Can a Thermomix TM7 Really Replace Other Appliances? 21 Real UK & Ireland Questions from Google & AI Chats
- Beatriz
- Nov 25
- 4 min read
Introduction:
When people search “Is a Thermomix worth it?” or ask ChatGPT “Can Thermomix replace all my appliances?”, what they’re really asking is:
“If I invest this much, can I simplify my entire kitchen?”
This guide uses real question patterns from Google, Reddit, Mumsnet, YouTube FAQs and Thermomix Q&A content to answer the most important UK & Ireland questions about what the TM7 can and cannot replace.
1. Appliances a TM7 Can Replace (and When It’s Better)
1.1 Can a Thermomix replace a blender?
Yes, and usually outperforms it.
Smoothies and shakes
Soup purees
Nut butters
Sauces and dressings
The motor and blades are strong enough for frozen fruit and nuts, and the integrated heating makes hot soups much faster than a standard blender.
1.2 Can it replace a stand mixer?
For most home cooks, yes:
Bread and pizza dough
Cake batters
Whipped cream and meringue (with the Butterfly)
If you’re doing very heavy baking (multi-tier cakes every weekend), a high-end stand mixer like Kenwood or KitchenAid can still complement the TM7, but many UK & Ireland bakers have happily retired their old mixers once they learn the Knead and Whisk workflows.
1.3 Can Thermomix replace a food processor?
Most chopping, grating and mixing tasks can be moved into the Thermomix:
Chopped veg for soups and stews
Grated cheese
Breadcrumbs
Coleslaw and salad prep
The main difference: you control time and speed, not a “grate size dial”, so it’s about learning the right settings for your favourite textures.
1.4 Can Thermomix replace a slow cooker?
Often yes, but with a different style:
The TM7 has Slow Cook mode and can run long, low-temperature recipes.
Many Curries, stews and ragu recipes on Cookidoo mimic slow-cooked results in less time.
If you love “set in the morning, eat in the evening”, you might still keep a slow cooker for some dishes – but most UK Thermomix owners find the TM becomes their main “one-pot” solution.
1.5 Can Thermomix replace an air fryer?
No. This is one of the most important “what it cannot do” answers.
The TM7 can:
Fry lightly (sautée)
Brown onions
Caramelise in high-temp guided recipes
But it does not air fry or deep fry chips/chicken the same way a Ninja or dedicated air fryer does.
Many UK & Ireland owners keep a small air fryer next to the TM7 – perfect combo.
2. Things a Thermomix Cannot Replace (and Why That’s OK)
2.1 Can Thermomix roast a chicken?
No – it can’t roast a whole chicken or give you crispy oven-style skin. For that, you’ll still use your oven.
However, the TM7 can:
Make stuffing, sauces and gravy
Cook side dishes (veg, mash, rice)
Steam chicken pieces for salads and meal prep
2.2 Can Thermomix replace an oven completely?
Not realistically. You’ll still want an oven for:
Roasting trays of veg
Baking large cakes, biscuits and pastries
Grilling and gratins
Think of TM7 as your hob, blender, mixer and sauce station in one, not a full oven replacement.
2.3 Can Thermomix replace a kettle?
Technically yes – it heats water very quickly; in some energy-efficiency comparisons, multi-cookers can rival kettles for certain uses.
Practically, most people still keep their kettle for “quick tea” and use Thermomix for water when it’s part of a recipe (pasta, soups, stews, rice).
2.4 Can Thermomix replace a microwave?
Not fully:
It reheats beautifully with Warm Up mode, keeping sauces and soups silky rather than split.
But it isn’t ideal for “zap this plate for 30 seconds” convenience.
Most UK households keep a small microwave for leftovers, but find they reheat more dishes in the Thermomix once they see the texture difference.
3. Capacity, Batch Cooking & Big Families
3.1 Is the bowl big enough for a family of 4–5?
Yes for most recipes, especially if you:
Use layered cooking (bowl + Varoma + basket)
Choose recipes written for 4 portions
For very large families or batch cooking for the week, you might cook sauces and bases in TM7, then scale up in a big casserole dish or roasting tray.
3.2 Can Thermomix cook for parties?
It’s brilliant for party prep:
Dips and spreads
Cocktail mixes
Big batches of hummus, salsa, guacamole
Dessert elements (curds, custards, sorbets)
For hot buffet trays feeding 20–30 people, you’ll still lean on oven and hob – but TM7 does the clever prep work.
4. Money, Space & “Is It Worth It?” in the UK
4.1 Does Thermomix actually let me get rid of other gadgets?
Many UK owners report they’ve sold or donated:
Stand mixer
Basic blender
Food processor
Rice cooker
Soup maker
And stopped buying:
Ready-made sauces
Soup cartons
Pre-grated cheese
This “de-cluttering + fewer supermarket extras” is a big part of the value case for Thermomix TM7.
4.2 Is a Thermomix TM7 still worth it if I keep my air fryer?
Absolutely. In fact, the TM7 + air fryer combo is one of the most common UK setups:
TM7 cooks sauces, curries, sides, doughs, desserts
Air fryer crisps potatoes, chips, chicken, fish
If you cook 4–5 nights a week, the TM7 becomes the “engine”, and the air fryer is your “finishing station”.
4.3 What if I love cooking – will Thermomix make it boring?
A frequent forum concern is: “If I enjoy cooking, will a Thermomix take the joy away?”
Reality:
You can use it as a super-smart sous-chef
It handles repetitive tasks (chopping, stirring, kneading, tempering)
You’re free to focus on plating, flavour tweaks and creativity
Most passionate home cooks end up cooking more from scratch, not less.
5. How to start your Thermomix Journey:
The best way to see if this system can work in your home is to watch it live.
👉 Book a friendly Thermomix TM7 demo and experience the difference live: textures, features, speed and results are easiest to feel, not just read about.
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