Not everyone will have a need for a countertop oven, so this is a somewhat niche cooking appliance. But if you’re looking for an oven to pop in an air bnb, holiday rental, or granny annexe, where you don’t anticipate much cooking will take place, it could fit the bill. Likewise, if you have an Aga that gets turned off in summer and you want a small oven that you can use in the warmer months, but hide away in winter when the Aga goes back on, this is ideal. I tried out this version from Lakeland to see if it can rival the best air fryers and to see if countertop ovens are about to be the next big thing.
Perhaps you enjoy large gatherings and need something that you can set up to give extra oven space when you’re catering for a crowd. Whatever your situation, this little oven offers a unique solution. At £199 it’s more expensive than some of the cheaper built-in ovens you can buy but with the added rotisserie function as well as a keep warm mode, and the ability to put it wherever suits, it’s a versatile option.
