Is this the world’s SMARTEST mixer?! (Tested by a Chef) | Sorted Food

[@daltimond]

I do not mind when these are sponsored but I ESPECIALLY like videos like this when they are 100% not an ad and paid with Ben's personal debit card.

[@AuroDHikoshi]

*nervous laugh*

[@richbuilds_com]

I think Ben had already talked himself into buying one for himself and they are milking it for videos. I do not have a problem with this :)

[@hypnotika]

Hasn't Kenwood been a sponsor of the show for a relatively long time?

[@AuroDHikoshi]

@hypnotika that was only for that 3 ways series... nothing outside, I think they've just been using their stuff as they've got a trust with the item (or they have them to hand)

[@Uncle_Smidge]

Kenwood also sent them their first kit when they first started, so if they're loyal after all these years, that's quite a statement for the Brand's usefulness. c:

[@BadIdeasBureau]

Useful things to add to your smart gadget reviews: - Does the app work without the internet (i.e. can it connect just over your wifi, without needing an external connection - which also means it should work if their servers are playing up/taken offline). Most of them don't, but it's a thing worth highlighting when they do. - And following from that - what are the controls like without the app? Easy to use? Any functions locked off? - Generally, I'd like to see a bit of the chefs playing around with it and making a recipe not on the app - having a tool that's only useful for the things the manufacturer suggests is one thing (and can be pretty good if there are enough of those), but seeing the process of using it as a more generalised bit of equipment would be great.

[@serenetiv]

I've watched some cooking videos of a group of gamers/ let's players. One of them has this machine (i don't know if it is this version because some of those videos are many years old by now.) He's not using the app for anything (i don't know if his version even has one xD) but it works fine with everything they did in those videos and he used it for. (Sometimes he just didn't bother because he was too lazy to clean the thing up afterwards) They also didn't do any preprogrammed stuff or recipes explicitly for this machine. (They did some recipes for the Thermomix with the Kenwood and it worked just fine or even better iirc.) so i can't say if the app needs internet or not and stuff but i can say it's also doing it's job for other things than the preprogrammed ones (if they didn't change anything, of course)

[@SortedFood]

Great feedback, I’ll pass your comment onto the team - thanks! Hayley @ Team Sorted

[@Far1988]

​@@serenetivit's kinda funny that by basically the first two sentences I had an idea who you were talking about and by the rest of the comment it just made it absolutely clear you were talking about PietSmiet.

[@nilesy]

Another I'd love to see is clean-up. How hard/easy was it to clean-up the entire device after? Automatic mixers are crazy for getting flour and stuff everywhere, would've loved to have seen what got dirty/where and ease of cleaning :)

[@serenetiv]

@@Far1988 yep xD

[@LednacekZ]

Now we need Barry vs Kenwood battle for the sous-chef position

[@SortedFood]

Hahaha excellent comment 😂

[@sirBrouwer]

where does the apron go on the Kenwood?

[@bunkertons]

Haaaaa! 😂

[@Drnaynay]

​@@SortedFood Janice's new bf is named Ken Wood

[@numbvox]

@@SortedFood Actually a Kush + Barry vs Ben + Kenwood battle could be incredible

[@animalabbie76]

anyone who's watched for a while knows how much the boys love kenwood lol it feels like the whole kitchen was kenwood at one point!!

[@SortedFood]

The whole kitchen was at one point 😂

[@moniquem783]

And that was part of my decision to go with a Kenwood mixer! If the Sorted boys are that happy with Kenwood, I will be too.

[@jaspercandoit]

Kenwood are by far the best brand in the UK, I think. I can't afford them, but I did splash out on a food processor and it's much better than the other ones I've owned.

[@moniquem783]

@@jaspercandoit I nearly got sucked in by the pretty colours of the KitchenAid, but I noticed in a lot of cooking videos that the motor of it made a noise that was just the pitch that hurts my ears (hyperacusis), so no pretty colour was worth that. And I think the Kenwood are better. I also had a motor noise issue with the Thermomix when I was considering that, and ended up getting a Magimix Cook Expert which also has the food processor that uses the same base unit. Love that too. An awesome bit of kit.

[@hord1827]

I think that was due to the video where kenwood sponsored them though

[@Jan_haj]

Not sure if I would describe this, as Mike said, as excellent, knowing that out of two tested recipes, only one worked without a trained chef interfering. The first one would've completely failed if he wouldn't have stepped in. For the price of 2.5 months of rent in my area, I would expect that the included recipes would just work if I followed them step by step.

