table_number,table_title,row_label,column_label,value,page_url,page_modified,extracted_on 1,The 2026 baskets,Food processor,Budget (cheapest in pool),"Cookworks FP9076-GS, Argos, £45.00",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Food processor,Mid-range (median of pool),"nutribullet Magic Bullet Kitchen Express, Argos, £70.00",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Food processor,Premium (dearest in pool),"Magimix 4200XL, Argos, £320.00",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Food processor,Pool size,17,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Vegetable chopper,Budget (cheapest in pool),"Cookworks CH1117BN, Argos, £15.00",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Vegetable chopper,Mid-range (median of pool),"Ninja NJ1002UKBK Express Chop, Argos, £30.00",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Vegetable chopper,Premium (dearest in pool),"KitchenAid Go 5KFCR531 cordless, Argos, £179.00",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Vegetable chopper,Pool size,12,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Digital kitchen scale,Budget (cheapest in pool),"Argos Home Digital Kitchen Scale, Argos, £9.00",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Digital kitchen scale,Mid-range (median of pool),"Salter Electronic Scale, steel platform, Argos, £15.00",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Digital kitchen scale,Premium (dearest in pool),"Beurer Nutritional Digital Kitchen Scale, Argos, £55.00",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Digital kitchen scale,Pool size,18,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Chef's knife (18 to 21cm),Budget (cheapest in pool),"Lakeland 19cm Stainless Steel Chef's Knife, £7.49",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Chef's knife (18 to 21cm),Mid-range (median of pool),"Lakeland Select-Grip Japanese Steel 20cm, £23.99",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Chef's knife (18 to 21cm),Premium (dearest in pool),"Lakeland Damascus Chef's Knife 20cm, £64.99",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Chef's knife (18 to 21cm),Pool size,11,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Hand blender,Budget (cheapest in pool),"Cookworks HB951H2, Argos, £15.00",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Hand blender,Mid-range (median of pool),"Bosch MSM4B624GB ErgoMaster 3-in-1, Argos, £59.99",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Hand blender,Premium (dearest in pool),"Ninja Foodi CI100UK 3-in-1, Argos, £134.99",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Hand blender,Pool size,19,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Food storage set (3+ lidded containers),Budget (cheapest in pool),"Argos Home 3 x 900ml Klip Lock, £7.50",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Food storage set (3+ lidded containers),Mid-range (median of pool),"Sistema Klip It Plus Leakproof, pack of 6, Argos, £18.00",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Food storage set (3+ lidded containers),Premium (dearest in pool),"Good Food 4 piece airtight set, Argos, £29.00",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Food storage set (3+ lidded containers),Pool size,8,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Digital food thermometer,Budget (cheapest in pool),"OXO Softworks Digital Thermometer, Argos, £16.50",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Digital food thermometer,Mid-range (median of pool),"Meater Plus wireless, Argos, £79.20",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Digital food thermometer,Premium (dearest in pool),"Meater Pro XL Wi-Fi hub, Argos, £263.20",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Digital food thermometer,Pool size,6,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Total,Budget (cheapest in pool),£115.49,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Total,Mid-range (median of pool),£296.18,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Total,Premium (dearest in pool),"£1,046.18",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 1,The 2026 baskets,Total,Pool size,91,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 2,Differences between baskets,Mid-range minus budget,Absolute,£180.69,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 2,Differences between baskets,Mid-range minus budget,Percentage,156.5%,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 2,Differences between baskets,Premium minus mid-range,Absolute,£750.00,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 2,Differences between baskets,Premium minus mid-range,Percentage,253.2%,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 2,Differences between baskets,Premium minus budget,Absolute,£930.69,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 2,Differences between baskets,Premium minus budget,Percentage,805.9% (9.06 times),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Food processor,Budget share,£45.00 (39.0%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Food processor,Mid-range share,£70.00 (23.6%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Food processor,Premium share,£320.00 (30.6%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Digital food thermometer,Budget share,£16.50 (14.3%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Digital food thermometer,Mid-range share,£79.20 (26.7%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Digital food thermometer,Premium share,£263.20 (25.2%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Hand blender,Budget share,£15.00 (13.0%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Hand blender,Mid-range share,£59.99 (20.3%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Hand blender,Premium share,£134.99 (12.9%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Vegetable chopper,Budget share,£15.00 (13.0%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Vegetable chopper,Mid-range share,£30.00 (10.1%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Vegetable chopper,Premium share,£179.00 (17.1%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Chef's knife,Budget share,£7.49 (6.5%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Chef's knife,Mid-range share,£23.99 (8.1%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Chef's knife,Premium share,£64.99 (6.2%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Digital kitchen scale,Budget share,£9.00 (7.8%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Digital kitchen scale,Mid-range share,£15.00 (5.1%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Digital kitchen scale,Premium share,£55.00 (5.3%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Food