Venga! Food Processor and Mixer, Perfect for Baking Cakes with Egg Whisk, Flat Beater and Dough Hook and, 5 Litres Stainless Steel Bowl, 1 000 W, Black, VG M 3014 BS

Perfect for everything love it great for the money highly recommended

I decided to get my baking hat on again after we purchased a brand new cooker; my old gas cooker was gradually getting worse for temp regulation making it impossible to get reliable bake meaning it just wasn't worth the effort.I used to bake regulary and mainly used a handheld mixer or and a wooden spoon. This mixer is a revelation! It really is so easy to use, I particularly love the fact it has splash guard - previously when baking there was always a fine layer of flour or icing sugar round the kitchen, not an issue with this mixer. I also like the fact I can measure further ingredients whilst the mix is safely going: something I couldn't do with a handheld mixer or wooden spoon. The splash guard has a handy flap where you can add extra ingredients without stopping the mixer going.I've baked with my neices (aged 7 and 13) and they loved it. Since my purchase I've baked every week at least once; it just makes baking that bit more straight forward when you have a busy life.The unit itself is stylish, it's very easy to take apart and clean and it has some strong suction pads on the bottom to ensure it stays put with the vibration of the mixing. It's got several different speeds dependent on your needs. It does the job and I love it.

I have been trying my skills at making bread for a while now and the kneading has always been the painful (literally) part. This mixer really changed that. Made everything easy. Easy kneading, easy cleaning and obviously great bread. It manages to get a much better texture to the bread than I can myself manage so very pleased with this. I also made meringue with the other accessories that are included and they turned out perfect.I really like the fact that all the accessories are already included and there is no need to find anything else. It’s all in the box. The splash guard also made my life so much easier (and kitchen so much cleaner). Really easy and efficient.Very pleased, especially at this price. Perfect for people that enjoy baking. Your friend and family will love it as well.

Two points where this lost marks:1) The main whisk does not reach close enough to the bottom of the bowl, so mixing does not work too well and one has to keep turning The machine off, lifting the head and use a spatula to mix in the bottom of the bowl.2) The speed control is too small and could benefit from being larger and with indents. All to often when baking one can have wet or greasy hands and this knob becomes difficult to use.Two Points where it gained:Good SS bowl, easy to use, secures well and easy to clean.Excellent suction cup feet, holds the mixer rock steady.All in all excellent value for money, but a little care on the design side could make this a champion.

Very aesy to use it, fast