Start with the task you repeat most often: choose a food processor for a variety of preparations, a stand mixer for kneading and whisking, a blender for blending, or a cooking food processor if you also want to cook. The included accessories, usable capacity, storage space and compatibility of parts with the exact model can all influence your decision. The product information from Magimix, Kenwood and Moulinex shows how equipment varies from one model to another.
You switch between grating or slicing vegetables and chopping ingredients, sometimes with dough or something to blend. Having the right accessories available and being able to clean the appliance between tasks are important considerations. The product information from Magimix and Moulinex, along with UFC-Que Choisir’s guide to food processors, highlights these factors.
You often knead and whisk, so check the bowl size and don’t assume that slicing accessories are included. Kenwood and UFC-Que Choisir explain the equipment and practical considerations to look at when choosing a stand mixer.
You mainly blend liquids, would also like to cook, or repeat one small task. These needs call for different appliances, as shown by Moulinex’s product information for its blenders, cooking food processors and chopping appliances.
For regular food preparation at home, start with the task you do most, then check whether the tools, capacity and cleaning requirements suit your habits.
Choose this if: you switch between chopping, grating and slicing, without needing the appliance to cook.
Bear in mind: bowls and accessories take up space and need cleaning after use.
Choose this if: kneading, mixing and whisking are the tasks you do most often.
Bear in mind: a large bowl can be bulky, and you’ll need to check separately whether accessories for other tasks are available.
Choose this if: you mainly blend drinks, sauces or other liquid mixtures.
Bear in mind: a blender won’t replace slicing discs or a dough tool; compare the usable capacity.
Choose this if: you want to prepare ingredients, mix and cook using the same appliance.
Bear in mind: the list of programmes alone won’t confirm that the cutting tools you need are included.
Choose this if: you mainly repeat one task, such as chopping small quantities or grating vegetables.
Bear in mind: its specialist design limits what else it can do; check that its capacity suits your portions.
| What you need | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| A variety of preparations | Which knives and discs are actually included; the number and size of the bowls. | I switch between grating or slicing vegetables and chopping ingredients, and want to avoid changing appliances; around 34% of consumers prioritise versatility. |
| Kneading and whisking | Whether a whisk, beater and dough hook are included; the bowl capacity and space required. | When I knead and whisk often, I want a bowl that suits the quantities I make without cluttering my kitchen; around 20% of consumers prioritise these tasks. |
| Blending | The usable capacity, what the instructions say you can prepare, and which parts need cleaning. | For drinks, soups or sauces, I’m primarily looking for an appliance designed for blending; around 20% of consumers prioritise blending. |
| Preparing and cooking | The cooking functions, the tools supplied and the usable bowl capacity. | I want to prepare food and then cook it in the same appliance, and check that it can handle the steps I need; around 13% of consumers prioritise built-in cooking. |
| Carrying out a specific task | Cones or blades suited to the task; the capacity and dishwasher-safe parts. | For a small task I repeat, I’d rather have a compact appliance than accessories I rarely use; around 13% of consumers prioritise a specific task. |
A stand mixer or cooking food processor may need separate tools for different functions. An accessories section won’t necessarily tell you what comes in every box.
Compare the tasks you usually do with the list of included parts, and check they’re compatible with the exact model.
You may need to buy and store additional accessories.
Total volume and usable capacity can differ. A large mixing bowl can also be less convenient to handle, store or clean for the quantities you usually make.
Check the usable capacity where it’s stated, and compare the dimensions of the bowl and appliance with the space you have.
A bowl that’s too small may mean making several batches; a bulky bowl takes up more room in storage and is more awkward to wash.
The DGCCRF distinguishes between categories of goods that are subject to a requirement for spare parts to be made available. If the manufacturer has told the retailer how long parts will be available, the retailer must pass on this information at the point of sale, according to information published by the DGCCRF in October 2025.
Look up parts that can wear out or go missing using the exact model reference, and ask the retailer what information they’ve been given about availability.
An example of a range of food processors and matching parts to consider by model.
An example of stand mixers and accessories, with equipment that varies by model.
Examples from several appliance families: cooking food processors, blenders, vegetable slicers and mini choppers.
An example of MUM 5 stand mixers, with accessories and parts listed by model.
The products below illustrate three uses: preparing a variety of ingredients, working with dough and blending. Check the accessories and capacities listed for each model.
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Worth considering if you switch between several types of preparation; check that the included accessories suit each task.
The product name states that it has a 1.5 L bowl and 600 W of power.
The blades are sharp and the motor unit must not be immersed in water.
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Worth considering if you prepare a variety of ingredients; check that the tools supplied with your chosen version cover the tasks you usually do.
The product name states that it has a 2.5 L bowl, a 1.5 L container, slicing and grating functions, three speeds with pulse, a safety lock and 1,300 W of power.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for an appliance that can handle several food preparation tasks; check which accessories are included for the jobs that matter most to you.
The product name states that it has a capacity of 1.8 L and 750 W of power.
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Worth considering if you regularly knead and whisk; check the accessories included with the version on offer before choosing.
The product information states that some welded components contain lead at a concentration above 0.1%, and also claims REACH compliance. Review these details before making your decision.
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Worth considering if blending liquids is your main priority; check that the capacity suits the portions you make.
The product name states that it has a capacity of 1.9 L, 450 W of power and a bottle.
Some models can, with the right accessory, but standard stand mixers focus on kneading, mixing and whisking. Check whether the accessory is included or compatible with the model you’ve chosen.
Compare the quantities you usually make with the usable capacity and bowl size, then check the cleaning instructions for each part in the manual. For the Blendforce LM585BF0, Moulinex lists a bowl volume of 1.9 L and a usable capacity of 1.25 L.
No. The DGCCRF explains that only certain categories of goods are subject to a requirement for spare parts to be made available. If the manufacturer has told the retailer how long parts will be available, the retailer must pass this information on to the consumer at the point of purchase. Check which parts you need using the exact model reference.
The statutory guarantee of conformity applies when a trader sells new goods to a private individual; consumers have two years to make a claim. It is provided by the seller and is separate from any commercial guarantee, in line with information published by the Ministry of the Economy in September 2026.