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NOW CLOSED: Want to try the new HomeCooker (worth £350) from Philips to the test? Cooks needed....

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AnnMumsnet · 03/09/2012 15:06

We've been asked by Philips to find 15 MNers UK based who are willing to put their new HomeCooker (and cutting tower) to the MN test! This is a brand new product and MNers will be among the first to try it.

The HomeCooker is the first in the new range of kitchen appliances that has been co-created by Philips and Jamie Oliver and is a first-of-its-kind, multi-functional device that does the preparation as well as the cooking, meaning you can cook fresh and stay fresh.

For more information please see www.philips.co.uk/e/homecooker/home.html

Philips say "Enabling you to prepare homemade meals even on your busiest days, the HomeCooker has been specially designed to achieve authentic home cooking with ease. It can chop, stir, steam and sauté and be left cooking unattended".

As Jamie Oliver explains: "We all know it can be a struggle to get fresh, homemade food on the table every day, especially for busy parents who have to juggle so much. It's often a real tradeoff between spending time with the family and getting fresh food on the table. The beauty of the Philips HomeCooker is that it removes this dilemma - you can now do both! Whether you're a beginner cook or a more experienced chef, the HomeCooker takes the pressure off in the kitchen. Because it stirs itself you don't have to stand over a stove but you can still invest all that love and creativity into your meal."

For this we're looking for a range of people - it's aimed at those who like to and want to cook fresh meals but often struggle to find the time.

If you're selected for this product test you will be sent the HomeCooker (and cutting tower) and ingredients to follow one of the recipes provided. You may also want you to try some of your favourites in it.

We'll need you to add three lots of feedback:

  1.  First impressions on a thread on site
    
  2.  Your opinion after you've been using it for a couple of weeks on a thread (we will add more questions to the thread)
    
  3.  A review on <a class="break-all" href="http://www.mumsnet.com/reviews/household-appliances/ovens-cookers-and-hobs" target="_blank">the MN Reviews section</a>
    

So long as you do all three you will be able to keep the HomeCooker after testing (RRP £350).

We'd also like testers to send in about 5 photos of the food you create using the HomeCooker - these can be anonymous and will be used on the Philips Facebook pages

If you'd like to put it through the paces please sign up here - if you are selected we will be in touch.

Thanks and good luck

MNHQ

OP posts:
Frontpaw · 10/09/2012 16:36

'They were like sharks, I tell you, sharks coming in for the kill... They just wouldn't give up!'

I think she's on stress leave now isn't she?

ColouringIn · 10/09/2012 16:40

Grin Loving this thread..

I shall rely on those who get lucky (am assuming it won't be me) to report back honestly to see if this is worth shelling out for.

MNhoneydragonHQ · 10/09/2012 16:44

Frontpaw - should Phillips have planned to be inundated by needy Mnetters? Grin

ScorpionQueen · 10/09/2012 16:51

Phillips will have sold at least one as a result of this thread even before the testers are chosen.
:)

Frontpaw · 10/09/2012 16:53

Absolutely. Its like the Hoover fiasco all over again. When will thise silly sods in the marketeying departments learn?

AnnMumsnet · 10/09/2012 16:56

Emails have gone (hides)

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ScorpionQueen · 10/09/2012 16:57

I must have missed the Hoover fiasco. This is fun though.
:)

poorbuthappy · 10/09/2012 16:57

Not me then. Sad

5inthebed · 10/09/2012 16:58

haven't got one.

Well done those who did Envy

Can we have a list of the names please Ann?

BonnyDay · 10/09/2012 17:00

Not me.

ClaireDeTamble · 10/09/2012 17:01

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Thank you Ann

ClaireDeTamble · 10/09/2012 17:02

Aaaaah - emoticon fail in my excitement. Try again

WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thank you Ann

Tortoise · 10/09/2012 17:04

No email here so guess I'm not one of the lucky few!

EnglishGirlApproximately · 10/09/2012 17:05

I never win Sad

MikeLitorisRings · 10/09/2012 17:05

Not me either :(

Well done those who got picked.

hope the machine is crap Grin

ColouringIn · 10/09/2012 17:06

Nope....knew it wouldn't be me. Sad

RabbitsMakeGOLDEggs · 10/09/2012 17:06

Well don't to anyone who got it. x

5madthings · 10/09/2012 17:07

:( no email here, but maybe its taking a while to come through...presses refresh a million times...

TequilaMockinBird · 10/09/2012 17:09

Well done to the lucky few!

Can't wait to read your feedback on it and see if it's as good as it looks Smile

TheCunningStunt · 10/09/2012 17:09

Oh well! Well done to those who are getting to try itGrin

Frontpaw · 10/09/2012 17:09

Bollocks.

BiscuitNibbler · 10/09/2012 17:10

Nothing here either. Sad

ColouringIn · 10/09/2012 17:10

Yep....I will be interested to see how it works in practice......the time saving element looked good,but as its just me and DS I am not a good demographic for testing....lam assuming they will want and need busy and larger families.

I am seriously thinking about getting on but seeing feedback would be good before taking the plunge.

Fiveisenough · 10/09/2012 17:11

Ooh! Just got an email. Am so excited I never get picked for anything! Thank you!!!

BellaOfTheBalls · 10/09/2012 17:11

I didn't want one anyway...