Choose a food processor cooker if you want to prepare and cook in the same appliance, for soups or slow-cooked dishes, for example. If you already have cooking appliances and mainly need to chop, grate or knead, a food processor is a better fit. For meals where programmed cooking is the priority, consider a multicooker instead, as these appliances generally don’t stir food. Whichever you choose, check which accessories are included, the usable capacity and how much space you’ll need.
For soups, sauces and steamed dishes, a food processor cooker can reduce the need to transfer ingredients between appliances. However, check that the accessories supplied cover the tasks you regularly do.
If you already use a hob, oven and pans, a food processor can take care of tasks such as chopping, grating, slicing or kneading. You’ll still need to cook the meal using your other appliances.
For rice, slow-cooked dishes or steaming, a multicooker lets you select a programme after adding the ingredients to the cooking pot. You’ll need to chop ingredients separately and, for dishes that require it, stir them yourself.
Worth considering if: you want to prepare and then cook certain recipes using the same main appliance.
Bear in mind: what you can prepare depends on the accessories actually included.
Worth considering if: chopping, mixing or kneading takes up a lot of your time, but you’re happy with your cooking appliances.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to transfer prepared ingredients to your cooking appliances.
Worth considering if: you mainly want to programme the cooking of rice, sauces or steamed dishes.
Bear in mind: according to Que Choisir, these appliances generally don’t stir food.
Start with the meals you cook most often, then check what your chosen appliance can actually do and how much space it will take up.
| Priority | What to check | My needs |
|---|---|---|
| Meal preparation and cooking | Check which preparation and cooking functions the model offers. If a dish needs stirring while it cooks, find out how this is done. | I’d like to reduce the amount of handling between the chopping board, blender and saucepan, without assuming everything happens automatically. |
| Accessories | Check what’s in the box: a blade, stirrer, whisk, steamer basket or slicing discs, depending on your recipes. Que Choisir only assesses optional accessories when they’re supplied. | For my soups and vegetables, I want the functions I’ll genuinely use, rather than a long list of features that depend on optional extras. |
| Capacity and space | Compare the usable capacity with the portions you make and check the fill limits. Measure the space you have, allowing for the bowl and accessories. | I need enough room in the bowl for meals for my household, as well as a convenient spot on the worktop. |
| Ease of use and cleaning | Look at the controls, the conditions for accessing guided recipes and which parts are dishwasher-safe. Also check that spare parts are available for the specific model. | On busy evenings, I prefer settings I can understand and cleaning that fits in with my routine. |
A function may require an accessory that isn’t in the box, so you’ll need to find another way to do that task.
Make a list of the dishes you usually prepare, then check which accessories are supplied for each one. For example, Moulinex lists separate Companion accessories for chopping and steaming.
Tests published by Que Choisir in March 2026 highlight differences between models, particularly when finely chopping parsley.
Check results for the recipes that matter most to you, as well as how easy the appliance is to use, rather than judging performance from a list of functions.
Multicookers have fill limits. Que Choisir cites a 6 L Cookeo bowl with a maximum cooking capacity of 4 L.
Check the manual for the limits that apply to your dishes, particularly liquids and pressure cooking, then compare them with your usual portion sizes.
An appliance that takes up a lot of room or is slow to clean may be less practical for weeknight meals. Que Choisir recommends considering both before choosing a food processor cooker.
Measure the space available, check which parts are dishwasher-safe and find out whether spare parts are available for the model you’re considering.
The Thermomix range focuses on guided cooking, built-in modes and a touchscreen interface.
Companion combines preparation and cooking; Cookeo focuses on programmed cooking and, depending on the model, pressure cooking.
The Cook Expert XL combines cooking with preparation accessories, including grating and slicing attachments.
The Monsieur Cuisine range offers food processor cookers with programmes and guided recipes.
These Joybuy options include two food processor cookers for combining preparation and cooking, followed by three multicookers for meals where cooking is the main focus.
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To prepare and cook with the same appliance, check that the accessories supplied suit the recipes you make during the week.
The title mentions a touchscreen and an XL bowl. Check how many guided recipes are available before buying, as the product details give conflicting figures.
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If you want to combine preparation and cooking, compare its useful functions with the dishes you usually make before choosing this appliance.
The title mentions built-in scales and a touchscreen. Check the usable capacity and included accessories to make sure they suit your portions and recipes.
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For meals cooked in the pot, plan to chop the ingredients separately if your recipe requires it.
Stated capacity: 7,1 L. Check the manual for the fill limits that apply to your dishes.
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For dishes cooked in a pot, look at the programmes that suit your recipes rather than assuming the appliance will prepare the ingredients too.
The title lists 12 preset menus. Check the fill limits for the 8 L pot and the space you’ll need to set up the appliance.
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If you want to programme a weeknight meal, check that the controls and instructions are suitable for your needs and available in English.
The title lists nine menus, two pressure settings and a 24-hour timer. You’ll need to chop the ingredients separately.
Not necessarily. It can combine several preparation and cooking tasks, but grating, slicing or steaming depends on the functions and accessories included with the model you choose. Check what’s in the box for the recipes you plan to make.
Start with the dishes you make: a blade and stirrer for some soups and sauces, a steamer basket for foods you want to steam, and discs if you regularly grate or slice ingredients. Check exactly which accessories are included with each model.
Not if you also expect it to chop, grate or blend ingredients. A multicooker can handle programmed cooking; according to Que Choisir, it generally doesn’t stir food. Your choice will depend on which stages you want the appliance to take care of.
Yes, when a consumer buys it from a professional seller. The French Ministry of the Economy states that this compulsory guarantee applies to new, second-hand and refurbished goods sold under these conditions.