Hot-plate popping: This is an oil-popper rather than a hot-air machine, so the kernels cook in a shallow heated pan at the base of the unit. That means you can pop with a spoonful of oil or butter and season as you go - the flavour goes into the corn while it cooks instead of being sprinkled on afterwards.

Motorised stirring rod: A powered arm sweeps continuously across the plate while the 700W element heats it. Kernels keep moving instead of sitting in one spot, which is what stops the bottom layer scorching before the rest has popped.

Lid that becomes the bowl: The clear dome keeps popcorn from flying across the counter while it pops, then lifts off and turns over to serve as the bowl - one less thing to wash and nothing to decant.

Not just popcorn: Because the plate is a flat heated surface, Sonifer also list it for roasting nuts and toasting spices & seeds, so it earns its shelf space beyond movie nights.

Easy to run and clean: One switch turns it on, non-slip feet keep it steady on the worktop, and the non-stick coating on the plate wipes down once it has cooled.