In 1971 Swiss engineer Hansjörg Gerber was working for the German company Vorwerk. He wanted to make soup preparation easier, so he developed a revolutionary product that could cook and mix simultaneously. Combining the words for “heating” and “mixing”, Thermomix was born. Now, over half a century later, Thermomix puts more than soup on the menu, helping home cooks and professional chefs alike create everything from risotto and pasta dough to lemonade and ice cream.
And to provide a slice of kitchen confidence, every Thermomix comes with its very own independent adviser who demonstrates recipes and techniques, sells Thermomix directly to customers and offers ongoing advice and customer service. Ankita Stopa started as a customer, and her passion led her to become a top-ranking adviser and team leader over the past 17 years. She explains why she thinks the Thermomix is a kitchen must-have.
How a Thermomix demo works
“It all starts with the demo,” explains Ankita, one of the many advisers who host in-person or virtual sessions in the home or at one of 20 studios nationwide. “Setting up a cooking class is one of my favourite parts of the job,” she adds. “It’s the calm before the buzz; knowing that this space will be full of great food and shared excitement around the table.”
A demonstration showcases full Thermomix functionality and, most importantly, how that applies to customers’ individual lives. “It’s personalised to make sure you get the most out of your Thermomix,” explains Stopa. Classes aren’t just for new customers either: “Even if you have a Thermomix TM31 or TM5, demonstrations inspire new techniques and ways of cooking that keep Thermomix relevant to everyone.”
Limitless recipes
There are more than 20 cooking modes and 100,000 high-quality recipes, meaning you’re covered from breakfast through to dinner, with baking and healthy snacks to fill the gaps in between. “I love sharing how Thermomix caters for varied diets,” says Ankita. “Whether it’s Gluten-free Focaccia, gut-health recipes or a 25-minute Vegan Paella, Thermomix helps home cooks feed everyone in the family.”
With over 100,000 guided recipes, you can make meals that please the whole family
Just because it’s a fancy bit of kit, that doesn’t mean cooking is complicated. “One thing that blows people’s minds is how Thermomix makes simple pantry staples at a fraction of the cost,” says Ankita. “The simplest recipes are often what people make most often, like pasta sauce, yoghurt or bread.”
The ultimate space-saver
“Customers love decluttering their work surface as the Thermomix replaces over 20 appliances. It can weigh, steam, sauté, grate, chop, blend, simmer, whisk, knead and even sous vide,” explains Ankita. The newest TM7 low-profile base holds a 10in touchscreen, looking more like a tablet with an integrated mixer. A tall, matte black bowl locks into place, with a simmering basket, blade and whisk that fit snugly inside and large Varoma steaming set on top. “It’s a whole world of possibility stacked in one seamless design,” she adds.
Declutter your kitchen with a single sleek device that replaces over 20 appliances
Cooking made easy
Multitasking comes naturally to Thermomix, cooking sauces, sides and mains in one. Ankita finds customers love the Guided Cooking functionality: “Thermomix is a safe pair of hands,” she explains. “Step-by-step instructions means you’ll never forget to add the flour or overcook the rice.”
Most importantly, it meets cooks where they are: “If you want relief from tedious everyday tasks, it chops veg in seconds and makes washing up a breeze, as all attachments are dishwasher safe. It also plans weekly meals and and generates a shopping list for all your planned recipes,” explains Ankita. “And if you want to go more haute cuisine, Thermomix gives you the confidence to temper chocolate or whip up soufflés.”
With Theromomix, you can spend less time cleaning up and more time enjoying dinner
Follow-up support
After your purchase, your Thermomix adviser is available by phone, email, WhatsApp or social media. “We’re not restricted to weekday office hours,” Stopa explains. “I want people to have a positive experience from enquiry and purchase to cooking at home.” Not many household purchases come with such personalised attention, including an at-home visit – “I’m always on hand,” adds Ankita. “Whether that’s setting up a meal plan or reminding customers which parts go in the dishwasher (answer: all of it, except the electronic base, of course!)”
For Ankita, Thermomix is a simple recipe for success: “I get to help people simplify cooking everyday, without the faff or endless cleanup. It’s what I love.”
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