“Why would I spend my hard-earned cash on a stand mixer when I hardly bake?”
Here at ES Best, we’ve asked ourselves the very same question. The answer reveals itself when winter rolls around and our social feeds are flooded with delicious baked goods and innovative dinner recipes. That’s when we regret not investing in a luxurious mixing machine while summertime sales were going strong. Instead of moist brownies as a festive dessert, we’re met with a slice of humble crumble served depressingly cold.
“Can’t I just use a cheap electric hand mixer?”
It sounds like a dandy solution in theory, but don’t come crying to us when your walls are splattered with cocoa powder and butter because the bowl-to-mixer height ratio didn’t quite work out. While often considered an opulent kitchen accessory, stand mixers are a staple for every baking-mad home.
Even if they’re not used on a quotidian basis, when the time comes to whisk, knead or combine ingredients for sweet and savoury meals alike, the device serves as a saviour.
Not only do they look the part, but they take all the hard work out of mixing large-scale batters. Whether you have a large family or it’s just you at home, batch-cooking is made all the easier with a multi-attachment mixer. Stand-mixers also often come with commercial-size metal mixing bowls, which work to keep batter cool and prevent messy mishaps.
“Ok, ok. But what if I still can’t afford to splash £500 on a kitchen device?”
That’s no problem. We’ve curated a selection of the best affordable stand mixers to elevate your kitchen arsenal without breaking the bank. Keep scrolling for your best bake yet.
Best affordable stand mixers at a glance
- Best for bells and whistles at an affordable price point: kMix Stand Mixer Sage Green KMX760GR - £249, Kenwood
- Best for retro-inspired style: Swan 8 Speed 4L Tilt Head Detachable Head Bowl Lift Stand Mixer- £78.99, Wayfair
- Best for sleek and functional design: Salter EK5620BGRY Marino Baking Stand Mixe - £84.99, Amazon
- Best for versatility: Breville HeatSoft 2 in 1 VFM029 Stand Mixer - White & Stainless Steel - £69.99, Currys
- Best for attachments galore: Kenwood Prospero+ KHC29.H0SI 4-in-1 Stand Mixer – Silver - £259.99, Currys
- Best for whisking like a dream: Bosch 3 in 1 Stand Mixer MUMS2EW00G – White - £119.99, Currys
- Best for fuss-free excellence: Ariete Vintage 1588 Stand Mixer – Green - £129.99, Currys
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kMix Stand Mixer Sage Green KMX760GR
Best for: bells and whistles at an affordable price point
Kenwood’s kMix is coveted by professional and amateur bakers alike.
It’s a highly customisable piece of kit that’s worth the semi-pricey investment, given it’s far less costly than other stand-mixers on the market. Offered in chic hues, it comes with the ‘K-beater’ dough attachment, another stainless-steel dough tool, a stainless-steel whisk, spatula, splash-guard and a hefty five-litre mixing bowl.
The variable speed range helps make mixing large batters seamless. Kenwood produces a selection of fantastic attachments so that you can get the most out of your mixer. Fan favourites include the pasta shaping attachment and mincer.
Buy now £249.00, Kenwood
Swan 8 Speed 4L Tilt Head Detachable Head Bowl Lift Stand Mixer
Best for: retro-inspired style
If you’re looking to curate a retro-inspired kitchen aesthetic at an affordable price, look no further than the Swan 8 Speed Stand Mixer. Avid bakers will rejoice for the variable eight speeds and pulse function, which make crafting even the most complicated recipes easy as pie. It makes light work of beating, whipping, folding, and mixing, and comes with a flat beater, four litre stainless-steel bowl, a dough hook and a whisk.
Buy now £78.99, Wayfair
Salter EK5620BGRY Marino Baking Stand Mixer
Best for: sleek and functional design
Known for producing value-for-money kitchen appliances that actually go the distance, Salter is a solid choice when it comes to investing in an inexpensive stand mixer. At under £100, the Marino Baking Stand Mixer offers variable six-speed settings including pulse, three included dishwasher-safe stainless-steel attachments, and a fantastic five-litre mixing bowl. The removable splash guard is a fantastic touch, removing the risk of any unnecessary mess.
Buy now £84.99, Amazon
Breville HeatSoft 2 in 1 VFM029 Stand Mixer - White & Stainless Steel
Best for: versatility
A two-in-one dream, this fantastic kitchen appliance functions as both a stand and hand mixer depending on your baking needs. Though the mixing bowl has a slightly smaller, 3.75 litre capacity, it’s perfect for smaller kitchens looking to save precious countertop space. It comes with three different mixing attachments and is also equipped with what Breville calls ‘Heat Soft Technology’, an innovation which heats and softens butter while you’re mixing for your fluffiest bake yet.
Buy now £69.99, Currys
Kenwood Prospero+ KHC29.H0SI 4-in-1 Stand Mixer – Silver
Best for: attachments galore
Designed to offer an extra hand in the kitchen, the Kenwood Prospero+ has a plentiful 4.3 litre bowl and comes with a whopping nine different attachments, including: a blender Prospero whisk, dough hook, the iconic Kenwood K-beater, a food processor, three slicing and grating discs, and a citrus juicer. Now that’s a value-for-money purchase. Like most high-end stand mixers, it’s also equipped with variable speed settings and a pulse setting.
Buy now £259.99, Currys
Bosch 3 in 1 Stand Mixer MUMS2EW00G – White
Best for: whisking like a dream
The rather unique shape of this stand mixer from Bosch lends itself to making lifting the whisk attachment in and out of the mixing bowl an absolute breeze. It also gives the whisking arm ample space to create those desirable, fluffy and soft peaks. It’s equipped with four speed levels, a 3.8 litre capacity and comes with three attachments. Bosch uses a ‘3D Planetary technology’ which means your dough is always thoroughly mixed into an ideal consistency and with minimal effort.
Buy now £119.99, Currys
Ariete Vintage 1588 Stand Mixer – Green
Best for: fuss-free excellence
With an impressive 5.5 litre capacity, grandma will certainly approve of this vintage stand mixer by Ariete. With seven different mixing speeds and planetary mechanics which ensure that every inch of the mixture is combined thoroughly and evenly, an investment in the Vintage 1588 is an investment in fuss-free excellence. The device comes with a dough hook, whisk attachment, beater and splashguard.
Buy now £129.99, Currys
