Choose a compact food processor if you often grate or chop ingredients and are short on storage space. A model with several bowls or attachments may suit you better if you regularly prepare different quantities. Before buying, check which attachments come with the exact model, the limits for each type of preparation and how much space you’ll need. If your existing appliances already do the job, keeping them could help you avoid doubling up.
If you often grate, slice or chop, compare the discs included and how the attachments can be stored. UFC-Que Choisir’s buying guide recommends starting with how you’ll actually use the appliance to work out what you need.
If you make several recipes in a row or cook in larger quantities, check the limits for each type of preparation. The bowl’s capacity alone won’t tell you how much dough or other ingredients it can handle.
If you already own a blender, chopper or stand mixer, work out which tasks you still need help with before adding another appliance. UFC-Que Choisir also advises taking your existing appliances and available space into account.
Best if: you often grate or chop ingredients and have limited storage space.
Bear in mind: a small bowl limits the amount you can prepare at once for some recipes. An accessory that ejects ingredients into another container won’t increase the bowl’s capacity.
Best if: you regularly prepare several recipes or portions and have room for the appliance and its attachments.
Bear in mind: extra bowls and attachments need to be stored and washed, and their capacity alone won’t tell you the limits for each recipe.
Best if: your current appliances already handle the tasks you do most often.
Bear in mind: you may need to switch appliances depending on the recipe, but a food processor also adds parts to store and clean.
UFC-Que Choisir’s buying guide recommends comparing appliances based on the recipes you want to make and the equipment you already have at home.
| What matters | What to check | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Grating and slicing vegetables | Check which discs are included and how thickly they cut. Remember that ejecting ingredients into another container doesn’t increase the bowl’s capacity. | If I prepare vegetables often, I want the right cuts for my recipes without having to buy another disc straight away. Around 33% of consumers prioritise chopping vegetables. |
| Preparing several portions | Compare the bowl’s capacity with the stated limits for each type of preparation, and allow space for any extra bowls. | When I’m making several recipes in a row, I check the suitable quantities for each one rather than relying on the stated bowl capacity alone. Around 27% of consumers prioritise preparation capacity. |
| Making sauces and dough too | Check which attachments are actually included and the stated dough limit for the model you’re considering. | If I also want to blend sauces or knead dough, I need the right attachments in the box and limits that suit my recipes. Around 20% of consumers look for these functions in one appliance. |
| Keeping storage needs and duplication to a minimum | Measure the space available for the base and attachments, and check which parts are dishwasher-safe. | If my cupboards are already full or my existing appliances cover some functions, I want to avoid adding unnecessary storage and cleaning. Around 20% of consumers prioritise reducing clutter and avoiding duplication. |
For the Bosch MCM3200W, Bosch lists a 2.3 L bowl and a dough limit of 800 g. These figures describe two different things.
Compare the stated limit for the preparation you actually want to make, rather than relying on the capacity in litres alone.
If a recipe exceeds the recommended limit, you may need to make it in batches.
What’s included can vary between models or versions, even within the same range.
Before comparing functions, check the list of attachments included with the exact model.
You may need to buy a disc, bowl or other attachment separately if it isn’t listed in the box contents.
A food processor can take up extra space and add parts to wash. It may not meet a new need if your existing appliances already handle your priority tasks.
List the recipes you make most often and the appliances you already use for them. Only look for a food processor if it meets a specific need.
Allow space to store the base and attachments, and factor in the time needed to wash them.
The MultiPro Go FDP22.140GY and MultiPro Compact FDP31.360GY offer different configurations for chopping and other types of preparation.
The MultiTalent 3 MCM3200W combines a bowl, blades and attachments, with some parts stored inside the bowl.
The Double Force FP8318F0 is listed with a 3 L bowl and several attachments for preparing a range of recipes.
The CS 4200XL Chrome Mat is shown with several bowls, a mini blade, 2 and 4 mm discs and a dough blade.
This selection features food processors with bowls and attachments listed for grating, slicing, chopping, blending or kneading. Compare the equipment and capacities given for each model with your recipes and available storage space.
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If you want to switch between chopping vegetables and kneading dough, the product description lists attachments for both tasks.
1.5 L bowl; stated power of 600 W; grating and slicing disc; dough disc. The description also says the attachments are dishwasher-safe and that the appliance has a safety lock.
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If you want to grate or slice vegetables and prepare different types of ingredients, the title and product description list several attachments and functions.
2.5 L bowl and 1.5 L container; slicing and grating attachments. The description also lists chopping, blending and kneading, as well as dishwasher-safe attachments and a safety lock.
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If you want one appliance for tasks such as blending, chopping and slicing, the product description lists several functions.
Stated capacity of 1.8 L; blender and chopper listed; slicing and grating functions. The description says the parts are detachable.
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For preparing vegetables, sauces and dough, the product description brings together chopping, blending and kneading functions.
2 L food processor bowl, 1.5 L blender and 80 g mill. The description lists chopping, slicing, grating and kneading functions, as well as removable parts stated to be dishwasher-safe. It advises against processing liquids above 80 °C.
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If you want to chop, grate or make purée in a compact design, the product description lists a 1.1 L bowl and several attachments.
1.1 L bowl, chopping blade and reversible grating disc. Listed functions also include puréeing and whisking. The removable parts, apart from the motor base, are stated to be dishwasher-safe.
No. The stated capacity alone doesn’t tell you how much is suitable for a recipe. For the MCM3200W, Bosch lists a 2.3 L bowl and a dough limit of 800 g, including 500 g of flour. Check the limits for the model you choose.
Measure the space available for the base, bowls and attachments, then check the manual for the exact model for assembly and care instructions. Bosch lists dimensions of 375 × 220 × 260 mm for the MCM3200W; these don’t apply to other models.
Don’t assume this applies to every food processor or every part of the same model. Bosch says some MCM3200W parts are dishwasher-safe. Check the manual to see which parts this applies to for your model.
Before comparing functions, check the list of parts included with the exact model and version. Attachments shown for a range aren’t necessarily included with every model.
List the recipes you make most often and the appliances you already use for them. UFC-Que Choisir recommends considering the equipment you have and the space available before choosing a food processor.