The Kenwood Multipro OneTouch food processor is a real game changer in the kitchen. It comes with so many accessories and extra elements that you can do almost everything you need in one go, and fast, too!
With so many small appliances in one, it’s the perfect machine for first-time homeowners or anyone looking to set up their kitchen, as well as cooking fans who love to cook and want to make food prep stress and mess-free.
Made by an established brand, you can expect quality and durability, too. Despite all its accessories, it still has a decent value for money at £199 / $399 AUS.
Kenwood Multipro Onetouch 3-in-1 Food Processor and Blender: Key specs
| Power | 1000 watts |
| Capacity | 3L bowl, 1.5L blender |
| Speed Settings | Three (high, medium, low) |
| Attachments | Serrated knife blade, 2mm slicing.grating disc, 4mm slicing/grating disc, dough tool, dual metal whisk, citrus juicer, weighing tray |
| Dimensions | 8.7 x 10.9 inches |
Kenwood Multipro Onetouch 3-in-1 food processor and blender: Setup
The Kenwood Multipro OneTouch 3-in-1 food processor and blender is incredibly well packaged, and each element comes protected with cardboard during shipping. It's easy to open, and all the parts are well organized.
Inside the box are a safety brochure and a user manual, mainly images demonstrating the combination of each element. There are very few written instructions, but because this appliance is so intuitive, it's incredibly easy to assemble each part. It's also good to see plenty of safety warnings on the blades.
To secure the bowl or blender in place, put the 'drive shaft' in (more on this later), then click it on top and pull the handle to the left. The machine won't start until this has clicked into place.
The digital controls are easy to follow, with images above each main preset (dough, puree, mix, next to the main food processor icon and ice crush, blend, and clean next to the full-size blender). In the middle is your weighing scales control panel, and to the right are your custom and pulse buttons, plus the three speeds (low, medium, high). It's all incredibly intuitive and easy to use.
- Score: 9 out of 10
Kenwood Multipro Onetouch 3-in-1 food processor and blender: Design & Features
As with all Kenwood products, the MultiPro OneTouch is well designed, but I wouldn’t say it stands out for style - it looks like most food processors if I’m being brutally honest.
But the controls are straightforward, with the image icons spelling out which button you need for which purpose.
It has three speeds and a pulse button, which is pretty standard, plus the six presets. It doesn't have a start/stop button, but to do either function, you just press the preset or speed button you are using. I'd probably prefer a start/stop button, but it will not be an issue once you get used to it.
Some people might find the color images on the color control panel cluttered, but I found it helpful.
The appliance comes with all the primary attachments you'd expect, including a serrated knife blade, 2mm and 4mm slicing/grating discs, a double whisk, a dough tool, and a citrus juicer.
I liked the express serve lid attachment you use with the slicing/grating discs. It uses a chute to propel the sliced or grated food into a container. However, when I tested it, I found the carrots shot out rather wildly, and not all landed in my bowl under the chute.
Another thing I love about this multi-functional food processor is that it has a full-size blender and a slightly smaller 'personal blender' attachment - a timely replacement for my ancient NutriBullet.
Plus, a citrus press accessory attaches to the food processor bowl so you can make fresh orange juice in the morning. It's easy to do, and my daughters loved the fact we could make fresh juice so fast.
Design-wise, every large attachment has to be twisted into position on the base. Before it starts, the lid must be twisted and locked for the food processor bowl and the blender (a standard safety feature). What I did find slightly annoying, however, is that the measurements on the side of the bowl and blender go to the left rather than the front. It's not a huge deal, but you must look around the appliance when pouring liquids or ingredients that need measuring when it's clicked in.
One thing that I did find slightly odd is the 'drive shaft', the long spindle attachment you place in the base before adding the food processor bowl, doesn't click or lock in, so it can feel a little wobbly. Often, when I took the bowl off the food processor, the drive shaft would come, too, and fall on the counter, which is a bit annoying.
The base of the food process is 8.7 x 10.9 inches, and the height depends on the accessory you are using. The tallest is with the blender, which makes it 16.9" high, so you will need to consider this if you keep it on the counter under a kitchen cabinet.
