For a small kitchen, choose a food processor whose footprint, accessory storage and usable capacity suit the dishes you regularly make. A model with several bowls may work well if you alternate between small and medium quantities. If you have more specific needs, compare the appliance you need for those tasks with a food processor.
You regularly chop, grate, slice or blend, but don’t need a cooking function. The space taken up by the food processor and its accessories matters both while you’re preparing food and when it’s time to put everything away.
One moment you’re making a sauce or preparing herbs; the next, you’re handling more vegetables or dough. Different-sized bowls can be useful, as long as you have room to store them too.
If you mainly make smoothies, sauces or small portions, compare a food processor with a separate blender or mini chopper before making room for accessories you’re unlikely to use.
Start with the tasks you actually do, then compare the containers and everything else you’ll need to store with the space you have available.
Worth considering : if you put the food processor away after every use and mainly prepare small quantities.
Bear in mind : a compact design doesn’t, by itself, tell you the usable capacity or which accessories are included.
Worth considering : if you regularly switch between small preparations and larger quantities.
Bear in mind : extra bowls take up space and mean more parts to clean.
Worth considering : if your recipes mainly rely on a single function, such as blending or chopping.
Bear in mind : if your needs expand, compare how much space you’ll need for each separate appliance.
| Criteria | What to check | Consider your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Size and storage | Measure the space with the lid on, as well as the room needed to use the appliance. Decide where the bowls, discs and other accessories will go. | I need to be able to use the food processor beneath my wall cupboards, then put it away without filling my drawers with accessories. |
| Quantities you prepare | Compare usable capacity with total capacity. Check the stated limits for liquids and dough separately, as well as the size of any additional bowls. | A small amount of sauce and a preparation for several people may not need the same bowl. |
| Accessories included | Check the box contents for the exact model number: discs, a blender, a dough tool or a whisk may vary by configuration. | I want to choose accessories that suit the recipes I make often, rather than relying on the number of functions advertised. |
| Cleaning and spare parts | Check which parts are dishwasher-safe and look for bowls, lids or discs compatible with the exact model number. | If I use the food processor several times a week, cleaning and replacing a part are important factors in my choice. |
A function listed for a range doesn’t mean the necessary accessory comes with every model. In its testing protocol, Que Choisir also distinguishes between tests carried out only when the accessory is supplied.
List the recipes you make often and check which accessories come with the specific model.
Total capacity doesn’t necessarily reflect how much you can use for liquids or dough. On its own, it also doesn’t tell you whether the bowl is suitable for small preparations.
Compare usable capacities and the limits for each type of preparation with the quantities you usually make.
Bowls, discs and pushers need storage space too. The height required to use the food processor may differ from the height needed to store it.
Check the space available when you’re using it, then make room to store every included part.
Some slicing kits or additional accessories depend on the configuration you choose: a function shown for the model may require a separate part.
Read the box contents for the exact model number and distinguish included items from optional accessories.
These examples show how bowl sizes, accessories and storage options can vary. Their features don’t apply to every model from each brand.
The CS 3200 XL is an option to consider if you want a food processor with several bowls for preparing different quantities.
The MultiPro Go and MultiPro Express cater for different storage and capacity needs.
The MultiTalent 3 range includes models with different capacities and accessories, so check each one separately.
Checking parts and accessories by model can help you choose a configuration that suits regular use.
This option brings several food-preparation functions together in one appliance. If you have a small kitchen, check its dimensions and the space needed to store it before choosing.
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If you want to bring several food-preparation tasks together in one appliance, check which accessories come with this model. It’s listed as having a 1.5 L capacity and 600 W of power. Compare its usable capacity with your recipes, and measure the space needed for the appliance and its accessories.
Not necessarily : if you want to chop, grate, slice, blend or knead rather than cook, compare food processors without a cooking function. Que Choisir recommends taking into account the appliances you already own before adding another one.
No : check the usable capacity for the preparation you want to make. For example, Kenwood lists a total capacity of 3 L but a usable capacity of 1.5 L for liquids on the MultiPro Express FDP65.450WH. For dough, check the maximum quantity listed for the model you’re considering.
No : check the accessory list for the exact model and configuration. In its testing protocol, Que Choisir explains that tests involving these accessories are only carried out when they’re supplied with the appliance.