While we’re spending lots of time at home, it’s the perfect opportunity to develop our culinary skills and get our Paul Hollywood hat on.
The best stand mixers will give you a helping hand and make the process easier, helping to whisk, whip, and knead, whether it’s batter for a cake or dough for bread.
Before you buy one of these must-have machines, think about what you need it for.
You don’t necessarily need to splash out on the biggest and the best if you’re a couple or a small family, but if you cook large batches for cake sales, for example, you may want to think bigger and invest in something like a KitchenAid or Smeg SMF02PBUK Stand Mixer.
It’s also a good idea to make sure the attachments are dishwasher-friendly as, if you’re anything like us, you won’t relish doing the washing up after you’ve already made your best Nigella effort in the kitchen.
We've rounded up the best stand mixers below so you can give Mary Berry a run for her money. Get set, bake!
Best stand mixers
1. Smeg SMF02PBUK Stand Mixer
Add a dash of cool retro style to your kitchen with this covetable stand mixer from Smeg.
On the pricier side of the list, it's one to keep out on the side for extra countertop cache. And, not only does it look good, it delivers on results too.
It comes with five different accessories, including a beater, dough tool and whisk, has a large 4.8L mixing bowl, and 10 different speed settings. It's not the easiest one to clean on the list, but it's certainly one of the best looking.
Price: £399, AO.com - buy here now
2. Tower Rose Gold 1000W 5L Stand Mixer
Inject a dose of high-glam rose gold into your kitchen decor with this stylish and sleek stand mixer.
With a 1000w motor, six speed settings and a pulse function, you'll be able to whip up a host of tasty puddings, pastries or desserts for the family.
There's a large, dishwasher-safe 5L mixing bowl, dough hook, beater and balloon whisk so you can cook to your heart's content - and the integrated splashguard means minimised mess, too.
Price: £83, Amazon - buy here now
3. John Lewis & Partners JLSM628 Stand Food Mixer
This stand mixer is a bestseller at John Lewis, and it's easy to see why. The price is reasonable for a large 6L capacity stainless steel bowl, which also has a safeguard for less mess.
There's nine speed settings, a pulse function, and three attachments for mixing, whipping and kneading.
It also comes with a 1.5L glass blender for all those healthy smoothies and soups.
Price: £175, John Lewis - buy here now
4. Kenwood Chef Titanium XL KVC8300S Stand Mixer
One for serious cooks and batch bakers, this Kenwood stand mixer means business.
It has a super-powerful 1700w motor and a large 6.7L stainless steel bowl that boasts inside illumination so you can see exactly how the mix is coming along.
It comes with a host of attachments for all your whisking and whipping needs, and quietly runs like a dream. Basically, it's the Maserati of stand mixers.
Price: £599.99, Amazon - buy here now
5. KitchenAid 5KSM95PSBCU Stand Mixer
Whether you're whipping up the perfect creamy mash or cake batter, this stand mixer will be your new best friend.
Arguably the most famous stand mixer of them all, there's a reason it's so well-loved - because it really delivers. It easy to use, dishwasher-friendly and can take on the toughest of mixes with 10 settings and durable materials.
It comes with a 4.3L stainless steel bowl, pouring shield, a flat beater, dough hook and wire whisk for all your baking needs. It's also compatible with a large number of optional extra accessories.
It's reasonably heavy so it will likely stay out on the counter, however, with its chic retro aesthetic, it's likely this won't be an issue.
Price: £420, Amazon - buy here now
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