It's not overwhelming on the counter, but you will need a lot of cupboard space to house all the accessories. It comes with a little bag for the grating discs, and it would have been nice to have a similar, bigger bag to keep all the elements together.
With a 1000W motor, it can handle all the various mixing tasks, and the 3L food processor bowl and 1.5L blender means you can quickly batch prep.
Being able to weigh ingredients directly into the food processor bowl and blender jug is a real game changer, and I love that you also have the option to use it just as a digital scale.
Plus, with the express serve attachment, you can grate and slice food straight into a blow, so you can get much food prep done without stopping.
- Score: 8 out of 10
Kenwood Multipro Onetouch 3-in-1 food processor and blender: Performance
I must say I'm impressed with the performance of this appliance - it's fast, efficient and stress-free. It kneaded my bread dough in under five minutes, made a lump-free smoothie (with frozen berries and ice) in seconds, and orange juice in under a minute. It is a little loud on the Mix setting (80-90dB - about the same as a lawn mower), but I am impressed with how smooth it mixes.
With so many accessories, this versatile machine does all the heavy lifting, from kneading dough to mixing cake batter.
It's all very intuitive to use and assemble, and it's so time-saving and labor-reducing that I will be making this part of my daily cooking routine, especially when it comes to food prep, such as slicing and grating. I particularly love the integrated scales.
When mixing cookie (or cake) batter, the Kenwood Multipro OneTouch 3-in-1 does not disappoint. My daughter and I decided to make some chocolate and mini marshmallow cookies and it was such a quick operation I must admit I was over the moon as it's usually such a painstaking operation with my old blender.
We started by grating the Cadbury's Twirl bars, which were annihilated in seconds. I removed the chocolate into a separate bowl and creamed the butter and sugar.
Finally, I mixed the flour, sugar, eggs, and baking soda. The batter was smooth in seconds, although it was pretty loud on mix mode (I measured 90dB on my decibel counter app - about the same as a lawn mower or a shouted conversation).
We added the chocolate and mini marshmallows by hand and baked them - they came out perfectly. This was a welcome relief for someone who does not love baking with kids (too much mess). How easy and stress-free it was.
As someone who never makes bread, this Multipro made this task so simple that I will try it again. I cheated slightly, used a ready-made bread mix my brother gave me, and used the dough tool accessory in the food processor bowl. It took around five minutes to complete the task, which was an easy experience.
Before making the smoothie, my daughters and I tested the ice crush, which was so powerful that it turned it into a fine powder or slushy (my kids were jumping up and down excitedly!). We then added frozen mixed berries, some mango and passionfruit yogurt, a small banana, and a glug of cow's milk. The Kenwood Multipro OneTouch whizzed everything together in seconds with no lumps. Because we didn't add much milk, it turned the mix into a berry soft serve - again, my daughters were so excited at the prospect we could now make our ice cream, so it was a win-win all around.
We carried out a similar test on the personal blender, which looks a bit like a NutriBullet in design and is just as powerful and effective. It's a great accessory if you want to make a smaller portion.
I used the express serve chute when slicing the carrots and placed my bowl underneath to catch the slices. It cut the vegetables with ease and speed, although I did notice that some of the carrots fired out in different directions, missing the bowl (although maybe my choice of bowl wasn't big enough...). This was an efficient way to slice vegetables, especially if you want thin slices.
When I want to juice citrus fruits, I usually just use my faithful dollar store plastic juicer but using the Kenwood Multipro OneTouch citrus press was much quicker and easier. I found I got way more juice out of the oranges, which was straightforward to clean afterward.
- Score: 9 out of 10
Kenwood Multipro Onetouch 3-in-1 food processor and blender: Care & maintenance
As with any investment, regular cleaning and maintenance will help extend its lifespan, and the Kenwood is relatively easy to clean, although there are a lot of parts!
Keep your food processor and accessories performing their best by giving them a light clean with a damp cloth after each use. But always make sure you first switch off and unplug your appliance before cleaning it.
Take extra care when removing blades and sharp cutting discs. The bowl, lid, and pusher are dishwasher safe, as are the blades and disc, but you can also wash them with soapy water.
