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Food preparation
AO Favourites
Tefal DO821840 3 Litre Food Processor With 8 Accessories - Black
Smeg SMF02CRUK Stand Mixer with 4.8 Litre Bowl - Cream
Bosch CreationLine 7 in 1 MUM59340GB Stand Mixer with 3.9 Litre Bowl - Silver
Kenwood kMix KMX754BK Stand Mixer with 5 Litre Bowl - Black
Ninja BN650UK 2.1 Litre Food Processor With 4 Accessories - Silver
KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM175PSBAC Stand Mixer with 4.8 Litre Bowl - Almond Cream
Magimix 5200XL Premium 18712 3.6 Litre Food Processor With 13 Accessories - Black
Bosch MultiTalent 3 MCM3100WGB 2.3 Litre Food Processor With 9 Accessories - White
Bosch Ergomixx 2 in 1 MSM66020GB Hand Blender with 5 Accessories - White
Ninja SLUSHi FS301UK Frozen Drink Maker - Arctic Blue / Grey
Did you know?
Shred That Chicken
Cooked chicken breast? Chuck it in a food mixer with the paddle attachment. Low speed, 20 seconds, perfectly shredded for tacos, salads, you name it.
Coconut Water = Smooth Hydration
Go for coconut water in your smoothie maker. It’s packed with electrolytes and adds a tropical vibe to your mix. Ditch regular water.
Homemade Nut Butters (Yes, Really!)
Don’t buy it – make it! Toss your favourite nuts (peanuts, cashews, almonds) in a food processor, and blend it up for fresh, creamy nut butter. No added sugar, just pure, homemade goodness.
Frozen Drinks or Cocktails
Happy hour made easy. Use your blender to crush ice and mix up frozen margaritas, daiquiris, or smoothies that’ll take you straight to vacation vibes
A Simple Solution
The chopper is one of the simplest yet most efficient kitchen tools. It cuts down prep time in a big way and makes cooking feel almost effortless.
Tare Function – A Game Changer
No need to dirty extra bowls! Use the tare function to zero out the scale. This lets you measure ingredients directly into your bowl or container without needing to subtract the weight of the container. Toss in some flour, hit tare, add sugar, hit tare again – it's that simple.
Guides and Advice
Your handy food prep guide
Whether you’re perfecting creamy mash or need an extra hand with your next bake, our buying guides help you find what you need.
Best food mixers for 2025
Food prep like a pro with this selection of products. Packed full of tech, they’re the best of the best.
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FAQs
- What is the best machine for making smoothies?
If you want to start making your own smoothies at home, then a smoothie maker is perfect for you. Alternatively, if you want something with a bit more flexibility you can look at adding a blender to your kitchen.
- Is a juicer healthier than a blender?
Whether a juicer or a blender is healthier depends on what you’re using them for. Juicers can provide more concentrated nutrients but could remove fibre which is retained when blending. On the other hand, blenders can be more versatile, helping you make more than juices. They can also help you increase your protein intake by adding nuts or similar foods.
Overall, both are a great way to add more fruit and veg into your diet, but it depends on how you use them.
- What is the difference between a grinder and a blender?
A mixer grinder is usually used for powdering and grinding dry ingredients such as spices, grains, and lentils into a fine powder. Meanwhile, a blender is designed for wet ingredients to make things like smoothies, soups, and sauces.
- Does a soup maker use a lot of electricity?
A typical soup maker doesn’t tend to use much electricity due to their low wattage and quick cooking. If you’re looking to save some pennies on your energy bills, make sure you take a look at the wattage which can be in the product specification section of our product pages.
Cook up a storm with food preparation from AO
Having the right appliances can make all the difference when you’re making a tricky recipe. Food processors and blenders are essential tools for soups, sauces, and shakes.
Find the right type
Mini food processors are compact and take on small tasks with gusto. They’ll chop, grind, and blend their way to perfect dips and purees. Full-sized food processors have more powerful motors and can handle larger amounts of food at once, so they’re better for big tasks like kneading dough or slicing veggies. Blenders are designed for liquid-based recipes, like smoothies, shakes, soups, and purees. High-performance blenders can crush ice and frozen fruit, and some models have pre-programmed settings and speed controls.
By adding food prep appliances to your kitchen, you’ll have more control over what your family’s eating, you can avoid ingredients and know exactly what’s in every meal. It’s also worth thinking about the types of dishes you want to make, how much you plan to whip up, and what will suit your household before making the investment.
Another thing to look for is handy features like automatic settings, different speed options and attachments that make each model more versatile. Pulse functions can help you get every last bit completely chopped or blended. Plus, look out for features to help you with the cleanup, like dishwasher-safe components, drip stop features, and pulp collecting gadgets. Some even have touch controls, so just a tap and you’ll be blending away.
Need help picking the right food mixers for your home? Our buying guide can give you all the in-depth tips and tricks to narrowing it down.
