Hand Mixers

5 Speeds makes light work of all folding mixing and whisking.

White. 450W

The KitchenAid Classic 5-Speed Hand Mixer (5KHM5110BWH) is a compact, lightweight electric hand mixer designed for straightforward mixing tasks. It features a five-speed mechanical control that moves between a slow stir and a fast whip, giving the operator direct, immediate adjustment without digital menus or complicated settings. The white plastic body is light enough to handle comfortably for extended periods.

In practice, this mixer handles everyday tasks such as whipping cream, beating eggs, and mixing lighter batters reliably. The graduated speed range helps reduce splatter when starting with dry or loose ingredients, which is a practical consideration in any kitchen environment. It is not intended for heavy, continuous-duty work such as stiff dough or high-volume production runs — for those applications, a stand mixer or a more powerful bench unit would be the appropriate choice.

The key practical advantages for catering use include:

• Five mechanical speeds allow quick adjustment between tasks without interrupting workflow
• Lightweight build reduces fatigue during repeated short mixing tasks
• Simple design with minimal components keeps day-to-day cleaning straightforward
• Compact form takes up minimal storage space between uses

There are no specialist installation requirements — the mixer operates from a standard 13A socket. It is best suited to low-to-medium volume environments such as small cafés, B&Bs, pub kitchens, or hospitality suites where hand mixing tasks arise regularly but do not dominate production. It is not well suited to a high-throughput pastry or bakery operation where a heavier-duty bench or stand mixer would better match the workload.

If you are unsure whether this mixer matches your volume or intended use, we are happy to talk it through before you order.

The KitchenAid 5KHM6118BOB is a compact, lightweight handheld mixer designed for small-batch mixing tasks. Six speed settings allow operators to move between gentle folding and more active beating, while the included flex edge beaters are shaped to work closer to the bowl wall, reducing how often you need to stop and scrape down during a mix.

In a commercial kitchen this sits firmly at the supplementary end of the spectrum. It handles tasks well where a full stand mixer would be unnecessary — whipping cream, mixing cake batters, blending lighter sauces, or quickly incorporating ingredients during prep. The soft-start function is a practical detail, reducing the scatter that comes from going straight to speed on loose ingredients. At 900g it is easy to handle over extended prep sessions without fatigue.

Practical points worth noting before buying:

• Six speed settings give useful control across light to moderate mixing tasks
• Flex edge beaters reduce the need to stop and scrape between passes
• Soft-start reduces splash and ingredient scatter on startup
• Lightweight plastic construction keeps the unit manageable for handheld use
• Compact footprint makes storage straightforward in space-limited kitchens

It is important to be honest about what this unit is not. It is a domestic-grade appliance and is not designed for continuous use, dense doughs, or high-volume output. Relying on it as a primary mixing tool in a busy kitchen would be asking more of it than it is built to deliver. It works best as a secondary prep tool — useful in smaller cafés, front-of-house stations, or anywhere counter and storage space is tight.

If you are weighing this up against other options for your kitchen, we are happy to talk through what would realistically suit your prep volume.

The Dualit 89300 is a five-speed electric hand mixer with a 400W motor, finished in chrome. It comes supplied with a set of attachments covering common mixing, whisking, and beating tasks, and includes a retractable cord for straightforward storage when not in use. The five-speed selector allows operators to adjust power output to suit the consistency of the mix, from gentle folding through to high-speed aeration.

In practical use, this is a lightweight and capable hand mixer for smaller-scale food preparation — batter mixing, whipping cream, beating eggs, and similar tasks. The 400W motor handles everyday prep work without issue, though it is not designed for sustained heavy-duty use or dense doughs that would typically require a planetary or stand mixer.

Key practical points worth noting:

• Five-speed control for versatility across different mixing tasks
• Retractable cord keeps prep areas tidy between uses
• Compact and easy to store when bench space is limited
• Supplied with attachments to cover a range of basic mixing needs
• Lightweight build makes it practical for quick, short-duration tasks

It is important to note that this mixer carries a one-year non-commercial warranty. It is not rated or warranted for continuous commercial kitchen use, and Dualit are clear on this point. It is best suited to light-duty environments — hospitality settings with occasional mixing requirements, small café operations where hand mixing is supplementary to other equipment, or catering education settings. Operators running high-frequency mixing as part of daily production should consider a heavier-duty alternative.

If you are unsure whether this mixer is the right fit for your kitchen's workload, we are happy to help you think it through before you commit to a purchase.