Abstract: The invention relates to a kitchen appliance (1), in particular a mixer, comprising a housing (2), on which a vessel (3) can be arranged, wherein the housing (2) has a vessel receiving area (4), into which the vessel (3) can be inserted, wherein the vessel receiving area (4) is embodied so as to correspond to the shape of the vessel (3) at least in a partial area in such a manner that the vessel (3) can be oriented with regard to a vertical direction as well as with regard to a circumferential direction of the vessel (3) in the course of the insertion into the vessel receiving area (4).