The machine also has a 'Clean' setting, so you can fill the processor bowl or two blenders with a bit of water and detergent and get the bulk of the food debris off before another little rinse in the sink. This was useful and made things much easier when it came to cleaning the appliance after use.
But remember, never immerse motorized parts in water, don’t let the cord or plug get wet, and don’t use abrasive products that are likely to scratch metal or plastic - I find an old toothbrush or one of those thin straw pipe cleaners that comes in handy when cleaning hard to reach spots between buttons.
De’Longhi says certain foods can discolor the plastic, which is normal and won’t affect performance. After cleaning, ensure you dry the lid, bowl, and various individual tools thoroughly before re-assembling your food processor for storage.
For long-term maintenance, regularly checking and replacing worn parts is worthwhile. Signs that you need to replace things include dullness or damage on the blades, as dull blades can strain the motor and reduce performance. Replace or sharpen them as needed. Following the manufacturer's guidelines, you can also apply lubricant to the motor and any mover parts. This can help prevent wear and tear on components and reduce friction.
You can also inspect the motor and gears for any damage, blockages, or signs of wear.
This is a significant appliance with many mini appliances, so you'll need a massive amount of counter space to store it, or you might prefer to leave most of the elements you don't regularly use in a kitchen cupboard or utility room.
- Score: 8 out of 10
Kenwood Multipro Onetouch 3-in-1 food processor and blender: Price & Value
The Kenwood MultiPro OneTouch Food Processor and Blender retails at £199 / $399 AUS and is available directly from Kenwood in the UK and Australia, as well as Amazon.com. It hasn’t yet been launched in the US. This gadget can replace multiple appliances, so I think it is excellent value for money. When you look at similar-priced food processor-blender combos, it offers many more accessories.
- Score: 9 out of 10
Would I buy the Kenwood Multipro Onetouch 3-in-1 food processor and blender: Verdict
The Kenwood Multipro is the ultimate multi-tasker that makes kneading dough, crushing ice, juicing, and even cleaning up afterward super easy. The presets are easy to use, the appliance is powerful and fast, and it's all so intuitive that you barely need the instructions.
The only downside is there are a lot of accessories to store, and if you are keeping it on the counter, you will need some height under cabinets to use the full-size blender. It's well-priced for what you get and works well, saving time and labor for food prep.
| Attribute | Notes | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | well-packaged; intuitive; includes a drive shaft that must be secured; digital controls are straightforward; safety warnings on the blades | 9/10 |
| Design & features | functional design; three speeds, a pulse button, and six presets; comes with all essential attachments; express serve lid; users need to consider counter space and cupboard storage; drive shaft design could be improved | 8/10 |
| Performance | fast and efficient performance; creates smooth mixes and batters quickly; ice-crushing capability is impressive; express serve chute is a convenient feature | 9/10 |
| Care & maintenance | relatively easy to clean; provides guidance on long-term maintenance | 8/10 |
| Value | appliance can effectively replace multiple kitchen gadgets | 9/10 |
How does the Kenwood Multipro Onetouch 3-in-1 food processor and blender compare?
If the Kenwood Multipro isn't for you, for a similar price you can get the Ninja BN800UK Auto IQ Food Processor and Blender ($199.99 on offer at Amazon.com) but it doesn't have as many accessories - it's missing a citrus press, whisk and integrated scales.
For those with a smaller budget we are big fans of the NutriBullet Triple Prep System NBKS50100, available for $169 at Amazon. It comes with two NutriBullet personal blenders, a full-size blender and a food processor.
How I tested the Kenwood Multipro Onetouch 3-in-1 food processor and blender: Testing process
I set up the Kenwood MultiPro OneTouch on my kitchen counter for one month while I worked my way through the different appliances and attachments.
When I was food prepping I used the integrated weighing scales, as well as tested the presets on the control panel. I used the blending, whisking, grating, slicing, and chopping functions and noted how well the parts fitted together and whether or not they were easy to clean.
I considered if any features were hard to use or didn't work as well as expected, and I also used a decibel noise meter to test how loud the appliances were, noting how many parts of the processor there were that needed storing.
Find out more about how we test.
