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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Cornwall on 1/20/2009
Excellent machine and very well packed. I would use electric shopping again. But the delivery man was a bit useless trying to deliver the parcel to the wrong house.
from Bexhill, East Sussex on 1/15/2009
Very versatile and easy to use, easy clean as well
from Ireland on 1/12/2009
I have started to do home baking, and I have found the Kenwood Chef to be brilliant. I have been able to mix lots of batches of biscuit mixes and the Kenwood has done it with ease....
from Stirling ,Scotland on 1/8/2009
cake mixtures (great for Chrismas cake mixtures)
Soup making
batters
meringues
from Berkshire, England on 12/30/2008
Easy to use, loads of gadgets but not hard to use. Looks great on the kitchen side.
from Dudley, Uk on 11/24/2008
My mom had her kenwood chef 30+ years ago and its still going strong. I bought one last year after many years of yearning and absolutely love it. I've bought some attachments as well. The best one so far is one for slicing carrots ect and it takes the hard work out of sunday lunch when you're cooking for many!
from UK on 11/23/2008
Absolute reliability of this type of Kenwood product. I had its' predecessor for longer than I would like to admit. Have not graduated to more adventurous attachments as yet and so cannot comment beyond the efficiency of basic uses such as cakes, incl the hard-to-mix by hand Xmas cake which is now up and ready for decoration, soups, whisking cream etc. Pretty basic stuff but all done with the utmost ease.
from london on 11/20/2008
I use it for everything
from UK on 11/6/2008
Have wanted a Kenwood for years - now it is a boon for any mixing or rubbing in jobs that otherwise hurt my hands.
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from Sheffield, England on 11/2/2008
I mostly use my Kenwood Chef for mixing royal icing and cakes. It makes the usually tough job of making royal icing really easy and it's perfect everytime. I love my Kenwood and wish I'd bought one years ago.
from Scottish Borders on 10/28/2008
This is an absolute bonus to my kitchen, bread, cakes, pasta - it's brilliant. The recipe for the foccacia is great but the bread itself is out of this world. Am using it just about every day. It's certainly revolutionised my way of baking. I can switch it on and get on with a multitude of other tasks - have waited patiently for one of these for years and now I'm a very happy bunny.
from Cupar, Fife on 10/27/2008
I have always owned a Kenwood chef and have just replaced one which lasted 30 years !!!!
from York, England on 10/22/2008
As I bake a lot and as I now have arthritis find the "no hands" way so much better.
from Cupar, Fife, Scotland on 10/20/2008
I like this product very much and all the new features. I have allways owned a Kenwood Chef, in fact my first one lasted 25 years so hopefully this one will last as long.
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from France on 10/18/2008
This Kenwood Chef is even better than the earlier models. I love the anti-splash guard, and quieter motor. I was tempted away for a while by another make of mixer - it didn't last 5 minutes, and cost a lot more. So good to have an old friend back. Haven't found any cons yet.
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from england on 8/5/2008
My main use is for bread dough and cake making.
Can't find anything to say against it
from United Kingdom on 8/5/2008
[...].I've wanted a Kenwood mixer for ages and stumbled across this website while researching other sites for Kenwood mixers. I was thrilled with the price and the quality of the product and there are plenty of accessories to buy too.I mainly use it to make cakes, but I have used it to make bread and pizza dough with excellent results and takes the hard work out of home baking. It's also great for mashing potato with the 'K' beater, the result is a very smooth mash. The motor is quite loud and it is fairly heavy so it's best to keep it in one spot if you have room in you kitchen. I throughly recommend Kenwood and ElectricShopping.com.
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from nr Stratford uk on 8/5/2008
I have been very pleased as the product is strong enough to bake in batches and I make 2lb of bread dough into roll and then freeze them for future use. I also mix 1lb of flour with 8oz of margarine and store it in 6oz packs in the freezer so that I can make pastry, crumbles, rock cakes etc. quickly and without getting my hands dirty.
from Burton upon Trent Staffs UK on 8/5/2008
Make Bread,cakes,pizzas, Ice cream, Blend most things, Milk Shakes .
from Donegal, Ireland on 7/27/2008
It is easy to use. It has everything you need to bake with. My mother got a kenwood as a wedding present and its still working 30years later bar a few parts that needed replacement.