[@Honeycore83]

Agreed and I would also expect the weighting to be 100% accurate and it really wasn’t. For the price it’s definitely not excellent

[@randysem]

Agreed, perhaps the building quality of the machine is excellent. Adding the app, recipes and a wobbly scale, the entire experience doesn't seem excellent. Certainly not for that price.

[@jesperwall839]

Yeah Kenwood are built like tanks. I have had the same machine as this but without all the smartness, and it’s a beast. And I must say you have a very cheap rent 👍😂

[@JamesChurchill3]

As an IT guy, I deliberately avoid 'smart' appliances. More to go wrong, and what happens when the servers get decommissioned on Kenwood's side? Sounds like some extra planned obsolescence to me.

[@Darryl398]

Yup. I'd rather pay a similar amount for a really well-manufactured device without the screen/internet connection, that'll keep going for 15+ years, by which point this will have long since ended up in the recycling centre

[@Patriiiiick]

Yep, exactly why I won't buy any smart cooking devices. I'd love to know the percentage of kitchen gadgets with an app that have been featured on the channel that have apps that still work.

[@foetusdeletus6313]

That's when you jailbreak them

[@Deschit]

As an IT guy as well, I think you’re assuming that the info isn’t stored client-side. Because if that were the simple case then your argument doesn’t mean shit. Which isn’t very IT and everyone that followed you. How many KB of info is needed in these algorithms?

[@tr7zw]

Also IT guy, at least it seems like you can use the device on its own without the app/cloud. I probably wouldn't connect the thing to the wifi in the first place.

[@babsb9889]

Interesting to see how it works but 1. I'd never be able to afford it and 2. I wouldn't want it if I could afford it. I was thinking of how Ben knew what to do when the filling for the profitiroles didn't come out right. If the machine does everything for you, you never learn how to fix those mistakes--or even know if it is a mistake. I love learning and perfecting my techniques. It gives me way more a sense of accomplishment than a machine doing it for me.

[@deadtotheworld22]

Agreed, and I also think there's a point about that element of romance to it. Accepting that there's a helpful aspect to this and for the right person it might be an absolute game changer, if I make time to cook then I'm going to accept the fiddly/pain in the neck bits, and benefit from the sense of direct control and judgement I get by turning raw ingredients into something more whole. And if I don't have the time to cook properly, then I accept I'm going to make compromises and that'll come in the form of ordering in, having a ready meal or just simplifying a dish down. I do think there comes a point where the general need for everything to be easy just means that cooking increasingly is just a science based on getting from A to B as quickly as possible rather than an art and a process which is learned and crafted, but also brings with it all the other things which come with cooking.

[@ac1dflare937]

Agreed you buy a store bought cake mix and it failed even if you followed the instructions you would be fuming and never buy it again. This costs a thousand times more and still fails on their own recipes 🤦‍♂️

[@rickyapril104]

Lovely video guys. I would love a follow up video where you test some of the other functions to see if they are as sound as these were. The more functions that work as intended makes it more appealing for someone that would love to cook more but doesnt like to take a lot of time to do that. So every step that gets taken care of makes it easier to do

[@prinithdealwisjayasinghe2455]

Yes, I'm curious about what other functions and attachments it has and how well they work

[@hogie48]

To add to this, I would love to see the machine passed around people on the team and used at home for a couple days / week and see their opinion using it on their own at home.

[@arthurcatrambone1982]

Would definitely be down for a part 2

[@Hogwart101]

Agreed, for something so expensive if it can take the place of perhaps a stand mixer/hand mixer/kitchen scale/food processor/mandolin slicer etc then it would be more worth the large price tag

[@GardBrooks]

The weight changing when you weren't adding something seems like it could be problematic.

[@VincentGroenewold]

Indeed, if it's all about being precise, that isn't it. :) I would love to know what the specs say about the variance.

[@amyrotella1219]

No. It's a sensitive balance, just like a normal counter one. Mike should not bang the machine while pouring. That makes the weight different, just like a regular balance.

[@lawrencealcantara]

@@amyrotella1219 it's also really precise that wind affects it. i have a table top scale that i use that does that too

[@KenS1267]

@@amyrotella1219 The issue is, as happened with adding the rice you can't really take anything out of the bowl once it goes in. The entire idea is fundamentally flawed. You should portion your mise en place before you start any recipe not at various stages of the cooking process. The scale is just a worthless add on that will certainly cause people to mess up recipes.

[@xaostek]

I think the real issue is that, because it's a "smart" machine, there is a significant time lag between adding something in and the display updating the new weight. Without having an innate sense of how much something weighs, Mike ended up pouring the rice in really slowly and stopping and starting many times because of this, and he still went over weight because the display didn't finish updating for a whole second after he had put the rice in.

