Best Value Budget Multi-Cookers – affordable luxury for every kitchen

Samuel J Tan Autumn Essentials, Home & Kitchen, Kitchen, Multi-cookers 0

The slow cooker has been one of the ultimate kitchen necessities for the best part of the last fifty years; when the working mum has used it as their reliable kitchen help. However it’s place of pride on the kitchen counter however is now being usurped by a relative new comer – the multi-cooker. With technological advancements in programming and microchips, the multi-cooker is able to do all that the slow cooker can do, and more – from baking to steaming, cooking rice to stewed pork ribs, the multi cooker is capable of it all.

The thing is, and they might not tell you this, while multi-cookers are great with its many different functions, you can only practically cook one dish or course at a time. The idea of a single pot to whip up a slap-up Sunday roast or a multi-course mean is somewhat challenging unless you have a few of these. Fortunately, with the cost of multi-cookers coming down and being a movable pot, you can afford a couple of these and use them simultaneously when needed to prepare your meals.

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Top 8 Best Budget Multi-Cookers

With all that they can do, multi-cookers are generally more pricey that slow cookers, however as they become more popular and more available, some of the prices have come down to an affordable range now. Here in this post, we look at some of the best multi-cookers, a smaller budget can buy.

VonShef 8-in-1 Multi-Cooker 5.5L 1.5kW
Russell Hobbs 21850 MultiCooker 5L 770W – FAVOURITE
Tefal RK302E15 8-in-1 Multi Cooker 2.2L 700W
JML Go Chef 8 in 1 Non-Stick Multi Cooker 5L 1.5kW
Morphy Richards 562020 Intellichef Multi-Cooker 5L 1.5kW
Charles Jacobs Electric Non-Stick 8 in 1 Multi Cooker 5L 1.5kW
Redmond M4502E Series Multi-Pro Multi-Cooker 5L 860W
Tower T16001 Digital Multi Cooker 5L 700W

BONUS: Giles & Posner EK2007 Multi Cooker with Sous Vide 6L 1.5kW

Let’s take a closer look

1. VonShef 8-in-1 Multi-Cooker 5.5L 1.5kW

Functions / Programmes: slow cooks low/ high, simmers, sears, roasts, bakes, steams and warms to perfection
Large 5.5L removable cooking pot with non-stick coating & glass lid
Keep warm for up to 12 hours after cooking
Easy to use with function dial, temperature control dial (up to 220°C & LED display screen
Comes complete with roasting rack. Power: 1500W

2. Russell Hobbs 21850 MultiCooker 5L 770W – FAVOURITE

The Russell Hobbs 21850 11 in 1 Multicooker makes completing a variety of tasks in the kitchen simple. The 21850 features an LED display, and a 24 hour pre set timer. It has a large 5 litre capacity and details 11 different settings, allowing you to fry, stir fry, steam, braise, slow cook, fast stew, grill and boil making light work of delicious meals.

Features / Programmes: rice, slow cook, meat, fish, stew, soup, steam, yoghurt, porridge, bread, cake
Large LED display with 24 hour pre-set timer
Keep warm function to allow your food to stay warm even when cooked
Anti condensation lid cover stops water dropping back into the food
Power: 770 – 918 Watt

3. Tefal RK302E15 8-in-1 Multi Cooker 10 cups 2.2L 700W

Function / Programmes: quick rice, white rice, brown rice, grains, porridge, slow cooking, steaming and a dessert function.
8-in-1 cooking options in one product, multi-cooker for all your favourite dishes
Capacity: 10 cups (2.2 L)
Delayed start (15 hours) and automatic keep warm function (24 hours)
Power: 700W

4. JML Go Chef 8-in-1 Non-Stick Multi-Cooker 5L 1.5kW

Functions: Roast, bake, sauté, steam, fry, fondue, slow cook and boil
Energy efficient, 1500Watts
Giant 5-litre bowl – make meals for up to 6 people
Non-stick PTFE and PFOA free cooking surface
Easy to use, bonus recipe guide included

5. Morphy Richards 562020 Intellichef Multi-Cooker 5L 1.5kW

The Intellichef multi cooker has 9-in-1 functions for all your cooking styles so no need for multiple appliances.

Functions: boil, braise, fast stew, fry, grill, poach, slow cook, steam, stir fry.
The 5 litre bowl capacity is large enough for a full meal for the whole family
The toughened glass lid makes it easy to monitor your foods cooking process
The clear temperature display makes it easy to cook with precision
Accessories include a steaming rack, frying basket and 4 silicone egg poaching cups, which fit into the unit for compact storage

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6. Charles Jacobs Electric Non-Stick 8-in-1 Multi Cooker 5L 1.5kW

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8 in 1 multi-functional cooker: boil, slow cook, steam, roast, grill, braise, fondue, fry.
Removable 5L non-stick cooking bowl for quick and easy cleaning. Digital timer display.
1500W maximum output. Cooking temperature range 80-240 degrees.
Space saving design. Product dimensions (HxWxD): 18 x 34 x 34 cm.

7. Redmond M4502E Series Multi-Pro Multi-Cooker 5 L, 860W

34 programs (16 automatic and 18 with manual control) – roast dinners, curries, soups, rices, stewed vegetables, steamed dishes, mulled wine, oatmeal, vegetable dishes, pasta, hot pots, french fries, fried dishes, yoghurt, souffle, meat dishes, fondue and desserts with additional features for dough, bread and cheese
Multi-cook temperature adjustment range from 40C to 160C
Keep warm and Reheat functions – upto 24hrs. Time delay function up to 24 hours.
5L bowl with non-stick coating by DAIKIN and 3D heating: Bottom, sides and top
100 recipes included

8. Tower T16001 Digital Multi Cooker, 5 L, 700 W

Functions/Programmes: yoghurt, stew, roast, soup, pilaf, steam, rice, fry, slow cook, saute, fondue, porridge, braise
Stainless steel housing with glass viewing lid with handle
24 hour timer delay and 24 hour keep warm function
Stainless steel steaming rack with handle
Power: 700W

BONUS: Giles & Posner EK2007 Multi Cooker with Sous Vide 6L 1.5kW

Functions/Programmes: bake, roast, boil, shallow fry, slow cook, sous vide, keep warm, sauté, stew and steam with just one space saving appliance.
It comes with two accessories; a roasting rack and a steamer rack, and has a removable inner non-stick bowl for easy cleaning.
The multi cooker has a safe tempered glass lid and a large 6 litre capacity so you can easily cook meals for the whole family.
With 1500W power, an LCD display and adjustable controls with timer up to 24 hours, you can choose the right setting for a perfectly cooked meal every time.