Deal verdict: is IKEA’s TILLREDA multi-cooker worth it?
The IKEA TILLREDA multi-cooker is a compact, budget multi-cooker with 14 cooking modes, a dedicated rice function, and a two-litre capacity designed for small kitchens and one to two people, aiming to offer an affordable instant pot alternative that saves space without sacrificing versatility. At £85, this is a strong value buy rather than a door-busting bargain: you are paying a sensible price for a capable compact multi-cooker, not chasing a clearance-level discount. The pitch is clear—if your kitchen is tight on space and you want one appliance that can slow cook, steam, bake and handle everyday rice, this deal makes sense. If you cook for a crowd or need pressure-cooking power, it is less compelling and more of a niche upgrade than a full replacement for a larger pot-style cooker.
Price and availability: the TILLREDA multi-cooker is available now for £85 and can be bought online or in-store from IKEA. There is no sign of a markdown below that launch price, but for what it offers, the number feels fair rather than inflated. As one source puts it, "there is a huge amount of functionality packed into this compact little multicooker for its under £100 price tag."
Design and size: built for small kitchens
The biggest draw of the TILLREDA is its compact design, aimed squarely at small kitchens and tight spaces. One source reports it at 21.6cm tall and 25cm in diameter, describing it as "quite small" and noting that it takes up very little space on the counter. Another notes a height of 17cm for the main body and explains that, including its slim lid, it can tuck under a countertop and sit in corners that would defeat bulkier cookers. Either way, this is a compact multi-cooker, much shorter than many rival pots and obviously designed to be easy to store between uses. Silicone feet help it sit securely, and the detachable lid makes cleaning and stowing away less of a hassle.
Capacity is set at two litres, which suits solo cooks and couples more than large families. One source explicitly calls out that its "mini size" and function set are perfect for one to two people most of the time. If you are renovating your kitchen or living with limited hob access, this form factor means you can park it on a temporary surface and gain a miniature cooking station without cluttering the room. It also fits neatly with the wider IKEA kitchen appliances range in the TILLREDA series, which targets people with small kitchens but big cooking ambitions by offering portable induction hobs and compact microwaves.
Features: 14 modes and that smart rice function
Functionally, the TILLREDA looks impressive for a budget multi-cooker. It offers 14 pre-set programmes: Manual, Keep warm, Slow cook, Rice, Fry/Sauté, Steam, Bake, Boil, Yoghurt, Soup, Stew, Porridge, Oatmeal and Bread rise. That means you can move from searing ingredients to slow cooking, baking, or steaming in one compact appliance. The two-litre inner pot has measurement markings, and the cooker ships with a steamer insert, silicone feet and a detachable lid, plus a simple LED display with button controls for choosing modes and setting time and temperature. It acts as a rice cooker, slow cooker and general multi-cooker all in one, covering most everyday recipes without taking over your worktop.
The standout is the dedicated rice function, which is promoted as a way to get perfectly fluffy rice every time. For many home cooks, this single feature can justify replacing a separate rice cooker, especially where storage space is limited. You can sauté protein or aromatics directly in the inner pot using the Fry/Sauté mode before adding grains and liquids, which helps elevate one-pot meals and is a handy workaround if your hob is weak or unavailable. Combined with modes for yoghurt, bread rising and porridge, the TILLREDA pushes IKEA kitchen appliances further into smart cooking territory, promising a versatile but approachable control scheme rather than app-heavy complexity.
Value: an affordable Instant Pot alternative
IKEA is clearly positioning the TILLREDA as an affordable instant pot alternative rather than a premium, all-singing multicooker. At £85, it undercuts many well-known multi-cooker brands while still offering familiar features such as multiple cooking modes, searing, steaming and keep-warm. One source points out that if you are on a tight budget and want a do-it-all kitchen gadget, the TILLREDA looks like it will fit the bill. Another highlights that it is part of a TILLREDA series designed for people with small kitchens but big cooking ambitions, tying it into IKEA’s broader move toward accessible, space-conscious kitchen appliances like portable induction hobs and microwaves.
There are trade-offs. The two-litre capacity and compact footprint make it less suitable for cooking big batches or feeding larger families. It is closer to a mini kitchen in a pot than a full replacement for a large pressure cooker, and there are no long-running user reviews yet to prove real-world reliability. That said, for a first-party appliance from a major home brand, the spec sheet and under-£100 price will appeal to students, renters, and anyone outfitting a small flat or temporary kitchen. "If you’re on a tight budget and want a do-it-all kitchen gadget, the IKEA TILLREDA multi-cooker looks like it’ll fit the bill," one source concludes.
Buy if / Skip if
- Buy the TILLREDA multi-cooker if you want a budget multi-cooker under £100 with 14 modes and a dedicated rice function for fluffy results.
- Skip the TILLREDA multi-cooker if you regularly cook for a large family and need more than a two-litre capacity.
- Buy the TILLREDA multi-cooker if your kitchen is small and you need a compact multi-cooker that can live in tight corners or under counters.
- Skip the TILLREDA multi-cooker if you rely on advanced pressure-cooking features found on larger, premium instant pot-style machines.
- Buy the TILLREDA multi-cooker if you want an affordable instant pot alternative that doubles as a rice cooker, slow cooker and steamer in one.
- Skip the TILLREDA multi-cooker if you already own multiple specialised appliances and prefer higher-capacity, single-function gear over an all-in-one.
- Buy the TILLREDA multi-cooker if you are renovating or renting and need a temporary mini kitchen appliance that can sauté, stew and bake without a full hob.
