Best overall: Breville the Paradice 9 BFP638SST. It is our pick for a food processor in Australia because Breville Australia lists a 12 mm dicing kit, an adjustable slicer, a reversible shredder and a dough blade.
Our picks matched current Level 3 EESS records and Amazon AU seller details on 2 October 2026; check the appliance for the RCM.
Best food processors in Australia: the quick answer
- Best overall: Breville the Paradice 9 BFP638SST, with its included 12 mm dicing kit.
- For big batches: Breville the Kitchen Wizz 16 BFP810BSS, with a 3.6 L bowl, described by Breville AU as 16 cup.
- Budget pick: Russell Hobbs Desire Food Processor RHFP5BLK, with slicing and shredding attachments plus a blender jug.
- Mini chopper: Russell Hobbs Desire Mini Chopper RHMFP5BLK, with a 1 L glass bowl and 500 ml usable capacity in the listing.
- For dough: Cuisinart Expert Prep Pro 9-Cup FP-7BWXA, with documented kneading instructions for its universal blade.
What does a food processor do, and do you need one?
A food processor prepares ingredients with a blade or interchangeable discs. Breville's Paradice 9 ANZ instruction book assigns chopping and mixing to the S blade, slicing to the adjustable disc, shredding to the reversible disc and kneading to the dough blade.
Choose by the jobs you want to do. For onions and dressings, check the chopping blade; for vegetable slices, check the slicing disc. Russell Hobbs Australia describes onions, dressings and dips for its mini chopper; Cuisinart's AU manual includes pizza dough made with the universal blade.
For a wider kitchen setup, use the kitchen essentials checklist alongside the attachment list for your chosen appliance.
Compare the food processors at a glance
Amazon AU was the seller and shipper for all five listings at our 2 October 2026 check.
| Model | Bowl capacity | Wattage | Key attachments | Warranty and source | Sold by |
|---|
| Breville the Paradice 9 BFP638SST | Bowl with marked fill limits | 605 W, Amazon AU | 12 mm dicing kit, adjustable slicer, reversible shredder, S blade, dough blade | 30 year motor warranty, Breville AU | Amazon AU |
| Breville the Kitchen Wizz 16 BFP810BSS | 3.6 L, 16 cup | 900 W, Breville AU | Quad Blade, slicing and shredding discs, dough blade, mini bowl and blade, French fries disc | 30 year motor warranty, Breville AU | Amazon AU |
| Russell Hobbs Desire Food Processor RHFP5BLK | 2.5 L total, 1.5 L usable | 600 W, Russell Hobbs AU | Steel blades, slicing and shredding disc, dough blade, creaming disc, 1.5 L blender jug | 2 year warranty, Russell Hobbs AU | Amazon AU |
| Russell Hobbs Desire Mini Chopper RHMFP5BLK | 1 L glass bowl, 500 ml usable | 200 W, Russell Hobbs AU | Stainless steel S blade | 2 year warranty, Russell Hobbs AU | Amazon AU |
| Cuisinart Expert Prep Pro 9-Cup FP-7BWXA | 9 cup | 650 W, Amazon AU | Universal chopping, mixing and dough blade, two reversible slicing and grating discs | 3 year warranty in the Amazon AU listing title | Amazon AU |
How we picked these food processors
We checked Amazon AU listings, the EESS public register, and Breville, Russell Hobbs and Cuisinart Australian product pages and manuals on 2 October 2026. The recommendations are based on desk research into model identity, attachments, capacity, warranty terms and seller details.
For Breville, the electrical basis was a current Level 3 EESS record held by the brand's Australian supplier, with the register's 230 to 240 V / 50 Hz rating and Amazon AU as the seller. The Russell Hobbs records specify 220 to 240 V and 50 to 60 Hz; the Cuisinart record specifies 220 to 240 V and 50 Hz.
For the Breville and Russell Hobbs colour variants, we used registered base model codes; Cuisinart's FP-7BWXA matches exactly. Energy Safe Victoria says in-scope electrical appliances must display the RCM. Check that mark on the appliance and confirm its registration in the EESS public register before buying.
