Hand mixers use twin beaters for baking jobs like batter, cream and eggs. Immersion blenders (or stick blenders) use a blade to puree soups, sauces and smoothies directly in the pot or jug.
Whip it, blitz it, blend it, stash it. Hand mixers and immersion blenders are the compact kitchen sidekicks that tackle everything from cake batter and whipped cream to silky soups, sauces and smoothies. Since 1977, Peter’s of Kensington has been backing busy kitchens with hand mixers and stick blenders from trusted brands like KitchenAid, Breville and Bamix.
Why buy a hand mixer or immersion blender?
If versatility had a plug, it would be a hand mixer. Hand mixers are the whip-happy wonders of the modern kitchen, turning butter and sugar fluffy, eggs airy, cream dreamy and icing smooth. Immersion blenders go straight into the pot or jug for silky soup, velvety mash, zingy dips, dressings and sauces. Compact, affordable and endlessly adaptable, they’re the small-appliance heavy-hitters with a big culinary clout.
Your guide to choosing the right hand mixer or blender
If baking is your jam, hand mixers are the way to go, with twin beaters made for batters, creams and egg whites. Go for an immersion blender if soups, sauces, smoothies and in-pot blending are more your speed. Want it all? Combo sets add a whisk and chopper attachment so one kit can cover all camps.
Then sort through the sizes and specs. Higher wattage helps with thicker mixtures and tougher blending; cordless models give you freedom to move and corded designs keep the power coming for longer mixing marathons.
Complete your kitchen appliance setup
Keep your new kitchen crew company. Add a pink stand mixer for baking with a side of benchtop beauty; bring in a food processor or mini food processor for the chop and prep, then let the multi cooker turn rambling recipes into dinners of dreams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a hand mixer and an immersion blender?
What can you make with an immersion blender?
Immersion blenders are ideal for making soups, sauces, smoothies, pesto, mayonnaise and baby food. Models with whisk or chopper attachments can handle even more.