Choose a food processor if you regularly grate, slice, chop, blend, whisk or knead, and if the bowl, discs and storage arrangements genuinely suit the quantities you prepare. A stick blender with chopper is a better fit for soups, purées, sauces and small chopping tasks, but it cannot replace grating or slicing discs. If cooking or slow cooking is also part of your requirements, compare a cooking food processor instead.
You grate, slice, chop and blend several times a week, but want to avoid keeping a separate electric grater, chopper and blender. Prioritise the bowl capacity, clearance beneath wall cupboards and disc storage. Que Choisir highlights the importance of a suitably sized bowl and genuinely useful accessories.
You already have a multicooker, slow cooker or another cooking solution and are mainly looking to slice, chop, prepare dough, emulsify or blend before cooking. Que Choisir distinguishes cooking food processors from standard food processors by their cooking function.
You mainly make soups, purées, sauces, mayonnaise, herb preparations or small batches of chopped ingredients. A stick blender with a chopper and whisk may be enough if you do not need discs for grating or slicing.
Choose this if: you often prepare grated or sliced vegetables, sauces, soups, dough or small quantities to chop.
Bear in mind: the base, bowl and accessories take up space; also check the noise level for the specific model whenever comparable measurements are available.
Choose this if: you mainly use it for soups, sauces, purées, small chopping tasks and whisking, and want compact storage.
Main limitation: this combination does not provide the discs or feed chute of a food processor for regularly preparing grated or sliced vegetables.
Choose this if: cooking, slow cooking or steaming is a central requirement, as well as ingredient preparation.
Check: the space it takes up, cleaning requirements and whether the cooking function is useful if you already own a multicooker or mainly cook on the hob and in the oven.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Included accessories | Check the grating and slicing discs, blade, small bowls and additional accessories. A blender, citrus press or juicer is only useful if it is included in the configuration you choose. | I want to prepare the vegetables, sauces or chopped ingredients I actually make, without having to buy the essential accessory afterwards. Que Choisir specifies that additional accessories are only assessed when they are supplied. |
| Size and storage | Measure the height, width and depth, including the space beneath wall cupboards. Check whether the discs and accessories can be stored in the bowl, in a storage box or separately. | I want to be able to leave the appliance accessible or put it away without its bowls and accessories taking up more space than the appliances it replaces. |
| Suitable capacity | Compare total capacity, usable capacity and the stated maximum dough quantity. Several bowls or a small bowl can be useful for smaller portions, depending on the model. | My soups, grated vegetables and dough should match the volume I actually prepare: a large bowl is not automatically more practical for small quantities. |
| Noise and cleaning | Prefer a noise measurement made on a comparable basis where one is available. Check which parts are dishwasher-safe, the cleaning instructions and the availability of wear parts. | I want an appliance that is simple enough to get out and clean so I can use it often, without mistaking wattage for a measure of noise or cutting quality. |
A blender, citrus press, juicer or additional discs may not necessarily be included in the box. A function should not be considered available if the corresponding accessory is not included in the configuration purchased.
List your five most frequent preparations and check, line by line, which accessory is supplied and whether it is compatible with the exact model.
Some recipes may require additional accessories.
Rated power alone does not tell you about noise, durability, stability, cutting quality or the result achieved. In its testing, Que Choisir distinguishes between performance, noise level, ease of use, construction and durability.
Compare the functions tested, the noise level where it has been measured comparably, usable capacities and the space the appliance takes up. Wattage is just one specification among many.
Small quantities may require a small bowl or a suitable accessory, while a compact appliance may be limited when preparing dough or larger batches. Total capacity and usable capacity do not describe the same thing.
Note your usual quantities of soup, grated vegetables and dough, then compare usable capacity, bowl volume and the stated maximum dough quantity.
A food processor that replaces several appliances can take up more space if its accessories are stored separately. Blades and graters also require careful handling when cleaning and storing them.
