Households looking to cook with guided recipes
If you want to follow on-screen or in-app instructions when preparing meals, check which recipes are available for the model you’re considering and the terms for continuing to use them.
Who is a cooking food processor for?
People who want to combine several tasks
If you plan to blend, chop, mix and cook with one appliance, compare the functions actually available, the accessories included and the usable capacity, rather than relying on the advertised number of functions alone.
Households mindful of space and cleaning
If worktop space is limited or you’d rather not wash lots of parts, measure the appliance with its components in place and check the cleaning instructions for each part.
What sets the different options apart?
First decide whether you want to cook in the appliance. This is the key difference between a cooking food processor and appliances designed for food preparation. Among models with a cooking function, the tasks you do most often can help you choose between an all-in-one food processor and a cooking stand mixer.
All-in-one cooking food processor
Consider it if: you want to regularly prepare ingredients and cook them in the same appliance.
Bear in mind: capacity and accessories vary between models. Having several tasks in one appliance doesn’t guarantee that every function will suit the way you cook.
Cooking stand mixer
Consider it if: you often knead or whisk and would also like to heat certain preparations in the bowl.
Bear in mind: a cooking function doesn’t necessarily mean the mixer comes with the chopping or blending accessories you may need.
Food processor without a cooking function
Consider it if: you mainly want to prepare ingredients and are already happy to cook on the hob or in the oven.
Bear in mind: you won’t be able to cook directly in the appliance.
| Criteria | What to check before buying | Who is it for? |
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| Cooking and food preparation | List the dishes you usually make, then check that the model you’re considering has the cooking functions and accessories you need. | I want to chop or mix ingredients, then cook them without switching appliances several times a week; around 36% of consumers would make this combination their top priority. |
| Guided recipes | Check which recipes are available on the model, which functions you can use without a subscription and the terms for renewing the service. | I’d like to follow guided steps to add variety to meals without later finding out that access has changed; around 29% of consumers would make this their top priority. |
| Capacity and space | Compare usable capacity and measure the appliance with the bowl and accessories you’ll use. | I need to prepare the right quantities for my household, but the appliance also needs to fit in my kitchen; around 21% of consumers would put this fit first. |
| Cleaning and longevity | Check the cleaning instructions for each part and whether spare parts are available for the model you’re considering. | If the parts are a pain to clean or hard to replace, I may use the appliance less; around 14% of consumers would put this first. |
What not to overlook
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Assuming all accessories are included
Two cooking food processors may not be able to handle the same tasks with the parts supplied. UFC-Que Choisir’s tests, for example, distinguish between functions according to the accessories included.
Start with the tasks you do regularly, then check exactly what comes in the box and which functions each accessory supports.
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Assuming available recipes will always be accessible
Guided recipes depend on the model and its associated service. Vorwerk offers a Cookidoo® subscription that renews automatically under its terms. With Magimix, some Cook Expert models connect via an optional Kit Smart Connect.
Before choosing a model for its connected recipes, check that it’s compatible, what remains available without a subscription and the renewal terms.
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Relying on the total capacity or product photo
The bowl’s total capacity isn’t necessarily the same as its usable capacity for cooking. Magimix, for example, lists the Cook Expert as having a 3.5 L bowl and a stated usable capacity of 2.5 L.
Compare usable capacities against the quantities you usually prepare, and measure the space required with the bowl and accessories in place.
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Confusing a commercial guarantee with your statutory rights
In France, the statutory guarantee of conformity applies to eligible goods bought from a professional seller. A commercial guarantee offers separate commitments, subject to its own terms.
Keep your proof of purchase and check the terms of any commercial guarantee separately. It doesn’t replace your statutory rights.
Brands to know
Vorwerk / Thermomix
The Thermomix TM7 is aimed in particular at people who want to follow guided recipes on the appliance’s screen.
- Vorwerk describes the TM7 as having 12 functions and 25 built-in modes.
- Access to Cookidoo® depends on the subscription and renewal terms set out by Vorwerk. Check what remains available without the service.
Moulinex / Companion
The Companion range combines food preparation and cooking with recipes available in the My Moulinex app.
- Moulinex offers detailed, step-by-step recipes in My Moulinex.
- Features for controlling and customising the appliance depend on the compatibility of the model you choose.
Magimix / Cook Expert
The Cook Expert combines food preparation and cooking functions with a range of bowls and accessories.
- Magimix lists the Cook Expert as having a 3.5 L bowl and a usable capacity of 2.5 L.
- For compatible appliances, connecting to the app requires a Kit Smart Connect, which Magimix describes as optional.
Cooking food processors on Joybuy
These two Robby cooking food processors are designed for anyone looking for one appliance that combines food preparation and cooking, with a screen for viewing recipes. Compare their exact specifications with your needs for capacity, accessories and cleaning.
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Robby Smart Multifunction Cooking Robot, XL bowl
Worth considering if you want to prepare and cook in one appliance while following recipes on screen.
The product name mentions an XL bowl, built-in scales and a large touchscreen. Before choosing this model for its recipes, check how many are available and the terms for accessing new ones. Also check which accessories are included.
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Robby Multifunction Cooking Robot, 680 recipes
Worth considering if you’re looking for an appliance that combines food preparation and cooking with recipes you can view on a touchscreen.
The product name mentions built-in scales and 680 recipes. To see whether it suits the quantities you prepare and your cleaning routine, check its usable capacity, the accessories included and the cleaning instructions for each part.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still access guided recipes without a subscription?
It depends on the appliance and its recipe service. Vorwerk’s Cookidoo® service comes with a renewable subscription, while Moulinex offers step-by-step recipes in My Moulinex. For the model you’re considering, check which functions are available without a subscription and the terms of any temporary offer.
What capacity should I look for when cooking for my household?
Compare the quantities you usually prepare with the bowl’s usable capacity, if stated, rather than relying on its total capacity alone. Also measure the space needed with the parts you’ll use in place, as storage for accessories matters just as much as space for the appliance.
Are all parts of a cooking food processor dishwasher-safe?
Don’t assume so: instructions can vary between models and parts. Check the manual for the bowl, lid, blades, seals and each accessory before settling on a cleaning routine.
Does a commercial guarantee replace the statutory guarantee in France?
No. For eligible goods bought by an individual from a professional seller in France, the statutory guarantee of conformity is claimed against the seller. It applies to new, second-hand and refurbished goods. A commercial guarantee from the seller or manufacturer may be offered in addition, subject to its terms; it doesn’t remove your statutory rights.