Multifunctional kitchen appliance Hendi 221761

This multifunctional kitchen appliance combines cooking, food processing and weighing in a compact countertop format, with manual control that lets staff adjust parameters as a preparation develops. The 4.5-litre vessel has a 3-litre working capacity, supporting measured batches of sauces, soups and sides rather than requiring separate equipment for every task.

Where it is used

In a café prep area, the digital control panel lets staff set and adjust cooking parameters while preparing a sauce or soup. The appliance boils and blends ingredients, and its crushing and mixing functions help take cooked vegetables through to a smooth soup or sauce base in the same vessel. It can also mix cake batter and fold beaten egg whites into it, while the whisk supports mayonnaise, whipped cream and other aerated preparations.

For a hotel kitchen preparing vegetable sides, the steaming basket and three-part steaming set offer another use for the appliance. The extra upper tier provides a second steaming level, while adjustable steam flow helps staff manage the texture and aroma of the food. Grating and slicing functions prepare ingredients for toppings and further cooking; sous vide, stewing and melting extend the range of work beyond blending and mixing.

Connection and installation

The appliance uses a 230 V supply, the common UK single-phase voltage, so it can be used where a compatible supply is available. Its 1.4 kW rating identifies the electrical load to account for when planning other equipment on the same supply; it does not indicate cooking output or speed.

Care

The 18/8 stainless-steel vessel resists corrosion in a damp kitchen and is suitable for repeated food preparation. Its stainless construction is distinct from the ABS, PA and polycarbonate parts, so staff can take account of the different materials when caring for the appliance. The transparent polycarbonate lid allows progress to be checked without opening the vessel, helping keep a preparation covered during cooking.

The hardened stainless-steel blades are suited to repeated cutting work, and the supplied accessories can be washed in a dishwasher, reducing manual washing after preparation. The ABS motor housing provides a durable outer casing for routine kitchen use.

How to choose

At 210 × 380 × 320 mm, the appliance has a compact footprint for a preparation bench where space is shared with other equipment. Its 8.21 kg weight allows staff to move it between work areas or clear the bench when needed. The 4.5-litre vessel and 3-litre working capacity help match batch size to the portion of a recipe being prepared.

Built-in scales with a tare function let staff weigh ingredients directly during preparation, including small quantities through to larger recipe batches. The measuring cup supports liquid dosing, while the heat- and abrasion-resistant silicone spatula is suited to scraping and folding mixtures. These features make the unit useful where accurate preparation and several processing tasks need to share one countertop appliance.