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from northampton, england on 7/14/2008
I just love my Kenwood Chef and wish I had made my mind up quicker to buy one. I am particulary impressed with the dough hook, it makes great bread which I make a lot of so it takes all the hard work out of it. The K beater is great for mixing cakes and pastry and scones. The balloon whisk tool can achieve great volume when whisking eggs. The liquidiser is very quick and efficient.
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from Devon UK on 7/14/2008
Previously had a Kenwood Chef which lasted 30 years with regular use. I am so happy with the new one which I mainly use for making delicious cakes. I have won prizes for cakes made with the Kenwood Chef! The bowl cover is really useful - stops the flour spilling out.
from UK on 7/10/2008
The product [...]wasmuch cheaper than in the shops. I am very pleased with it and it has made cooking a lot easier and quicker
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from Northumberland on 7/6/2008
My old Kenwood Chef finally broke down after many many years. It was used for 'heavy' mixing such as large amounts of fruit cake mixtures and royal icing. I had no hesitation in replacing it immediately with the same (updated) product.
A very useful product that I wish I had years ago. [...] and was much cheaper than anywhere else.
from Limcolnshire, UK on 6/23/2008
My mum had one of these and I'm so pleased I've got my own now. I like cooking but also like to save time on the tedious tasks like mixing and the Kenwood is great for this. I also have a small food processor but it is no good for gentle mixing and has much less capacity
from Kilkenny, on 6/14/2008
Reliable, does exactly what it is supposed to do, easy to clean
from spain on 5/14/2008
great machine,wished i had bought one years ago.a exellent price from electricshopping.com surprised it came with a splash guard and a blender, an added bonus!
from Surrey on 5/14/2008
Excellent for bread making.
from Blaby Leicestershire on 5/11/2008
Beats any other mixers for quality
from Limavady on 4/21/2008
A great addition to my kitchn - makes super cakes - accompanying recipe book is very good.
from ireland on 4/10/2008
for baking
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from N. Ireland on 3/31/2008
This is a tried and tested product - highly recommended for the baking required for the average family - cakes, pavlovas, cookies, batters, ice-cream, and so on.
from Sussex, England on 3/26/2008
I thought at first I would have a problem as the tools did not reach to the bottom of the mix, resulting in it sticking to the bowl, however, after a call to their customer service helpline I was told how to adjust the height of the whisk etc. It is now mixing perfectly and saves my arm from getting cramp!
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from middlesex on 3/25/2008
very pleased with the item, thankyou
from Yorkshire, England on 3/20/2008
Good value and does exactly what you want it to!
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from Coventry on 3/19/2008
I had a Kenwood Chefette for years and was reluctant to take on a larger, heavier machine. However it is great for mixing cakes and even, to my surprise, makes pastry and scones well. It has turned me into an avid breadmaker as it is so easy to use. I like the fact that the height of the beater can be adjusted to ensure that no mixture is left at the bottom of the bowl.
from london on 3/12/2008
i love my new chef, i had one for 15 years and was lost wihout it. now all is well with my world.[...]i am very happy with my purchase.
from UK on 3/12/2008
Have used a Chef for the last 35 years and never had cause to complain.
from Unite Kingdom on 3/9/2008
I bought a higher model from Electric Shopping in Oct 2007. Since then I have ordered 2 of the KM336's, for the family. They absolutely love them !!!! Excellent for baking and the units are extremely well built.
from Sussex on 3/5/2008
I love my Kenwood. This one was bought to replace the one I bought in 1977. Only criticism is that the whisk rotator still revolves when liquidising. The old machine dis-engaged this motor when liquidiser is in use.
Otherwise, very pleased and wouldn't be without it. It would be nice to have a splash guard that fitted though!
from South London on 3/4/2008
I would have liked it even better if accessories were made from stanless steal.
from Gloucestershire on 2/4/2008
I am really delighted with this purchase and would recommend the Kenwood KM336 to anyone looking for a good value product that does exactly what it sets out to do.