Best overall: Breville the Paradice 9 (BFP638)
Breville the Paradice 9 BFP638SST is our overall pick for dicing and everyday ingredient prep. Breville Australia supplies a 12 mm dicing kit, an adjustable slicer with 15 settings, a reversible shredder, an S blade and a dough blade.
The ANZ instruction book assigns chopping, mixing and blending to the S blade, including sauces, batters and pesto. The slicing disc adjusts from 0.3 mm to 5.0 mm, while the shredder offers fine and coarse cuts for ingredients such as cheese, apples and cabbage. The dicing kit handles raw and cooked fruit and vegetables. For bread or pizza dough, use the dough blade and stay within the book's maximum of 575 g flour.
Breville's operating warning limits the motor to 1 minute at a time. Keep each ingredient type below its marked maximum fill line in the bowl, and load the chute below its MAX indicator. The book directs ice crushing to a blender.
The supplied caddy stores the prep tools and dicing kit inside the bowl, with accessories accessible independently. Breville AU gives dimensions of 44.5 x 19.7 x 30 cm and a 30 year motor warranty. Its wide feed chute measures 120 mm, per Breville AU, while the Kitchen Wizz 16's 3-in-1 chute offers options from 45 mm to 140 mm.
For cleaning, Breville recommends washing the bowl and lid by hand in warm soapy water, allowing occasional dishwasher use on the top shelf. Hand wash the dicing gearbox and caddy. The spindle, blades and discs can go in the dishwasher; wipe the motor base with a soft damp cloth and dry it.
BFP638 is on Breville Pty Limited's Level 3 EESS record E2023122730, certificate ULL-103126, rated 605 W, 230 to 240 V and 50 Hz.
At our 2 October check, Amazon AU showed 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings. That is only four ratings so far, an early rating base.
For big batches: Breville the Kitchen Wizz 16 (BFP810)
Breville the Kitchen Wizz 16 BFP810BSS is our runner up for big batches, with a main bowl rated at 3.6 L, or 16 cup, by Breville Australia. Its included mini bowl and mini blade give smaller ingredient quantities a separate processing setup.
The accessory list includes the Quad Blade, a dough blade, an adjustable slicing disc, a reversible shredding disc and a French fries disc. Breville describes the processor's uses as slicing, shredding, cutting French fries, mincing and pureeing. The adjustable slicer has 24 size settings, so check the cut you need when choosing a disc. Mini and main spindles are also supplied for the accessory setups.
The 3-in-1 feed chute offers sizes from 45 mm to 140 mm. Breville says these options accommodate different ingredient shapes and sizes and reduce the need for preparation before processing. Choose the chute size around the ingredients you are feeding through.
Allow cupboard or bench space for the accessory container as well as the appliance. Breville AU lists the main unit at 45 x 28.7 x 23.4 cm and the storage box at 21.1 x 32 x 27.7 cm. The container houses attachments and cleaning utensils when they are not in use.
The maker lists a dishwasher safe bowl and a stainless steel reinforced hub. Its AU page specifies a 30 year motor warranty; the Amazon AU listing distinguishes a 2 year limited product warranty from the 30 year limited motor warranty.
BFP810 appears on Breville's Level 3 EESS record E2023107910, certificate ULL-102645, with a 900 W, 230 to 240 V, 50 Hz rating.
Amazon AU displayed 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings at our 2 October check.
Best budget food processor: Russell Hobbs Desire (RHFP5BLK)
The Russell Hobbs Desire Food Processor RHFP5BLK is our budget pick for chopping, slicing and shredding, with a blender jug included. Its two speeds and pulse give you a choice of continuous operation or short bursts.
Read the usable capacity
Russell Hobbs AU separates the processor bowl's 2.5 L total volume from its 1.5 L usable capacity. Plan ingredients around the usable amount. The supplied plastic blender jug holds 1.5 L and attaches separately to the motor unit.
