Kitchen appliances in our range cover electric kettles, blenders, toasters, air fryers, grills, food processors, microwaves, multicookers and vacuum sealers, plus kitchen scales, juicers and soda makers. It suits home cooks equipping a first kitchen or replacing a worn-out appliance. Leading brands include BOSCH, TEFAL, PHILIPS, SEVERIN and ZWILLING.
Over 8,000 products are listed, and the range also includes tableware and kitchen tools alongside the appliances.
How to choose kitchen appliances
Start with what you cook most. A kettle and toaster earn their place daily, while a vacuum sealer or food dehydrator only makes sense if you batch-cook or preserve food. Pick the two or three appliances that match your weekly routine before looking at extras.
Check capacity against your household. Most kettles hold around 1.5 to 1.7 litres, which is enough for a family round of tea. Air fryers and multicookers are sold in several sizes, and a basket of roughly 3 to 4 litres suits one or two people, while larger households need more room.
Look at power and controls. Higher wattage heats water and food faster, but it also draws more electricity. Adjustable temperature, timers and preset programmes help with fryers, multicookers and juicers, and they matter less on a basic toaster or kettle.
Think about cleaning and storage. Removable, dishwasher-safe parts make blenders, food processors and fryers far easier to live with. Measure your worktop and cupboard space too, because a bulky food processor that stays in a cupboard tends to stay unused.
Brands we carry
- BOSCH: a German manufacturer of home appliances, with kitchen machines, blenders and small appliances among its products.
- TEFAL: known for non-stick cookware, and it also makes small appliances such as fryers and kettles.
- PHILIPS: popularised the air fryer under its Airfryer name and also makes blenders and kitchen machines.
- SEVERIN: a German maker of small household appliances such as toasters, kettles, grills and waffle makers.
- ZWILLING: a German company dating back to 1731, best known for knives and cookware.
- PEUGEOT: a French name famous for pepper and spice mills, which fit the spice mills subcategory.
- PAPSTAR: a supplier of disposable tableware and party supplies, so its products suit gatherings and catering rather than daily cooking.
- WESTMARK and RITZENHOFF & BREKER: German names known for kitchen gadgets and for tableware and glassware respectively.
Also in our range: METALTEX, ADLER and ESMEYER.
Subcategories range from electric kettles, blenders and mixers to fryers, grills, microwaves, vacuum sealers and juicers. Smaller sections cover milk frothers, soda makers, egg cookers, table hobs, kitchen scales and descalers.
Kitchen appliances: frequently asked questions
Which small kitchen appliances are the most useful?
A kettle, a toaster and a blender or food processor cover most daily needs. An air fryer or microwave is a sensible next step if you often reheat or cook quick meals. Specialist items such as juicers or soda makers are worth buying only if you will use them regularly.
What is the difference between an air fryer and a mini oven?
An air fryer circulates hot air around food in a compact basket, which is quick and works well for chips, wings and vegetables. A mini oven has more internal space and trays, so it suits baking, grilling and larger portions. Many people choose an air fryer for speed and a mini oven for flexibility.
How often should I descale a kettle?
Descale a kettle whenever you see limescale build up, which in hard water areas may be every month or two. Regular descaling keeps it heating efficiently and protects the element. A descaler or a water filter jug can reduce how often you need to do it.
Should I buy a blender or a food processor?
Buy a blender if you mainly make smoothies, soups and sauces, since it handles liquids best. Choose a food processor for chopping, slicing, grating and making dough. A food processor with several attachments covers more tasks, while a blender is simpler to clean.
