How the Thermomix TM7 Saves You Money (and Reduces Waste) in Your Kitchen
- Beatriz
- Jun 13
- 4 min read
Introduction:
If the £1,349 UK price tag or €1,499 Ireland price tag of the Thermomix TM7 gives you pause, consider this: the TM7 might just pay for itself through the money it saves you on groceries, takeaways, and kitchen waste. In today’s UK households, food bills and waste are major concerns.
This post explores how the TM7 can be your secret weapon for budget-friendly, eco-conscious cooking, proving that investing in a Thermomix is a smart move for your wallet and the planet.
1. Cook from Scratch and Ditch Pricey Packaged Foods
With the TM7’s all-in-one capabilities, you can easily make staples at home that you’d otherwise buy pre-made. From vegetable stock to bread dough to pasta sauces, homemade versions are both cheaper and healthier.
I have experienced firsthand how preparing pantry basics (stocks, spice mixes, jams, etc.) in the Thermomix saves money and lets you avoid paying a premium for store-bought jars.
For example, instead of buying an £3 artisan hummus or chemical-laden pasta sauce, I blend my own in minutes using fresh ingredients. Over time, these small savings add up significantly. Plus, I have full control of what goes into my family’s food, a bonus for anyone with dietary needs or those avoiding preservatives.
2. Curb Takeaway and Restaurant Spending
We all love the convenience of a Friday night takeaway, but those £20-£30 orders can really dent the monthly budget. The TM7 offers a compelling alternative: it allows you to cook restaurant-quality meals at home, often faster than a delivery can arrive.
Craving a curry or a pizza? With guided recipes on Cookidoo and the TM7’s high-temperature and kneading functions, I normally whip up my own instead. Many of my friends and customers find they stop ordering takeaway as often because the TM7 makes it so easy to create the same dishes for a fraction of the cost.
For instance, a homemade margherita pizza might cost you £3 in ingredients instead of £15 from a delivery app. Multiply that across a year, and the savings are huge. By cooking at home more, you’re not only saving money but often eating healthier too.
3. Embrace Batch Cooking and Leftovers
Food waste is a big issue in the UK; the average household throws away a sizable amount of groceries each week. The TM7 helps you tackle this by making batch cooking and meal prep simple. Use the generous 2.2L bowl and the 45% larger Varoma steaming tray to cook meals in bulk. You can prepare a large stew or curry and portion it out for the week, so nothing goes off in the fridge.
The Thermomix’s ability to weigh ingredients precisely also means you can cook just the right amount needed, reducing the chance of overspending or wasting excess. Additionally, the Cookidoo platform’s meal planner (accessible on the TM7’s big screen) helps organise your cooking schedule so you use up perishables in timeno more throwing away wilted veg. Batch cooking not only cuts food waste but also saves energy (one cooking session vs. several) which is good for the planet and your utility bill.
4. Save Time (Time = Money!)
We often say “time is money,” and the TM7 saves plenty of it. Its efficiency can translate into financial savings in indirect ways. For a busy professional or parent, the time saved on chopping, stirring, and monitoring means more time to work, relax, or spend with family.
For example, the TM7 can dice an onion or chop veggies in seconds; something that might take 10+ minutes by hand. When you add up the hours saved each week on meal prep, you might find you’re less inclined to splurge on expensive ready-meals or last-minute convenience foods because cooking no longer feels like a burden.
In economic terms, if you value your time, the Thermomix gives you hours back that you’d otherwise “spend” in the kitchen. Some Thermomix users even repurpose that time into side jobs or hobbies; an indirect monetary benefit of having a gadget that streamlines cooking.
5. Energy Efficiency and Lower Food Waste = Lower Bills
The TM7’s design promotes energy-efficient cooking. With shorter cooking times and the ability to cook multiple parts of a meal in one appliance (using layering and Varoma steaming), you’ll likely use the oven and stove less, potentially lowering gas or electric usage.
The TM7 even has an Eco Mode for lower power consumption when idle. Moreover, by planning meals and cooking intentionally with Thermomix, you tend to buy only what you need. I try to encourage habits like reusing jars for homemade sauces and creatively using leftovers; all of which the TM7 facilitates. Less food wasted and smarter grocery shopping mean a lighter grocery bill and fewer rubbish bags. It’s a virtuous cycle: good for the environment and good for your bank account.
Conclusion:
The Thermomix TM7 is more than a high-tech kitchen toy: it’s an investment in smarter cooking. By enabling you to cook from scratch, avoid costly takeaways, reduce waste, and save time, the TM7 can lead to substantial savings for UK households. Many of my friends and customers usually comment how their Thermomix essentially “paid for itself” through these savings. If you’re on the fence because of the price, think long-term: the TM7 is a tool that helps you live more frugally and sustainably without sacrificing the joy of delicious home-cooked food. That’s a win-win for your wallet and the planet. 🍲💷🌍
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