The results are in! We reveal the top-voted brands and products from the kitchen tools and appliance categories that won our hearts in this year’s Domestic Diva Awards
Whether you are fixing a fancy feast for company or making your kids’ lunch, having the right kitchen “helpers” on hand can make food prep much more efficient and enjoyable. That’s why we celebrate the best of the best every year with our Domestic Diva Awards, where readers vote for their favourite brands.
Unleash your inner masterchef with these 33 top-notch appliances and must-have gadgets, from the kitchen tools to keep you on top of your cooking game, to sleek and high-tech appliances to make the cooking process easier (and even more fun!) for busy women on the go:
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WMF Cook N Serve
Made of Cromargan 18/10 stainless steel, this robust pot comes in different sizes and colours to suit your needs while its TransTherm universal base ensures efficient heat transfer for evenly regulated cooking temperatures.
Happycall Die Cast Diamond Jumbo Double Pan – Brown
With crystals embedded in its four-layer diamond coating, you can prepare healthier meals as this durable pan requires little to no oil and works to retain 80 per cent of your food’s nutrients.
Tefal Ingenio
Take your food from the stovetop to the oven to the table with this multi-function pan that also comes with a removable handle to help optimise space in your cupboard.
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WMF Spitzenklasse Plus Knife Block With Knives
Made with rust-free and acid-resistant steel blades, these ergonomically-shaped knives are easy to handle and make light work in the kitchen with their long-lasting sharpness that ensure smooth and seamless cuts.
Zwilling J.A. Henckel’s Twin Four Star II Knife Block Set
These top-quality knives from Germany are forged from a single piece of steel, resulting in a sturdy, balanced and flexible blade that you can count on to slice and dice effortlessly.
WMF Perfect Plus Pressure Cooker
Whip up dinner (or dessert!) in a jiffy with this easy-to-use pressure cooker that helps reduce cooking times by up to 70 per cent while ensuring that vitamins, nutrients and minerals are preserved.
Alfi Gusto Premium 1.0L Glass Vacuum Insulated Carafe
Not only does this elegant carafe offer excellent insulation to keep coffee hot for 12 hours or cold brews for 24 hours, but its practical design also lets you serve guests easily with single-handed ease.
Thermos Shuttle Chef 1.8L TCRA-1800
Save precious time in the kitchen with this revolutionary cooking thermal pot, designed with Thermos brand’s renowned vacuum insulation technology to make cooking easy while retaining the freshness of your food.
LG Instaview Door-in-Door Refrigerator GF-Q4919MT
Knock, knock – what’s in there? Just knock twice on the glass panel to see what it is inside without letting out cold air, so you can minimise temperature fluctuations and keep your food fresher. Read more about this winner here!
Mitsubishi Electric 3-Door Refrigerator MR-CX46EJ
Perfect for cosy spaces and small households, this mid-size model is fully equipped to keep your meats and produce fresh for longer with its multi air-flow cooling system, anti-bacteria food liner and filter deodoriser.
Tiger Microcomputerised Rice Cooker JBX-A 1L
Besides taking out the guesswork and ensuring deliciously fluffy rice every time, this smart appliance lets you prepare two dishes simultaneously with its new “Tacook” special cooking plate and synchronised cooking function.
Cuckoo Pressure Multi-Cooker HN10
It’s not just a rice cooker – with 14 cooking modes, you can steam, stew, fry, roast, or even bake a cake! It also comes with an auto steam-cleaning function to make washing up a breeze.
Midea Rice Cooker MMR5025
Make impressive meals with this superior appliance that is constructed with a thick multi-layered base and comes with a concave heating element to ensure comprehensive heating for more even cooking.
Electrolux 30L Table Top Microwave With Grill & Convection EMS3087X
The possibilities are practically endless with its 14 auto-cook programmes, five steam programmes and a timer that sets up to 95 minutes, so you can easily grill, steam, bake and cook with convection.
Philips Airfryer Avance Collection XXL HD9654/91
Using a high-powered “tornado” of hot air to cook everything – from potatoes to chicken wings – to a crisp, you can enjoy the delicious taste of deep-fried foods without all the unhealthy fat.
