9 great British Bake Off appliances you need in your kitchen

The Great British Bake Off 2024 is all everyone has been talking about for the past month. I’ve watched every series since it started in 2010, and you’ll often see me cancel plans on Tuesdays so I don’t miss an episode.

Since the bakers in the GBBO tent make everything from cakes and cookies to tarts and quiches, it’s only natural that they’ll need a huge amount of kitchen equipment to pull off their showstoppers. The set for series 15 has a retro pastel theme and each station is complete with high-quality cooking equipment that you can also get your hands on.

If, like me, you love the TV show and want to improve your baking skills to become a Star Baker in your own kitchen, here are nine appliances you need straight from the GBBO tent.

1. KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer

KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer

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No GBBO station is complete without one standing mixerand the most used and popular gadget in the tent is the KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer. With several sizes and colors to choose from, the KitchenAid stand mixer is the ideal baking assistant, as it can mix cake batter, knead bread dough and even grind meat. Although it comes with a high price tag, the KitchenAid stand mixer is a high-quality appliance that will last for years, and it makes the perfect gift for an avid baker.

2. Neff Sliding and Hiding Oven

Neff slide and skin oven

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My favorite device in the GBBO has to be the ovenespecially because of the clever sliding door that conveniently folds away when you add or remove items from the inside. The specific one that the bakers use is the Neff slide and skin ovenwhich offers CircoTherm technology to circulate heat evenly throughout the oven. In addition to the smart door design, the Neff Slide and Hide Oven also has an Intensive Steam function that gently cooks food to retain its natural flavors and nutrients.

3. Smeg Retro fridge freezer

Smeg refrigerator

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The bakers often have problems freezing and cooling their baked goods – let’s not forget Baked Alaska Gate! – but that’s not it refrigerator with freezer debt! The Smeg retro fridge with freezer compartment a mainstay in the GBBO kitchen, stylish, practical and available in many colours. In addition to the retro-inspired design, this Smeg fridge freezer also has a capacity of 270 liters and a multi-flow cooling system to keep your food at the perfect temperature and humidity.

4. Swan Nordic digital microwave

Swan Nordic digital microwave

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You may not realize it, but the microwaves There are many more uses in the GBBO tent than you think! The one used in the tent is the Swan Nordic digital microwavea 20 liter microwave with a power of 800 W and a heat circulation of 360 degrees. As you’d expect from a GBBO appliance, the Swan Nordic Digital Microwave also looks good with its neutral color scheme and Scandinavian-inspired design.

5. Dualit hand mixer

Dualit hand mixer

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For mixing jobs that don’t require a huge stand mixer, the Dualit hand mixer is another GBBO approved device. With four speeds and multiple accessories, including flat beaters, balloon whisks and dough hooks, the Dualit hand mixer can handle almost any mixing or blending job. Moreover, it has an attractive chrome or copper design and is suitable for both left and right-handed use.

6. Magimix food processor

Magimix food processor

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The Magimix food processor is often used in the GBBO tent, especially when making pie fillings and blending or pulsing ingredients such as nuts, fruits and grains. The Magimix food processor is available in multiple sizes and colors and is easy to use with the three-button operation. Plus, it comes with blades, discs, and hooks, so you can use it for almost any kitchen task.

7. Taylor Pro digital scale

Taylor Pro digital scale

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The Taylor Pro digital scale has one of the more unusual bowl designs I’ve ever seen, but hey, if the bakers use it, so will I! The stainless steel scale offers a large and a small platform, allowing you to measure different quantities separately or simultaneously. Both measurements are shown on the display and it can weigh up to 5 kilograms or liters of dry ingredients and liquids.

8. Silverwood bakeware cake pans

Silverwood bakeware cake tins

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Silverwood bakeware is another popular brand in the GBBO tent. It has a range of cake and bread pans that are versatile and reasonably priced. My favorite has to be the multisize cake and bread pan, because it is divided into four parts and you can prepare several cakes at the same time without having to worry about cutting them into layers after baking.