Can you add to them? The more you invest in a mixer, the more possibilities there will be to add different, custom-made attachments for making the likes of pasta, ice cream and mincing meat. One of the most versatile machines in your kitchen, you can really add a lot to even the simplest of dishes. (Just try whipped up mashed potato and you’ll never go back to a masher.) So, whether you decide on basic rotating-beater hand version or a fancy countertop showstopper, a mixer will bring new possibilities to your menus. KitchenAid Artisan Tilt-head 4.8L Mixer £499.00 the gold-standard in stand mixers