I am an average cook predominantly preparing sponge cakes and soups, and planning to use the KM336 for breadmaking. It is very easy to use and has a good mixing capacity, and it's not over noisy.
from Kent on 1/31/2008
It has replaced a 40 year old Chef, and looks as well made. I expect this to be the last mixer we ever buy.
from London UK on 1/30/2008
Good for the small and average size family cook who wants to bake cakes and make bread. I have a food processor as well so I use that for chopping and blending, but this is good for home baking.
from Manchester, England,UK on 1/29/2008
I have always made my cakes manually so this is my first food mixer. I think I have made the right choice. Very easy to use and I'm learning all the time as to when to put in the different ingredients. Some of my friends have had Kenwood Chefs for years and years and I think that is a good reason to buy one!
from Lancashire on 1/29/2008
This is a great basic mixer and what's more it comes with a stainless steel bowl which is a great deal better than the plastic options, a liquidizer and a splash guard. So far I've used it for simple baking such as biscuits, cakes and pastry and its made a really good job. you can also buy extra add on gadgets to use such as mincer, juicer so it is a good all rounder.
from Scotland on 1/27/2008
I use my chef for all types of things there is so much i can do with it. Life is so much easier when making soup i liquidize my veg instead of grating now. I intend to purchase all of the attachments for my chef there seems to be no end to what i can do with it. My chef also came fitted with a splash gaurd which is great no messy flour everywhere just lift small lip and pour into mix easy i have not found anything to complain about so far and don't think i ever will.
from East Sussex - England on 1/16/2008
I use it for making muesli, it ensures an even distribution of ingredients. The chef is at its best for cake making whether it is creaming butter and sugar, whisking eggs or mixing. I specially like the small lid on the cover which allows the introduction of additional ingredients while still gently mixing. My previous chef was about 30 years old I'm looking forward to a long and happy relationship with my new chef.
from Standish, Wigan on 1/9/2008
Used for general food preparation. Does what it says it does well and look as though it will give many years service.
from Robertsbridge E Sussex on 1/8/2008
A useful addition and it produces a better loaf than our bread maker
from somerset england on 12/27/2007
i use my mixer most days...there's always been one in the family
from Devon on 12/22/2007
After using and enjoying a Kenwood chefette for 20 years, I love this product. It looks good with the metal bowl and feels sturdy.The splashguard is an excellent feature. It is quieter and faster and I love it.
from Caterham, Surrey on 12/22/2007
Easy to clean, easy to use, makes light work of heavy jobs. Whisking cream, making butter icing, great results. The variable speeds give you fantastic results everytime, whatever job you are using it for. Well worth the investment - it is an investment. This is a sturdy machine and the first one I have owned. My mum had one that lasted well over 20 years. This was the only encouragement I needed to buy one of my own.
from Hampshire U.K. on 11/29/2007
I am thoroughly pleased with this machine. It does everything I expected of it. It is very easy to use. The blender comes apart for cleaning, so you can be confident that it is clean and it is very easil re-assembled.
from South West Wales on 11/23/2007
It is easy to use, it is great at any job of mixing and preparing. It really does live up to it's reputation, we've tried the rest and in this found the best.
from Sussex UK on 11/22/2007
An excellent machine for general kitchen use. The liquidiser is superb for making soups.
As the mixer is rather heavy it needs to be left out on the work-surface so a dust cover would be a useful addition at the time of purchase.
The various attachments are quite difficult to remove and doing so is rather a messy business but this does not detract from the overall quality of the mixer
from Derbyshire uk on 11/22/2007
This is the first time i've had a Kenwood chef, i wish i had purchased one years ago. I have had other mixers but the kenwood is the best.
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from harlow, Essex on 11/22/2007
this is a great product, i used to have one years ago and i love it then but the newer one is better. my daughter loves it too.
from Chatham, Kent on 11/21/2007
So versatile especially with the rangee of accessories and is really solidly made
from manchester uk on 11/21/2007
Good for all home baking and the liquidiser is ideal for blending homemade soups
from new milton,Hants., on 11/21/2007
Used for making wholemeal bread ,cakes and pies.
The dough hook saves me kneading by hand.
