10 of the Best Thermomix Alternatives in Australia

Say goodbye to Tupperware parties, Thermomix parties are the latest and greatest. The Thermomix is truly a cooking revolution, boasting over ten million users around the world, and over 400,000 in Australia alone the Thermomix is a device that does it all. From blending to blitzing to kneading to heating a Thermomix takes the guesswork out of cooking and in their words “makes every cook shine.”

Launching in Australia in 2001, whilst hesitation over its hefty price tag is normal, Thermomix converts argue that it is worth every cent.

Here is a rundown of ten alternatives that are on the market.

10. Tefal Cuisine Companion

Price: $799Pros

6 auto functions
37°C to 120°C temperature range
500W motor, 1000W heating power
Turbo and pulse functions
2.5L capacity
500W motor, 1550W heating power

Cons

Separate scales to the unit

9. Kitchenaid Cook Processor

Price: $2099Pros

4.5L Capacity
Electronic cooking temperature gauge
Dishwasher safe bowl
6 cooking modes plus manual cooking functions
17 functions
Stir assist
40°C to 140°C temperature range

Cons

Difficult to use without a proper demonstration
Makes a loud noise when stirring
No turbo function

Best for: families

8. Crock-Pot Express Crock Multi Cooker CPE200

Price: $149Pros

Non-stick pot
5.7L capacity
8 cooking functions
23.5 hr timer

Cons

Only has a heating function
Heat cooking only

Best for: cooking only

7. Kogan ThermoBlend Elite

Price: $349Pros

30°C to 120°C temperature range
10 useful functions
Built-in scale
500W motor, 1000W heating power

Cons

Small 2L capacity
Poor quality
No turbo function

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6. Optimum Thermocook

Price: $1210Pros

20 features
Temperature range 37°C to 120°C
LED screen
2 year warranty
1000W power capacity
DIY Program

Cons

2L capacity
Separate scales

Best for: everyone

5. ThermoChef

Price: $795Pros

Temperature range 37°C to 100°C
Integrated scales
2-year warranty
550W motor, 1000W heating power

Cons

8 functions
2L Capacity

4. MyCook Premium

Price: $1890Pros

17 functions
40ºC to 120ºC
800W Motor, 1000W heating power
Turbo function
Integrated scales

Cons

No pulse function

3. Bosch MCM3200W

Price $125Pros

2.3L capacity
800W food processor
Dishwasher proof parts
Pulse function
Ice crush function

Cons

2 speed levels

2. Kenwood kCook Multi Smart Thermocooker

Price: $1499Pros

1500W power
4.5L capacity
Stir tool
30ºC to 180ºC temperature range
6 pre-set programs

Cons

Relatively expensive for the number of functions

Best for: everyone

1. Kenwood Cooking Chef

Price: $699Pros

3 year warranty
1500W
Temperature range 20°C to 140°C

Cons

4 auto programs
No scales
No turbo function
No heating function

Lottie Dalziel

Lottie Dalziel is a 4AM riser and coffee-addict who lives and breathes the Better Homes and Gardens brand. When she isn't reading up on the latest trends in sustainability or discovering ways to upcycle almost anything, you can find her by the beach, cooking up a storm or adding to her abundant (some would say out of control) plant collection.