I was surprised by the size of the box when it arrived! It took a little bit of fiddling at first to work out how to put it together and get started, but once I got the hang of it, it became easier to use. I really like how it chops vegetables multiple ways and mixes the ingredients during the cooking process. So glad I don’t have to constantly stir or check on my meals. Very happy with my purchase and am looking forward to making many more meals with it.