In the evenings, time and energy tends to be in short supply. So mustering up the motivation to make a home cooked meal can be an uphill battle. That’s where a food processor can be a real helping hand. From slicing, grating and chopping to blending and dough making, today's food processors can take the effort out of everyday food prep and help get dinner on the table faster.
So whether you're short on space, cooking for a family or looking for an appliance that does it all, these are the best food processors to consider.
How to choose a food processor
Not sure what makes a good food processor? Here’s what to look out for:
Motor power: Around 500-800W is ideal for everyday chopping and slicing. For doughs and thicker ingredients, look for 1000W+.
Bowl capacity: Smaller households can manage with 1-2 litres. Whereas 2.5 litres or more is a better fit for bigger families or batch cooking.
- Attachments: Additional attachments can make your food processor feel like multiple different appliances! Some useful attachments include slicing discs, graters, dough tools, whisk attachments and dicing kits.
Feed chute size: A wider chute means you don’t have to chop your ingredients as small before processing. Chutes 7-9cm wide can take in more fruits and veg whole and save you the prep time.
Speed settings: Multiple speeds and a pulse function give you more control over texture. Use lower speeds for chunky soups and higher speeds to make it smoother.
Ease of cleaning: Dishwasher-safe bowls and blades cut down clean up time.
Storage: Built-in accessory storage helps prevent drawers full of loose blades and attachments.
Read our food processor buying guide for the full summary.
At-a-glance roundup of our food processors top picks
Best food processor overall
Model: Ninja BN800UK 3-in-1 Food Processor
Best for: Busy households
Top feature: Auto-IQ pre-set programmes
The Ninja BN800UK combines a food processor, jug blender and personal smoothie maker in one appliance. So you can chop veg for dinner, blend a homemade sauce and make a post-gym smoothie with just one machine. (Though maybe don’t try it at the same time). Its powerful 1200W motor makes light work of everything from chopping veggies to mixing dough. And Auto-IQ technology automatically adjusts speeds and timings so all ingredients are handled perfectly.
Best compact food processor
Model: Ninja PrecisionPro BZ651UK
Best for: Smaller kitchens and limited worktop space
Top feature: In-bowl storage for attachments
The Ninja PrecisionPro BZ651UK packs lots of features into its space-saving design. All 6 attachments fit neatly into the 2.1-litre bowl when you’re not using it, so it’s easy to store away. And despite being smaller, it can still handle everyday tasks like chopping vegetables, slicing ingredients and preparing sauces. That way you get the benefit of multiple appliances without sacrificing valuable kitchen space.
Best budget food processor
Model: Kenwood Multipro Go FDP22.130GY
Best for: Everyday cooking
Top feature: 360° Express Serve design
It might be a budget option but the Kenwood Multipro Go FDP22.130GY can take on lots of kitchen tasks. With four attachments included, it can chop, slice, grate, puree and even knead. And the 360° Express Serve means chopped ingredients are served straight onto your plate or pan instead of dropping into a main bowl. So it takes up less storage space in your cupboards and you can skip washing up another bowl.
Best 3-in-1 food processor and blender
Model: NutriBullet Triple Prep System Blender
Best for: Switching between prep and blending
Top feature: Intelligent Vessel Recognition technology
The NutriBullet Triple Prep System Blender makes it easy to move from food prep to blending without switching appliances. Its three interchangeable attachments let you chop ingredients, make soup and create smoothies to take on the go. Intelligent Vessel Recognition automatically knows which attachment you've added on and highlights the programmes it can use on the display, so it’s much easier to pick the right setting.
Best food processor for pastry and baking
Model: Kenwood Autograph MultiPro XL Weigh+ FDM72.990BK
Best for: Baking from scratch
Top feature: Built-in scales for accurate measuring
The Kenwood Autograph MultiPro XL Weigh+ FDM72.990BK takes the hassle out of measuring and mixing ingredients. Its built-in digital scales let you weigh ingredients directly in the bowl, which means more accurate measurements and less washing up. It's ideal for kneading bread dough, mixing cake batters and preparing pastry thanks to its huge 3-litre bowl and powerful 1000 W motor.
Best multi-use food processor with dicer
Model: Sage the Paradice 9 SFP638BSS2GUK1
Best for: Batch cooking and meal prep
Top feature: Precision dicing for perfectly even ingredients
The Sage the Paradice 9 SFP638BSS2GUK1 makes preparing lots of ingredients quick and easy. Its dedicated Paradiceâ„¢ dicing system makes sure ingredients are chopped into consistently sized cubes. This makes it perfect for everything from chunky vegetable stews to Instagrammable salads.
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FAQs
What is a good wattage for a food processor?
Around 500-800W is ideal for everyday chopping and slicing, while 1000W+ is better suited to doughs and tougher ingredients.
What is the best brand of food processors?
The best brand of food processors depends on your needs: Kenwood and Bosch are great for value and versatility, Ninja shines on smart presets and blending, and Sage is famous for precision dicing and baking.
What is the best Ninja food processor?
The Ninja BN800UK is our top overall Ninja food processor thanks to its 3-in-1 design and powerful 1200W motor. If space is limited, the compact PrecisionPro BZ651UK is a great alternative.
What is the best Kenwood food processor?
The best Kenwood food processor is the MultiPro XL Weigh+ for bakers, thanks to its 1000W motor, 3L bowl and built-in scales; the MultiPro Go is the budget-friendly compact choice.
What is a good size for a food processor?
A good size for a food processor is 2 to 2.5L for most households, enough for family meals and batch cooking. Choose 1.3L for one to two people or 3L+ for larger families.
