The best budget kettle and toaster set for a matching kitchen is one where both appliances share a stated colour and finish, and where the product page also names the kettle’s safety features and the toaster’s controls. From the HOMCOM kettle and toaster set range, a 1.7-litre kettle with a four-slice toaster in black has the most customer ratings of the five picks below. Every pick has customer ratings, with prices correct at the time of writing and shown in the comparison table.
- Best Overall: 1.7L Kettle and 4-Slice Toaster Set, Black. A glossy ridged finish with chrome accents, three named kettle protections and a four-slice toaster, with 4.8 stars from 9 ratings.[7]
- Best for the Lowest Outlay: Sleek Textured Kettle and Toaster Set, Grey. A matte finish with polished metal accents on both appliances and a compact two-slice toaster, with a 5.0-star rating from 1 rating.[8]
- Best for a Soft Pastel Look: 1.7L Kettle and 4-Slice Toaster Set, Light Pink. A pink finish with a four-slice toaster, with 4.9 stars from 8 ratings.[9]
- Best for a Deep Blue Look: Stainless Steel Kettle and Toaster Set, Dark Blue. A dark blue finish with polished silver accents and a cool-touch kettle body, with 5.0 stars from 3 ratings.[10]
- Best Step-Up Finish: Polished Stainless Steel Kettle and Toaster Set, Black. Stainless steel with polished metal accents and a four-slice toaster, with 5.0 stars from 6 ratings.[11]
How We Chose
We compared five kettle and toaster sets from the small kitchen appliance range using only what each product page states. Each one has customer ratings, and each was judged on the same six points:
- Colour and finish: The colour, the materials and how the page describes the surface of both appliances.
- Kettle safety features: Which of automatic shut-off, overheat protection and boil-dry protection the page names.
- Toaster set-up: The number of slots, browning levels and defrost, reheat and cancel controls.
- Size: The outside measurements of the kettle and toaster, for the worktop you have.
- Review record: The star rating and the number of ratings.
- Price and cover: The price for both appliances, plus delivery, returns and replacement terms.
Comparison Table
| Pick | Product | Price | Colour and Finish | Kettle | Toaster | Rating |
| Best Overall | HOMCOM 1.7L Kettle and 4-Slice Toaster Set, Black | £55.99[7] | Black, glossy ridged texture with chrome accents | 1.7L, automatic shut-off, overheat protection, dry boil cut-off | 4 slices, 7 browning levels, high-lift | 4.8 stars, 9 ratings[7] |
| Best for the Lowest Outlay | HOMCOM Sleek Textured Kettle and Toaster Set, Grey | £39.99[8] | Grey, matte finish with polished metal accents | 1.7L, automatic shut-off, boil-dry protection | 2 slices, 7 browning levels, 3.5cm slots | 5.0 stars, 1 rating[8] |
| Best for a Soft Pastel Look | HOMCOM 1.7L Kettle and 4-Slice Toaster Set, Light Pink | £54.99[9] | Light Pink, ridged glossy finish with chrome-colour accents | 1.7L, automatic shut-off, overheating prevention, dry boil cut-off | 4 slices, 7 browning levels, auto-centring | 4.9 stars, 8 ratings[9] |
| Best for a Deep Blue Look | HOMCOM Stainless Steel Kettle and Toaster Set, Dark Blue | £63.99[10] | Dark Blue, vertical ridges with polished silver accents | 1.7L, UK Strix thermostat, automatic shut-off, boil-dry protection, cool-touch lower body | 4 slices, 7 shade settings, independent controls | 5.0 stars, 3 ratings[10] |
| Best Step-Up Finish | HOMCOM Polished Stainless Steel Kettle and Toaster Set, Black | £79.99[11] | Stainless steel and black, polished metal accents | 1.7L, automatic switch-off, dry-boil protection | 4 slices, 7 browning levels, high-lift | 5.0 stars, 6 ratings[11] |
Note: Prices, stock and specifications correct at time of writing. Check the current product page before ordering.
