Kenwood MultiPro Express (FDP65.860WH)

This is the pick that does the most for around £140. The 1000W MultiPro Express pairs a 3L work bowl with a generous set of attachments, and two of them stand out at this price: Express Dice, which produces even diced cubes automatically, and Express Serve, which grates or slices straight onto a plate or into a pan so you skip emptying the bowl. A 1.5L blender, dough tool, emulsifying (whisk) tool, Multi Mill and two reversible slicing/grating discs round it out. The trade-off against the Magimix is motor technology — Kenwood uses a conventional brushed motor, so it is louder and won't carry the same multi-decade guarantee — but you get more built-in versatility for less than half the money. Price is indicative at around £140 and varies by colour and retailer.