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Launched in 1948, the original Kenwood Chef, the A700 was only the third appliance the embryonic Kenwood company had produced. In the export or die era of the early postwar period, the Chef was clearly designed with overseas markets in mind. with its four different drive outlets, the Chef was eminently flexible from the start, and as machines filtered onto the home market, it proved an instant hit with discerning homemakers.

One critisism of the A700 Kenwood Chef was its appearance - unlike today where quasi-industrial look machines are fashionable, the early Chef was derided for this.

In 1960, the A701 model, restyled by Kenneth Grange was launched. Its clean lines were reminiscent of what the German company Braun were doing at the same time, and the contemporary look made this machine hugely popular.

The last truly significant change came in 1976, with the launch of the A901. This machine offered electronic infinitely variable speed control, leading to smoother running. Since then, changes have been mainly cosmetic, and the Chef remains as efficient as ever.