Choose your equipment based on the tasks you repeat and the appliances you can genuinely clear from your worktop. Before you buy, check exactly what’s included, how each accessory can be stored and whether the capacities suit the quantities you prepare. Only add cooking functions or baking accessories if you’ll use them regularly.
You want to combine chopping, blending and slicing with accessories suited to the meals you make regularly, rather than accumulate tools you rarely use. Que Choisir Ensemble recommends checking what each accessory is designed to do.
You want to store the base, bowls and tools in the space you have available. Que Choisir Ensemble’s guide advises taking account of the space needed for accessories and checking whether dedicated storage is included.
You want to add the functions you’re missing without duplicating a blender, stand mixer or cooking appliance you already have in your kitchen.
Worth considering: if you regularly switch between chopping, blending and slicing, without expecting the appliance to cook.
Bear in mind: one base doesn’t mean you’ll only have one item to store; the bowls and accessories take up space too.
Worth considering: if kneading, whisking and mixing are your main tasks, with slicing or blending as added functions.
Bear in mind: kitchen accessories need separate storage, and the dimensions of the base don’t tell you how much space you’ll need for the complete set-up.
Worth considering: if you’re happy with your current appliances and only need one specific function.
Bear in mind: a specialist appliance won’t necessarily replace all the tasks a complete food processor can handle.
Worth considering: if you also want to cook regularly and its food preparation functions suit the recipes you make.
Bear in mind: a multi-cooker designed mainly for cooking won’t automatically replace a chopper or grater, and may give you another appliance to store.
| What matters | What to check | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Replacing the functions you use | Match each regular task to a specific tool and check whether it’s included, optional or not available. | If I want to combine the tasks I repeat, I check that the accessories really suit the food I prepare. Around 28% of consumers prioritise replacing functions. |
| Reducing the overall footprint | Measure the space for the base and allow room for every bowl, lid and accessory. | When my cupboards are already full, I think about where the whole set will go rather than relying on the base’s compact appearance. Around 28% of consumers prioritise available storage space. |
| Keeping cleaning to a minimum | Check which parts need to be taken apart and which are explicitly listed as dishwasher-safe. | If I cook often, I check which parts are easy to clean without assuming the whole appliance is dishwasher-safe. Around 17% of consumers prioritise everyday cleaning. |
| Preparing the right quantities | Distinguish between the bowl’s capacity, the quantities recommended for a particular preparation and the operating limits. | To make my usual portions, I compare the recommended quantities and limits for each function. Around 16% of consumers put preparation quantities first. |
| Avoiding duplication | Compare the included accessories and optional extras with the appliances you plan to keep. | If I already have a blender or grater, I’d rather add the functions I’m genuinely missing than store duplicate tools. Around 11% of consumers prioritise avoiding duplicate equipment. |
The bowls and discs need a place too, even if the base looks compact.
Make a list of what’s included and any extras you’re considering, then set aside space for each item before comparing the overall footprint.
An appliance designed for cooking won’t necessarily chop or grate. Some food processors can be fitted with a specific slicing accessory.
Check the food preparation and cooking functions separately, as well as which accessories are compatible with the exact model number.
Not every package covers the same tasks. For example, the Bosch MUMS2EW30 and the Moulinex Quickchef DD655810 hand blender come with different equipment.
Make a list of the appliances you plan to keep, then compare only the functions you’re missing with what’s included and the available extras.
For Express Serve on the FDP22-type MultiPro Go, the Kenwood guide says to pause after two minutes of continuous use for this function.
Follow the instructions for the function you’re using and the exact model number; don’t apply the operating time for one task to another.
The Compact System CS3200XL is an example of a food processor supplied with several bowls.
The MUMS2EW30 is an example of a stand mixer supplied with kitchen accessories.
MultiPro Go can prepare food using a reversible disc; functions and accessories vary by model number.
Quickchef, Companion and Cookeo meet different needs: specific food preparation, food preparation with cooking, or an additional cooking appliance.
This selection includes food processors designed for a range of preparation tasks, as well as cooking food processors that combine preparation and cooking, depending on the functions listed for each model.
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Worth considering if you want one appliance to handle several food preparation tasks.
The product description lists six accessories, including a grating and slicing disc, a chopping blade and a 1.5 L glass blender jug. Functions listed include kneading, chopping, grating, emulsifying, slicing and mixing. The accessories are listed as dishwasher-safe.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for an appliance that combines blending, chopping and slicing functions.
The title lists a power rating of 750 W and a capacity of 1.8 L. The description mentions a blender, a chopper, vegetable preparation, slicing and grating. The parts are described as removable.
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Worth considering if you need a food processor for chopping, grating, puréeing or whisking.
The product description lists a 1.1 L bowl, a chopping blade, a reversible disc and a whisking attachment. The removable parts, except for the motor unit, are listed as dishwasher-safe.
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Worth considering if you want one appliance to handle both food preparation and cooking.
The description mentions built-in scales, a reversible disc, steam baskets and a 4.5 L bowl with a usable capacity of 3 L. Functions listed include mixing, kneading, grating, slicing and cooking.
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Worth considering if you want to combine food preparation and cooking functions in one appliance.
The description lists a 3.5 L bowl, built-in scales, programmes and food preparation accessories. Functions mentioned include kneading, chopping, grating, mixing and cooking.
No. The bowl’s stated capacity doesn’t override the limit for each preparation. For the FDP22-type MultiPro Go, the Kenwood guide specifies kneading 250 g of flour and 150 g of water for 30 seconds. Check the instructions for your exact model number.
Make a note of your appliance’s full model number and check that the accessory is compatible with it. For the XF383110 vegetable slicer, Moulinex’s French website offers a compatibility check; the product range name alone isn’t enough.
For the MultiPro Go, Kenwood says to set the on/off switch to the neutral position before removing the lid and bowl. For another appliance, follow its own instructions for dismantling it.
Don’t assume so: Kenwood lists its FDP22.140GY accessories as dishwasher-safe. Check the instructions for each part of your appliance, and don’t apply this guidance to the motor unit.
In France, the legal guarantee of conformity applies to new, second-hand and refurbished goods bought from a trader. The fault must have existed when the goods were supplied and must appear within the following two years. Consumers can claim under this guarantee from the seller. A manufacturer’s commercial promise that a product can be repaired is separate from this legal guarantee.