Choose integrated storage or a suitable storage box if you use several discs, and keep sharp components out of children’s reach.
The MultiPro Go range is designed for compact food processors suited to small kitchens. Kenwood presents the FDP23.140GY with drawer storage and accessories that can be stored in the bowl.
Magimix presents the Compact System 3200XL as a solution for 1 to 4 people, combining multi-function preparation and baking in a narrow worktop format.
The MultiTalent 8 range is aimed at larger-volume preparation with numerous accessories, some of which can be stored in the bowl.
Moulinex offers a compact alternative in the form of a stick blender with accessories, rather than a direct equivalent to a food processor equipped with discs.
This selection brings together Joybuy options for preparing ingredients in a kitchen with limited worktop space: food processors, cooking food processors when cooking is required, and stick blenders with accessories for small preparations.
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Combines chopping, grating, slicing, kneading, emulsifying and blending in a single food preparation appliance.
A 1.5 L bowl, two speeds with pulse function, safety lock, reversible grating/slicing disc, chopping blade, emulsifying disc and 1.5 L glass blender jug are stated as included. Check the dimensions, clearance beneath wall cupboards, accessory storage and suitability for small quantities.
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Worth considering when chopping, grating, kneading and mixing also need to be combined with steaming or slow cooking.
A 3.5 L stainless-steel bowl, integrated scales, eight programmes and dimensions of 38 × 28.5 × 31 cm are stated. At 8.3 kg, check that it will be easy to take out or leave accessible; also check which accessories are included for each cutting function.
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A lightweight alternative for soups, sauces, small preparations, small chopping tasks and whisking.
The set includes a blending foot, a 700 ml beaker, a 500 ml chopper and a whisk. It does not include a grating or slicing disc; do not run the appliance for more than one minute continuously and allow it to rest for one minute between cycles.
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For blending purées, compotes and emulsions, with a whisk and chopper for small preparations.
Twenty speeds, turbo function, dishwasher-safe removable parts and dimensions of 6 × 6 × 38.5 cm are stated. No grating or slicing disc is indicated; check the chopper capacity and the detailed accessory contents. According to the supplied warning, do not blend hot liquids above 60 °C.
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For bringing preparation and cooking together when steaming, kneading, chopping and guided recipes are genuinely useful for your household.
A 4.5 L bowl with a stated usable capacity of 3 L, integrated scales, 7-inch touchscreen, eight programmes and dishwasher-safe components are stated. At 40 × 26 × 36 cm and 9.4 kg, check your worktop space, clearance beneath wall cupboards and storage location.
Depending on the accessories, it may cover blending, chopping, whisking, grating and slicing, but this is not automatic. Que Choisir only assesses additional accessories when they are supplied, so check the exact contents of the box rather than relying solely on the name of the range.
Start with the quantities you actually prepare rather than total capacity alone. The Kenwood MultiPro Go FDP23.140GY states 1.3 L total and 0.75 L usable capacity, while the Magimix CS 3200XL states 2.6 L total and 1 L usable capacity; a larger volume is only worthwhile if you use it regularly.
Measure the available width, depth and, above all, height beneath wall cupboards, then allow space for bowls, lids and discs. According to their manufacturers, the Bosch MC812S820 measures 430 × 250 × 300 mm, the Magimix CS 3200XL 396 × 205 × 266 mm, and the Kenwood MultiPro Go FDP23.140GY is 16.8 cm wide and 29.7 cm high.
Unplug the appliance before cleaning the motor unit, which must not be immersed in water. Clean the bowl and accessories according to the instructions, avoid abrasive products and handle blades, graters and knives carefully. Only put parts in the dishwasher if the manufacturer states that they are dishwasher-safe.
The French Ministry for Ecological Transition states that the “one-for-one” take-back scheme may apply when buying a product of the same type. For electronic and electrical appliances, the “one-for-zero” take-back scheme applies to retail shops with at least 400 m² of sales area dedicated to this category.