Who needs a small-portion yoghurt maker?

One- or two-pot yoghurt makers

If you expect to eat only a little yoghurt at a time, separate jars offer an alternative to filling a shared tub. Vonshef says its seven-jar model can be used with just one pot.

Small-kitchen routine cooks

If worktop and socket space are scarce, a maker you can put away between batches may be more practical. Lakeland describes its no-plug EasiYo 1kg maker as suitable for cupboard storage, provided that batch size works for you.

Portion-prep and flavour-variety cooks

Separate lidded pots can suit planned breakfasts or different flavours in one cycle. Vonshef supplies seven 180ml glass pots; allow space to store them and time to wash them afterwards.

What matters when choosing?

Start with the smallest batch you want to make, then check where the appliance will sit or be stored and whether its cleaning routine suits you.

Concern What to check Who this matters to
Small portions Check the minimum usable batch, pot volume and whether the instructions permit using fewer than all the jars. If I eat one serving at a time, I want to make a single pot without filling a large container. Around 46% of consumers put small-batch flexibility first.
Worktop and storage fit Compare external width, depth and height with the available space, including lid clearance; check whether the maker needs a socket during use. My preparation space needs to stay clear, so I want to put the maker away between batches. For around 36% of consumers, worktop and storage fit comes first.
Everyday routine Check timer controls, jar-cleaning instructions and how you will chill and store the finished yoghurt. I need a routine I can repeat without overlooking washing or fridge storage. Around 18% of consumers prioritise manageable timing and cleaning.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming a compact maker produces a small batch

    An appliance can take up little space yet still use a 1kg or larger shared-container format. That may leave more yoghurt to portion and refrigerate than you intended.

    Check the minimum practical batch and whether one jar can be used alone, rather than judging portion size by the appliance’s appearance.

  • Checking width but not the full footprint

    Vonshef lists its seven-jar maker at 11.7cm wide and 24.6cm high, but those measurements alone cannot establish whether it fits the available depth.

    Measure the intended worktop and cupboard space, including room to open the lid, and confirm the appliance depth before ordering.

  • Overlooking an overseas plug specification

    SEVERIN specifies a Euro Type C plug for the JG 3518. Its 150ml jars do not, by themselves, establish that the version offered is suitable for a UK socket.

    Before choosing it for UK use, confirm the supplied plug, electrical specification and warranty for the exact version being sold.

  • Choosing a multi-cooker solely for its yoghurt programme

    Joybuy lists COSORI and Midea multi-cookers with 5.7L and 6L capacities respectively. Their shared cooking pots serve a different purpose from a set of individual yoghurt jars.

    Consider a multi-cooker if its other cooking functions matter to you; if one or two yoghurt portions are the priority, check dedicated jar makers first.

Relevant yoghurt-maker brands

Vonshef

An electric individual-jar option for making separate portions.

  • Vonshef lists seven lidded 180ml glass pots, use with one to seven pots and a 0–14-hour timer.
  • The stated 11.7cm width does not establish the full worktop footprint; confirm depth before buying.

SEVERIN

The JG 3518 is a seven-jar electric option with 150ml portions and a stated 24cm × 24cm plan.

  • Its individual jars have lids, and SEVERIN lists compatible replacement jars.
  • SEVERIN specifies a Euro Type C plug; confirm a suitable UK-supplied version and its electrical specification before purchase.

EasiYo

An insulated, no-plug format that Lakeland describes as compact enough for cupboard storage.

  • The current 1kg maker needs neither plugs nor batteries during use.
  • Its 1kg format may not suit a one-portion routine. Lakeland’s 500g jars are specified for old-style EasiYo makers, so check compatibility with the exact maker.

Lakeland

A shared-container route for people who also want to make Greek-style yoghurt or soft cheese.

  • Lakeland’s Multi Yoghurt and Soft Cheese Maker includes two containers and a strainer and makes up to 1.65L of yoghurt.
  • Its larger shared-container format leaves you to divide the finished batch into smaller servings.

Joybuy products

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Common questions

Can I make just one pot of yoghurt?

Yes, if the exact maker permits it: Vonshef says its seven-jar model can make one 180ml pot or all seven. Check the instructions before assuming another multi-jar maker can run with empty positions.

Which measurements matter on a small worktop?

Check the maker’s width, depth and height against the space available, with room to open its lid and reach a socket if needed. SEVERIN states a 24cm × 24cm plan for the JG 3518; Vonshef states an 11.7cm width and 24.6cm height for its seven-jar maker, so confirm its depth before deciding it will fit.

How should I handle homemade yoghurt and its jars?

Use clean, dry jars, follow the maker’s instructions and refrigerate the finished yoghurt appropriately. The Food Standards Agency identifies handwashing, avoiding cross-contamination and chilling as important household food-safety practices.

Is the SEVERIN JG 3518 ready to use with a UK plug?

Do not assume so: SEVERIN’s JG 3518 specification states a Euro Type C plug. Check the plug, electrical specification and warranty of the exact UK-supplied version before buying.