For regular cooking and baking, start by thinking about the tasks you do most often: choose a stand mixer for kneading and whisking, a food processor for chopping, grating and slicing, or a blender if you mainly make soups, sauces and smoothies. Que Choisir’s guides also recommend choosing a bowl that suits the quantities you usually prepare and checking exactly which accessories are included: a listed function doesn’t tell you what’s actually in the box.
The task you do most often is a more useful starting point than the length of a list of functions.
If you regularly make bread, brioche, cakes or whipped mixtures, kneading and whisking should be your priorities. Que Choisir recommends choosing a bowl that suits the quantities you prepare and is easy to handle.
If you often chop, grate or slice ingredients, start by looking at food processors and the tools supplied with the specific model. Choose a bowl that suits the quantities your household needs rather than automatically opting for a large capacity.
If you mostly prepare liquids or semi-liquids and don’t need to knead or use slicing discs, a blender is a more direct fit for your needs. It can also complement another food processor.
Best for: if bread, brioche and whisked mixtures feature regularly in your baking.
Bear in mind: grating or slicing requires compatible accessories or another appliance; don’t assume they’re included.
Best for: if chopping, grating and slicing are part of your regular cooking, alongside other kitchen tasks.
Bear in mind: what it can do depends on the tools supplied with your chosen model, which also need space to be stored.
Best for: if you mainly blend soups, sauces and smoothies.
Limitation: it can’t replace grating and slicing discs or a mixer chosen for regular kneading.
| Criteria | What to check | My needs |
|---|---|---|
| Tasks you do often | List the tasks you repeat: kneading and whisking, chopping and slicing, or blending liquids. Check that the model can do exactly the things that matter to you. | I often make bread or cakes, but rarely chop vegetables, so I’ll prioritise baking tools. |
| Capacity and storage | Compare the bowl size with the quantities you usually prepare. Also consider how much space you’ll need for the appliance and its accessories, and how easy they are to clean. | A large bowl will only be useful if it suits the quantities I usually make; I also need to be able to handle and store it. |
| Accessories included | Check what comes in the box for the exact model being sold: a whisk, beater and dough hook for baking; a blade and suitable discs for chopping and slicing. Distinguish between accessories that are included and those that are merely compatible. | If I grate vegetables every week, a compatible disc sold separately won’t meet my needs in the same way as one included with my purchase. |
| Blending | Check that it comes with a bowl or blending attachment suited to what you want to make. Que Choisir only assesses a food processor’s smoothie-making ability when it has a blender attachment. | If I regularly make soups and smoothies, I want to know which container I’ll use, rather than assuming that every food processor includes a blender. |
| Spare parts and repairs | Check the stated parts availability commitment for the specific model or range, then look at repair arrangements and commercial warranty terms. These vary by brand and model. | I want to find out which parts are available and how repairs work for the appliance I’m buying, rather than relying on a general promise from the brand. |
A food processor may be compatible with chopping, slicing or blending tools without being sold with them. Que Choisir only assesses extra accessories for a food processor when they’re included.
Make a note of the tasks you repeat, then check what’s in the box for every model you’re considering.
Accessories sold separately mean extra expense and more items to store.
A bowl that’s too large for the quantities you usually prepare can take up more space and be awkward to handle or wash, as Que Choisir’s guides point out.
Think about the quantities you usually make and your storage space before choosing a capacity.
A commercial warranty offered by a brand depends on its terms and the model. In France, the Ministry of the Economy explains that the legal guarantee of conformity applies separately to new, second-hand and refurbished goods sold by a business to a private individual.
Keep your proof of purchase and check the commercial warranty terms, stated parts availability and repair arrangements separately.
According to Que Choisir, blenders are mainly used to blend preparations such as soups, sauces and smoothies. They don’t replace kneading tools or slicing discs.
Choose a blender as your main appliance if blending is what you do most; otherwise, check which other appliance will handle your regular tasks.
These brand examples can help you compare advertised functions and commitments, but their features don’t automatically apply to every model they make.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a food processor with tools for a range of tasks.
Worth considering when comparing food processors and spare-parts support.
Worth considering if a stand mixer suits your main needs.
Worth considering if you want to start with a stand mixer and then explore additional functions.
These models suit different needs: all-round food preparation, baking or mainly blending liquids. Compare the exact configuration with the tasks you usually do before choosing.
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Worth considering if you prepare a variety of meals and want to combine several tasks in one cooking food processor. The name mentions built-in scales and a large touchscreen; check which chopping and kneading tools are included, as well as which container is suitable for your liquid preparations.
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If you mainly need it for doughs and whisked mixtures, check whether the AK80 includes a dough hook, whisk and beater. Also compare the bowl and kneading limits with the quantities you usually make. If you regularly grate or slice ingredients, check how you’ll do those tasks.
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If you want to knead and whisk, and perhaps chop or blend too, check exactly which accessories come with this version. The stated capacity and configuration vary, so confirm the bowl and what’s in the box before relying on these additional functions.
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Worth comparing if chopping, slicing and grating are part of your regular cooking. The product name mentions slicing discs and a blender; check which parts are included and how they’re used. If you often knead, check that function separately.
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Worth considering if you mainly make soups, sauces or smoothies, either in a large jug or as a single serving. The advertised set combines these two blending formats; it won’t replace a stand mixer for kneading or a food processor with discs for grating and slicing.
Not for every task. A stand mixer is primarily designed for kneading and whisking; grating and slicing depend on accessories that are compatible with the model you choose. If you regularly need to chop and slice ingredients, look for a food processor with the right tools.
No. Que Choisir recommends looking beyond motor power and the number of speed settings. Also check the bowl, accessories and whether the model suits the quantities and recipes you make regularly.
Choose a bowl that suits the quantities you usually prepare, rather than an occasional large batch. Que Choisir’s guides point out that a large bowl can be useful for bigger quantities, but may take up more space and be awkward to handle or clean.
Check how long parts are stated to be available for the specific model or range, then look at the repair arrangements and commercial warranty terms. Moulinex and Magimix publish brand commitments, but you should check that they apply to the model you’re considering.
No. The Ministry of the Economy states that the legal guarantee of conformity is mandatory in France for new, second-hand and refurbished goods sold by a business to a private individual. A commercial warranty offered by a brand is separate and is subject to its own terms.