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We review the best mini ovens on the UK market.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are mini ovens and why do you need one in your kitchen? Basically, mini ovens are just what’d you think \u2013 these wonderful inventions are miniature sized ovens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In essence, mini ovens are designed to do exactly the same thing like regular sized ovens, only with a small difference: they’re much smaller and take up significantly less space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s more, mini ovens are portable, making them ideal for people who want to cook their own food on vacations and trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there’s a plethora of mini oven models and brands, so choosing the right one might not be as easy as you initially thought. Since we now know what mini ovens are, let’s see what benefits you could achieve by purchasing one before we move on to our reviews of the best mini ovens on the UK market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of owning a mini oven<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mini ovens do the same thing as regular sized ovens, and it’s a fact that the difference in price between an average oven and mini oven isn’t too great, so what are the most notable benefits of owning a mini oven? Better yet, why should you even consider buying one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First of all, try picturing your kitchen without the oven: notice how the gap could be filled with all sorts of different things? You could easily widen your counter, get a dishwasher if you don\u2019t own one already, or simply reorganize everything with a bit of extra space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means that the first notable benefit of owning a mini oven is that they’re very practical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, since mini ovens are so small, they are substantially easier to maintain and clean. We can all agree that we hate sliding behind our ovens to rub off the stains and dust, but you can kiss those ugly memories goodbye as soon as you start using a mini oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondly, there are all kinds of mini ovens you can choose. There are extra small ones which are best suited for travel, specialty ones which come outfitted with several heating elements, and versatile models that are supplied with a huge arsenal of convenient features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to pick the best mini ovens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Essentially, your budget will play the key role when determining which model is the best mini oven for you. There are numerous other factors tto consider, such as the spaciousness of your mini oven, how quickly it heats up, and how powerful it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First of all, let’s discuss the pricing of mini ovens. Most quality ovens cost about \u00a350 or more, so if you feel like this is too much for you, feel free to consider our top budget pick \u2013 Quest’s mini oven. This particular mini oven can’t compare with the rest of our picks in terms of performance and versatility, but it’s great for beginner chefs and cooks on a limited budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondly, let’s talk a bit about the warm up process of mini ovens. Some models take their sweet time to get up and running, others are as fast as a microwave. Depending on how quickly you want your meals done (and your profession, for example if you’re a professional cook), choose accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, the power of mini ovens is (the same goes for regular ovens) measured in watts. The higher the number, the more powerful the oven is \u2013 if you don’t intend to do any “heavy” cooking, less powerful ovens will do just fine, otherwise consider our top picks (or runner ups).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, without further ado, let’s move on to our reviews of the best mini ovens on the UK market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sage the Smart Oven Pro <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

We’re opening up our review of the best mini ovens with Sage’s convection-powered Smart Oven Pro. Basically, this is one of the most versatile ovens you’ll find on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason why we label it as “superiorly versatile” is because it can grill, bake, boil, roast, broil, and toast your food with great ease. And the convection setting can reduce cooking time by almost a third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a total of ten cooking functions onboard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Toast 6 slices.<\/li>
  2. Bagel.<\/li>
  3. Bake.<\/li>
  4. Roast.<\/li>
  5. Grill.<\/li>
  6. Pizza.<\/li>
  7. Cookies.<\/li>
  8. Reheat.<\/li>
  9. Warm.<\/li>
  10. Slow Cook. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The slow cook function allows you to cook for up to 10 hours at a low temperature. After that, the setting will automatically change to “keep warm”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    One of the best things about Sage’s mini oven is that it features a large capacity of 21 litres: it’s great for caravans, offices, camps, homes, and practically any situation which demands reliable cooking elements. It’s petite size is just one of the reasons why this is our choice as the best mini oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Another great feature that makes the oven really stand out among the crowd is the so-called Smart Element iQ System. There are 5 quartz heating elements and the system automatically spreads the heat among the elements just where needed according to the program you select.