Brilliant for searing before, starting to set the cooker on high or low. Have not tried the risotto option yet, looking forward to it. Would have liked a delay timer. Do recommend it as have never had a slow cooker before, very impressed.

I received my multi cooker last week and have just made a risotto - absolutely delicious, quick and EASY! I am yet to try and slow cook anything, but I assume it will be just as user friendly as the risotto was.

I've used this for Risotto, Saute, low and high Slow cooker - and the results have been absolutely as fantastic as the other reviews. Fluffy Rice setting (steamer) is a bit of a nightmare. I'm looking at what I am doing wrong. you can't press the Rice/Steamer and walk away. it stops after a few minutes with the rice utterly uncooked. I have to saute the rice/water, the Risotto until it stops then put it on Steamer. it then produces great rice. but not a simple as it's made out

This is the review of the Sage By Heston Blumenthal Multi Cooker BRC600UK in Silver. First impressions are the unit is sturdy with some sensible features, such as the removable power cord. Perfect for removing and taking the whole cooker to the table with the handles which keep cool. The glass lid helps keep an eye on the food whilst it cooks as lifting the lid will extend the cooking time. The steaming basket fits well but the wire handle seems to stop the lid from closing fully, perhaps this is a feature but I doubt it. Perhaps it's just my cooker. It also comes with a rice spoon and measuring cup which is not a standard cup measurement but specific to the cooker. The cooking bowl is easy to remove and clean. I would recommend a plastic ladle so as not to scratch the non-stick. A simple safety button under the bowl stops the unit being operated with out it. The instruction book is a easy to follow but I would have liked to see more recipes as there are only a few. The accompanying website does not have many either. Hopefully, because this is such a new product it will expand over time. Cooking features include risotto, sauté/sear, rice/steam, high and low slow cook and are selectable with the buttons along the front, the start/stop button is also on the panel. When a cooking programme completes the unit will automatically drop into the "keep warm" feature. We have only used it a few times to make a risotto and also a couple of curries. The risotto was different to the when I make one on the hob but was ok. With practice it will be perfect. The curries worked really well, the slow cooking brings out all the flavours of the herbs and spices. I haven't tried the cooker as a steamer yet but I have no doubt they will turn out fine. Would I recommend this product to someone? Yes, I think I would.

This is the review of the Sage By Heston Blumenthal Multi Cooker BRC600UK in Silver. First impressions are the unit is sturdy with non-slip feet and some sensible features, such as the removable power cord. Perfect for removing and taking the whole cooker to the table with the handles which keep cool in use. The glass lid with a steam hole helps keep an eye on the food whilst it cooks as lifting the lid will extend the cooking time. The steaming basket fits well in the cooking bowl but the wire handle seems to stop the lid from closing fully, perhaps this is just mine. It also comes with a rice spoon and measuring cup which is not a standard cup measurement but specific to the cooker. Keep this in mind when cooking rice. The cooking bowl is easy to remove and clean. I would recommend a plastic ladle so as not to scratch the non-stick. A simple safety button under the bowl stops the unit being operated without it being in place. The instruction book is a easy to follow but I would have liked to see more recipes as there are only a few. The accompanying website does not have many either. Hopefully, because this is a new product it will expand over time. Cooking features include risotto, sauté/sear, rice/steam, high and low slow cook and are selectable with the buttons along the front, the start/stop button is also on the panel. Each button lights when powered on and turns red to denote the selected function. When cooking meat in a slow cooker it is important to brown it first as it helps with both flavour and texture. Being able to sauté directly in the cooking bowl and not a separate frying pan makes much less washing up! When a cooking programme completes the unit will automatically drop into the "keep warm" mode which is a very useful feature. We have only used it a few times to make a risotto and also a couple of curries. The risotto was different to the when I make one on the hob but was ok. With a little more practice it will be perfect. The curries worked really well, the slow cooking brings out all the flavours of the herbs and spices and allows you to use the cheaper cuts of meat. I haven't tried the cooker as a steamer yet but I have no doubt they will turn out fine. Would I recommend this product to someone? Yes, I think I would. Because it is a multi cooker it’s not going to be just another single use gadget sat in the cupboard.

great item really pleased with it makes delicious risotto, what more can i say!

It's great, haven't used it to many times as yet but loving it?? yummy dishes??