Magimix Gelato Chef 2000

Have owned this ice cream machine for around four years and paid around £250 for it. In that time the only problem I have had is to have to purchase a new lid/paddle mechanism. Spares are very easily available online and at not too bad a price. Plug in and allow to cool for around 15 minutes. You can make ice cream in the fixed bowl, or insert the removable metal bowl - which I always do as it means you can remove it to scoop out the ice cream and wash it in soapy water. It is very important to get both the ice cream machine and your mixture nice and chilled before churning, to minimise the time it takes to turn to ice cream. I have had fantastic ...  Read the complete review

I bought this ice cream maker after reading excellent reviews, and because i`m already a fan of Magimix products. The biggest advantage is the built in freezer compartment. It is so easy to use- you turn the machine on, wait a few minutes for it to cool, and then pour in your ice cream mixture (i also use it to make sorbets and frozen yoghurt), leave it to churn for 20 minutes or so and voila! you have homemade, delicious ice cream ready to eat. It couldn`t get any simpler. The ice cream maker itself is about the same size as your average food processor, and should ideally be stored upright at all times so make sure you make space for it in your ...  Read the complete review