[@Fabio-Jose-DragonKing]

Love having a SORTED video every day ❤❤❤

[@italiana626sc]

I know Ben isn't a baker but I was surprised that he didn't do the little 'twist' on each piped choux pastry bit, to help not have the long hat at the top. Really appreciate the honest review!! ETA: 18:08 I really love that Kenwood made the mixer paddle in the shape of a 'K'. Brilliant!

[@serenetiv]

yeah they do this since forever, i think, but i love it xD

[@borttorbbq2556]

Funny enough it's actually a pretty good set up for it too like realistically speaking

[@lexirose271]

Tap it with a finger dabbed in water that also helps ❤

[@aaronhelms]

That squeak alone would drive me INSANE!

[@sevenismy]

Once you get one, your mouth will start to water like Pavlov’s dog when you hear the squeaks 😅

[@rachelblaquiere9134]

I was watching this from in bed and got worried that it was the bed squeaking 😂

[@Mojova1]

Yeah I would be pissed of if I spent 1200pounds and the machine does that noise.

[@dominiksteiger161]

You can adjust the attachment connector to remove the squeak

[@snowysnowyriver]

Back in 1975 we were given a Kenwood food mixer as a wedding present. 49 years later, it still works perfectly. Come back in 50 years.....will this machine still be working? I doubt it. There is a lot to be said for simplicity.

[@Tannhauser42]

Yeah, my concern with any product that also has an app tied to it, is even if the hardware is still functional years from now, will the app still work?

[@karenneill9109]

@@Tannhauser42electronics are naturally more fragile, too.

[@karenneill9109]

Yes. Ultimately, a mixer is about a good machine. Well engineered, well made gears and motors. Add a scale, a heating element, a ‘smart’ component, etc etc,there are just more things to break.

[@Pixels_and_Points]

I know the temperature can be adjusted, but did you test if the heating results are accurate? If you're tempering chocolate, it would need to be spot on. Was the scale jumping around? Several times, it moved after taring or when nothing was touched. Also, was the mixer squeaking? That would drive me nuts, but I know sometimes new machinery does that the first or second time it's used.

[@nicfab1]

The squeaking is from the rubber blades scraping the bowl, that sound doesn't go away with use. It's not there with any of the other attachments though

[@nastyachernomorchenko1065]

​@@nicfab1 yeah, it's a really nice paddle for mixing without whipping, but I have to do this in earbuds with something heavy cause noise makes me shiver

[@coke-cinelle]

I hated the noise too. As a baker I know it means it scraps the bowl very well but I could not stand that for long, I find that noise worst that the heavy sound of my kitchen aid

[@electricwheelchair]

I paused the video to check if the squeaking was on my side. (Luckily it wasn't.) 😊

[@marianne5882]

Re: the temperature, I have an older version of this (not smart, no scales), and in mine the temperature is pretty much spot on. Varies by 1-2 degrees at most.

[@janhanchenmichelsen2627]

One competitor is maybe the Electrolux Assistent, now Ankarsrum. Mine is from 1948 (I had do do some restoring, new wiring, new caps, new belt). It is an all metal, one speed monster, but it just WORKS. As do the many attachments. After 75 years. I fear that very impressive Kenwood will start suffering from computer errors and sensor malfunctions in a few years, as all smart gadgets tend to do.

[@endastforkommentering9913]

I second this

[@rcjbvermilion]

I think this would be lucky to even last one tenth as long.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I love the way you get the measurements on a separate display because some of us are neither gifted with maths nor gifted with eyeballing ingredients. 6:21 “But we have a Le Dangle there…We are le conflicted.” 7:11 PRODDERS and Dabbers

[@atingley0913]

Maybe I'm too demanding, but for 1200, i expect the recipes to be on point and not need fiddling. Inexcusable for costing more than a month's rent.

[@toriasummers2670]

I think the thermomix is far better than this and it's about the same price

[@johnmccallum8512]

Kenwood have this on sale at£999 as of today 15/12/24 .

[@InterrogatingTheCat]

​​@@johnmccallum8512 for £1000 it should have recipes that actually work

[@invisiblekid99]

​@@toriasummers2670the Thermomix is a touch more I think. Can't remember how much I paid for mine. If the processor attachments come with the Kenwood it's better value and a better mixer for baking. However as a smart device the Thermomix is better and easier to use going off this video.

