ALTERNATIVELY…

Samsung RF9000 Family Hub Fridge Freezer

Look, you’ve managed perfectly fine with a touchscreen-less fridge so far, but it’s tempting. From displaying photos and calendar events to letting you see who’s at the front door or even streaming content from the TV, Samsung’s latest smart fridge will unapologetically (and expensively) propel you into the future.

£3499 / samsung.com

Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Multi Pressure Cooker

About the only thing not covered on this list so far is a pressure cooker, and this multi-functional one is sure to serve you well. Slashing cooking times, it can act as a traditional pressure cooker, slow cooker, sous-vide, steriliser, yoghurt maker, cake baker and more — and you can save your best recipes to the five ‘favourite’ buttons. from £150 / instantbrands.co.uk

De’longhi Dinamica Plus

If the Dinamica Plus is good enough for Brad Pitt, who’s to say it’s not worthy of a place in your kitchen? For true coffee connoisseurs who don’t want to faff about with manual grinding, tamping and dialling in precise temperatures, this machine does it all. It has a built-in milk foamer, the ability to save your favourite recipe and hassle-free self-cleaning – just add beans. £700 / delonghi.com

Kenwood Cooking Chef XL

You honestly don’t have to spend more than a grand on a stand mixer. But if you want one of the most versatile and tech-rammed ones ever made, this Kenwood has you covered. Standout features include the ability to weigh ingredients as they’re tipped into the bowl, and to send instructions direct to the mixer from the Kenwood World app.

£1250 / kenwoodworld.com