storage set,Budget share,£7.50 (6.5%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Food storage set,Mid-range share,£18.00 (6.1%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 3,What makes up each basket,Food storage set,Premium share,£29.00 (2.8%),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 4,Which upgrades buy something real?,"Food processor (+£25, then +£250)",Budget to mid-range: what the extra money buys on paper,"Less, not more. 1.4L working capacity and 500W fall to 0.83L and 250W. Both carry a 1-year guarantee.",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 4,Which upgrades buy something real?,"Food processor (+£25, then +£250)",Mid-range to premium: what the extra money buys on paper,"A 30-year limited motor repair guarantee, three bowls and 950W. Argos states 1.3L of liquid working capacity.",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 4,Which upgrades buy something real?,"Vegetable chopper (+£15, then +£149)",Budget to mid-range: what the extra money buys on paper,One more year of guarantee (2 against 1) and two lidded 500ml cups. Same 0.5L working capacity.,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 4,Which upgrades buy something real?,"Vegetable chopper (+£15, then +£149)",Mid-range to premium: what the extra money buys on paper,"Cordless use, 1.18L capacity and a whisk. Same 2-year guarantee.",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 4,Which upgrades buy something real?,"Scale (+£6, then +£40)",Budget to mid-range: what the extra money buys on paper,"The best upgrade in the index: 15 years of guarantee instead of 1, at the same 5kg and 1g.",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 4,Which upgrades buy something real?,"Scale (+£6, then +£40)",Mid-range to premium: what the extra money buys on paper,Not assessed: the Beurer Nutritional's specification page was not read.,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 4,Which upgrades buy something real?,"Chef's knife (+£16.50, then +£41)",Budget to mid-range: what the extra money buys on paper,"A Japanese steel blade, forged, with a sheath. Neither listing states a guarantee.",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 4,Which upgrades buy something real?,"Chef's knife (+£16.50, then +£41)",Mid-range to premium: what the extra money buys on paper,A 25-year guarantee and Damascus pattern. Stated hardness HRC 52 to 54 on the premium knife; the mid-range listing states none.,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 4,Which upgrades buy something real?,"Hand blender (+£44.99, then +£75)",Budget to mid-range: what the extra money buys on paper,"1,000W against 200W, a steel wand, chopper and whisk. Both listed with a 1-year guarantee.",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 4,Which upgrades buy something real?,"Hand blender (+£44.99, then +£75)",Mid-range to premium: what the extra money buys on paper,Hand mixer and chopper heads. Specification page not read.,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 4,Which upgrades buy something real?,"Food storage (+£10.50, then +£11)",Budget to mid-range: what the extra money buys on paper,"Six containers instead of three, leakproof seal claim. Both 1-year guarantee.",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 4,Which upgrades buy something real?,"Food storage (+£10.50, then +£11)",Mid-range to premium: what the extra money buys on paper,"Four containers, 3-year guarantee, hand wash only.",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 4,Which upgrades buy something real?,"Thermometer (+£62.70, then +£184)",Budget to mid-range: what the extra money buys on paper,"Wireless, app-connected probe. Guarantee falls from lifetime (OXO) to 2 years.",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 4,Which upgrades buy something real?,"Thermometer (+£62.70, then +£184)",Mid-range to premium: what the extra money buys on paper,"Four probes, Wi-Fi hub. Same 2-year guarantee.",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Food processor,Pick,Tower T18008BLK,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Food processor,"Retailer, price 23 Oct 2026",Argos £49.99,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Food processor,Why,"Lowest cost per usable litre (£25.00), 3-year guarantee",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Vegetable chopper,Pick,Cookworks CH1117BN,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Vegetable chopper,"Retailer, price 23 Oct 2026",Argos £15.00,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Vegetable chopper,Why,"Cheapest electric chopper, 0.5L working capacity",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Digital scale,Pick,Salter Digital Kitchen Scale (black),https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Digital scale,"Retailer, price 23 Oct 2026",Argos £11.00,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Digital scale,Why,"15-year guarantee, 73p per guaranteed year",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Chef's knife,Pick,Robert Welch Professional 20cm,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Chef's knife,"Retailer, price 23 Oct 2026",Lakeland £34.99,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Chef's knife,Why,"25-year guarantee per Lakeland, £1.40 per guaranteed year",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Hand blender,Pick,Russell Hobbs Go Create 27560 3-in-1,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Hand blender,"Retailer, price 23 Oct 2026",Argos £30.00,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Hand blender,Why,"3 years if registered, £10.00 per guaranteed year",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Food storage,Pick,Argos Home 3 x 900ml Klip Lock,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Food storage,"Retailer, price 23 Oct 2026",Argos £7.50,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Food storage,Why,Cheapest qualifying set,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Thermometer,Pick,OXO Softworks Digital Thermometer,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Thermometer,"Retailer, price 23 Oct 2026",Argos £16.50,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Thermometer,Why,"Lifetime guarantee, measures core temperature",https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Total,Pick,,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Total,"Retailer, price 23 Oct 2026",£164.98,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12 5,"A value kit, chosen on stated specifications",Total,Why,,https://lookinto.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-prep-equipment-cost-index-2026/,2026-10-26,2026-11-12