[@matthewfurlani8647]

id also expect the scale not to fluctuate +/-50g

[@kashgohel]

Tiny detail I liked was the text and the scale graphic stayed level when the mixer part was tilted. Makes it stay readable.

[@Yohahn]

Same.

[@Uncle_Smidge]

An actually smart detail, NGL

[@SortedFood]

It’s a nice touch 👌

[@eldronado]

@@SortedFood That's not the point though. Requiring constant connection to the internet is the problem, not that they're smart. If you can connect to it via wifi and control it this way, it's not a problem and not a security risk. It takes a moment for the manufacturer to go "okay, glad you like the device, now you need to pay a subscription if you want to access "premium" recipes" and the whole thing is ruined just like that.

[@nadjlicious4602]

So what am I doing after the live show? That's right watch more Sorted ❤ I love Kenwood!! I've gotten the machine my parents got for their wedding it's over 30 years old and still works like a treat 🎉

[@makinfire]

absolutely smashing work mates watching for over 3 years

[@SortedFood]

Thanks 😁

[@beccabo01]

I love the idea of how it removes the guess work but I also feel like at this level of handsoff I rather just buy something from a bakery. Like its cool tech but at this point I wouldn't feel like I was making it anyways

[@dominikklausmann6343]

This! One great thing of cooking is "the personal touch". When my wife and I cook the same dish with the same ingredients and the same recipe...the end product WILL taste different. I feel with appliances like this the dishes will taste the same everywhere. Good for people who can't cook, or who don't like cooking. But I think it's not foodies and good cooks, let alone chefs.

[@NaraShikamaru21]

You've reviewed a lot of smart gadgets now, you should have a normals battle where they each pick a smart device to use to make their dish. No hobs. Jamie will likely pick the Smoker, Barry will pick the sous vide oven, Mike will pick this or the Tokett.

[@SortedFood]

Great idea! Thanks for the suggestion 😁

[@dngr_412]

the split second of them just staring at the plates is hilarious 10/10

[@starglowhaven]

Just a thought in regards to chopping the onion - if the chopping attachment can go through a dishwasher then being able to use the chopper over cutting the onion with a knife can make a big difference to someone who struggles with cooking being overwhelming. I recently bought myself a cheap veggie chopper (one of the ones where you push your veg through a grid of blades) and having to only slice my veggies and press them in the chopper means I am cooking a lot more frequently than I used to.

[@-B.H.]

I'd be down for a mixer with a scale, no smart connect feature, but also the different stir methods as physical buttons. The only way a smart connect machine like this would be worth while is if you can create your own recipes for it. Not necessarily publish but just create for personal use.

[@Pythonaria]

Remember when Ben reviewed the Instant Pot. I now have two of them as one lost it's beep for some strange reason. Use the new one nearly every day. Made so many different things in it from meals to cheesecake and more. I have two Kenwood Chefs. A 901 I bought at a flea market 20 years ago - it's still going strong and a second one, a KM330 which my friend's sister gave to me. She'd inherited it from a relative who passed away but said she'd never use it and it was just taking up space in her kitchen. It needs to go back to Kenwood to be serviced as it blew the front seal when I was making sausages. Must admit, I'm tempted by this new all singing, all dancing model. Kenwood Chefs are great workhorses in the kitchen. Wouldn't be without mine.

[@shyphirenflowerchild4631]

I own a Kenwood Chef from the 1950s. LOVE it.

[@TheBloodypete]

What it needs is a controlled hopper where the hatch is, so you can dose it up with your weighed goods, then when you're happy with the amount, flip a lever, and it drops them in. Then you can remove some if you need to!

[@HumbleWooper]

Ooh, what about a couple of separate hatches the machine can open from the bottom, so you can pre-measure stuff for it to drop in when the timing is right? Dry ingredients in section A, seasonings and an egg in section B, or whatever.

[@johannesofie777]

I think I have seen a Japanese machine that does this

[@firedale2002]

Ben: Worried about all the loss of water through steam. Mike and Ben: Continues to open lid, letting steam out.

[@zoznammic]

I hope I am not the only one who finds prep work in the kitchen and "just" stirring boring. I sincerely believe it makes you appreciate the end result much more. These smart appliances are very tricky in my mind. If you are a true beginner then they will not prevent you from failing (exactly what would happen in the cream patisserie case if someone did not know what to do except follow their instructions). If you are an experienced cook, you probably do not want the guidelines anyway. As a stand mixer, perfect; as a smart helper? Eh, I am not sure.

