Kenwood Chef - do I/don't I?

mum2many

Mine has failed a test done after the fire so insurance saying i can have a new one but as it only failed due to the wrong type of plug should i get a new one or stick to my 701a and use the money for something else????

abaxas

If it works, use it!

Why not save most of the money and treat yourself to a new attachment?

Hmmm sausage making.......

mum2many

thats what i thought but then seen the kenwood major and drool drool

i need a liquidiser for the chef and i prefer mine to the new ones as its a lovely blue and cream colour.

Kaz2904

What's wrong with the plug? Is it a fire risk?
Will the insurance actually give you it back? You could always use the money to buy a new (to you) one from ebay if the plug on that would be ok?

lemonade_money

Hi all, sorry to post this because I'm sure it's a silly question. But I have, very kindly, been offered to be bought a Kenwood Chef (KM010 model) Now I have looked at previous posts and some places on the web and I'm wondering whether it is right for me?

I currently have a panasonic breadmaker although I'd love the make more bread by hand so I'm sure the Chef would come in useful for that - although I have a dough programme on my panny so could I just use that? I do love baking and cook absolutely everything I can from scratch so I'm sure it'd be used. I'd like to be able to do basic things (that I really hate doing) like grating but also pasta making too. Would this be possible only through buying the attachments? Or would I be better off without it - just buying a pasta maker (lakeland have one for £20) and continue doing all the other bits and bobs how I am doing it now?

galadriel

If someone is buying it for you then I'd say YES Do you have enough worktop space to leave it out? as I have heard people say it's a pain to get out, set up and then put away again. I wanted a Chef years ago when I got married but couldn't afford one and had a mini version called a Chefette, which is actually still going strong 26 years later and would love the larger version but I have such a tiny kitchen I would struggle to store it.

morwenna

Oooh, jealous! My last Kenwood Chef - left out on the counter by the way, was invaluable. I really miss it, I think I used it every day for baking cakes scones pastry etc etc.. The motor burned out after 10 years and the machine was second hand to start with! I am seriously considering spending some of my hard earned bonus on a replacement, but won't be able to afford the KM010

Bunny200

If you don't want it do you think they would buy it for me?!!!:rotfl: I've been lusting after this in the Lakeland catalogue for ages, just need to find an easy to win competition as thats the only way I'm gonna get one!

Pink.

Hi lemonade_money,

This thread may help you: The Complete Kenwood Chef Collection

Pink

Penelope_Penguin

Pink-winged wrote: »

Hi lemonade_money,

This thread may help you: The Complete Kenwood Chef Collection

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....... or this one - Kenwood Chef Questions. thriftlady decided on a Magimix and is delighted

I bought myself a Kenwood when I took a career break nearly 16 years ago. My mother and MIL both had one, so it was a natural choice :rolleyes: I've never regretted it. I use it for baking, whisking egg whites, liquidising large quantities, and it gets used every couple of days.

Penny. x

lemonade_money

Thanks guys, I think I shall go for it then. It's not completely free to me, I do have to contribute a tad, but it's not the £400 as in the Lakeland catalogue!