How to choose a kettle and toaster set
Both Toastley kettle and toaster sets contain the same kettle. The only thing that changes between them is the toaster, so the whole decision comes down to one question: do you need two slices at a time, or four?
That sounds like a small thing. In practice it is the difference between one person making breakfast and two people making different breakfasts at the same time, which is where most households actually feel it.
2 slice set or 4 slice set
| 2 slice set | 4 slice set | |
|---|---|---|
| Toaster | 2 Slice Smart Toaster, matt black | 4 Slice Smart Toaster, matt black |
| Kettle | 1.7L, 2200W rapid boil | The same 1.7L, 2200W kettle |
| Touchscreens | One | Two, fully independent |
| Two different breakfasts at once | No, one setting per cycle | Yes, each pair of slots has its own bread type and shade |
| Best for | One or two people, smaller worktops | Families, shared houses, weekend batches |
| Worktop space | Narrower footprint | Wider, plan for the extra width |
| Bread modes and shades | Six bread modes, six shades | Six bread modes, six shades |
| Warranty | 12 months on both pieces | 12 months on both pieces |
The honest test
Count how often two people in your house want toast at the same time but want it differently. Sourdough and a crumpet. Gluten free and a bagel. If the answer is more than once a week, the 4 slice set stops being a bigger toaster and starts being two toasters.
What "matching" actually means
Most kettle and toaster sets are sold as matching because both boxes say black. That is not the same thing, and you notice the difference the day they sit side by side on the worktop.
The same black, not two blacks
Gloss black, near black and charcoal all read as "black" online and look obviously different in a kitchen. Both Toastley pieces use one matt black finish with the same chrome detailing, mixed to the same spec, so nothing looks like it was bought later.
The same proportions
The kettle and the toaster were drawn as a pair: matching corner radius, the same chrome band, the same brushed texture. Two appliances at similar heights with a shared visual language read as one set rather than two purchases.
The same paperwork
One delivery, one box to unpack, one warranty starting on one date, one returns window, one support team. Buying the pieces separately usually means two deliveries and two warranty dates to keep track of.
Matt, not gloss
Matt black hides fingerprints in a way gloss cannot, which matters on a kettle handle you touch several times a day. If you are weighing the finish itself, we wrote a longer piece on matt black or stainless steel.
Why buy the set rather than the two pieces
- Both sets cost less than the same toaster and kettle bought separately. The saving is shown on each set above.
- One delivery, free in the UK, rather than two arriving on different days.
- One 12-month warranty period covering both pieces, starting on the same date.
- 30 days to return the whole set if it is not right.
- The finishes are guaranteed to match, because they are made and shipped together.
If you only need one of the two, the 1.7L electric kettle and the smart toasters are sold individually, and the rest of the range lives in the matt black kitchen collection.
Kettle and toaster set questions
Is a kettle and toaster set cheaper than buying them separately?
Yes. Both Toastley sets are priced below the same toaster and kettle bought individually, and the difference is shown against each set above. You also pay one delivery instead of two, and UK delivery is free either way.
Do the kettle and toaster actually match, or just both happen to be black?
They match. Both pieces use the same matt black finish and the same chrome detailing, and they were designed as one range rather than paired up afterwards. That is the part most sets get wrong: two appliances can both be described as black and still be visibly different shades next to each other.
Should I choose the 2 slice set or the 4 slice set?
Choose the 2 slice set if one or two people use it and worktop space is tight. Choose the 4 slice set if two people often want toast at the same time, because its two touchscreens run independently: one pair of slots can do sourdough on shade four while the other does a crumpet on shade two. The kettle is identical in both.
Which kettle comes with the set?
The Toastley 1.7L electric kettle, in both sets. It is 2200W rapid boil, around 45 seconds for a single mug, on a cordless 360 degree base, with a concealed heating element, a washable mesh limescale filter, boil dry protection and auto shut off.
Do the sets come in any colour other than matt black?
No, the sets are matt black only, because that is the only finish the kettle is made in. The toasters on their own come in more: the 2 slice in matt black, brushed silver stainless steel or oat cream, and the 4 slice in matt black or brushed silver.
Does the set arrive in one delivery?
Yes. Both pieces ship together in a single delivery, free anywhere in the UK, and the warranty on both starts from the same delivery date.
Can I return just one item from the set?
The set is sold and returned as one product within the 30 day window. If you want the freedom to keep one and return the other, buy the toaster and the kettle separately instead.
Will a 4 slice toaster fit where my old 2 slice one was?
Not always. A 4 slice toaster is meaningfully wider, so measure the gap before you order, especially if the toaster lives between a wall and another appliance. The 2 slice set is the safer choice for a tight run of worktop.