Is the Thermomix TM7 Worth It? Here’s How It Pays for Itself in the UK & Ireland
- Beatriz
- Jul 13
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 15
Introduction
The Thermomix TM7 carries a premium price tag—£1,349 in the UK or €1,599 in Ireland—so it’s natural to ask, “Is Thermomix really worth it?” The answer is a resounding yes once you look at the hard numbers. Below we break down real-world savings in money, time and energy that show how a TM7 can pay for itself in as little as 11 months for a typical family of four.
*** DISCLAIMER: Savings calculations are indicative and for illustration purposes only. Customers need to make their own due diligence and saving calculations tailored to their specific circumstances ***
1. Up-Front Cost vs Finance
Region | Up-front Price | Finance Example | Monthly Cost* |
UK | £1,349 | £350 deposit + 12 × £89.69 (14.9 % APR) | ≈ £90 |
Ireland | €1,599 | €250 deposit + 12 × €112.42 (0 % APR) | ≈ €112 |
* Vorwerk UK & Ireland finance plans, July 2025.
2. Five Ways Thermomix TM7 Saves Money
Fewer Takeaways – Swapping just two £25 / €30 takeaways a week for quick TM7 dinners saves ≈ £200 / €240 per month.
Homemade Staples – Bread, hummus, nut butters, spice blends: TM7 versions cost 60-80 % less than store-bought.
Bulk & Batch Cooking – Cook stews, soups and baby food in large batches; freeze portions and skip pricey “convenience” items.
Reduced Food Waste – Precision weighing and “zero-waste stock paste” can cut bin waste by about 30 %.
20-in-1 Appliance Swap – Replace blender, slow-cooker, bread-maker, rice-cooker, etc. Sell or skip those gadgets to reclaim cash and counter-space.
3. Example Savings Calculator
Typical UK family of four, cooking 5 TM7 dinners + 3 homemade staples weekly.
Saving Source | Monthly £ | Annual £ |
Takeaway reduction | £200 | £2,400 |
Homemade bread & yogurt | £35 | £420 |
Bulk cooking & less waste | £40 | £480 |
Selling unused gadgets (one-off) | £150 | — |
Total Year-1 Benefit | £425 | £3,450 |
Result: The £1,349 outlay is recouped in under 4 months. Even swapping just one takeaway a week delivers payback in ≈ 11 months. (indicative for illustration purposes only)
4. Time Is Money: ROI in Hours Saved
TM7 automates chopping, stirring and simmering. Owners consistently report 10–15 hours a week saved. Valued at £10 / €12 per hour, that’s £400+ / €520+ in “soft savings” every month—on top of the hard-cash examples above.
5. Energy Efficiency
A single 30-minute TM7 cook uses ≈ 0.5 kWh (around 6 p / 7 ¢ at July 2025 UK tariffs). Traditional hob + oven combinations can triple that, saving £65–£90 a year on electricity while cutting CO₂ emissions.
6. Case Study: My Family, Buckingham — 2 Adults + 4 Children
Category | Annual £ Saved | How They Achieved It |
Fewer take-aways | £3,640 | Replaced two £35 Friday/Saturday deliveries each week with TM7 “fake-away” dinners from Cookidoo. |
Homemade lunch-box snacks | £360 | Granola bars, hummus pots & yogurt pouches every Sunday (≈ £1 vs £2 shop-bought; 180 school days × 4 kids). |
Bulk cooking + less waste | £300 | One monthly “cook-once, eat-thrice” day: froze extra soups & stews, blitzed veg off-cuts into stock-paste — cut food waste ≈ 35 %. |
Lower electricity | £120 | Four TM7 one-pot meals per week save ≈ 1 kWh/meal vs hob + oven at 29 p/kWh. |
Sold redundant gadgets | £200 | Bread maker, slow-cooker & food-processor sold on Facebook Marketplace. |
Year-1 Total | £4,620 | — |
Indicative Payback: ≈ 4 months on the £1,349 TM7 (even faster if financed at £90.12 p/m).
Family “Fake-away” Examples & Savings
Day | Cookidoo Recipe (serves 6) | Ingredient Cost | Comparable Take-away | Take-away Cost | Family Saves |
Fri | ~ £9 | Local Indian combo (2 mains, rice, naan) | ~ £42 | £33 | |
Sat | Family-Style Pepperoni Pizza (link) | ~ £5 | Domino’s “Family Feast” deal | £35 | £30 |
Alt | Sweet & Sour Chicken + Egg-Fried Rice (link) | ~ £8 | Chinese set-meal for 4 + sides | £38 | £30 |
Tip: Mum pre-grinds bulk spice mixes in the TM7 (10 sec, speed 10) saving another ~ £0.70 per meal.
Their Savings Blueprint
Meal-plan Fridays in Cookidoo to lock two fake-away recipes.
Sunday prep: chop veg & pre-weigh dry goods into zip-bags.
Zero-waste challenge: any tired produce becomes veg-stock paste or soup.
Smart-meter check-ins confirm TM7’s 0.5 kWh/meal usage.
Kids roll pizza dough — a 20-minute family activity that replaces a £35 delivery call.
By combining lower grocery bills, slashed take-away costs and gadget resale cash, this Buckingham family of six turned their Thermomix TM7 into a money-saver in under half a year—while eating fresher, healthier food every night.
7. How Long Until TM7 Pays for Itself?
Household Type | Weekly Takeaway Swap | Payback Time |
Couple | 1 meal | ~15 months |
Young family | 2 meals | ~11 months |
Large family | 3 meals | 6–8 months |
8. Tips to Maximise ROI
Plan with Cookidoo® to avoid impulse buys.
Batch once, eat thrice—freeze weekday lunches.
Zero-waste stock paste from vegetable scraps.
Sell redundant gadgets to fund your £350 / €250 deposit.
Leverage finance wisely—14.9 % APR in the UK or 0 % in Ireland lets savings start day one.
Conclusion
When you add up food, time and energy savings, the Thermomix TM7 can pay for itself within a year (indicative subject to customer specific circumstances) for takeaway-loving UK & Irish families.
FAQ
Q: Does the Thermomix really save me money if I already cook at home?
A: Yes—homemade staples and reduced waste add up even for scratch cooks.
Q: How much electricity does a TM7 use?
A: About 0.5 kWh for a 30-minute cook—roughly 6 p / 7 ¢.
Q: Is 0 % financing available in Ireland?
A: Yes—€250 deposit plus 12 × €112 at 0 % APR (July 2025).
Q: What finance terms apply in the UK?
A: £350 deposit then 12 × £90.12 at 14.9 % APR (July 2025).
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