Remoska alternatives

Snap! We've had one for some years, & often use it at home as well as the caravan, as it uses less power than an oven. We've not dropped ours, but the switch is getting unreliable which is worrying. So we're looking for a replacement / alternative too. Watching this thread with interest, thanks for posting!

You can, of course, purchase small, mini ovens in Portugal but they may not be as versatile as a mini cooker as it may well not Braise or Steam as well. Just check out the home ware section of the local Hypermarket.

A few years ago we thought our Romoska was "on its way home" after several years of service in the caravan and at home. We decided to invest in a second identical Romoska, and have had the newer unit in the caravan for 4 years now. The old one, which is now 13 years old, still continues in service at home. We think they are great cookers.

We don't like the look of the current version, and certainly don't like the price, so eventually we will be Remoskaless - but when will that be?

The plastic switch on our old remoska cracked and I emailed Lakeland to see if it could be repaired. They suggested that I took it back under the lifetime warranty that applied back then. I got the last selling price returned which meant I had to find £40 for a new one. 

I've got a multi cooker at home and it's great but I much prefer the remoska. Nearly everything that we cook while away is cooked on the remoska from bacon butties through to risotto. I'm happy with the multi cooker but prefer the heat source to be above the food 

The new one that I have doesn't have a window in the lid which I didn't think I'd like but I think the window has returned. 

In terms of how it works I think it's better than the old one it replaced. Heat is very even. 

I had that feeling of 'dishonesty' when returning mine with such a minor issue but that was customer services suggestion. In return for their excellent customer service they now get most of my household goods business. (Plus you know that if something is sold by Lakeland it's been thoroughly tested and works as it should) 

And  Thank  You  Q  --  never  heard  of  Alza  --  but  reckon  I'll  replace  my  Remoska  with  one  of  theirs  with  the  Viewing  Panel  and  leave  my  existing  one  at  home  'cos  it's  already  seen  most  of  Britain  now 

Deleted User thank you for starting this thread. I've read with interest and just ordered a 4l Remoska from Alza. Having never owned a Remoska can anyone give me any tips or good ideas of things to cook? 

Part microwave baking potatoes, then convert them to proper dry skins for 30 mins in your remoska. Roast potatoes and parsnips are excellent cooked this way. Try glazed carrots or asparagus. Pre cooked Yorkshire puddings cook well too. Mushrooms with a little oil come out well. Try new potatoes tossed in a little oil with the mushrooms to accompany a BBQ. In fact many things that you might otherwise use a much bigger over for. Squashes don’t seem to work as well as in a bigger oven, even when diced. I haven’t, but imagine that sausages would be good, or burgers. A lot depends on what else you are already heating things in or on. Cooking times are no longer than a conventional oven but they are often a bit less. There’s no need to wash up a Remoska, just wipe inside with kitchen towel to remove any oil, and occasionally a damp cloth if something has stuck, but that’s rare. I find mine a useful addition in the kitchen, though not indispensable.

I hope that you enjoy yours too.

Thank you Jennyc and Deleted User User for the ideas.  I'm still waiting for it to be delivered but we're planning a caravan weekend so we'll have our Remoska cooking initiation very soon. I looked on "you tube" and found some good recipes. When cooking roasts one person had a small separate semi circular roasting tin for the veg. I can't find this anywhere to buy as an accessory. Has anyone seen this or can I buy any normal small roasting tin? 

With  a  4litre    jobbie  you  should  be  able  to  fit  at  least  6  guinea pigs  in  there  along  with  some spuds n parsnips .

The  semi  circular  tin  I  never  used,  much  prefer  the  h/duty  tin foil  -- it  takes  up  too  much  room  thus  limiting  space  for  more  calories  !!