Choose the attachment for the job
- Stainless steel chopping blades for breaking down ingredients.
- A reversible disc, with its slicing side up for slices or shredding side up for shreds.
- A dough blade, called the mixer attachment in the recipe instructions.
- A creaming disc for thickening cream, beating eggs or creaming eggs and sugar.
The AU manual caps continuous motor operation at 1 minute, followed by at least 2 minutes switched off to cool. Its pizza recipe uses 440 g flour, a recipe quantity rather than a stated maximum. After a dough ball forms, that recipe calls for 20 second runs separated by 2 minute rests.
For ice, use the blender jug procedure: 150 ml to 500 ml of ice cubes, pulsed for a second or two before checking the result.
Controls, cleaning and warranty
Russell Hobbs lists dishwasher safe bowl and parts and a 2 year warranty. The manual identifies dishwasher suitable parts, also gives hand washing instructions and notes that dishwasher use can affect surface finishes. Wipe the motor unit with a clean damp cloth.
RHFP5 is listed on Spectrum Brands Australia's Level 3 EESS record E2025014162, certificate SAA-200877-EA, at 600 W, 220 to 240 V and 50 to 60 Hz.
The Amazon AU rating was 4.2 out of 5 from 353 ratings at our 2 October check.
Best mini chopper: Russell Hobbs Desire Mini Chopper (RHMFP5BLK)
The Cuisinart Expert Prep Pro 9-Cup FP-7BWXA is our dough pick because its AU manual gives kneading instructions for the universal blade. The same blade also chops and mixes.
For yeasted dough, the kneading instructions cap flour at 2 cups. Process the dry ingredients first, then add liquid through the feed tube while the machine runs, at a rate the flour can absorb. Its pizza recipe starts with 1¾ cups flour. Once the dough forms a ball and clears the bowl sides, it calls for another 30 seconds of processing, then an additional minute of kneading by hand.
Cuisinart supplies fine and medium reversible slicing and grating discs. The manual describes slicing fruit and vegetables, and grating firm or hard cheeses, potatoes, carrots and zucchini. Fit the chosen disc with the working side facing upwards.
The storage hub holds the stem adapter, blade and discs within the 9 cup work bowl between uses. The manual's capacity chart also limits thin liquids such as dressings and soups to 4 cups, well below that 9 cup label. The controls are On and Pulse/Off. If a stiff mixture slows the blade, Cuisinart limits processing to 1 minute.
Its cleaning directions allow dishwasher washing on the top rack for all parts except the housing base. Position the cover with its feed tube upwards, and the work bowl and pushers upside down for drainage. Clean the base with a soapy, nonabrasive cloth or sponge and dry it thoroughly.
FP-7BWXA is on Level 3 EESS record E2024151327 (certificate SGS-230803-EA, 650 W) and its AU manual specifies 220 to 240 V use only, but Conair Australia's registration as the responsible supplier runs to 26 October 2026, so re-check the EESS register before buying.
The Amazon AU title states a 3 year warranty. At our 2 October check, the listing showed 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, another early rating base.
Dough limits by model
Use each model's stated dough quantity and operating instructions; the RHFP5BLK pizza quantity is a recipe batch, not a maximum.
| Model | Dough tool | Stated flour or batch limit | Motor run limit |
|---|
| Breville the Paradice 9 BFP638SST | Dough blade | Maximum 575 g flour | Up to 1 minute at a time |
| Cuisinart Expert Prep Pro 9-Cup FP-7BWXA | Universal blade | 2 cups flour for yeasted dough in the kneading instructions; the manual's capacity chart lists 2.5 cups for white bread or pizza dough | No more than 1 minute if a stiff mixture slows the blade |
| Russell Hobbs Desire Food Processor RHFP5BLK | Dough blade, mixer attachment in the manual | 440 g flour in the pizza recipe | Up to 1 minute on, then at least 2 minutes off |
| Breville the Kitchen Wizz 16 BFP810BSS | Dough blade | Not stated in Breville AU's page |
Mini vs Full Size Food Processors
Start with the task and usable volume. A chopping blade, a slicing disc and a dough blade do different jobs. The size printed on a bowl does not describe its attachments or the amount of dough the manual permits.
