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Best mini choppers
Take the hard work out of preparing small amounts of chopped herbs, breadcrumbs,
marinades, pestos, sauces and purées with some of the best mini choppers we've
tested
If you only need to do small amounts of chopping or puréeing, a mini chopper might suit you better than a food processor. They are smaller and less expensive versions of food processors and take up much less space. However, they are usually limited in what they can do.
We rigorously tested popular mini choppers and mini food processors from Cuisinart, Kenwood, KitchenAid, Magimix, Russell Hobbs and Ninja to see which ones make the perfect food prep gadget.
Our results showed that price is no indicator of quality when it comes to mini choppers – one of our Best Buys costs less than £20.
See our full test results below to discover the best mini chopper for your kitchen.
If you are still not certain about what type of food prep gadget to buy, head to our guide: Food processor, mixer or blender?
The best mini choppers from our tests
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| Mini chopper | Cheapest price | Quality of chopping | Quality of puréeing | Quietness | Assembly | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good | Very good | Very quiet | Very easy | |||
| Good | Good | Very quiet | Very easy | |||
| Very good | Poor | Fairly noisy | Very easy | |||
| Good | Very good | Quiet | Acceptable | |||
| Very good | Very good | Fairly noisy | Acceptable | |||
| Good | Very good | Quiet | Easy | |||
| Average | Very good | Very quiet | Very easy |
Dates tested: From May 2018 to June 2023. Pricing and availability last checked: May 2023
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The mini choppers we tested
All the mini choppers we tested are listed in alphabetical order below.
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Cuisinart Mini Prep Food Pro
Cheapest price: £50 at Amazon also available at Currys, Argos
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Date tested: September 2018
Stated capacity: 0.9 litre bowl
Size: 24 x 14 x 18cm (HxWxD)
Need to know: A mini chopper with two speed settings and one dual-blade attachment. It comes in multiple colours
Cuisinart RMC100U
Cheapest price: £64.99 at Amazon and Lakeland. Also available from Geraaald Giles
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Date tested: May 2022
Stated capacity: 0.9 litre bowl
Size: 24 x 19 x 13cm (HxWxD)
Need to know: The Cuisinart RMC100U is a cordless mini chopper and it comes with a blade attachment that helps to perform four functions: grinding, mixing, emulsifying and whipping.
Kenwood CH180A
Cheapest price: £25 at Argos also available at Currys, John Lewis
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Date tested: April 2019
Stated capacity: 0.35 litre bowl
Size: 15 x 20 x 12cm (HxWxD)
Need to know: It has two speed settings and a single blade for chopping and puréeing. It also has a feeder tube.
KitchenAid Cordless Food Chopper 5KFCB519BBM
Cheapest price: £111.95 from Harts of Stur and OnBuy. Also available from Nisbets.
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Date tested: October 2021
Stated capacity: 1.19 litre bowl
Size: 26 x 15 x 18cm (HxWxD)
Need to know: The KitchenAid cordless chopper offers two-speed settings and comes with a blade and disc attachment for various tasks like mixing, blending, whisking, chopping, and emulsifying.
KitchenAid Mini Food Processor
Cheapest price: £59 at PRC Direct also available at Argos, Currys
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Date tested: August 2019
Stated capacity: 0.8 litre bowl
Size: 22 x 18 x 15cm (HxWxD)
Need to know: This mini chopper has two speed settings and a pulse function. It's available in multiple colours.
Magimix Le Micro
Cheapest price: £65 at Magimix also available at Amazon
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Date tested: May 2018
Stated capacity: 0.8 litre bowl
Size: 24 x 14 x 18cm (HxWxD)
Need to know: This mini chopper has a single speed setting and a pulse function, and comes in multiple colours.
Ninja NJ1002UKBK
Cheapest price: £29.99 from Ninja and Amazon. Also available from OnBuy.
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Date tested: June 2023
Stated capacity: 0.5-litre bowl
Size: 24 x 14 x 14cm (HxWxD)
Need to know: This Ninja mini chopper has a single speed setting and it comes with a BPA-free plastic and metal blade attachment, which helps it perform three functions: chopping, mixing and puréeing.
Russel Hobbs Go Create 25980
Cheapest price: £17 at Argos
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Date tested: December 2019
Stated capacity: 0.5 litre bowl
Size: 14 x 20 x 12cm (HxWxD)
Need to know: This chopper has a push-and-release mechanism for its pulse function, as well as a push-and-hold button for continuous chopping.
Tefal Eco Respect MQ80E840
Cheapest price: £50 at Currys
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Date tested: May 2023
Stated capacity: 0.5 litre bowl
Size: 26.5 x 13 x 13cm (HxWxD)
Need to know: The Tefal Eco Respect is a mini chopper with only a single-speed setting and one attachment.
Tower Cavaletto T12058RGG
Cheapest price: £28.99 from Amazon. Also available from Robert Dyas.
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Date tested: October 2021
Stated capacity: 1 litre bowl
Size: 22 x 16 x 19cm (HxWxD)
Need to know: The Tower Cavaletto is a compact mini chopper with one blade attachment and a fixed speed setting. It is available in various colours to match your kitchen decor.
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How we tested these mini choppers
To find these Best Buy mini choppers, we selected models that are widely available from stores including Amazon, Argos, John Lewis, Very and more.
We put each of them through their paces by following a specifically designed test to find the very best machine. Below, you’ll see the breakdown of our test.
Performance
- We test each mini chopper with nuts, onions and herbs to see how well they can chop different types of food. A strong mini chopper will consistently chop any ingredient – hard or soft – into fine, even pieces.
- We also test how well mini choppers can purée baby food by checking whether the bowl or jug needs scraping down in order for all the ingredients to be puréed properly, and whether the purée is smooth and even.
Assembly and ease of use
- To make sure you don't end up with a machine that's more hassle than it's worth, we take into account how simple each mini chopper is to assemble and use.
- No one likes anything that’s too loud, so we listen to how much noise each model produces.
- Attachments can be frustrating and fiddly, which is why we check how easy it is to fit and swap attachments.
- Every mini chopper is tested on how easy it is to clean. This way you'll be aware of the clean-up job needed after each use.
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