Cook up a (quiet) storm this summer - 10 Quiet Mark Certified Kitchen Appliances

Summer has well and truly arrived and with it comes the desire for al-fresco dining, spending lazy evenings with friends and organising picnics in the park. Nothing quite beats it! But let's be honest, the food preparation part of the day can be frustrating with several home appliances beeping, buzzing and hissing simultaneously. The average jug blender, for example operates at around 89dB - that's a similar level of noise as running a lawnmower through your kitchen!

The Quiet Mark National Noise Report found 82% of Brits would like to make appliances in their home quieter, with a further 66% of 18-34 year olds wanting to have quieter homes! With this in mind, we've selected 10 Quiet Mark certified appliances that will let you prep your food in peace so you can head out feeling calm and ready for those summer get-togethers.

Lakeland Stainless Steel Digital Ice Cream Maker 1.5L

Sweet, creamy vanilla, rich chocolate, salted caramel or summery strawberry – everyone’s got their favourite flavour of ice cream, and you can make them all in this Stainless Steel Digital Ice Cream Maker. It’s quick, easy, you know exactly what’s gone into it (unlike the tubs you buy in the supermarket) and it makes healthier-option lower-fat frozen yoghurt and dairy-free sorbet too.

Sage Big Squeeze™ Juicer

The slow juicer that crushes and squeezes to make more juice, with more nutrients and a little fibre for a thicker, smoother texture. A great method for extracting high yield juice from items like wheatgrass, small berries and tomatoes.

Lakeland Rechargeable Wine Opener

The perfect gift for wine buffs who love a gadget, Lakeland's sleek Rechargeable Wine Opener opens 40 bottles on a single charge – ideal if they like to entertain. Simply press the down button to remove the cork from your bottle in seconds, and then press the up button to remove the cork from the opener.

... cook up a (quiet) storm with these multi-tasking appliances found in the Quiet Kitchen!

Magimix Cook Expert Food Processor

Introducing the Magimix Cook Expert, the multifunctional cooking food processor. With 12 dedicated programmes and a 30 year motor guarantee, this state of the art new machine will make everyday family meals with ease, as well as more elaborate dishes to impress your friends.

Sage Combi Wave™ 3 in 1 - Air Fryer, Convection Oven & Microwave

Welcome to a new world of power and versatility. Delicious family favourites with Air Fryer, Convection Oven and Inverter Microwave at your fingertips. The Element iQ™ system steers power to where and when it’s needed to create the ideal cooking environment, for perfect results. The Combi Wave 3 in 1 also features Fast Combi and Cook from Frozen presets along with clever shortcuts, all designed to make life easier in the kitchen.

... it wouldn't be a picnic without sandwiches! Take a look at Quiet Mark certified Bread Makers for that home made taste!

Lakeland Touchscreen Bread Maker and More

There’s nothing more delicious than the smell of freshly baked bread… except for maybe the taste! With a double-paddled loaf pan and multiple loaf sizes to choose from, this easy-to-use Touchscreen Bread Maker does all the work so you can easily get your bake on whenever you fancy a fresh loaf. And because the touchscreen panel is on the front rather than the top, it's really easy to access and use.

... keep your food and drinks fresh in a Quiet Mark certified Fridge Freezer!

Miele KWNS 28462 Es Fridge Freezer

Freestanding Fridge Freezer with two wine conditioning zones and plumbed in ice maker

• Various wines at the perfect temperature – two temperature zones
• Optimum and maintenance-free LED lighting in compartment
• No icing up of food and no need to defrost thanks to Frost free
• Fresh ice cubes from the IceMaker with fresh water connection

...keep the air in your kitchen fresh with Quiet Mark certified Cooker Hoods and Extractor Hoods

Belling Cookcentre 110 Classic Chimney Cooker Hood

This 110cm Belling classic chimney cooker hood is suitable for extraction or re-circulation. A high extraction rate of 512 m3/h to quickly clear the air in your kitchen. Even on the highest speed, this hood won't disrupt the atmosphere in your kitchen.

Three built-in fan speeds give you the choice of setting depending on the food you're cooking. Two A rated energy efficient multi-spot LED lights perfectly light up the area below. The three washable aluminium grease filters are easy to remove, dishwasher safe and simple to clean.

Novy Panorama Pro Vented Downdraft Induction Hob + Hood

The Novy PANORAMA PRO is a powerful 88cm four-zone induction hob with a downdraft extractor integrated within the hob itself. When not in use the ventilation tower is completely concealed and when activated it elevates to reveal an opaque glass extractor. Rising to any height level up to 30cm, the PANORAMA PRO  efficiently extracts cooking vapours at source – directly behind the pans. With independent white LED touch-slider controls with 9 power levels and featuring automatic pan detection, the four 200 x 240mm (3700W) induction zones are laid out in a panoramic configuration, thus providing the cook with flexible freedom of movement. By laterally positioning them side-by-side directly in front of the extractor ensures that aerodynamic flow is continually optimised, resulting in a positive effect on  PANORAMA’s noise levels. This intuitive hob has a wealth of features including 2 flexzones with bridge functions for larger pans, automatic cooking, plus a grill function. 

... and when it's time to wash those dishes, choose a Quiet Mark certified Dishwasher that quietly does the work whilst you rest!

Fisher & Paykel DD60DDFHX9 Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher

Designed to fit existing kitchen cabinetry, the DD60DDFHX9 DishDrawer™ Double dishwasher have comparable dimensions to those of traditional dishwashers but provide the benefit of two independent drawers for added convenience, and smaller wash loads. One drawer can be washing dishes and you can use the other to stack more dirty dishes. The top drawer is at bench height making it easy to load and unload dishes, and easier to add detergent, rinse aid and salt. No need to get on your knees and place your head inside!

The interior is also clever with folding tines to create space for pans, and movable racks to fit bowls as well as plates.