Mini choppers for small quantities
Russell Hobbs Australia's RHMFP5BLK uses a stainless steel S blade and one touch control for tasks such as onions, dressings and dips. Its listing gives a 1 L glass bowl with 500 ml usable capacity for food. That usable figure is the practical batch size to check.
The mini's chopping tool differs from the slicing and shredding disc supplied with the full size RHFP5BLK. If slices or shreds are the goal, choose the model with those discs. For a manual slicing tool, compare the mandoline slicer options.
Full size processors for discs and dough
Russell Hobbs AU gives the RHFP5BLK a 2.5 L bowl with 1.5 L usable volume. Cuisinart's manual describes a 9 cup work bowl, while Breville AU lists the Kitchen Wizz 16 at 3.6 L, or 16 cup. Compare the maker's stated units without assuming that a cup label is usable liquid volume.
Dough has its own limits. Breville's Paradice 9 ANZ book permits a maximum 575 g of flour; Cuisinart's AU manual limits yeasted dough to two cups of flour. Use a kitchen scale when following a recipe measured in grams.
Allow room for accessories
Breville AU lists the Kitchen Wizz 16 main unit at 45 x 28.7 x 23.4 cm and its storage box at 21.1 x 32 x 27.7 cm. Plan space for both. Its included mini bowl also gives smaller jobs their own attachment without changing the main bowl's stated size.
Attachments That Actually Matter
Choose attachments by the cuts or mixtures you need. The Australian maker lists and manuals distinguish chopping blades, slicing discs, shredders and dough tools. An accessory count alone does not tell you which jobs the appliance supports.
S blade or universal blade
Breville's Paradice 9 ANZ book assigns chopping, mixing and blending to its S blade. Cuisinart's AU manual uses one universal blade for chopping, mixing and dough. Match the tool to the instructions for that model, since the same looking blade does not imply the same recipe limit.
Slicing disc
Breville AU lists 15 slicer levels for the Paradice 9; its ANZ manual gives a thickness range of 0.3 mm to 5.0 mm. The Kitchen Wizz 16 has an adjustable slicing disc. Cuisinart's two discs come in fine and medium, each reversible for slicing or grating.
Shredding or grating disc
The Paradice 9 has coarse and fine sides on its reversible shredder. Russell Hobbs AU includes a reversible slicing and shredding disc with the RHFP5BLK. Its instruction book uses that disc to slice cabbage and shred carrots and onion for coleslaw.
Dough tool
Breville supplies dough blades with both selected processors; Cuisinart documents kneading with its universal blade. Respect the recipe quantity and processing instructions. For other baking workflows, compare the stand mixer guide and bread maker guide.
Dicing kit and storage
The Paradice 9's included kit makes 12 mm dice, according to Breville AU. Its onboard caddy houses the kit and prep tools. The ANZ care instructions require hand washing the dicing gearbox and accessory caddy.
Food Processor vs Blender: Do You Need Both?
You need both functions only when your cooking calls for blending as well as jobs such as slicing or shredding. That does not automatically mean two motor bases. Russell Hobbs Australia includes a processor bowl and a 1.5 L blender jug with the RHFP5BLK.
What the processor attachments do
Breville's Paradice 9 ANZ book uses discs to slice and shred ingredients, a kit to dice, and a dough blade to knead. Its S blade also mixes sauces, batters and pesto. Cuisinart's AU manual documents chopping, pureeing and kneading with its universal blade.
For a blender comparison, look for the exact task and attachment in the manual. A blending function does not itself describe a slicing or shredding disc.
Blending has model specific limits
Breville's ANZ book directs ice crushing to a blender and says not to crush ice in the Paradice processing bowl. Russell Hobbs' RHFP5BLK manual has a crushed ice procedure for its blender jug. Those are instructions for different tools, even when they share a motor base.