Best Overall: 1.7L Kettle and 4-Slice Toaster Set, Black[7]
We picked this set as Best Overall because it has the most customer ratings of the five, 4.8 stars from 9, and shares one glossy ridged finish with chrome accents across both appliances. The kettle names three protections and also states its certification marks.
Key Specifications
- Kettle: 1.7 litres, up to 6 cups, with automatic shut-off, overheat protection, dry boil cut-off, a UK Otter thermostat and a removable limescale filter.
- Toaster: Four slots, 7 browning levels, defrost, reheat and cancel buttons, high-lift eject, auto-centring and a removable crumb tray.
- Finish: PP and stainless steel in a glossy ridged texture with chrome accents.
- Marks: UKCA and CE (EMC and LVD), RoHS, ERP and LFGB.
- Size: Kettle 24.2 x 19.5 x 23.4cm with its base and toaster 29.3 x 27.6 x 18.9cm.
- Best suited to: Shared flats and families who want a black set with a four-slice toaster and the kettle protections named on the page.
- Good to know: The page links White, Grey and Beige versions, so you can match the finish to your kitchen before you order.
- Price and delivery: £55.99 at time of writing, with free UK mainland delivery and a 30-day return window.
Best for the Lowest Outlay: Sleek Textured Kettle and Toaster Set, Grey[8]
We picked this set as Best for the Lowest Outlay because it has the lowest price of the five, with a matte finish and polished metal accents on both appliances and a 5.0-star rating from 1 rating. The kettle names automatic shut-off and boil-dry protection, and the two-slice toaster keeps the footprint compact.
Key Specifications
- Kettle: 1.7 litres, enough for seven cups, with automatic shut-off, boil-dry protection, an Otter thermostat, clear level windows, a removable lid and a removable limescale filter.
- Toaster: Two wide 3.5cm slots for thick bread, 7 browning levels, defrost, reheat and cancel buttons, auto-centring, auto pop-up and a removable crumb tray.
- Finish: Modern curves in a matte colour finish, with polished metal accents and a part textured surface.
- Size: Kettle 23.6 x 16 x 27.6cm and toaster 26.5 x 15.6 x 18.9cm, weighing 2.1kg for the set.
- Best suited to: First-flat buyers who want a matte grey look in a compact two-slice set at the lowest outlay.
- Good to know: The page links Blue and Black versions, so check which finish suits your kitchen before you order.
- Price and delivery: £39.99 at time of writing, with free UK mainland delivery and a 30-day return window.
Best for a Soft Pastel Look: Kettle and Toaster Set with 7 Browning Controls[9]
We picked this set as Best for a Soft Pastel Look because it is the one pick finished in Light Pink, with 4.9 stars from 8 ratings. These appliances share a ridged, glossy finish with chrome-colour accents.
Key Specifications
- Kettle: 1.7 litres, up to six standard cups, with automatic shut-off, overheating prevention, dry boil cut-off, a UK Otter thermostat and a water level window.
- Toaster: Four slots, 7 browning levels, defrost, reheat and cancel buttons, auto-centring, auto pop-up and a removable crumb tray.
- Finish: PP and stainless steel in Light Pink with a ridged, glossy texture.
- Marks: UKCA and CE (LVD and EMC), RoHS, ERP and LFGB.
- Size: Kettle 24.1 x 19.5 x 23.2cm with its base and toaster 29.2 x 27.5 x 18.9cm.
- Best suited to: Buyers who want colour to be the feature of the worktop, with a four-slice toaster for a busy household.
- Good to know: The page states the dry boil cut-off applies when the kettle holds less than 0.5 litres, so check the manual for the minimum fill.
- Price and delivery: £54.99 at time of writing, with free UK mainland delivery and a 30-day return window.
Best for a Deep Blue Look: Stainless Steel Kettle and Toaster Set, Dark Blue[10]
We picked this set as Best for a Deep Blue Look because it is the one pick finished in dark blue with polished silver accents, with 5.0 stars from 3 ratings. The kettle pairs a UK Strix thermostat with a cool-touch lower body, and the toaster has four slots with independent controls.
