Choose a cooking food processor if you regularly want to prepare and cook food in the same appliance. A standard food processor is better suited to chopping or kneading when you already have cooking covered. Before deciding, think about the tasks you repeat most, usable capacity, included accessories, storage and cleaning. A blender for a specific task, or the equipment you already own, may be enough without adding a bulky appliance.
You want to combine the preparation and cooking steps you do regularly in one appliance. Space and cleaning the parts are also worth considering, as UFC-Que Choisir points out in its cooking food processor buying guides.
You already have cooking covered, but regularly prepare ingredients that need chopping, grating or kneading. Check which bowls and tools are included with the model you choose; UFC-Que Choisir highlights that the accessories supplied determine what you can do.
Your priority is to avoid duplicate functions and limit the number of appliances or accessories you need to store. If you only need one extra function, a more targeted addition may work better with your existing equipment – a point also raised by UFC-Que Choisir.
Consider it if: you often prepare and cook in succession, for example when making soups, sauces or slow-cooked dishes.
Bear in mind: built-in cooking does not eliminate handling, or the need to check the accessories and usable capacity.
Consider it if: you already cook with your existing equipment and mainly want to chop, grate, slice or knead.
Bear in mind: what you can do depends on the tools supplied, which also need space and cleaning.
Consider it if: you mainly need to blend or chop small quantities.
Bear in mind: a blender with a chopper attachment will not replace grating or slicing discs if you need them.
Consider it if: your current appliances already handle the tasks you do most and are convenient to use.
Bear in mind: you will keep several items and steps, but avoid adding an appliance that would mostly duplicate what you already have.
To compare your options, start with the dishes you actually make, then check the exact specification of each appliance. The range name alone does not tell you which accessories are included or how much capacity is usable.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Preparing and cooking | Check the cooking functions, included accessories and usable capacity of the model. | If I want to prepare and cook in the same appliance, this function guides my choice. Around 29% of consumers prioritise preparation followed by cooking. |
| Preparing without cooking | Compare the tasks you do regularly with the list of blades, discs and bowls actually supplied. | If cooking is already covered and I often chop, grate or knead, I first look for tools suited to those tasks. Around 23% of consumers prioritise preparation without cooking. |
| Avoiding duplication | Make a list of the tasks your current appliances handle and those you still need a solution for. | If my equipment already meets most of my needs, I look to add a function that is genuinely missing. Around 18% of consumers prioritise avoiding duplication. |
| Size and capacity | Measure the space needed when the appliance is in use and when it is stored. Where specified, distinguish total capacity from working capacity. | If I have limited worktop or cupboard space, I need to consider the appliance and its accessories, not just the bowl. Around 18% of consumers put size at the top of their list. |
| Cleaning | Check the instructions to see which parts are dishwasher-safe and how many parts you will use for your recipes. | If I plan to use the appliance often, the number of parts to take apart and wash affects my choice. Around 12% of consumers prioritise ease of cleaning. |
For the Kenwood MultiPro Go FDP23.140GY, Kenwood distinguishes between a total bowl capacity of 1,3 L and a stated working capacity of 0,75 L for dry or liquid ingredients. These figures apply to this specific model.
Compare the stated operating limits for the model with the quantities you prepare. Total capacity alone does not tell you how much you can use.
If the usable capacity is not enough for your meal, you may need to prepare it in several batches.
What you can do depends on the tools supplied, and whether a new appliance is useful will also depend on whether you already have a way to cook or blend.
Make a note of a few dishes you prepare regularly, identify any tasks you still need a solution for, then check exactly what is included with the model on offer.
In 2024, UFC-Que Choisir shared reports of hot soup splashing from the Moulinex Companion HF800. These reports relate to this specific model and should not be attributed to every Companion model.
If you are buying a used appliance, identify the full model number, read its instructions and check RappelConso to see whether any alert applies specifically to that model.
The MultiPro Go FDP23.140GY is an example of a compact food processor. Compare the exact model, rather than relying on the brand name alone.
The CS 3200XL is an example of a food processor supplied with several bowls and discs. It is worth considering if you regularly use these slicing functions.
The Companion HF840110 combines food preparation and cooking. Check the specification for this model rather than relying on the range name alone.
The Thermomix TM7 is an example of a cooking food processor. It is worth comparing the bowl capacity, space required and the dishes you plan to make.
The MultiQuick 7 MQ7035X hand blender is an example of a targeted extra when you mainly need to blend, whisk or chop small quantities.
This selection brings together food processors for preparation without cooking, a cooking food processor and a hand blender, so you can compare different ways to prepare meals at home.
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Worth considering if you want to combine several food preparation tasks without adding a cooking function.
The title lists 600 W and a 1,5 L bowl. Six functions are advertised, including kneading, chopping, grating, emulsifying, slicing and mixing. The configuration includes a grating and slicing disc. The accessories are listed as dishwasher-safe.
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Worth a look if you want to combine several food preparation tasks in one appliance, including grating, slicing and kneading.
The title lists a 2,5 L bowl, a 1,5 L blender jug and 1300 W of power. Three speeds and a pulse function are also advertised.
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Worth considering if you want one food processor to handle chopping and mixing tasks.
The title lists 750 W of power and a capacity of 1,8 L. The advertised functions include blending, chopping, slicing and grating. The configuration also lists grating discs and a chopper.
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Worth a look if you want to combine food preparation and cooking, including mixing, chopping, steaming or slow cooking.
The description lists a 3,5 L main bowl, built-in scales and eight automatic programmes. A touchscreen and guided recipes are also advertised.
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Worth considering if you mainly need to blend, whisk and chop small quantities, rather than use the functions of a food processor.
The listed configuration includes a whisk, a 500 ml chopper and a 500 ml beaker. The detachable accessories are listed as dishwasher-safe.
A cooking food processor combines food preparation functions with cooking, depending on its accessories. A multicooker is mainly used to cook food in a pot and does not usually stir it automatically. Compare the tasks your current appliance already handles with the ones you do regularly.
Read the instructions for your specific model, including how to assemble it, filling limits and which parts are dishwasher-safe. When preparing hot food, pay particular attention to the guidance on the lid and blending. Check RappelConso to see whether any alert applies to the exact model.
No. For new, second-hand or refurbished goods sold to an individual by a professional, the statutory guarantee of conformity is compulsory and can be claimed for two years. Any commercial warranty is additional and subject to its own terms, as explained by the French Ministry of the Economy and Finance.
No. Food processors are not included in the list of product categories covered by this index, published by the French Ministry of the Economy and Finance. To find out about repair options, check the available information on spare parts and after-sales service directly.
For products covered by the relevant European regulations, the CE marking indicates the manufacturer’s commitment to compliance; it is not an independent certification, as the DGCCRF explains. It does not replace reading the instructions or checking for any recalls affecting the exact model.