Food Processor

SammySue

Hi

I hope someone can help me.

I am looking to buy a food processor but I really want a good quality one. One that will last. However, I haven't a clue what makes are the best in Food Processors.

I've saved up £200 but can save some more if needed, although I realise, that the more expensive ones on not necessary the best ones.

I want one too, that hasn't got lots of bits/attachments, as I already have a mixer. I just want one that will sit on my kitchen units and be able to do such things, as slice and/or chop a couple of onions etc every now and again.

Thank you in advance for any answers.

DCFC79

My mum has had a Kenwood for maybe 10 years and its still going strong.

How about this 1

Its got a lot of attachments though.

Or this 1, it chops but doesn't say it slices, a coarse shredder plate is included

If its just chopping and slicing what about 1 of these or 1 of these

coffeehound

Magimix are well respected. They invented the concept and have been making them for decades. They are also good at customer support and continue to make spare parts for discontinued models, e.g. have a look at this page

http://www.magimix-spares.co.uk/catalogue.asp?PrGrp=1000

The motors are true induction motors which are not normally seen in consumer-grade equipment. The blades are made by Sabatier. Available in a range of sizes and with loads of accessories.

SammySue

Thank you DCFC79 for your reply and suggestions.

That's good to hear that your Mum has had a Kenwood one for 10 years. Something that will last is what I am after, so the Kenwood ones you suggest are ones that I will look more in depth at.

Lots of attachments are something I don't want at all though. I know that they will stay put away in a cupboard somewhere.

DCFC79

SammySue wrote: »

Thank you DCFC79 for your reply and suggestions.

That's good to hear that your Mum has had a Kenwood one for 10 years. Something that will last is what I am after, so the Kenwood ones you suggest are ones that I will look more in depth at.

Lots of attachments are something I don't want at all though. I know that they will stay put away in a cupboard somewhere.

There's more brands available I just cant think of them.

Edit: Actually OP its not a Kenwood, its a braun she has, 1 of these, she's still had it for 10 years

smudge56

I've had my magimix for over 30 years. Gets used regularly and is still going strong. I had to replace the bowl as I managed somehow to melt it and they still had the spares for it.

consultant31

Check up on the Vitamix:- https://www.vitamix.co.uk/Find-Recipes

They're not marketed as food processors but the will do anything you ask of them I've had one for a few years now and wouldn't be without it. I have bough one for each of my children as wedding presents and they're all thrilled with them

They are expensive, no doubt about it, but they have a 7 year guarantee and I've heard of people still using them after 20 years. They are a definite workhorse.....amazing machines :T

SammySue

Thank you everybody for taking the time to answer and provide suggestions. Apologies too for the delay in replying. my Internet does dip in and out.
There is certainly a few for me to look at. I appreciate all your help with this.

SammySue

Thank you Coffeehound and smudge56 for suggesting Magimix. I think somewhere in the back of my mind, I thought this might be the brand to go for. I've clicked your link Coffeehound (thanks) but I had no idea there were so many.
Thanks too consultant31 for your suggestion of vitamix. This is a brand I haven't heard of before but obviously one I need to investigate.

DCFC79, thanks too for getting back to me about your Mum's Food Processor. !0 years is a good long time.

jenniewb

If money were no object I'd get a Vitamix (they are around £1000 and around £500 for the cheapest very basic model). They are used in industry and places like Starbucks, Costa, Pret...etc and are replaced if they break down. I'm not sure if the guarantee runs for 10 or 25 years but they are viewed as the best you can get.


The Kenwood seems to be a very reliable model; my mum has had hers for 40 years and it's still going strong, she also uses it regularly.


The Magimix seems to be a reputable brand, again not cheap but I think people seem to rate them. Not as highly as the Vitamix but they are also held with high esteem.


Another brand people seem to rate is an Australian brand who compete with the Vitamix but for half the cost. If you search the Vitamix on Amazon you'll see it up there. I've not tried, not know anyone who has either but it does get good reviews.


I have a Hotpoint blender. It steams food to blend so does everything I need to make soup (it's main use) and does it without the need for oil (food is steam cooked). I rate it and last time I checked it was around £60 down from around £150. I got mine for £100 and it does apparently blend/chop cold things and has superior blades compared to other soup makers and ice choppers. I've had and used mine for 3 years now and would recommend it.


John Lewis is not a bad place to look at blenders if you have one near you, they always seem quite knowledgeable whenever I've needed advice on different brands. I'd visit a store to check the size and etc before buying anything because with most blenders it ends up having to sit on your work top because it's too big and would otherwise need it's own entire cupboard!

SammySue

Thank you jenniewb, for your very thorough answer. It is appreciated.

I will try and take your advice and go into John Lewis and take a look. Trouble is, the nearest one from me is miles away and as I don't enjoy the best of health, I can see that it might not be for some time that I manage that.

I do already have a blender (it's a cheapie but it suffices) and a Mixer but I really struggle nowadays with the slicing and chopping, especially onions.