The Bistro Electric Stand Mixer from Bodum has been designed to be both a functional and stylish piece in your kitchen: it is nicely compact at 39.7cm (W) x 4.3cm (H) x 23.4cm (D) and has a large capacity of 4.7L (160oz). It can be stored underneath the counter, freeing up your worktop when not in use.

It has a seven-speed motor, which can deliver up to twice the power of your traditional stand mixer, the base has suction cups to ensure a sturdy foundation by securely fixing it to the countertop and keeping it stable when in use. To prevent your walls becoming freshly decorated by the mixer, there is a removable splash-guard, however it isn’t the easiest thing to remove when it comes to putting it in the dish washer. There is also a handy funnel attachment which lets you continue to add ingredients safely whilst the mixer is in operation and helps to prevent spillages all over your worktop.

It is straightforward to operate: to open you simply lift the lever and it pops up with the lift-assist system, then push it back down to lock it into place. To speed up the mixer or slow it down, you just need to turn the large dial on the side. It comes with a whole host of attachments, including a non-stick-coated dough hook, beater, and whisk attachments, with other attachments available at an additional cost. The stainless-steel mixing bowl also has a rubber covered handle, which gives you a firm grip when carrying and pouring out mixture. The rotating attachment moves in an orbital fashion to cover the maximum surface area, however, if you have small amounts of mixture, it does struggle to achieve a smooth mix.

The Bistro is a good electric mixer - although it struggles with small amounts, it is more than capable at handling large and very stiff amounts, including kneading bread. Its accessories and attachments are all dish washer safe, making cleaning up a piece of cake too! RRP £249.00

4 out of 5

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Pros

Solid construction

Grippy handle

Smooth action

Easy to clean

Compact

Large 4.7L capacity

Straightforward to use

Cons

Struggles with small amounts of mixtures (colouring icing for example)