A cooking food processor is worth considering if your recipes regularly involve chopping, mixing and cooking, and the model’s accessories genuinely cover those steps. If you’re happy with your hob and pans and mainly need to chop or mix, a separate food processor may be enough ; either way, check the usable capacity, cleaning requirements, storage and access to recipes.
If your home-cooked meals often involve chopping, mixing and then cooking, an appliance that combines these tasks could suit your needs. Que Choisir Ensemble advises comparing the functions you want with how useful the appliance will actually be.
If you’re happy with your hob and pans but chopping, grating or mixing takes up too much time, a food processor can complement your equipment without replacing your usual way of cooking. The Bosch MCM3501M is designed for these kinds of tasks.
If you prepare ingredients separately and mainly want to programme the cooking, consider a multi-cooker. The documented settings on the Moulinex Cookeo+ CE851A10 include steaming, slow cooking and pressure cooking ; they don’t indicate that it can chop or blend.
Worth considering : if your recipes regularly combine preparation and cooking in the same appliance.
Bear in mind : “multifunction” doesn’t guarantee that every blade, disc or accessory is included.
Worth considering : if you’re happy with your cookware and mainly need help preparing ingredients.
Bear in mind : preparation and cooking remain two separate steps, with ingredients needing to be transferred between appliances.
Worth considering : if you prepare the ingredients yourself and mainly want programmed cooking.
Bear in mind : cooking settings don’t mean the appliance can chop or mix ingredients.
Start with a few recipes you actually cook, then check which tools are included and which steps you’ll still need to do by hand. The figures below offer a rough guide to comparing the priorities mentioned.
| Consideration | What to check | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Carrying out the required steps | List the tasks involved in your usual recipes and check which tools are supplied for each one. Chopping doesn’t necessarily mean grating or slicing. | If I want the appliance to handle the repeated steps in my recipes, I check the included tools first ; around 26 % of consumers put these tasks top of their list. |
| Preparing enough for your household | Compare the usable filling capacity with the limits specified for your recipes, rather than relying on the total volume alone. | When I’m preparing the usual portions for my household, I want to know the volume I can actually use ; around 21 % of consumers prioritise quantities the appliance can handle. |
| Cleaning and storing the appliance | Check which parts can be removed, which are listed as dishwasher-safe and how much room you’ll need to store the accessories. | If I plan to use the appliance regularly, cleaning its parts and storing them are part of my decision ; around 21 % of consumers prioritise maintenance and the space available. |
| Understanding services and accessories | Check which tools are included and which are optional, and review the terms for accessing, renewing or using recipe services. | If I want to know what I can still access after buying and which tools are included, I check the terms for the exact model ; around 16 % of consumers prioritise associated services and accessories. |
| Choosing the right guidance | Check whether the steps appear on the appliance, what works in manual mode and which recipes remain available offline. | If I prefer to follow steps on the appliance, I also check the connection requirements and manual functions ; around 16 % of consumers put guidance and recipes top of their list. |
An appliance described as multifunctional doesn’t necessarily include the accessories needed for grating or slicing. For the TM7, Vorwerk says that some slicing modes require an accessory.
Check exactly what’s in the box for each task you plan to do regularly.
For the white Monsieur Cuisine Smart, Lidl France distinguishes between a total volume of 4.5 L and a filling capacity of 3 L.
Compare like-for-like capacities and stick to the filling limits specified for each recipe.
Associated services may have their own access and renewal terms. Vorwerk France describes Cookidoo as an annual subscription that renews automatically.
Check the service terms before relying on its recipes for everyday use.
Moulinex’s stated 15 year repairability commitment doesn’t mean repairs will be free throughout that period. The statutory guarantee of conformity is subject to different conditions.
Check the repair terms, what’s covered under the contract and the rights that apply to your purchase separately.
These notes relate to the models and ranges mentioned, not every product from each brand. Check the exact version, its accessories and its terms of use.
The Companion and Cookeo ranges serve different needs: one combines preparation and cooking, while the other focuses on cooking modes.
The Cook Expert combines preparation and cooking, with functions that vary by version.
The Thermomix TM7 is aimed in particular at people looking for on-appliance guidance and preparation-and-cooking functions.
The Monsieur Cuisine Smart is a preparation-and-cooking model with a screen and recipes, as presented by Lidl France.
The MCM3501M is an example of a food processor used alongside a separate hob.
The products below include appliances described as multifunction cooking food processors or multi-cookers ; depending on the model, ingredient preparation and cooking may be combined or remain separate.
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Worth a look if you’re after a multifunction cooking machine with a colour screen.
The model name mentions a colour screen and multifunction cooking ; check that this version also offers the preparation tasks you need.
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Consider it if you want to combine several preparation and cooking tasks in one appliance, with guided recipes or a manual mode.
The description lists a usable capacity of 3 L, separate from the total 4.5 L, built-in scales, a touchscreen, a reversible disc and parts described as dishwasher-safe. The title states that it has 750 recipes.
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Worth a look if you want to carry out several preparation and cooking tasks, with recipes displayed on the appliance.
The title mentions built-in scales, a touchscreen and 680 recipes. The description lists functions including mixing, kneading, chopping, grating, steaming and slow cooking, as well as a manual mode.
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Consider it if you prepare ingredients separately and mainly want to hand over the cooking.
The description lists a usable capacity of 5 L and a 6 L capacity in the title, as well as 9 menus, 2 pressure settings and a 24-hour timer. The stated functions relate to cooking.
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Worth a look if you’re interested in cooking modes and are happy to prepare ingredients separately.
The title mentions a 5.7 L capacity, 7 functions, slow cooking, steaming and 4 custom presets. The functions listed are for the multi-cooker, not ingredient preparation.
No, it depends on the model and the recipe service you choose. Moulinex advertises a free app for the Companion Pro, while Vorwerk describes Cookidoo as a subscription ; distinguish between using the appliance and accessing the service.
According to Vorwerk, manual and guided cooking are still possible offline. For guided cooking, recipes downloaded to the weekly planner or personalised lists are available offline, but some online content isn’t.
No, some modes have temperature restrictions. Vorwerk states that Turbo is disabled when the bowl temperature exceeds 60 °C and Kneading only works below 60 °C ; follow the appliance’s prompts and instruction manual, and don’t assume these limits apply to other models.
Don’t treat it as a full wash. Vorwerk distinguishes the pre-clean mode from parts that are dishwasher-safe ; check the instructions for each part before cleaning it.
For a purchase by an individual from a professional seller, the statutory guarantee of conformity covers qualifying faults that appear within two years of delivery, including for second-hand or refurbished goods. Service Public explains that it’s separate from an optional commercial guarantee and doesn’t apply in the same way to a private sale.
Check RappelConso, the public website for alerts about dangerous products, using the brand and exact model. Follow the instructions for the specific model when using it ; marketing claims don’t replace the manufacturer’s instructions.