My gf was using a Kenwood for her channel. It was a 4 year old one she bought 2nd hand when she started out 2 years ago.

The issue? It does not mix as well because the paddle and J hook attachments does not reach to the bottom of the bowl.

It was replaced with a KitchenAid Artisan for Christmas and no looking back there as everything about it is better.

Another one worth checking out is the SMEG, nice looks and currently Harvey Norman is clearing away the display models at a big discount. Good performance, good looks but Smeg parts are extremely expensive in this country.