Which stand mixer is right for me?
Stand mixers are designed to take all the hard work out of mixing, kneading and whisking- leaving you hands-free to get on with other things. If you love baking and bread-making, it will quickly become the hardest working piece of kitchen equipment you own.
With several Kenwood mixers to choose from, it might be tricky deciding which mixer is right for you. While they’ll all help to raise your baking game, each model offers something different when it comes to specialist features, or capacity.
Here’s our guide to choosing the perfect stand mixer for you - with tips on what to look for, and the need-to-know lowdown on the models in our range.
What can a stand mixer be used for?
All Kenwood stand mixers come with three high performance bowl tools as standard- the K-Beater, whisk and dough tool. That means they are ideal for making cakes, biscuits, icing and fillings, mixing doughs for bread, pizza and pasta and whisking eggs, cream, mousses and meringues.
But stand mixers offer so much more beyond baking. With different speed outlets and a range of optional attachments, these versatile appliances can be used to create a range of dishes, making them the perfect choice for home bakers and cooks.
But stand mixers offer so much more beyond baking. With different speed outlets and a range of optional attachments, these versatile appliances can be used to create a range of dishes, making them the perfect choice for home bakers and cooks.
What should I consider before buying a stand mixer?
How you’ll use it
All our stand mixers are designed to support you with everyday baking tasks. But some also offer more specialist functions, with models that can prove dough, or have preset functions enabling you to complete tasks like making meringue or melting chocolate with a single tap.
If you’re an avid baker who likes to try new recipes and techniques, a model with increased functionality may suit your needs better.
Size
Stand mixers come in a range of sizes- smaller models which are ideal if you’re short on space, and bigger ones, which are usually heavier too.
Check the dimensions to make sure you have enough worktop or cupboard space to store it when it’s not in use.
Capacity
Different mixers have different sized bowls. If you make bread a few times a week or bake for lots of people, you’ll need a larger capacity bowl- at least 4.6L.
Design
Consider the rest of your kitchen decor. Some of our mixers are available in a range of contemporary colours, or are customisable. Keep it classic with clean monochromatic finishes, make a real statement with a pop of colour or opt for more muted shades.
All our stand mixers are designed to support you with everyday baking tasks. But some also offer more specialist functions, with models that can prove dough, or have preset functions enabling you to complete tasks like making meringue or melting chocolate with a single tap.
If you’re an avid baker who likes to try new recipes and techniques, a model with increased functionality may suit your needs better.
Size
Stand mixers come in a range of sizes- smaller models which are ideal if you’re short on space, and bigger ones, which are usually heavier too.
Check the dimensions to make sure you have enough worktop or cupboard space to store it when it’s not in use.
Capacity
Different mixers have different sized bowls. If you make bread a few times a week or bake for lots of people, you’ll need a larger capacity bowl- at least 4.6L.
Design
Consider the rest of your kitchen decor. Some of our mixers are available in a range of contemporary colours, or are customisable. Keep it classic with clean monochromatic finishes, make a real statement with a pop of colour or opt for more muted shades.
A baking powerhouse
The Titanium Chef Patissier XL is perfect for the home baker who wants to rise to the challenge of even the most complex bakes. With a titanium finish, the XL capacity means it’s ideal for working with larger quantities.
What you need to know
- 7L EasyWarm™bowl with warming function - large bowl capacity for making dough for several loaves of bread, batches of cupcakes, enough dough to make 4 pizzas
- Second smaller mixing bowl (5L)
- Powerful 1400W motor
- Built-in weighing scales for precise and mess-free measuring
- Touchscreen with 6 SimpleTouch presets- melt chocolate or mix a cake at the touch of a button
What can I make?
These showstopping recipes make full use of the Titanium Chef Patissier’s clever baking functions - a coconut and lemon buttercream two-tier cake and blueberry and lemon tiramisu.
Choose this mixer if…
You’re a passionate baker or bread maker who wants to expand their repertoire, and you’re often baking to feed a crowd.
Think the Titanium Chef Patissier XL is your perfect match? Discover more here.
What you need to know
- 7L EasyWarm™bowl with warming function - large bowl capacity for making dough for several loaves of bread, batches of cupcakes, enough dough to make 4 pizzas
- Second smaller mixing bowl (5L)
- Powerful 1400W motor
- Built-in weighing scales for precise and mess-free measuring
- Touchscreen with 6 SimpleTouch presets- melt chocolate or mix a cake at the touch of a button
What can I make?
These showstopping recipes make full use of the Titanium Chef Patissier’s clever baking functions - a coconut and lemon buttercream two-tier cake and blueberry and lemon tiramisu.
Choose this mixer if…
You’re a passionate baker or bread maker who wants to expand their repertoire, and you’re often baking to feed a crowd.
Think the Titanium Chef Patissier XL is your perfect match? Discover more here.
The versatile kitchen companion
Explore a world beyond baking with the Cooking Chef XL, our most technologically advanced mixer yet that you can cook an entire meal from scratch with. Available in a titanium finish.
What you need to know
Precise induction heating technology from 20-180℃
Mess-free measuring with direct to bowl weighing
XL 6.7L bowl capacity
13 easy-to-use baking and cooking presets
Connect to the Kenwood World app and send step-by-step recipe instructions direct to your machine (Download the app from the App Store or Google Play)
What can I make?