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The LCD display is bright and easy to use and in terms of aesthetics, the oven looks great. There is also an oven light that automatically turns on\/off when you open\/close the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Now that we’ve stated the most notable features of Sage’s 21 litre mini oven, let’s talk a bit about what you may like and dislike about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What we really liked about this mini oven is it’s functionality and practicality. Namely, all of the features are remarkably easy to use, despite the fact that they’re numerous and quite advanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The only thing you might not like so much about Sage’s mini oven is the price, namely, this outstanding mini oven belongs in the “high” price point category, as it costs quite a lot. Regardless, it offers massive value for money and we highly recommend that you give it a shot if you’re looking for the best value oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    All things considered, this mini oven is a big, versatile, powerful mini oven which, alas, comes at quite a price. We\u2019re calling it the “best mini oven overall” because it’s equally good for professional chefs and people who simply want to get their meal done in a simple fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    • Superb value for the money: despite its price, Sage’s mini oven is one of the best mini ovens on the market and offers great value.<\/li>
    • Highly versatile: outfitted with ten cooking functions and a plethora of convenient features, this mini oven boasts a huge level of versatility and functionality.<\/li>
    • Huge capacity: this mini oven features 21 litres of capacity.<\/li>
    • Easy to use and easy to clean: Sage’s mini oven is, despite it’s big capacity, very practical and compact.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      • Quite expensive: VonShef’s Mini oven belongs to the medium bracket of the “high” price point category.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        Runners Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Andrew James Halogen Mini Oven<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

        Our first runner up is Andrew James’ Halogen mini oven, a beautiful, modern mini oven which comes outfitted with numerous exquisite features and settings. In a nutshell, the Andrew James; Halogen mini oven boasts 12 litres of capacity, an adjustable temperature button, a halogen accessories pack, extender ring and a replacement bulb. It’s very versatile, doesn\u2019t cost too much, and we’re here to show you the full extent of its power, so let’s get straight to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        First of all, let’s talk about Andrew James’ Halogen mini oven’s capacity. We’ve already mentioned that it features a 12l capacity, but is it enough or too little?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        When compared to VanShef’s mini oven (our best mini oven overall), the tank of this model is exactly three times smaller. It’s just big enough for you to cook, bake, fry, steam, or grill your meals, but the real benefit of this oven isn’t its size, it’s the convenience it offers. Primarily, the halogen bowl is removable, which means that it\u2019s superbly easy to clean and maintain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The temperature control button is very easy to use and it’s quite powerful too. It boasts a power level of 1400 Watts which can reach up to 250 degrees very quickly. On top of that, there’s a sixty minute timer that you can use as a reminder. The next feature worth highlighting is the halogen oven accessories pack: it comprises a high grill rack, a low grill rack, a backing tray, a steamer tray, a set of tongs, and four metal skewers. You can consider these as complementary (bonus) features much akin to those that VonShef provided with their own micro oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        There are two more bonus accessories included which aren’t a part of the “accessories pack” \u2013 the extender ring and the replacement bulb. The extender ring is, basically, an upgrade to the oven’s bowl, providing a bonus of five liters to the 12l capacity (giving a total of 17l with the ring).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Let’s also say a word or two about the design of Andrew James’ Halogen mini oven. When compared to VonShef’s mini oven it’s smaller and, obviously, takes up much less space. Furthermore, it’s easier to use and transport, as well as easier to clean due to the removable bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        It comes in two color variations, including the black and white color option. Even though aesthetics are of little concern here, Andrew James\u2019 Halogen mini oven is one of the best looking in our reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        There are plenty of things you’ll like about this mini oven. It’s petite in size, very easy to use, looks awesome, and it’s among the most versatile mini ovens available on the market. What’s more, it doesn\u2019t cost too much either, belonging in the “medium” price point category and holds quite a value for the buck. However, we thought that certain things about it could be a bit better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Firstly, the mediocre storage capacity means that you won’t be able to prepare certain full course meals. This issue is, however, resolved with the extender ring which provides a bonus of 5 litres to the overall capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The second problem is, ironically, the cleaning part. Even though the bowl is very easy to clean, the base and the bulb aren\u2019t. There are numerous fragile and delicate pieces here, so you should pay extra attention when cleaning them. Lastly, the lid is a bit too cumbersome, so you might think that the entire bowl is unstable at times (which will just make you feel uneasy, rest assured that it is as stable as can be).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        All things considered though, this is a marvelous mini oven from a reputable brand and we highly recommend that you try it out. It does have several minor flaws with its design as mentioned, but none of them are substantial and do not impede the performance of the oven itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n