We compared two manual pasta machines: the Fusion Food Pasta Maker Machine 3 in 1 and the Lakeland Pasta Machine Chromed Steel.
What we looked at
Price, accessories included, and dough control.
The verdict
If you want the lower price with two cutter widths and a full accessory kit, the Fusion Food is the value pick at £20.99. If you would rather pay £6.00 more for a worktop clamp, 8 thickness settings and an established review history, the Lakeland is the alternative, at £26.99.
A £20.99 pasta maker with two cutter widths and a full accessory kit.
A £26.99 pasta machine with a worktop clamp and 8 thickness settings.
Fusion Food Pasta Maker Machine 3 in 1 — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 430 stainless steel manual pasta roller with a 145mm wide adjustable roller and two interchangeable cutters (2.2mm and 6mm), sold as a complete kit with a cleaning cloth, brush and recipe guide, assembling to a compact 20x19x15cm.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Lakeland on these listings, at £20.99
- Comes with two interchangeable cutter widths (2.2mm and 6mm)
- Full accessory kit included: cleaning cloth, brush, recipe guide
- Compact assembled footprint
Worth knowing
- No stated clamp for securing to a worktop, unlike the Lakeland
- No stated star rating or review count on this listing
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants two cutter widths included
- Those who want recipes and cleaning tools in the box
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a worktop clamp for stability
- Anyone who wants a listing with an established review count
Lakeland Pasta Machine Chromed Steel — Most Stable
Intended for: Marketed as a highly-polished stainless steel pasta machine with a clamp to lock it to a work surface, 8 thickness settings, and the ability to make tagliatelle, lasagne, spaghetti and linguine. Weighs 3kg at 22x21x15cm, is dishwasher safe, and carries 4.4 stars from 375 ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Includes a clamp to lock to the worktop, unlike the Fusion Food
- 8 thickness settings for more dough control
- Dishwasher safe, per the listing
- 4.4 stars from 375 ratings on this listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £6.00 more than the Fusion Food on these listings
- No stated second cutter width or accessory kit
Best for
- Buyers who want a worktop-clamped, more stable machine
- Anyone who wants an established review count
- Those who want more thickness settings
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants cutters and recipes bundled in