[@CyanPhoenix_]

Just FYI, Risotto doesn't need to be constantly stirred - Adam Ragusea did a side by side, and found that just dumping in most of the liquid at the start, letting it cook, then finishing the usual way (adding more liquid and stirring until your preferred doneness) gives the exact same texture as stirring constantly :)

[@jacoblynd3082]

All these years.....one of the best moments happened in this video. ***Don't forget the Flour Cover or You'll suffer***. 🤣

[@eleanorclifford5087]

Perhaps not mentioned but really important to consider in terms of lowering wastage etc. is once you have a Kenwood- you'll never need another one! They produce spare parts still for my Kenwood K701 and KM230 (both handed down to me)- which are both over 20/30 years old at least. They're are well used and still going strong!!

[@slyfondle1885]

Except with this you're reliant on the app being updated for the next 30 years, and still remaining backwards compatible with a 30 year old machine. Good luck with that.

[@christopherlebel1241]

Watching this in between segments of the live show. It is absolutely amazing and I am loving every minute of it. Thanks to the whole team! #GrillTheIce

[@stitchesbysue]

Risotto inthe instant pot is amazingly good and easy. No stirring after all ingredients are in and sauted in the pot.

[@SortedFood]

Nice 👌

[@joannaopie583]

I have just invested in the Baker XL version of this machine and it is incredible!!! Don't het fooled by yhe baker label, it comes with spice grinder, blender, food processor and mini chopper as well as a ton of grating blades and paddle attachments. Even has a meat mincer attachment. Every attachment and the machine feels like excellent quality. Would highly recommend!

[@prinithdealwisjayasinghe2455]

What's the differences between the one shown and the Baker XL you have?

[@PokhrajRoy.]

9:00 Cottagecore Ben while on long walks in the countryside. Never change

[@charmaineperkins7332]

I love my kenwood cooking chef…I have had it for a few years now, just not one that connects to the net….i have also had a kitchen aid and compared to the kenwood the kitchen aid was a piece of pretty junk, that was all it had going for it, it was pretty…from new the kitchen aid couldn’t even whip 3 egg whites to stiff peaks for a pavlova, my Kenny does not skip a beat, bread dough is a breeze, silky smooth buttercream, oh and the best passion fruit curd which was so easy to make because I didn’t have to stand there and stir…this is my second kenwood I have ever had…my first one was from my mother who bought hers before I was born in 1973 and it is still going to this day, I just passed it on to someone else to use, when I upgraded…LOVE MY KENNY…

[@Aussie_Gypsy]

I love my cooking chef too. My son bought it for my birthday 8 years ago and I make so much in it, and it certainly saves on stirring time. He has my old one.

[@unrealraven]

Something like this (minus the errors in recipes) can be a gateway for getting into cooking or a gateway to increase the complexity of dishes. Basically building confidence. On the other hand if someone relies on this completely they will never learn. So this type of smart machine is a double edged sword.

[@KYLadd]

Video ideal: beat the chef but the normal has to use the cooking chef for most of the cooking, and do blind judging with people other than the normals or chefs.

[@toni_go96]

Oh man, I miss all the old Kenwood videos... But it's so cool to see how far the guys have...

[@enisra_bowman]

their videos sold me on getting my own food processor, a few time an ad worked and i like it

[@toscirafanshaw9735]

Oh, the mise mushroom risotto Mike mentions is one of my absolute favorites, too! In fact, that entire pack (Twisted Italy if anyone is wondering) is phenomenal, and probably the pack I've coked most often.

[@madadam2776]

Decades of young cooks were trained with these machines in Australia and New Zealand. I have my Mother in-laws kenwood she was given as a wedding present. It still goes just as hard today as it did in the 60’s.

[@larar6095]

Would love a part 2 with other recipes!!

[@kitchenmom]

I adore mine, it's the best and I paid a lot of money for other machines over the years. And all the extras make it the gadget you do everything with. From grinding spices to cooking soup.

[@JudyCZ]

I remember your series of 3 levels of a dish that you did with Kenwood as a sponsor, those videos are brilliant, really well done. Great to see this one isn't sponsored, though. 😊

[@waynedaniels1243]

We need a part 2 of this showing all the other functions (and to also reimburse Ben too 😂)

[@anniewood001]

as someone who has a cooking chef (not xl) i have found that it is great at first but then soon becomes a gimic. Also the scale never seems quite right and fluctuates quite a bit. Unless you are cooking all of these amazing things on the regular it isn’t worth it. That being said what i do use it for ( a lot of one thing) it is amazing, a workhorse that is strong and sturdy.

[@alexdoyle9324]

Favourite part of my Sunday!!!

