Best Mini Food Processors in the UK

This food processor from Kitchen Aid is fairly compact and powerful at the same time, making it a great alternative to fully-fledged models.

To start off, it is great as both a spice grinder and a mini food chopper. The machine easily deals with any type of ingredient, from hard spices to vegetables. What is more, the work bowl is equipped with special openings that allow adding oil or other liquids to the mix as you chop it. Thanks to this subtle yet highly convenient feature, the unit can be used as a pureeing machine as well.

Moving further down the list of features, the work bowl of the device is made without bisphenol A, which means that it is eco-friendly and won’t contaminate your food. As for the capacity of the bowl, it can fit up to 830 ml of raw food, which is quite a lot considering the modest dimensions of the processor.

The portable machine features a stainless steel blade that can chop through pretty much anything as far as food ingredients go. Additionally, it can be easily washed in a dishwasher alongside the work bowl itself. The only thing you should do, though, is put them on the top rack of the machine to prevent possible damage to the bowl.

All things considered, the KitchenAid is a classic mini food chopper that will definitely find its place in your kitchen if you are no stranger to experimenting with food. Reliable and rugged, this electric food chopper will turn cooking chores into a fast and pleasant process.

The CH180A from Kenwood may look smaller than other products in the same price range, however, it is actually more powerful than any regular food processor.

Even though it is a rather small food processor, we were pleasantly surprised to find out that the volume of the work bowl is no less than 350 ml, making up for around 150 g of chopping capacity. That makes the model suitable enough for preparing smaller portions of ingredients rather than for making minces that will suffice the whole family.

As for the power department, the unit is powered by a 300-watt motor that is capable of processing pretty much everything that is usually being put into food choppers. Additionally, the two speed modes make it easy to work with both meat and vegetables.

The only noticeable issue with this model is that it only has one button for both speeds. This odd quirk requires close attention to the sound that the mini food processor produces since it is basically one of the few ways to figure out what speed is on at the moment.

Despite some intricate aspects, this food chopper will be a good choice for both experienced and entry-level cooks as a personal device for making all kinds of dishes, shakes, and sauces, thanks to its simple and robust build.

Unlike similar models, the Ninja NJ1002UKBK features not one but two work bowls with a maximum capacity of 500 ml each. Both of them are stackable, which eases the storage quite a bit. Nevertheless, when it comes to cleaning the bowls, it is recommended to rinse them after you take them out of the washing machine.

This small food processor includes unique Ninja blades that are extremely durable and quite sharp for any food processing model. Combined with the 200-watt motor, they make it easy to chop various ingredients. However, the fact that chopper has only 1 speed mode is a bit disappointing, to say the least.

As for the actual chopping, this particular model will be great for cutting down ingredients finely in just a few quick pulses, which will take around a couple of seconds. Alternatively, if you need to turn the ingredients into a puree or baby food, it will take up to 2-3 minutes. The controls, on the other hand, are quite intuitive and include only one button for pulse chopping. So, the longer you hold the button, the smaller the pieces you get.

Simple and easy to use, this device from Ninja BLade is definitely among the best mini food processor models available on the market in the medium price range today.

The Cuisinart EC4HU is one of those devices that you can use on pretty much every known ingredient. This is achieved thanks to the great build quality and some compact design details that allow the device to grind, chop, and puree food with ease to match.

Equipped with a high-quality stainless steel blade, the unit also features the BladeLock™ system that won’t let the blade move as you pour the ingredients into the work bowl.

As an alternative to the dull chopping techniques and speed modes, this model features Chop and Grind buttons that allow the blade to turn in both directions and, as a result, move the food inside the bowl.

The bowl itself can fit up to 900 ml of any type of food, which is quite a lot for a mini processor model. Likewise, the transparent container is dishwasher safe and can be cleaned alongside other kitchenware.

The only gripe we have with this model is its loud operation when it chops food, which can get annoying quite fast. Nevertheless, since it doesn’t affect the actual performance of the grinder, it isn’t that huge of an issue.

In the end, if you are looking for a workhorse of a food processor, make no mistake - this model from Cuisinart will be the right pick for this role.

The VonShef 13/13 has found a sweet spot between fully-fledged and small food processors. On top of that, the model's modest price alongside great food grinding capabilities makes it a go-to pick for users that value their time.

First things first, this model features a 200-watt motor that is powerful enough to chop down most vegetables and meats for making mince. If that doesn’t interest you, a 400-watt model is optionally available too. That being said, the main difference between them is how fast the food will be processed. So, if you won't be using the processor all that often, the 200-watt device will be more than enough.

Power aspects aside, let’s take a closer look at other specifications of this miniature device. The blades featured in this model are made of stainless steel and are quite sharp for such a budget-friendly model. As for the work bowl, it is simply enormous by food processor standards and can fit up to 1000 ml of ingredients.

Even though this compact food chopper is fairly stable when it comes to grinding large amounts of ingredients, the lack of non-slip grips shows, especially when chopping smaller batches. Thus, we recommend using the side handles located on the bowl to prevent the device from sliding.

To wrap things up, we would like to say that it is by far one of the best mini food processors in the budget price range, especially when it comes to capacity and time required to prepare the ingredients.