The Russell Hobbs AU manual also says liquids and ingredients must cool to room temperature before processing. Follow that direction for both its processor and blender workflow.
Choose the format you need
Compare blender options and stick blender options if blending is the main job. For juice appliances, see the juicer guide. Choose the attachment and format around the task you want to do.
Processor, blender or mini chopper: which tool for which job
Match these jobs to the tools described by each maker.
| Task | Food processor | Blender jug or blender | Mini chopper |
|---|
| Slicing and shredding | Paradice 9 slicing and shredding discs; RHFP5BLK reversible disc | | |
| Ice crushing | Breville directs Paradice 9 users to a blender | RHFP5BLK jug: pulse ice cubes as directed in its manual | |
| Dressings, dips and onions | Cuisinart universal blade for dips; Paradice 9 S blade for raw vegetables | | RHMFP5BLK for dressings, dips and chopping onions |
| Kneading | Paradice 9 dough blade; Cuisinart universal blade | | |
Magimix, KitchenAid and the food processors we left out
Compare the included tools and warranty cover. Magimix Australia lists the 4200XL with mini and main blades, 2 mm and 4 mm slicing and grating discs, an egg whisk, a dough blade, a BlenderMix ring and a storage box. Both its 4200XL and 5200XL AU pages specify a 30 year motor warranty.
KitchenAid Australia lists the 7 Cup Food Processor KFP0719 with a 7 cup bowl, in-bowl accessory storage, a multi purpose blade, a dough blade, a reversible slicing and shredding disc and a thick slicing disc. Its controls offer two speeds and pulse. KitchenAid states a 2 year warranty, which is a different warranty description from Magimix's motor cover.
- Ninja BN650: at our 2 October 2026 check, its only matching EESS record, E2020012284 for BN650ANZ, had expired on 18 May 2025; no current registration was found.
- KitchenAid 5KFC3516BER mini chopper: unavailable on Amazon AU at our 2 October 2026 check, with two Australian reviews on that listing reporting arrival without an Australian plug.
- Kenwood MultiPro Express FDP65.860WH: unavailable on Amazon AU and not listed on Kenwood Australia's site at our 2 October 2026 check.
- Breville Kitchen Wizz 11 Plus BFP680: Breville AU stated that the model was discontinued at our 2 October 2026 check.
- Breville Paradice 16: out of stock on Breville AU at our 2 October 2026 check.
Our verdict
Choose Breville the Paradice 9 BFP638SST for our best overall combination of dicing and prep attachments. The Kitchen Wizz 16 BFP810BSS is our big batch alternative; Russell Hobbs RHFP5BLK is the budget pick, RHMFP5BLK is the mini chopper pick, and Cuisinart Expert Prep Pro 9-Cup FP-7BWXA is the dough pick.
Before ordering, check the RCM on the appliance and confirm its current registration in the EESS public register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a food processor replace a blender?
It can cover some blending jobs if its attachments and manual support them. Russell Hobbs Australia includes a 1.5 L blender jug with the RHFP5BLK, while Breville's Paradice 9 ANZ instruction book directs ice crushing to a blender.
How do I clean a food processor properly?
Unplug it before cleaning, then follow the model's manual for each part. Breville's Paradice 9 ANZ instruction book recommends hand washing the bowl and lid, with occasional top shelf dishwasher use, and hand washing the dicing gearbox and caddy. Cuisinart's AU manual permits top rack dishwasher washing for all parts except the housing base.
What wattage food processor do I need?
Choose by the job and the maker's batch limit. Russell Hobbs Australia lists 200 W for the RHMFP5BLK mini chopper and 600 W for the RHFP5BLK food processor. Cuisinart's AU manual includes dough kneading, and its Amazon AU listing specifies 650 W.
What is the best affordable food processor for everyday cooking in Australia?
