Kenwood Cooking Chef XL kitchen machine

The Kenwood Cooking Chef XL is a high-end stand mixer that combines induction heating with traditional mixing capabilities. The brand Kenwood was founded in 1947 by Kenneth Maynard Wood in the United Kingdom, specifically in Woking, Surrey. The brand gained fame for the iconic Kenwood Chef mixer, which revolutionized home kitchens by automating food preparation tasks.

While the brand maintains its British heritage and design engineering center in Havant, Hampshire, manufacturing was largely moved offshore. Most modern Kenwood stand mixers, including the Cooking Chef series, are manufactured in China under the De'Longhi Group's industrial oversight. Kenwood was acquired by the Italian company De'Longhi in 2001, making it a key part of their global portfolio alongside brands like Braun and NutriBullet.