Drew&Cole CleverChef 14-in-1 Multi Cooker - Stew, Roast, Slow Cooker, Steam, Bake, Bread Maker, Rice, Soup Maker & More - Large Capacity Family Batch Cooking - Cooks 5 Portions

Easy and friendly user

Bought to replace an old one my mum gave me. I love it. Perfect for stews as you can fry the meat in the bowl first. I use the rice function lots as it’s always perfect how I like it. The yoghurt function is very successful. Only 100g plain yoghurt and a carton of uht milk makes a huge batch of yoghurt in 8 hours and it’s very good. I have proved dough in it too. Very versatile.

I like to cook things low and slow - and My previous Slow Cooker which I've had for at least 15 years before its demise, did just that. Wonderfully flavoursome meals I can set in the morning and when I come home, its ready to eat. Nice 8hr cook to produce that tender meat. So after said "demise" of my old cooker, I set out to purchase a new one - and this little "all-in-one" came up. I did some research, and it seemed it tickle all the spots I would have expected. So I got it. I've cooked rice and pasta, and a small curry, its all good and does what it says on the can... except slow cooking... The slow cooking setting, starts at 85º and at 3hrs <- That's the "low" setting... 3hrs..?? You cannot adjust the temperature, but temperature is ok for slow cooking... but 3 hrs? Luckily you can increase the hrs, but you need to do this every time. I think the setting would have benefitted to being at least 6hrs default. You can use the DIY function to adjust time and temp - which is still a bit fiddly and locked behind some rules feature in its programming - for example, any temp over 100º and you can only set max of 4hrs. Overall, its a good device, you can brown mince or seal meat using the SAUTE function for 10min, which saves on using an extra pot for sealing before slow cooking - but if you are like me and are going to purchase this specifically with slow cooking in mind, then be aware that you have to adjust the time yourself and you cannot change the temperature of the slow cook function - its better to use the DIY function for true Slow Cooking. Cleaning is a bit fiddly as you have to start pulling stuff apart, but when you get a flow for it you can do it quite quickly.

I enjoy using this clever chef, it is so easy to use and meat is tender once cooked. It's amazing what amount of cooking such a small machine can do. Highly recommend it

I'm totally in love with this item ❤️ And bought a second one as a gift for my mom.

I have been considering buying a slow cooker for quite a while, and never got round to it. Then, I came across this more modern idea of a multi-function cooker that can cook various things with pre-programmed settings (although with most of the programmes you can adjust the temperature and/or the time). I have had the CleverChef for around a month now. The first thing I would say is that it looks smart and shiny - I got the black one - and the controls are all 'touch' controls (not buttons) that mean cleaning is easy. The removable cooking pot is non-stick and also easy to clean. The heating element is a very hi-tech looking thing - a pancake-shaped spiral of shiny metal which presumably heats very evenly across the bottom surface of the pot. The lid closes with a nice action and has a rubbery seal, with a vent in the top of the lid to let out any steam. The first thing I tried was basmati rice. You simply put the water & rice in the pot and choose the rice setting from the menu and press start. I must admit that I was a bit skeptical about how good the rice would be - I like it fairly dry and fluffy. Anyway, after a while it did its thing, came up to temperature, some steam came out of the top and, when it was ready the machine went into 'keep warm' mode, The rice was perfect. Next up, we made a sausage casserole. This had a couple of steps to the cooking - first off, using the 'saute' mode to brown the sausages and onions, and then the 'stew' mode to simmer it. Again, it was simple to use and the end result was delicious. Finally, I decided to try something that you wouldn't be able to do in a slow cooker - a cake! The cooker can act as a mini-oven (although not a high-temperature one). The recipe book that comes with the machine has recipes for a carrot cake and fruit cake, but I decided just to try a standard Victoria sponge (6oz each flour, butter & sugar, 3 eggs). I wasn't sure how much time to give it, so I set it to 50 minutes, which turned out to be a bit long - the bottom was slightly overdone, but the cake was really good! The interesting thing is, because the lid keeps the moisture in, the cake stays moist while it cooks. I would even say that it was better than I usually make in my fan oven. I haven't got round to it yet, but I intend to try the recipe for pulled pork (possibly the most delicious food ever!). Overall, I think this is a great addition to our kitchen: it works really well, the instruction manual was easy to follow, and it is very simple to use.

Had one o go these before. Lasted for years. Very versatile.

This multi-cooker is exceptional—it makes my life so much easier as a person with disabilities. I use it to steam baby potatoes, which I enjoy with oil, salt, and tinned sardines. I also used it to make a small loaf of bread with mixed nuts and raisins. I didn’t bake a large one, just a bit, since I can only mix self-raising flour in a cup a little at a time. It turned out really well. I also plan to make a pea stew using dried carrot and onion flakes along with soya chunks. I haven't made it yet, but judging by everything I’ve cooked so far, I think the cooker will handle it easily. I’ve also made soup using Waitrose vegetables, spaghetti, and coconut milk—just ingredients I had in my small fridge—and it was delicious. I wish I had gotten this sooner. I know it's a costly item, especially for someone living with disabilities, but it helps cut down on food expenses. Potatoes, barley, and peas are all affordable staples. Fresh vegetables can be expensive, but dried flakes last longer and stretch across more meals. Overall, using this multi-cooker gives me a sense of wellbeing. It allows me to prepare healthy meals with cheaper ingredients, which makes me feel good about my diet. It’s hard to get five portions of fruit and vegetables a day when fresh produce is costly, but with this cooker, it’s possible—thanks to the affordability of dried ingredients. I still rely on measuring cups, and I can't clean the cooker until it’s emptied. So I cook once in the morning, keep the food warm, and serve myself throughout the day. Once it’s empty and light enough to lift, I give it a rinse. I also use a small towel to wipe the lid after each use to take care of it properly. I’m grateful to Amazon—both for the dried food I get from there and for offering this product. It has truly made my life better.

Does wonders bought it for yogurt n came out so good was bit expensive but yeah

its defiantly exceeded my expectations the only downside is that it comes with a UK plug and im in AUS so had to buy an adapter but that was an easy fix its great it does things absolutely perfectly the timing is always spot on and its so easy to use and to clean its a great product the shipping was excellent and faster than i thought and properly packaged and i am so glad that i found it!

Had it about a month and used it at least 3 times a week..excellent rice cooker.. Rice and dumplings come out perfect every time

Wtyczka angielska zamiast polskiej, mylące wiadomości co do daty dostawy,raz Środa potem piątek a potem znowu środa

Work well, cooked a fluffy rice