A food processor is most useful if you regularly grate or slice vegetables and also want to chop or blend ingredients, provided the attachments you need are included. Then compare the space needed for the appliance and its attachments, the cleaning instructions and the tasks your existing appliances already cover. Moulinex manuals and Kenwood product information describe bundles and instructions that vary by model.
If you alternate between grating or slicing vegetables, making sauces and chopping ingredients, a base with attachments suited to your tasks can handle several types of preparation. Bosch and Moulinex product information lists bundles whose included tools vary by model.
If you have limited worktop or cupboard space, make room for the base and any attachments that cannot be stored in the bowl. For the MultiPro Go FDP22.140GY, Kenwood describes attachments that can be stored in the bowl and a stated height of 30 cm. Check that the complete set will fit your space.
If you already own a blender, chopper or stand mixer, first identify the task you need help with. Que Choisir Ensemble’s guide recommends taking into account the appliances you already own and how you will actually use the attachments.
If you regularly prepare vegetables, sauces or chopped ingredients at home, your choice will largely depend on what matters most in your kitchen.
| Criterion | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Handling your regular food prep | Match each task you do regularly to an attachment included with the exact model you’re considering. | If I regularly grate, slice, chop and blend, I want the right tools without buying an oversized bundle. Around 29% of consumers prioritise a variety of food preparation tasks. |
| Storing the base and attachments | Measure the space you have in mind and decide where to put any parts that do not fit in the bowl. | In a kitchen with limited storage, I want to put away the appliance and its attachments without cluttering the worktop. Around 23% of consumers prioritise compact storage. |
| Keeping cleaning to a minimum | Check the cleaning instructions for the exact model and distinguish the attachments from the motor unit. | If I use the appliance often, I want to know which parts are dishwasher-safe and which need to be cleaned separately. Around 18% of consumers prioritise easy cleaning. |
| Avoiding duplicate functions | Identify the task your existing appliances do not cover; check that any attachment intended for a stand mixer is compatible. | If I already own a blender or chopper, I’d rather add to my existing kit than pay for functions I already have. Around 18% of consumers want to avoid duplicates. |
| Replacing parts and arranging repairs | Search for parts using the full model number, and check their availability separately from the warranty and services offered. | If I plan to keep the appliance, I want to know who to contact for a part or repair, without assuming the whole set is covered. Around 12% of consumers prioritise parts and after-sales support. |
Moulinex’s DoubleForce Compact FP542111 includes a separate blender, while Kenwood’s MultiPro Go FDP22.140GY is described as having discs in two thicknesses and Express Serve. So two models in the same category do not necessarily come with the same accessories.
Compare the accessories listed for the full model number with the food you actually prepare.
On the FDP22.140GY, Express Serve sends grated or sliced food into an external container; the stated bowl capacity remains 1.3 L. This feature does not mean you can prepare unlimited quantities of every type of food.
Check the capacity and instructions for each task, particularly for sauces and chopping.
Bosch says that several MCM3501M attachments can be stored in the bowl, but does not say that the entire set will fit inside it. The blender or other parts may need to be stored separately.
Measure the appliance in the storage configuration you plan to use, and leave room for any separate parts.
Moulinex’s Cookeo range is designed for cooking, while food processors are described as having blades and discs. A cooking function does not automatically replace grating, slicing or chopping.
Separate your cooking needs from your food-preparation needs, and check which tools are actually included.
The DoubleForce Compact FP542111 combines a 2.2 L bowl with a 1.25 L blender. The Quickchef DD655810 is designed for different needs: blending and chopping small quantities.
The MultiPro Go FDP22.140GY is described as having 2 mm and 4 mm discs, in-bowl storage and Express Serve food ejection.
The MultiTalent 3 MCM3501M is presented with a 2.3 L bowl, a blender, a mini chopper and cutting tools.
The Compact System 3200XL is described as having three bowls of 2.6 L, 2.2 L and 1.2 L, along with several food-preparation attachments.
This selection includes appliances for preparing ingredients, from food processors to hand blenders and choppers.
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Worth considering if you want one appliance to handle several food-preparation tasks.
The title lists a 1.8 L bowl, a blender, a chopper and discs for slicing and grating.
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Consider this if you’re looking for an appliance that combines ingredient preparation and cooking.
The title mentions built-in scales, a touchscreen and 750 recipes.
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Worth considering if you want to prepare ingredients and cook with the same appliance.
The title lists built-in scales, a touchscreen and 680 recipes.
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Consider this if blending and chopping small quantities matter more to you than grating or slicing.
The title lists a 700 ml beaker, a 500 ml chopper, a whisk and a stated speed of 15,000 rpm. The set described does not include a grating or slicing attachment.
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Worth considering if you need a chopper for different quantities, without grating or slicing discs.
The title lists two glass bowls of 2 L and 0.6 L, along with 300 W of power. The bowls and their lids are not heat-resistant, so let ingredients cool before use.
Not necessarily, if the model has an external food outlet. Kenwood says the FDP22.140GY’s Express Serve can grate or slice ingredients into a serving bowl. This feature is for cutting food and does not mean you can prepare unlimited quantities of everything.
No, not with the FP542111: Moulinex says the attachments can be washed, except for the motor unit. Kenwood also says the FDP22.140GY’s attachments are dishwasher-safe. Follow the instructions for the specific model and parts, and do not assume this applies to the whole appliance.
Start by identifying the tools you need for your recipes and the space required to store them. For the FP542111, Moulinex provides a basket that sits inside the bowl. Kenwood describes in-bowl storage for the FDP22.140GY attachments, as well as a cord that wraps around the base. Remember to make room for your food-preparation container too.
No. Magimix offers a 30-year warranty on the CS3200XL motor. This does not mean the bowls, blades and other components have the same warranty; check the terms of the commercial warranty.
No, you need to check that the specific attachment is compatible with your stand mixer. Kenwood offers chopping, grating and slicing attachments, but the fact that an attachment is part of the range does not guarantee it will fit every model.