Kitchen reviews

10 productswe've bought, tested and scored by hand.

Ninja

Ninja AF101 Air Fryer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5

Best overall air fryer — crisps evenly, cleans easily, and just works batch after batch.

Cosori

Cosori Pro II Air Fryer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3

Best value — bigger basket and handy presets at a friendly price.

Instant

Instant Vortex Plus

★★★★★★★★★★4.2

Best compact — a slim footprint with a clear window, ideal for small kitchens.

Breville

Breville Barista Express

★★★★★★★★★★4.7

Best entry espresso machine — built-in grinder and forgiving workflow make great shots easy.

Philips

Philips Airfryer XXL

★★★★★★★★★★4.4

Best large-capacity air fryer — feeds the whole family and fat-removes as it cooks.

Missy Jones

Missy Jones Cast Iron & Rada Knife Sets

★★★★★★★★★★3.6

A creator's shop rather than a kitchenware brand — the products are other people's, and the pricing follows.

Well Your World

Well Your World Plant-Based Pantry Staples

★★★★★★★★★★4.0

Built for one specific way of eating — no added salt, oil or sugar — and it does not pretend to suit anyone else.

Craftmix

Craftmix Instant Cocktail Mix

★★★★★★★★★★3.8

Solves a real problem for one drink at home — but read the flavour list before assuming it replaces a bar.

Hocho Knife

Hocho Knife Japanese Chef Knives

★★★★★★★★★★4.5

A genuine Japanese knife specialist with a catalogue deep enough to be intimidating — which is both the appeal and the problem.

Fritaire

Fritaire Self-Cleaning Glass Air Fryer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3

The only air fryer that answers the two complaints everyone has — you cannot see inside, and cleaning it is miserable.