[@SortedFood]

Love to hear it!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

KENWOOD! happy to see making a comeback to the channel 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@WingRocka]

KENWOOD, eh? That's a brand name I haven't heard of from this channel since the Three Recipes Compared series, lol.

[@amyrotella1219]

They had, they might still have, a Kenwood mini food processor and blender. They were sponsored by Kenwood.

[@SortedFood]

It’s been a hot min!

[@adampoll4977]

I've got the original Kenwood Cooking Chef (still going strong after nearly 20 years. No app, no scales, no smart functions - BUT it has the 1 degree accurate induction heating and one of the strongest mixer motors out there. I'm making souse-vide coffee in it right now for a liquor ;). The attachments are the best quality I have seen for a mixer at ANY level, almost like high-tech surgical instruments. The pasta extruder even uses bronze dies!

[@inkno701]

Challenge idea: One chef gets all smart appliances and has to accomplish another task at the same time vs one chef with only hand tools.

[@ScrufffyJoe]

Nice, another episode in the classic Sorted series "Will this make risotto easier for me?"

[@stewartlee8858]

When my Nana passed her 1970s Kenwood chef dissapeared, like a lot of her other cooking things. Anyway that was a awesome bit of kit and if whoever has it looks after it, I don't doubt it will a lot longer.

[@paigewells858]

I think the idea of this is pretty cool, and on one hand I really like the accessibility it brings in terms of being able to make things at home that maybe you don't have the skill for doing it on your own. And, that you can focus on other things while it mixes things up for you. But, on the other hand, I do think it takes away from the romance of it all. If I really wanted to make profiteroles for a gathering, part of me wants to learn and have the satisfaction of making them myself. Baking can be extremely frustrating, but also very rewarding if you are diligent and figure out what works for you. So while this machine might give you ability to make something nice for people, I do think it takes away a little of the spirit of learning how to do it yourself.

[@rebeccabarna8512]

This was great! I've been salivating over this product for a good while now and questioned how good it actually is. Now I can continue to long for it even more knowing I will probably never excuse such an expensive purchase

[@FravelBagel]

I love that the paddle has a K for Kenwood in it 😂

[@kylemwalker]

I’m curious about the Ankarsrum stand mixer. Thoughts on that? I hate how wobbly the top motor style mixers are.

[@whiteshoos]

Vorwerk (German brand) has been doing this with the Thermomix for decades and better. And no squeaking... You should try the OG!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

On the twelfth day of Sortedmas, my true love gave to me: 1 Smart Gadget, 1 Smart Chef, 1 Cross Normal and 9 ways to prepare different things. (Also yay not an ad gadget discourse and Ben making risotto) P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MIKE!

[@moniquem783]

Oooh! I’m so excited to watch this! I’m switching to the tv so I can watch on a bigger screen lol. I have this mixer and I’ve barely used it. It has so much potential that I’m not tapping into. I’ve made a meringue, which was perfect, and a custard which splattered everywhere even with the heat and splash guards on. I’ve made 2 cakes since buying it and both were whack it in a bowl and whisk types 😂 I chose this one because my plan is to have my own dairy animals in the next year or two. I haven’t decided yet if I’ll have a cow or goats or sheep. But whatever I have I’ll be making my own cheese, and I’m hoping with this I can set the temperature and have it stir slowly and free me up from standing in the kitchen just stirring curds. It will limit me to making 5L batches but as long as that doesn’t mess up the ageing process that will make a good sized block for me.

[@trevawilliams1975]

So glad as I've had this in my basket for a while and you've given me a clearer view of it.

[@yukonbikerguy]

Loved the video guys, thanks! Looked up the price of this mixer chef thingee..... It's about $3400.00 CAD mate! Unless I win a lotto and I'm looking for neat stuff to spend it on.... not a chance!

[@celtikmc]

Great review, boyz! I own a Thermomix myself, and I have to say, that the Kenwood Cooking Chef XL looks quite impressive. However, it does seem less mature software wise and much bulkier compared to my Thermomix including the accessories, which is a consideration for those with limited kitchen space. That said, it’s great to see you testing alternatives like this - whether sponsored or not - (as long as you make it clear at the beginning of your videos 😜) as it appears to offer a more affordable option (±150£ compare to the Thermomix) for those considering a high-end kitchen tools. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@Fabio-Jose-DragonKing]

Happy holidays guys! You always make My day 🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@Rob-ct4xp]

Adding in stock to a risotto gradually is essentially an Italian "old Nona's tale" - i.e. it's never been proven to be better than putting all the liquid in one go. Case in point is that in a classic Paella recipe, you do just that! I tend to cook mine in a pressure cooker/Instant Pot - done in 6 minutes with no stirring (because the rapid boiling does more than enough mixing).

