The invention relates to an electrical appliance for producing culinary preparations in separate portions, which comprises a heating base (1), a main lid (3), and at least one container (4) for holding the food preparation. According to the invention, the appliance also includes a carrier (2) inserted between the heating base (1) and the main lid (3), the carrier (2) including an opening (22) in which each container (4) is suspended such that the bottom (41) of each container (4) is separated from the heating base (1), the carrier (2) surrounding the container(s)(4) around most of the height of the container(s)(4).