The Cooking Chef XL has the perfect light touch needed for making profiteroles or strawberry macarons. And why not make use of the Chef XL’s induction heating technology to make this delicious chicken bhuna with garlic and coriander naan?
Choose this mixer if…
You’re looking for a versatile kitchen companion that you can use when you bake and cook, and want to explore more technically advanced bakes and techniques.
Find out more about the Cooking Chef XL here.
What you need to know
Precise induction heating technology from 20-180℃
Mess-free measuring with direct to bowl weighing
XL 6.7L bowl capacity
13 easy-to-use baking and cooking presets
Connect to the Kenwood World app and send step-by-step recipe instructions direct to your machine (Download the app from the App Store or Google Play)
What can I make?
The Cooking Chef XL has the perfect light touch needed for making profiteroles or strawberry macarons. And why not make use of the Chef XL’s induction heating technology to make this delicious chicken bhuna with garlic and coriander naan?
Choose this mixer if…
You’re looking for a versatile kitchen companion that you can use when you bake and cook, and want to explore more technically advanced bakes and techniques.
Find out more about the Cooking Chef XL here.
Powerful with innovative features
Available in white, black and silver, all the models in the Chef Baker range boast a powerful engine and innovative features to help you bake with minimum effort and mess. The white Chef Baker .65 is our first customisable Chef.
What you need to know
- 1200W motor
- Integrated weighing
- Available in standard (5L bowl) or XL (7L) size
- Soft start speed control
- Chef Baker .85 models come with an extra mixing bowl
- Customise the Chef Baker .65 with a range of colourful PopTop covers, available to purchase separately
What can I make?
You can make a range of different breads, cakes, cookies and desserts with your Chef Baker stand mixer - get creative and start baking!
Choose this mixer if…
You’re looking for a mixer with added functionality to help power you through any baking challenge.
Meet the whole Chef Baker family here.
What you need to know
- 1200W motor
- Integrated weighing
- Available in standard (5L bowl) or XL (7L) size
- Soft start speed control
- Chef Baker .85 models come with an extra mixing bowl
- Customise the Chef Baker .65 with a range of colourful PopTop covers, available to purchase separately
What can I make?
You can make a range of different breads, cakes, cookies and desserts with your Chef Baker stand mixer - get creative and start baking!
Choose this mixer if…
You’re looking for a mixer with added functionality to help power you through any baking challenge.
Meet the whole Chef Baker family here.
Design with no compromise
Introducing the most stylish mixer on the block, the design-led kMix range is available in a selection of colours and finishes.
What you need to know
- Mix, whisk, knead and fold with ease
- 1000W motor
- 5L bowl with easy pour handle
- Variable speed range
- Slow speed outlet attachments available to customise your KMix - pasta roller, grater, juicer and so much more
What can I make?
The kMix is perfect for making classic bakes such as victoria sponge or carrot cake.
Choose this mixer if…
You’re a baking enthusiast looking for a mixer that will not only help you get amazing results every time, and want to make a design talking point in your kitchen.
Find your perfect kMix mixer here.
What you need to know
- Mix, whisk, knead and fold with ease
- 1000W motor
- 5L bowl with easy pour handle
- Variable speed range
- Slow speed outlet attachments available to customise your KMix - pasta roller, grater, juicer and so much more
What can I make?
The kMix is perfect for making classic bakes such as victoria sponge or carrot cake.
Choose this mixer if…
You’re a baking enthusiast looking for a mixer that will not only help you get amazing results every time, and want to make a design talking point in your kitchen.
Find your perfect kMix mixer here.
Compact and capable
The Prospero+ is our most compact stand mixer, designed to maximise your workspace without compromising on performance. Available in silver and white.
What you need to know
- Space-saving design
- Generous 4.3L bowl
- Planetary mixing with variable speed and pulse function
- Available to buy as a standalone mixer, or with attachment packs to turn it into a blender, food processor, mincer and more
What can I make?
While the Prospero+ may be compact, you can still whisk up a souffle, mix cake batter, make buttercream icing or knead dough - perfect for everyday baking tasks.
Choose this mixer if…
Worktop space is a challenge, or you’re at the start of your culinary journey- it’s the perfect first stand mixer.
Find out more about the Prospero+, including the in-pack attachments, here.
What you need to know
- Space-saving design
- Generous 4.3L bowl
- Planetary mixing with variable speed and pulse function
- Available to buy as a standalone mixer, or with attachment packs to turn it into a blender, food processor, mincer and more
What can I make?
While the Prospero+ may be compact, you can still whisk up a souffle, mix cake batter, make buttercream icing or knead dough - perfect for everyday baking tasks.
Choose this mixer if…
Worktop space is a challenge, or you’re at the start of your culinary journey- it’s the perfect first stand mixer.
Find out more about the Prospero+, including the in-pack attachments, here.
Our range of stand mixer attachments
Our stand mixers give you the power, functionality and innovation you need to create everyday masterpieces.
There are also over 25 optional attachments available to purchase to help you grow your mixer’s capabilities to suit your needs. From choppers and blenders to pasta shapers and juicers, there really is no limit to your creativity.
Explore the full range of attachments here.
There are also over 25 optional attachments available to purchase to help you grow your mixer’s capabilities to suit your needs. From choppers and blenders to pasta shapers and juicers, there really is no limit to your creativity.
Explore the full range of attachments here.