Plenty. Food processors can handle: hummus, pesto, chopped vegetables, grated cheese, breadcrumbs, pastry dough, cake batter, nut butters and heaps more. Different blades and discs give you the full range for different menu moves.
Food processors: prep department, dough squad, chopping crew, all-round kitchen king. From weeknight dinners to big-batch cooking, they turn time-hungry kitchen graft into fast-moving food. Since 1977, Peter’s of Kensington has helped make home cooking delicious with premium food processors from leading brands, including KitchenAid, Magimix, Cuisinart, Breville and more.
Why buy a food processor?
Cancel the onion tears and put the chopping board on notice: food processors slice, shred, puree, knead and blitz with the kind of speed that makes hand prep feel prehistoric, turning piles of veg, blocks of cheese and dough ingredients into meal-ready magic. Behind all the speed is a powerful motor and interchangeable blades, made to move with every culinary whim.
Your guide to choosing the right food processor
The right food processor depends on your household size and what you love to cook. 3- to 5-cup mini food processors suit singles, couples and small jobs like herbs, dips and sauces. Around 7 to 9 cups is the sweet spot for most households, with enough room for everyday chopping, slicing and meal prep. Go 12 to 16 cups for family feasts, entertaining, dough and batch business.
Then look at what comes in the box. Slicing discs make quick work of veg, shredding blades tackle cheese and slaws, dough blades take on breads and pizza bases, and whisk attachments widen the recipe repertoire. Processor-and-blender combos go further again, adding a jug for smoothies, soups and drinks so one system covers even more kitchen ground.
Complete your kitchen appliance set up
Like a little style with your slicing? Explore KitchenAid food processors, or go compact with mini food processors for smaller prep jobs. Add hand mixers and blenders for quick-fire baking backup, then bring in a coffee machine to keep the cook properly caffeinated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you make in a food processor?
What size food processor do I need?
3- to 5-cup food processors suit smaller households and quick jobs, 7 to 9 cups covers most everyday cooking, and 12 to 16 cups is the big-guns option for family meals, entertaining and dough.
What is the difference between a food processor and a blender?
A food processor uses interchangeable blades and discs to chop, slice, shred and mix mostly solid foods, while a blender uses a fixed blade and jug to puree liquids and make smoothies. Many kitchens benefit from both.