Slight tendency to wander when kneading dough for two large loaves.
from Slough, Berks on 11/21/2007
Hadn't realised it has a spashguard till I opened the box. What a time-saver! And the pulse is another handy extra my friend's doesn't have.
from Somerset, uk on 11/21/2007
Easy to use, plenty of attachments for all sorts of jobs. Reliable- this is the 2nd one I have bought the 1st one lasted 26 years.
from leicester on 11/21/2007
i use my product to make my dough. it made my life so easy. overall good product.
from Fife, Scotland, UK. on 11/21/2007
The Kenwood chef has been a real boon in our kitchen. A fantastic addition and really saves a lot of preparation time!
from Lincoln UK on 11/21/2007
Used for general cooking and it fits the bill perfectly.
from United Kingdom on 11/20/2007
Its the best buy I have ever made great machine
from Portsmouth UK on 11/20/2007
Used for mixing cakes, and preparing pudding batter and making mash potato. Seems to leave lumps of un-mixed ingredients that require scooping back into the mix.
from leyland lancashire england on 11/20/2007
i find the machine very usefull would not like to be without it
from South Wales on 11/20/2007
Thought I might need the more powerful motor, but no way, this handles everything.
Started making my own sausages, it flew through.
Now make my own bread. ITS GREAT.
A good allround mixer, easy to fit the attachments, its quiet, and as they say "It does what it says on the box"
Shall not buy another because this should last a lifetime!!!!!!!
from cambridge,u.k. on 11/20/2007
brilliant for bread but does tend to walk when kneading!!
from uk on 11/20/2007
very clean looking not to big good to use
from Somerset on 11/20/2007
Have been using a Chef for nearly 40 years until it expired. I use it most days
from London, UK on 11/20/2007
I love it - always regretted not getting on on my wedding list!
from england on 11/20/2007
good product and worth the money.
from Somerset UK on 11/20/2007
I always wanted one but a small kitchen meant there was no space now extension means space no longer a problem I enjoy using it and delighted with it I certainly cannot find fault with the product it makes cooking much more pleasureable thank you
from Bridgend Wales UK on 11/20/2007
This machine offers every thing an aspiring cook could wish for. Having the Kenwood Chef now allows me to produce my own health foods.
Such as delicious soups, cakes, also various types of desserts all additive free. I can also now make my very own exiting ice drinks and smoothies for friends and family.
It has also given me the chance to experiment by making my very own healthy and wonderful tasty sausages, burgers. Many delicious types of soups, I also now make my own home made bread it's just great.
They are so much tasty and healthier better than those purchased from the Supermarkets.
from Southampton, UK on 11/20/2007
Having had two Kenwood Chefs over the last 30 years I have to say that this current model is the "creme de la creme" or, as Mary Poppins would say "practically perfect in every way!"
from South Cheshire UK on 11/20/2007
Best thing I ever bought my wife - except me of course!! - Now people stand in line for her cakes !!
from Somerset, UK on 11/20/2007
This replaced a Processor which was much more difficult to clean and had a thin plastic bowl which easily cracked. The Kenwood regularly does me 2 large loaves at a time, but with slightly longer kneading times for the wholemeal (41/2 mins)than suggested by Kenwood. I wouldn't change back. The liquefier gets used a lot for soups. The only other attachment I am likely to get is a shredder for vegetables, then the old processor can really go.
from Devon UK on 11/20/2007
I use this all the time and can't wait to buy some of the other attachments to go with it. I use it mostly for baking, cakes, pastry, bread, pizza dough, merangue, batter, icing etc, but I use it to mash my spuds too.
It is a good size, sturdy, good looking and for what you can achieve with it a good price.
It is a little noisy on high speed but it gets the job done so quickly I can forgive that.
I love it love love and would recommend to anyone.
from overton, england on 11/20/2007
We've had a much older model for ages, and were relieved to find that the new one has kept the best features of the old, but with better motor & stainless steel bowl.
from Somerset, England on 11/20/2007
Although an excellnt product in build quality, its flaw is that it does not "scrape" all of the bits off the side of the mixing bowl. Particularly annoying when mixing batter or sponge.