Key Specifications
- Kettle: 1.7 litres, enough for 7 cups, with a UK Strix thermostat, automatic shut-off, boil-dry protection, a cool-touch lower body, a removable limescale filter and a water level window.
- Toaster: Four slots, 7 shade settings, defrost, reheat and cancel buttons, independent controls, automatic bread centring and a removable crumb tray.
- Finish: Stainless steel, steel and PP, with a dark blue finish, vertical ridges and polished silver accents.
- Base: A 360-degree base with cord storage and an anti-slip bottom
- Size: Kettle 21.2 x 15.5 x 25.5cm with its base and toaster 28 x 26.8 x 18.9cm, weighing 3.4kg for the set.
- Best suited to: Buyers who want a deep blue set on the worktop with a four-slice toaster and a kettle body that stays cool at the bottom.
- Good to know: The kettle stands 25.5cm high with its base, so check the clearance under wall cabinets.
- Price and delivery: £63.99 at time of writing, with free UK mainland delivery and a 30-day return window.
Best Step-Up Finish: Polished Stainless Steel Kettle and Toaster Set, Black[11]
We picked this set as Best Step-Up Finish because it pairs stainless steel with black and polished metal accents, with 5.0 stars from 6 ratings. The kettle holds up to 1.7 litres and the toaster has four slots with a high-lift design.
Key Specifications
- Kettle: Holds 500ml to 1.7 litres, serving 6 to 8 cups, with a stated 42 seconds to boil a single cup and a removable spout filter.
- Kettle safety: Automatic switch-off and dry-boil protection.
- Toaster: Four slots, 7 browning levels, reheat, defrost and cancel buttons, a high-lift design, automatic bread centring and a removable crumb tray.
- Finish: Stainless steel and PP in black with polished metal accents.
- Size: Kettle 24.2 x 19.3 x 26.8cm with its base and toaster 29 x 27 x 18.8cm.
- Best suited to: Buyers who want a stainless steel and black look on the worktop and kettle start to boil a single cup in about 42 seconds.
- Good to know: The kettle stands 26.8cm high with its base, so check the clearance under wall cabinets.
- Price and delivery: £79.99 at time of writing, with free UK mainland delivery and a 30-day return window.
Buying Guide: How to Judge a Matching Kettle and Toaster Set for Yourself
- Read the finish wording for both appliances: A page that describes the surface of the kettle and the toaster, such as glossy ridged, matte or polished, shows whether they really match, which a single photo can hide.
- Check which colours the page links: Some pages link other colours of the same set, so you can match your kitchen without changing the specification.
- Look for named kettle protections: Automatic shut-off, overheat protection and boil-dry protection should each be named, and Electrical Safety First advises making sure a kettle has boil-dry protection.[1]
- Match the toaster to your household: A two-slice toaster suits one or two people toasting together, and a four-slice toaster suits a shared kitchen.
- Look for named certification marks and read ratings with their counts: UKCA or CE marks stated on the page show the conformity marking for the UK market, and the count shows how many customers a rating reflects.[5]
Reviews and Evidence
Each set shows a customer rating at the time of writing. The Black 4-Slice Set has 4.8 stars from 9 ratings, the Light Pink Set 4.9 from 8, the Polished Stainless Steel Set 5.0 from 6, the Dark Blue Stainless Steel Set 5.0 from 3 and the Sleek Textured Grey Set 5.0 from 1.[7][8][9][10][11].
Electrical Safety First, a UK electrical safety charity, advises making sure a kettle has boil-dry protection and stopping using a kettle that is cracked or damaged.[1] For toasters, it advises cleaning out the crumb tray frequently, keeping the toaster away from the sink and never putting anything metal into it.[2] Every electrical appliance sold in the UK has to meet the safety objectives in the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, and GOV.UK states that the UK continues to recognise the CE marking for the Great Britain market.[4][5]
Safety, Delivery and Returns
All five sets state free UK mainland delivery and a 30-day return window, correct at the time of writing, and each product page also have facility for replacement parts or a full replacement, if available, after 30 days and within 12 months from delivery for electrical items.[7][8][9][10][11] Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, you also have a short-term right to reject faulty goods within 30 days of delivery.[6]
Each set arrives with one kettle, one toaster and a manual, so the two appliances share a single order, delivery and return window.[7][8][9][10][11]
