I've been thinking about buying a KitchenAid for ages, but am wondering whether to go with the Artisan or if the Classic is just as good - does anyone have the Classic?Amazon are selling the Classic in White for 150 quid this week which is a lot cheaper than the Artisan at 350!My fingers are clutching my credit card and itching to buy something! tbh didnt know they did 2 sorts I have the artisan and love it I have a kitchenaid toaster. So I went and bought the blender, which is also brilliant but I never use it. I really want the mixer, because it is pretty, but I am trying to give up cake and it wouldn't help. Thanks for the input - I think I'll save up for the Artisan although am peeved at the fact that it's half the price here in the US (but won't work when we come back to the UK). I have relatives that use US appliances over here, must admit they do use a bulky transformer but its not to bad. The transformer can be stored away in a drawer and brought out when using.

If it saved that much I think I would do it.I got my mixer as a wedding pressie else would have seriously considered getting one abroad. I have the artisan and love it.don't know what the difference is thoughcuisinart spb-10ch parts I got the classic recently for £150 on amazon and it's brilliant.cuisinart blender cbt-500 troubleshootingThe only difference is that the artisan has a slightly bigger bowl and comes in lots of colours (i think). black and decker cyclone blender walmartMaybe a faster motor.oster blender replacement parts 564aI would get the classic and save your money.hamilton beach single serve blender 51101b replacement blender jar cup

Classic is probably fine for your average baking needs. I've had my kitchenaid for 5 years (it's the old version of the artisan I think) and I love it. kitchenaid mixer repair anchorageBut I'm not sure you'd notice the difference between the two styles in terms of performance. kitchenaid mixer model 3b manualI don't think I've ever used the highest speed setting. I believe the artisan has a bigger bowl, comes in more colours and has a faster motor (300 watts instead of 250). At least according to the US website. How much baking do you do?I used to live with a pastry chef in the States (oh, the cakes) and she baked all the time with a classic. If it was good enough for her, probably good enough for us mere mortals. But I do like the pretty colours of the artisan.... I have had the classic for about 6 years now and it's amazing.

I love the blender too. yep was the colour that did it for me. I needed a beautiful pink mixer. A decent stand mixer takes all the boring bits out of making cakes, breads, pastries and puddings and more. But with prices ranging from £100 up to well over £400, how do you know which one to buy? The first question to ask yourself is whether you need a pure stand mixer – which will mix, whisk, whip and knead – or if you want a more comprehensive kitchen machine that can also tackle jobs such as chopping, slicing, blending and mincing. Next, work out exactly what you’ll need it for and read our reviews to find out which machines in your price range excel at those specific tasks. How solid is the build? Is it easy to set up? Is it intuitive to use? Is it a nightmare to clean? Will you want to store it away? These are other issues to consider. Think about capacity too, depending on whether you want it for a small family or to make very big batches, and try to find out how easy it will be to replace spare parts if you need them.

After all, at these prices, you’ll want your mixer to last you a very long time. 1. Kenwood kMix Stand Mixer: £279.99, Lakeland This quiet, easy-to-use, retro-looking machine was used on last year’s Great British Bake. It does a first-rate job of mixing, whipping and kneading and it’s not bad at whisking. It’s heavy (8kg) and there’s nowhere to store the cord, so be prepared to keep it on display. 2. Sage Scraper Mix Pro: £269.99, John Lewis This digital machine is the quietest we tested and is a cinch to use. Superb at kneading and whipping and pretty good at mixing, it’s not as quick as some others, but it’s worth the wait. At 7kg, you’ll probably want to keep it on the worktop. 3. Andrew James Electric Stand Mixer: £77.99, Amazon It’s a bit tricky to put together, but this machine is worth the effort as it’s very good at whisking, mixing, kneading and whipping, helping to produce some great cakes and pastries. It’s a basic, no-frills machine, but if you don’t need any extras, this will serve you very well.

4. Tefal Kitchen Machine: £139.99, Amazon Whisking, grating, whipping and mixing are among the kitchen tasks this three-in-one machine excels at, although we found it disappointing at kneading and poor at slicing. It comes with numerous accessories, along with a jug for the blender. 5. Swan Vintage Stand Mixer: £129, AO This attractive machine does most of the core tasks well, including whipping and whisking, and it’s exceptionally good at kneading, leading to some fabulous bread. But with a maximum of three minutes operating time, bigger kitchen tasks will require patience. 6. Kenwood Chef Titanium: £549.99, Lakeland This is like having your very own sous chef in the kitchen. It quickly and effectively chops, grates, slices, whisks, kneads, blends and more. It’s also very easy to use and clean, although it does take a while to assemble. Some attachments are sold separately. 7. Kitchenaid Artisan Stand Mixer: £399.99, Lakeland This sturdy machine does a great job of mixing, not missing a crumb, and it’s good at whisking too.

It’s quickest when whipping and kneading, though. At over 10kg it’s a challenge to move, but it looks great and is available in some fabulous colours. 8. Wahl James Martin Stand Mixer: £99.99, Argos It’s cheap, but this machine is brilliant at mixing and whipping. You never need to scrape the bowl to incorporate the ingredients, like you do on some cheaper machines. It’s not as strong as whisking and kneading, though, so is better for making cakes than bread. 9. Bosch Styline Kitchen Machine: £189.99, Amazon This machine’s bowl-sweeping motion leaves no mixture behind. It’s also good at kneading, although whisking is average. And because it’s a three-in-one machine, there’s also a blending jug and food shredder. 10. Magimix Patissier Multifunction: from £499, John Lewis There’s nothing this machine doesn’t do: it’s great at mixing, blending, whisking, whipping, chopping, slicing, grating and juicing. There’s even a special bowl for mixing larger quantities.