[@anthonyberndt9733]

The real strength of the machine (compared to other mixers) is that it looks like it can heat and stir at the same time using multiple attachments in a very precise way. Risotto is a definite example of a high-labor dish that requires careful heating and lots and lots of stirring and attention. Are there other things Ebbers or Kush might want to try that would actually make it a truly labor-saving device?

[@heidisparklebottom]

Shout out to whoever does your transcripts 💛great quality!

[@GeoffMeacock]

I've got the earlier version of this machine, it's great for constant gentle heat/stir foods i.e. lemon curd, the real benefit is multitasking, you can get on with something else while it does the donkey work.

[@huehuehuehuehue]

Can you use it's functions without the app? Like, setting the temperature on the induction heater, etc

[@macsloc4548]

Yes

[@VJK102]

For the vintage gadgets series, I suggest the Sharp Carousel Multiple Selection, from 1997, the peak of microwaves, and a 1940's Sunbean Radiant Control, from 1940's

[@Brassilmusic]

I literally just bought myself a KMix because kenwood are the best - my Nana’s mixer (one of the original chef mixers) has been on the go successfully. I don’t think I’d enjoy using this machine, I quite like the manual/automatic mix in baking makes it enjoyable !

[@StuartB_]

Mike was playing the Kenwood game, 5 stars. Ebber's wasn't buying any of that shit, his inner chef kept fighting through, great video.

[@fletchly]

My take on this is that a stand mixer, measuring equipment and utensils can be bought for a fraction of the cost and you can get wonderful step-by-step instructions in places like the sidekick app. Save yourself hundreds of pounds, enjoy the process and get lots of incredible recipes. If this was half the price and it buttoned up finicky issues like the recipes and the scale, I think it would find a home in a lot more kitchens.

[@Wandering869]

Really takes the misery out of making tea

[@atron62]

As someone without a stand mixer because of the space they tend to need, i could see making this one with because of the added functions. The cost however, prices people out since it's like buying a major appliance

[@YaaLFH]

It is a major appliance, especially if you add attachments - there are many available.

[@atron62]

@YaaLFH by major appliance I meant oven and fridge kind of thing.

[@YaaLFH]

@@atron62 Oh, you mean *large* appliance. Yes, it's not as large as a fridge. But it does a lot of things.

[@atron62]

@@YaaLFH no, you were right I meant cost. I don't think most people can justify a mixer that costs more than a fridge or stove

[@YaaLFH]

@@atron62 That's a really weird way of thinking. Just because something is smaller doesn't mean it will be cheaper. A fridge is in comparison a very simple appliance, just a big cooled insulated box with some shelves and drawers. The Kenwood mixer can replace a dozen standalone small appliances.

[@tetsubo57]

I don't want appliances that can connect to the internet. It's a vulnerability. Give me a good old Kitchen Aid any day.

[@Uncle_Smidge]

I rescued a busted KitchenAid from the Nifty Thrifty and fixed it up myself. Nothing but grease and gears; I adore that thing.

[@KitaraKaori]

I have my Kitchen Aid, when my girl born...30 years now, the other day change the carbons, that is, working perfect!

[@SortedFood]

Smart gadgets definitely aren’t for everyone, they’re good to test though!

[@nat3007]

I had my grans old blender from the 70s worked perfectly until a couple of years ago. Can't find a similar one sadly.

[@privacyvalued4134]

The world's best stand mixer is the Ankarsrum. That fact is not even debatable. Ankarsrum is a relatively unknown brand in the U.S., but Europeans are familiar with the brand's "cry once" pricetag for quality engineering. You buy it once and use it forever. As a stand mixer, it is of a very different design to the traditional stand mixer.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

The boyd love of Kenwood always makes for amazing videos🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@nicholascrow8133]

Would love to see a collab with Jay over at smash fishing (Guernsey) He could take you out foraging and then you could bring back the catch and him to the sorted kitchen and cook it all up! I suggested this to him in a live chat and he is down for it!

[@teletubbiestunetwister9570]

My favourite feature is the K for Kenwood on the mixing attachment. Nice touch.

[@erincarter9457]

I’ve had my Kenwood Chef since 1996 without it skipping a beat. My Mum’s is from 1969 and still as good as the day she got it. My question is, do the new ones last as long? I’ve heard not, but wonder if that is true. They are an absolute workhorse in the kitchen.

