Choose based on the tasks you do most often. A stand mixer is primarily designed for kneading and whisking, while a food processor is worth considering if you regularly chop, grate and slice. A blender is best suited to blending; for kneading or slicing, you’ll need to look at another solution. In every case, compare the accessories actually included and check that they’re compatible with the model you’ve chosen.
If you regularly knead and whisk, start by looking at stand mixers. If you also want to chop, grate or slice with the same appliance, check which accessories are available for the exact model. Kenwood and Bosch offer such attachments for some of their ranges.
If grating, slicing and chopping make up most of your food preparation, a food processor is worth considering. Compare the discs, blade and bowl supplied with the model rather than relying on the ‘multi-function’ label alone.
If you mostly make drinks, sauces or smooth mixtures, a blender could meet your main needs. However, you’ll need a separate solution if you also want to knead, grate or slice.
The categories identified by Que Choisir aren’t all designed for the same tasks. Start with the preparation you do most often, then check which accessories you’ll need for any other jobs you want the appliance to handle.
Consider this if: chopping, grating and slicing are the tasks you do most.
Bear in mind: its baking functions depend on the tools available for the model you choose.
Consider this if: you mostly knead, mix and whisk.
Bear in mind: mincers and slicing attachments may be separate accessories available only for certain ranges.
Consider this if: you mostly make drinks, sauces or smooth mixtures.
Bear in mind: you’ll need another solution for kneading and slicing.
Consider these if: you regularly repeat a particular task and want to choose an appliance designed for it.
Bear in mind: several appliances need more storage space and maintenance.
| Need | What to check | Consumers concerned |
|---|---|---|
| Kneading and whisking | Check that a dough hook, beater and whisk are included or compatible. | When I often make doughs and whisked mixtures, these tasks come before slicing. Around 36% of consumers would make this their priority. |
| Preparing a range of ingredients | Check which grating and slicing discs, blade and bowl are designed for the model. | If I regularly chop, grate and slice, I want to be able to do these jobs with the right accessories. Around 29% of consumers would make this their priority. |
| Mostly blending | Compare the containers and blending uses specified for the appliance; make separate provision for dough-making or slicing. | For my drinks and smooth mixtures, blending matters more than kneading or slicing. Around 21% of consumers would prioritise blending. |
| Repeating a specialist task | Identify the task you do most and check which appliance or accessory is designed for it. | When I mainly repeat one particular task, I’d rather choose an appliance to suit it than add lots of functions I won’t use. Around 14% of consumers would make this their priority. |
A food processor, stand mixer, blender and cooking food processor don’t all do exactly the same jobs, as Que Choisir points out.
Rank the tasks you do by how often you do them, then check for tools to handle the two or three jobs you’ll do most. If you don’t need automated cooking, consider a cooking food processor separately.
Kenwood and Bosch offer mincers and slicing attachments for some stand mixer ranges, but their appearance in a catalogue doesn’t mean they come with every model.
Compare the exact box contents with the dishes you plan to make, and check the compatible model number for every accessory you need.
A part called a ‘lid’ or ‘disc’ won’t fit every food processor. Magimix, Bosch and SEB parts pages let you search for or check specific model numbers.
Note down your appliance’s full model number before searching for a part, then check that the stated compatibility includes your model.
These brands are a useful starting point when comparing accessories and parts by range. Their inclusion here doesn’t guarantee compatibility with a particular model or availability at Joybuy.
Worth considering for a food processor used mainly to prepare ingredients.
Worth considering if kneading and whisking are priorities, with the option to expand into savoury food preparation.
Worth considering if you’d like the option to expand what a stand mixer can do.
Worth considering for a food processor if being able to identify parts and accessories is important to your choice.
These products cover ingredient preparation with a food processor and baking with stand mixers. First, decide which tasks you need to handle, then compare the tools listed for each model. This selection doesn’t include the blender or specialist appliance options mentioned above.
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Worth considering if you mainly want to chop, grate, slice and blend ingredients.
The product name lists 750 W of power, a 1.8 L bowl, and blender and mincer functions. Check which discs and other accessories are actually included. If you bake regularly, also check which kneading and whisking tools are available for this model.
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Worth considering if kneading and whisking are priorities, with the added benefit of chopping and blending functions.
The product name lists 8 speeds, a dough hook, beater, whisk, mincer and blender. Confirm what’s included in the box and the bowl capacity for the variant you choose. If you also want to grate or slice, check which accessories are compatible.
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Worth considering if mixing, kneading and whisking matter more to you than slicing ingredients.
The product name lists a 5 L bowl, 10 speeds, 400 W of power, a dough hook, whisk and beater. If you also need to chop, grate, slice or blend, check separately which accessories are compatible with this model.
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Worth considering if mixing and making dough are your main priorities.
The product name lists 700 W of power and a 3.8 L bowl. Check which tools are included with this model and which accessories are compatible if you also want to chop, grate, slice or blend.
For doughs and whisked mixtures, check for a dough hook, beater and whisk. For grating and slicing, look at the discs designed for your model. The Kenwood and Bosch catalogues show that these tools are available for some ranges, but you’ll need to check their compatibility and whether they’re included in the box for each model number.
Use the exact model number shown on the appliance to search for parts on the manufacturer’s website or check the compatibility details on the accessory’s product page. SEB and Bosch offer appliance-specific parts searches, while Magimix lists compatible models on some of its parts pages.
No. If you only need those food preparation functions, automated cooking can be a separate consideration. Que Choisir distinguishes between cooking food processors, food processors, stand mixers and blenders. Compare their tools based on the dishes you actually plan to make.