Six of the best kitchen appliances

1. Judge Mini Chopper JEA75

This simple chopper has one speed and just one button, but it chops and purées with ease. It has an anti-slip base, and a weighty glass bowl that can go in the dishwasher.

£25; wayfair.co.uk

2. BOSCH MUM5XW10GB

A mixer with a 3.9l bowl, and comes with a full patisserie set. It has an integrated scale, and a powerful 1000W motor with 7 speeds.

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£299; currys.co.uk

3. Kenwood MultiPro Compact FDM310SS

This 2.1l processor with an 800W motor and a blender can be used to weigh, chop, slice, grate, mix and whisk in one bowl.

£119; currys.co.uk

4. Kitchen Aid 2.1L

This streamlined model comes with a selection of blades for chopping, slicing, kneading and grating, which can be stored inside it when not in use. It is one of the quietest on the market.

£119; appliancesdirect.co.uk

5. Russell Hobbs 24732 Desire

A processor with a range of accessories, including the 2.5l bowl and a 1.5l dishwasher-proof blender. The 600W motor has 2 speed settings and a pulse option.

£55; amazon.co.uk

6. Ninja 3 in 1 with Auto-IQ BN800UK

Blending and processing programs do the work for you on this great machine. It has a 1.8l bowl, a 2.1l blending jug and a (noisy) 1200W motor.

£200; ninjakitchen.co.uk