[@veryfewletters]

Ben demolishing that risotto 🤣

[@Fabio-Jose-DragonKing]

You guys are always the best part of My days❤❤❤

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

You always are the favorite part of my sunday ❤❤❤❤

[@Desanirain]

I like that you can add more time to the cooking. I live just under 7,000 feet above sea level. This drastically changes how different things are cooked both in time and temp. Example to get water boiling in a sauce pan on an electric stove I need to have the stovetop on High just to get the water to boil around 10 min.-if I am lucky.

[@shorttimer874]

In the Anova oven app you can change the times and temperature in their recipes and then save that version for future use, pretty handy.

[@Liz-jo5gc]

See this is the kind of kitchen tool I would invest in. I can't cook for my life, so I can't make risotto but spending some extra money on a machine that could help me to enjoy cooking and make more nutritious meals, peaks my interest in investing in something like this.

[@Onepinkflamingo]

My mom would have loved this to help expedite meals & desserts for 7. I'm just one, so it's not as useful. 2k is a big tix piece of kit, maybe demonstrate the sous vide and other ways it saves in kitchen space. Wish I could watch the live, but illness wrecked my budget. Hoping you all have had an amazing time & looking forward to clips. 🎅🤶

[@GIBBO4182]

Who doesn't love a profiterole? I went out last night and had some amazing salted caramel ones!

[@SortedFood]

So good 😋

[@amyrotella1219]

Wow! That is one I have never had.

[@RiverDanube]

About 50 years ago my Mum felt she needed the newest and most raved about sunbeam mixer. She put aside her small, humble mixer that you could detach and use by hand. The new machine cost a few hundred. The machine gave her no end of trouble, making it inconvenient. To this day, it has collected dust in her kitchen. The lesson - keep it simple.

[@aoifemoriarty1296]

you did have quite a lot of egg white in with your five yolks...I agree it's not up to scratch though! Appreciate the honest review as always!

[@kogure7235]

As a tech person, the thing I value most is robust build quality and no needless digitalization. Anything "smart" just instantly gains a big price tag, a huge number of tiny, fragile components, and a software where many things can go wrong. Just asking for trouble, especially in environments with a lot of heat, dust, and/or vibrations. I'll take a high-quality mechanical device over a flimsy high-tech gadget any day. This is definitely the most promising-looking device out of the many I've seen you test, but I personally still wouldn't buy it. Takes the magic out of cooking, too. Mistakes and experimentation are meant to be a part of the process. It's what makes you a better cook. Going from following recipes, to adjusting them, to making your own.

[@helenedesmarais8697]

Make a big batch, pipe in domed silicone molds, freeze, when hard put in bags and cook from freezed when needed.

[@daniwalmsley611]

This feels like the tokit omni cook but in the form factor of a stand mixer... which is amazing because not only does it do all this cool cooking stuff but its got regular stand mixer functionality I've wanted one for a while, been unsure but now I really want one. Glad you tested risotto as thats one I love to eat but hate to make (death by stirring)

[@peterterry7918]

If it takes the place of a Sous Chef, does that mean that Barry needs to give back the red apron?🤔

[@SortedFood]

👀

[@abelgerli]

Own it since 2021. Expensive but saves a lot of space on the kitchen countertop. Melting chocolate to perfect temperature. Doing suis vide or deep fry with 180 C no problen. Having stock to cock in and stir for 40 minutes where you dont want to stand next to the pot program it. Or weight your ingredients for your bread dough direct in the bowl. Then mix it and heat the yeast dough to 35 C to support the jest. And and and...

[@SortedFood]

Love to hear that you rate it highly!

[@abelgerli]

@SortedFood I is just a space saver in the kitchen the attaches aren't cheap but for example the citrus juicer can pack a very strong press down without the high torque motor getting any problem. Even the blender attachment you feel the quality how well it blends. To clean it I just use a drop of soap and warm water to blend it and clean it proper. When you have to clean more than the usage is worth it you don't use the attachment. But when it works you just enjoying it. Thanks from southwest Germany. For a special ingredient for your section look at Hagenbuttenkonfitüre which is rose hip marmalade.😉 I don't know if it is popular in the Uk it's a rare but local thing of the swabian region in Germany when you look at the German Wikipedia for it.

[@Getpojke]

Seems interesting, would like to see you use it in different scenarios though. Think especially for baking though, I'd be pre-weighing everything before putting it in the bowl. Especially feeding it through the trapdoor in the splash-guard, you'll have a heck of a job getting something out quickly if you put too much in. ⚖

[@monicareno4088]

I love these gadget review videos. It’s cool to see how these new gadgets, which are supposed to make jobs easier, compare to a chef’s know how.