FAQs
1. Which matching kettle and toaster set is best for a first home?
2. Which budget kettle and toaster sets are top rated in the UK?
Among the HOMCOM sets compared, the Polished Stainless Steel Set in Black has 5.0 stars from 6 ratings, the Dark Blue Stainless Steel Set 5.0 from 3, the Light Pink Set 4.9 from 8 and the Black 4-Slice Set 4.8 from 9.[7][9][10][11] Read each star rating with its count, since the count shows how many customers the average reflects.
3. What size kettle and toaster set suits a small kitchen worktop?
Compare the stated outside measurements of both appliances with your worktop, and the kettle height with the clearance under your cabinets. The HOMCOM Sleek Textured Kettle and Toaster Set states a two-slice toaster of 26.5 x 15.6cm, compared with four-slice toasters of 28 to 29.3cm long and about 27cm wide.[7][8][10] The smallest kettle footprint stated among the five sets compared is the Dark Blue Set at 21.2 x 15.5cm.[10]
4. Do kettle and toaster sets have slots wide enough for thick bread?
Yes. The HOMCOM Sleek Textured Kettle and Toaster Set states wide 3.5cm slots that take thick bread, and the four-slice HOMCOM sets in Black, Light Pink, Dark Blue and Polished Stainless Steel each state slots of 13.5 x 3.5cm.[7][8][9][10][11] Check the stated slot size against the bread you buy, and use the cancel button to stop a cycle early.
5. How do you clean a kettle and toaster set?
References
[1] Electrical Safety First. Kettles, Electrical Safety Advice.
https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/safety-advice/products-and-appliances/kitchen-gadgets/kettles/
[2] Electrical Safety First. Toasters and Sandwich Toasters, Electrical Safety Advice.
https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/safety-advice/products-and-appliances/kitchen-gadgets/toasters-sandwich-toasters/
[3] Energy Saving Trust. Your Top Five Tips to Save Energy in the Kitchen.
https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/your-top-five-tips-to-save-energy-in-the-kitchen/
[4] GOV.UK / legislation.gov.uk. The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1101/contents/made
[5] GOV.UK. Using the UKCA Marking.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-ukca-marking
[6] GOV.UK / legislation.gov.uk. Consumer Rights Act 2015, Section 22, Short-Term Right to Reject.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/15/section/22
[7] HOMCOM 1.7L 3000W Fast Boil Kettle and 4 Slice Toaster Set with 7 Browning Controls and Crumb Tray, Black, product page.
https://www.aosom.co.uk/item/homcom-1-7l-3000w-fast-boil-kettle-4-slice-toaster-set-kettle-and-toaster-set-with-7-browning-controls-crumb-tray-black~1JI7T11OO6O01.html
[8] HOMCOM Sleek Textured Kettle and Toaster Set, Grey, product page.
https://www.aosom.co.uk/item/homcom-sleek-textured-kettle-and-toaster-set-grey~21F44OHJPRO01.html
[9] HOMCOM 3000W 1.7L Kettle and 4 Slice Toaster Set with 7 Browning Controls and Crumb Tray, Light Pink, product page.
https://www.aosom.co.uk/item/homcom-3000w-1-7l-kettle-4-slice-toaster-kettle-and-toaster-set-with-7-browning-controls-and-crumb-tray-light-pink~201V4OVL9M001.html
[10] HOMCOM Electric Stainless Steel Kettle and Toaster Set, 3000W 1.7L UK Strix Thermostat, Dark Blue, product page.
https://www.aosom.co.uk/item/homcom-electric-stainless-steel-kettle-and-toaster-set-3000w-1-7l-uk-strix-thermostat-dark-blue~24DPGMVQHSO00.html
[11] HOMCOM Polished Stainless Steel Kettle and Toaster Set, Black, product page.
https://www.aosom.co.uk/item/homcom-polished-metal-kettle-and-toaster-set-black~1RVCNMD21MG00.html