Philips Avance Collection Kettle HD9342/01
Made with Schott Duran glass and stainless steel to ensure durability, this first glass kettle from Philips looks super sleek on your countertop while boiling the water you need for your next cuppa.
Philips Avance Collection Juicer HR1922/21
Whether you like your juice sifted or with more texture, the FiberBoost Technology lets you control the juicing speed while its unique sieve design lets through your preferred amount of fibre.
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Tefal Optitouch Handblender HB8383
From smoothies to soups, blend even more effortlessly with the precision of this exceptional handblender. Equipped with four stainless steel blades powered by ActivFlow technology, control the consistency with your choice of 16 speeds.
Hurom Easy Series H100 Slow Juicer
Its two-part strainer ensures the juice and pulp are well separated. Rotating at a moderate speed of 43 rpm, it works to minimise heat while squeezing to ensure that minimal nutrients are lost in the process.
Bosch Vitamaxx Vacuum Blender MMBV621M
For maximum freshness, this blender creates a vacuum before blending so that the oxidation process is slowed down, ensuring that oxygen-sensitive nutrients like vitamin C are retained even after 24 hours.
Philips Avance Collection Vacuum Blender HD3752/01
From soft fruit-blending to hard ice-crushing, this high-speed blender with vacuum technology will easily whizz up your favourite smoothie in its strong Tritan jar that is lighter than glass and does not stain.
Braun Identity Collection Food Steamer FS 5100
Does fast and healthy food preparation sound appealing? This appliance produces steam in just 45 seconds, so there is no need to wait around. Just fill the water, add ingredients and set the timer.
KitchenAid Artisan 4.8L Stand Mixer 5KSM150PSB
Churn out cookies and cakes in a snap with this baker’s dream appliance, which comes with 10 speeds to help mix, knead and whip your dough into shape with efficiency and ease.
Electrolux Built-in PlusSteam Oven EOB3434BOX
Taking the oven to the next level, this one not only bakes, grills and roasts, but it also offers a steaming function. Even better, its Aqua Clean function uses humidity to remove fat and food particles.
Thermomix TM5
Busy mums will love this handy appliance that saves you time while helping to put good food on the table. With more than 12 functions to choose from, you can easily control your cooking preferences.
Mayer Electric Slow Cooker MMSC35
Let this reliable cooker do the work for you. Using low heat to cook over a long period of time, whip up delicious dishes from shepherd’s pie to hearty stews and tasty desserts.
Brandt Built-in Pyrolytic Oven BXP6577X
No more fretting over numbers – this smart oven’s autocook function can determine the ideal cooking temperature and time for you. Just select the category, insert your raw ingredients and let the oven do the rest!
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3M Hot, Cold & Room Temperature Filtered Water Dispenser
Not only does it look sleek, but this water filter uses ultraviolet technology to deactivate viruses and bacteria while inhibiting bacterial growth in the filter, so you can be assured of purified water every time.
Kenwood Multipro Sense Food Processor FPM810
With multiple attachments and innovative functions, make use of this intelligent processor that features a 1,000W motor to take the stress out of food prep – be it dicing, slicing, shredding or even blending.
Novita HydroCube Hot/Cold Water Dispenser W9
Whether you like your water boiling hot, ice-cold or at room temperature, this compact unit can dispense it instantly. Its HydroPlus/HydroPure filtration system also ensures you have clean drinking water at all times.
Toyomi Electric BBQ Grill & Steamboat BBQ5930
Why choose between having only grilled food or steamboat when you can have both with this two-in-one BBQ? Sizzle your favourite meats on the grill while slurping on flavourful broth at the same time.
Nespresso Creatista Plus
Be your own barista and brew up your favourite latte art coffee at home with this coffee maker, designed with an intuitive user interface to guide you every step of the way.
Nescafé Dolce Gusto Lumio
Serve your guests their favourite café-style beverage with this convenient machine, which comes with 20 premium menu items. Its 15-bar pump pressure delivers the most aromatic coffees to impress even the most discerning connoisseur.
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