i have mixed emotions about this machine. It works ok but I do not think it is worth anywhere near the money they want for it. Not even the money that the Insiders are charging us for it if I am honest. And the cookery book they send you with it is a joke. I told them i was not able to hold a party and told I was unsuccessful but the machine turned up anyway. I was then told there would be £100's worth of bonus stuff included in the package for us to find out it was a chefs hat (I have never worn a chefs hat in my life) an apron (not worn one of those since school) some cheap tiny shopping bags to give to friends with money off vouchers in them and a vegetable peeler - all together now -OOHHH. Now I have seen the posh version of these at the Good Food show and it is only a couple of hundred pound more than this and it does SO much more. It weighs the food and it gives you the WHOLE recipe right the way through on the machine step by step. All you have to do is put in the main ingredient and on the screen and it even gives you suggestions. Compaired to this where the recipes are not even in any real order. You then have to press each and every button until you find the correct program as they are not labelled the same as the recipe book as one says P1-P3 and the machine just has pictures of things. Yes it makes a good risotto which I have never made before but I have an all in one machine that i bought not so long ago that I think does that that i paid about £50 for. So I think i will be returning this one as £199 for the occasional risotto is a bit steep i think

lloyd - 15/12 - 12:14

I agree totally and have been trying to return the machine for weeks now but don't get any replies from messages Ive left Emails ive sent and blog posts!!!!

Love the Cuisine Companion, makes cooking fun and easy

Is anyone else's guests having trouble confirming? I don't know where to find the party code and another says the links they have been sent are not valid. I'm waiting for a response from help desk.

Just received the email saying that I have been selected. Invited lots of people and quite excited now!

I can't wait to show off to friends and family using this stylish piece ,and last but not all the amazing food I will be creating using the masterpiece,hope to get selected for some awesome fine dining with companions ,will be fishing for compliments on the big day

I. Ant wait for the party night I have lots of people already invited so if I'm not chosen I will be cooking on the cooker as usual lol

I had an email to say deposit removed but it still required my card details. Help!

Jobb - 03/11 - 17:53

Think it will keep them on file to use IF you keep the machine after the party - maybe someone can confirm that????

sally102 - 03/11 - 19:07

Hope it doesn't go out of my account. It would really take the shine out the party x

dave102 - 07/11 - 10:24

The £200 will be taken if you are selected, BEFORE they send the machine out. It wouldn't be if you decide to keep it as there is nothing to stop you giving them bad details and then keeping the machine.

we will still need to request the £199.99 deposit, but we will now only take it once you're selected to take part in My Home Party.

sally102 - 07/11 - 17:47

I had a phone call to say I was selected then an email to say the deposit was waived

So I'm in (subject to selection and £199 deposit!!!!!!) and have spoken with friends and family to arrange a party. Does it HAVE to have a theme or can we just eat, drink and be Tefal merry?

Hi all,

Lots of great comments and Parties getting set up already! Well done all!

Just a very quick note about the deposit, which seems to be causing a bit of consternation: The deposit will be taken upon completing the entry survey / questionnaire; however if you are unsuccessful with your application to become a Party Host, your deposit will be reimbursed within a window of seven business days (previously this was 30 days, however it has been deemed too long for those not selected).

Should your application be successful, then at the end of the campaign you have the option to keep the Tefal Cuisine Companion, and we will retain the £199.99 as payment (this is a considerable discount, given the usual retail price at £699.99). If you do not wish to keep the device, then you should return it and we would reimburse your £199.99. You can read more in the 'info' section.

Furthermore, if you have any questions related to the campaign, you can call the following number: 020 3137 6374

Thanks!!

lloyd - 15/12 - 12:13

Why do we get no answer when we call and leave a message or Email you. When can we return the machine and get our £200 back you have had since October?

I would have loved this! Shame about the cost mentioned right at the end.