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Which food processor? A very specific question...

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AnnPerkins · 03/01/2018 13:42

I've read all the old threads asking for recommendations and still can't make up my mind...I want a food processor that slices cabbage for coleslaw without the leaves getting caught up and folded under. I will also use it for making cakes and whipping cream.

I want it to look nice sitting on the worktop, preferably with its own storage for blades etc.

I will buy it from John Lewis because I have a £100 voucher and am happy to add up to £100 to that.

Can anyone recommend something for me please?

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JaneEyre70 · 03/01/2018 13:47

DH bought me a Kitchen Aid one, and so far I'm pretty pleased with it. It's great for pastry, cakes, and whipping and veg is ok to shred though cleaning the blades is a bit of a bitch. There are a lot of parts to it though, and it takes up a lot of storage for them - I've got them all in a big plastic tub. It's fairly compact out on the worktop if you've got the height to store it with the gubbins on - mine doesn't fit under our cupboards with the lid on.

AnnPerkins · 03/01/2018 15:19

Thanks Jane. Which model is it?

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JaneEyre70 · 03/01/2018 15:38

www.kitchenaid.co.uk/p/food-processor/food-processor/kitchenaid-2.1-l-food-processor-5kfp0925/859720515000

Mine's in the cream colour. Think it was around £129 in Waitrose but that was last year?

AnnPerkins · 03/01/2018 15:55

Ooh thanks Jane. I've just found it on the JL website. The cream is £149 but the black is only £135 at the moment.

I'm going to measure the space between my cupboard and worktop tonight before I make a decision.

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JaneEyre70 · 03/01/2018 16:11

Very sensible. I've got a very old and battered Kitchen Aid mixer too, and think the processor is miles better for pastry and biscuit dough.

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 03/01/2018 16:12

Magimix?

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 03/01/2018 16:28

Looking at this:

m.johnlewis.com/magimix-4200xl-blendermix-food-processor/cream/p1958401

3catsandcounting · 04/01/2018 18:37

I've just yesterday bought a Nutri Ninja Kitchen System. It's a food processor/blender/nutri-bullet all in one.

So far I've only tried slicing onions and chopping carrots, also made a gorgeous smoothie in seconds.

Apparently it's good for pastry, cakes, batters, and has a dough blade. Also salsas, coleslaws, dips and sauces and lots more.

It's very sturdy - £135 in Currys.

AnnPerkins · 05/01/2018 09:30

The Magimix is much more expensive than the Kitchen Aid; which does make me think it is much better because Kitchen Aids are never underpriced are they? I don't think I can stretch to £259 though.

Does a Nutri Ninja also mix cakes and pastry etc? I would use the Kitchen Aid for that too.

I've measured under my cupboards and the KA will fit.

Thank you all for your help. I think I'll just go and read all the Good Housekeeping reviews before I make a final decision...

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PasstheStarmix · 05/01/2018 09:33

www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/household-appliances/small-kitchen-appliances/food-and-drink-preparation/food-mixers/kenwood-multione-khh321si-stand-mixer-silver-10139611-pdt.html?store=2864&cmpid=ppc~gg~(PLA)-LOCAL~~Exact&istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istItemId=mlmrwilml&istBid=t&srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~0130%20(PLA)%20SDA%20Food%20Preperation%20wk43%20-%20TV%20Deals%20&%20Key%20Lines~Food%20Preperation%20TV%20Deals%20&%20Key%20Lines~Exact&mctag=gg_goog_7904&kwid=GOOGLE&device=m&ds_kids=92700028304547281&PLA=1&tgtid=0130%20(PLA)%20SDA%20Food%20Preperation%20wk43%20-%20TV%20Deals%20&%20Key%20Lines&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIidzxgsLA2AIVDhIbCh3H-w5cEAQYAiABEgIUDvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

This one does everything and it's one sale £100 off!

PasstheStarmix · 05/01/2018 09:33

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Wandastartup · 05/01/2018 09:39

DH bought me the magimix for Christmas. I was paralysed with choice so he went to our local independent shop & took their advice. It has a 30 year guarantee. So far I have only ground coffee in it but it looks good!

Cakescakescakes · 05/01/2018 09:42

I had a magimix and found it over rated. Yes it was ok at everything but it was a real pain to clean or to do small quantities of anything. It was no better than the cheaper food processor I had before.

3catsandcounting · 05/01/2018 10:26

OP - the Nutri Ninja would mix cake batter and whip cream etc, but I think most cake makers (I'm not one) would agree that a stand mixer would provide much more air than any processor bowl ever would.
No problem with making pastry though.

That Kenwood system from Currys is a very good buy!

PasstheStarmix · 05/01/2018 10:42

I know I'm tempted to buy it myself but have a very expensive 10 month old!!

AnnPerkins · 05/01/2018 12:42

Oh no! Too much choice!!

I have to get it from John Lewis because I have a £100 voucher. I read a review for the KA which said it was rubbish at slicing cabbage for coleslaw, which is something I definitely need it to do. Will procrastinate for a while longer I think.

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SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 05/01/2018 12:45

My mum had a magimix growing up & it lasted forever. I guess the point is you won't have to replace it as soon.

3catsandcounting · 06/01/2018 21:58

Ann - would you like me to experiment with a bit of cabbage-slicing with my Nutri Ninja?!

AnnPerkins · 08/01/2018 10:21

Hi 3cats. That would be very helpful, thank you! Only when you're next making coleslaw, kimchi or sauerkraut though, don't go to any trouble

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RiskIt4Biscuit · 08/01/2018 16:06

I had a KitchenAid food processor and now have a Magimix.

I have been far happier with the Magimix. It works so well, is easy to clean, quality is great and there's just nothing to complain about.
My parents have had a Magimix for years and they love it - they use their far more than I use mine, and they have never had an issue with theirs.

The KitchenAid bowl cracked after a few years - and I didn't use the KA food processor that much. To replace the KA bowl would have cost a fortune.
I generally don't rate KA - I have a mixer as well, and it's pretty, but terrible quality.

quince2figs · 09/01/2018 22:03

Traditionalist here - I have the Kitchenaid XL size. About 7-8 years old now and like new. Used often, and is superb at slicing veg for coleslaw, dauphinoise, chopping veg, making pastry/cookies in seconds, grating, mixing, all-in-one cakes, bread and pasta dough mixing, breadcrumbs...
Easy to clean and extremely sturdy.
Blade not yet needed sharpening.
Downsides: not so good for incorporating air (whipped cream, Victoria sponge, whisked sponge) or prolonged bread dough kneading. I have a cheap mixer fro Aldi for this, which is more than enough... mostly use a hand mixer instead.
Doesn’t liquidise as smooth as a blender - but again use a £5 stick blender, quicker too.
Sorry to confuse you, but very highly recommend MM

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