Bosch MCM68861GB Food Processor, 10 Attachments, 3.9 Litre Mixing Bowl, 1250 Watt, Brushed Stainless Steel

I had my heart set on a Magimix but I couldn't justify the price for the amount of use I would make of it. I did a lot of research for a powerful but cheaper alternative and found the Bosch. I find it absolutely brilliant. I don't have a big kitchen and work space is limited but it does fit into a corner quite well. I don't use it every day but I would be concerned that if it was tucked away in a cupboard it wouldn't see the light of day very often. It is well equipped and at first all the attachments seem daunting. I think other people have commented on the instructions not being particularly helpful but if you take your time everything eventually falls into place. I still make mistakes, a regular one being putting the ingredients in the bowl before the mixing or chopping blades - it doesn't work. I haven't tried the grater/shredder blade yet but having cut myself twice the first time I used the cutting blade I can attest to the sharpness. I tend to leave the mixing and chopping blades in the bowl ready for use. It is useful having the bag provided for the other blades. The blender I've used a couple of times for soup and it is very good. I imagine it would be fine for smoothies, etc. I have used the grinder for chopping nuts. All in all, I think it would take care of most jobs provided it's not overloaded. It's just a matter of commonsense. All in all, I have no regrets and am more than happy to recommend this food processor.

Best food processor I have ever owned! Does exactly what it says it does. Great motor, great tools. Just take care when you first use it - chops really quickly! And, the blades are REALLY sharp. The instructions are very clear, making the machine so easy to use. Love that you can remove the blades from the blender jug - really helps when cleaning. I tend to make large quantities of soups etc. so the large bowl and jug are absolutely ideal. I've used it to make pastry and dough too. No problems. I cannot fault this food processor, superb value for money.

Amazing product! Both my husband and I are keen cooks and have worn out many food processors over the years, some within their guarantee! We love this one with its powerful motor, it really has the torque to handle pastry and bread dough but is gentle enough to chop herbs and chillies when making fresh Indian chutneys. We've blended just about everything apart from the kitchen sink! We think this model is going to hold up to the abuse we'll give it! Although there is just enough room to store the cable inside the base, because the 1000W "meaty" motor takes up so much of the inside, there isn't any room for on board storage for the plethora of accessories; a small price to pay for the benefit of a good strong motor. Would definitely recommend. The item was very well packaged and arrived exactly when it said it would. Overall: full marks!!

EDIT: Update, August 2016. Surprise, surprise, it packed up! After exactly six uses, the motor refuses to start. The problem (which I note others have had) is with the safety interlock, which was temperemental from day one and then stopped cooperating altogether. Luckily Amazon sorted me out. What a pile of cack. I really don't know what's happened to Bosch. We just had to replace a 4 year old Bosch dishwasher because water had ruined a circuit board. You'd think they'd make the electronic parts in a dishwasher waterproof, wouldn't you? Anyway, I bought this food processor for one reason only - it has an enormous bowl, which I needed. However, I'll be amazed if it's still working in a year's time. Everything about this bit of kit feels cheap 'n' nasty. The plastic feels thin and brittle. The motor unit looks the part, but doesn't have much "oomph". The so-called instruction manual is indecipherable. So far (two uses) it's done what I want, which is liquidize a large quantity of soup. I wouldn't dream of using the myriad attachments, which feel flimsy, complicated and hard to clean. For my day-to-day cooking I'll keep using my thirty year old Kenwood equipment, which still works beautifully. Having said that, I'm told that Kenwood kit is rubbish these days, too. Does anyone know of a manufacturer that still makes solid, well-engineered equipment?