomix envy 😹

What do you find yours best for!
Do you use it daily/weekly?
I make all my own curry spices, pâtés, soups and butter, I know it will do all this well but how does it handle casseroles, risotto etc?

Claremont

Sago

Claremont

I see loads of them for sale on Second hand sites- so it's clear they are not really that good for many. The price second hand is huge, so how much is a new one?

A lot of people upgrade to a new model and sell the old ones.

RRP is around £1400.

Thanks. The ones I've seen recently for sale, are all recent Models and hardly used.

Please send a link I would be interested to see what is available.

Sago

Claremont

I see loads of them for sale on Second hand sites- so it's clear they are not really that good for many. The price second hand is huge, so how much is a new one?

A lot of people upgrade to a new model and sell the old ones.

RRP is around £1400.

Thanks. The ones I've seen recently for sale, are all recent Models and hardly used.

B***y predictive text. I meant "Thermomix" obviously

Thermos is big in Germany. I haven't got one because it would mean that several of my other gadgets, that I have spent money on, would then be redundant.

If I was starting from scratch, I would just get the Thermomix as, even at the price of €1500 it would replace a slow cooker, mixer, chopper, juicer, air fryer and even oven and microwave. A former colleague of mine, a whole food and vegan freak, also swore by it for grinding grains, coffee, nuts etc. Obviously ideal if you don't have much space.

You beat me to it Sago I was just going to post the same.

Our AS upgrades his when a new model is available.

Claremont

I see loads of them for sale on Second hand sites- so it's clear they are not really that good for many. The price second hand is huge, so how much is a new one?

A lot of people upgrade to a new model and sell the old ones.

RRP is around £1400.

I see loads of them for sale on Second hand sites- so it's clear they are not really that good for many. The price second hand is huge, so how much is a new one?

GrannyGravy13

I have had one for over 10 years, find it very good, easy to clean.

I assume you will be getting the new digital model, I have thermomix envy 😹

Yes the digital is the one, I’m working on the basis that my husband will at least eat some decent food if I die first.

I know nothing about the Thermomix but we changed from a double oven to a single oven with warming drawer.

This is fine when there are two of us but I really miss the other oven when we have family around. It takes a lot of forethought and menu changing to get timings to fit.

The Thermomix does look very interesting but it does so many different things.

My DD has had one for a few years, and uses it constantly. Very, very expensive