Our budget pick is the Russell Hobbs Desire Food Processor RHFP5BLK. Russell Hobbs Australia lists a 2.5 L bowl with 1.5 L usable capacity, two speeds and pulse, plus a reversible slicing and shredding disc.
What's the most reliable food processor for beginners in Australia?
Our overall pick is Breville the Paradice 9 BFP638SST, but we cannot rank long term reliability. Breville Australia lists a 12 mm dicing kit, an adjustable slicer, a reversible shredder and a dough blade.
Which food processor is best for chopping, slicing and kneading dough in Australia?
Cuisinart Expert Prep Pro 9-Cup FP-7BWXA is our pick for that combination of tasks. Its AU manual describes chopping and kneading with the universal blade, plus slicing and grating with two reversible discs. For yeasted dough, the manual limits flour to two cups.
Which brand of food processor is best in Australia?
Breville supplies our best overall pick, the Paradice 9 BFP638SST. Breville Australia lists a 12 mm dicing kit alongside an adjustable slicer, reversible shredder, S blade and dough blade.
Magimix or KitchenAid, which is better?
Compare the exact models by their included tools and warranty terms. Magimix AU lists the 4200XL with mini and main blades, 2 mm and 4 mm slicing and grating discs, an egg whisk, a dough blade, a BlenderMix ring and a storage box, plus a 30 year motor warranty. KitchenAid AU lists the 7 Cup Food Processor KFP0719 with a 7 cup bowl, in-bowl storage, a multi purpose blade, a dough blade, a reversible slicing and shredding disc, a thick slicing disc, two speeds and pulse, and a 2 year warranty. Keep Magimix's motor warranty distinct from KitchenAid's stated warranty.
Is a Magimix worth it?
Judge its value by the attachments you will use and the warranty cover. The Magimix 4200XL comes with mini and main blades, slicing and grating discs in 2 mm and 4 mm sizes, an egg whisk, a dough blade, a BlenderMix ring and a storage box. Magimix AU specifies a 30 year motor warranty for the 4200XL and 5200XL. For comparison, KitchenAid's 7 Cup Food Processor KFP0719 offers in-bowl storage, a multi purpose blade, a dough blade, reversible slicing and shredding and a thick slicing disc, with a 2 year warranty stated by KitchenAid AU.
What is a food processor?
A food processor is a bench appliance that prepares ingredients using blades and, on equipped models, interchangeable discs. Breville's Paradice 9 ANZ instruction book lists chopping, mixing, slicing, shredding and kneading with the corresponding tools.
Can you use a NutriBullet as a food processor?
Only if your exact model's instructions and attachments support the task. Breville's Paradice 9 ANZ instruction book assigns slicing to a slicer disc and shredding to a reversible shredding disc. Check for those functions in your own appliance's manual.
How do you use a KitchenAid food processor?
Use the assembly and controls specified for your exact model. KitchenAid Australia describes the 7 Cup KFP0719's one click bowl assembly, latched lid, two speeds and pulse. Its included tools are a multi purpose blade, dough blade, reversible slicing and shredding disc, and thick slicing disc.
Is a mini food processor worth it?
Yes, for small chopping and mixing jobs. Russell Hobbs Australia describes onions, dressings and dips for the RHMFP5BLK, and its Amazon AU listing gives 500 ml usable capacity in a 1 L glass bowl.
What can a food processor do that a blender cannot?
Use a disc equipped food processor for slicing and shredding. Breville's Paradice 9 ANZ instruction book describes those jobs with its adjustable slicer and reversible shredder. Russell Hobbs' RHFP5BLK manual distinguishes its blender jug from the processor's slicing and shredding disc.
What are the disadvantages of using a food processor?
Expect accessory storage, cleaning and batch limits. Breville Australia supplies a storage container for the Kitchen Wizz 16, while its Paradice 9 ANZ book requires hand washing the dicing gearbox and caddy. The Paradice manual also sets a maximum flour quantity of 575 g.
For the wider kitchen-setup sequence, our kitchen essentials guide lists the bench appliances that earn their footprint, in the order a first-home buyer should buy them.
