Quick answer: for soups, purées and baby food, a hand blender is the most useful single machine, from $32. For smoothies, juices and crushed ice, choose a jug blender, from $35. For parsley, onions and garlic, a chopper saves the most time, from $33. If you cook for a big family and slice, grate and knead every week, a food processor (from $75) or a kitchen machine (from $150) does the heavy work.

Which machine does which job?

Machine	Best for	Price at Hajjar Shop
Hand blender	Soups, purées, baby food, hummus, sauces in the pot	From $32
Jug blender	Smoothies, milkshakes, juices, crushed ice	From $35
Personal blender	One smoothie, blended and drunk from the same bottle	From $54
Chopper	Parsley, onions, garlic, nuts, small amounts of meat	From $33
Food processor	Slicing, grating, chopping and mixing in large amounts	From $75
Kitchen machine	Bread, ka’ak and cake dough, whipping, big batches	From $150

October 2026 prices. Browse every machine in food prep and mixing.

Hand blenders: the one most kitchens use daily

A hand blender goes straight into the pot, so lentil soup or a purée is smooth without moving it to a jug. Models with a chopper bowl also handle garlic and parsley, and a whisk attachment whips cream and egg whites.

• Braun MultiQuick 1 and Moulinex 450 W: simple and light, from $32.
• Braun MultiQuick 3 Hummus: a hand blender set up for hummus and dips.
• Braun MultiQuick 5 Vario: variable speed for more control, from $64.
• Braun MultiQuick 7: 1000 W with ActiveBlade, for tougher food, from $72.
• Philips ProMix 1200 W set and Braun MultiQuick 9: the most powerful, with a full set of attachments.

See all hand blenders.

Jug blenders: smoothies, juices and ice

A jug blender pulls food down onto the blades, so drinks come out smoother than with a hand blender. Look at the jar: glass does not scratch or hold smells, plastic is lighter and safer around children. For crushed ice and frozen fruit, check that the product page mentions ice crushing, and go for 800 W or more.

• Kenwood Smoothie Maker with Multi Mill: an entry blender with a mill for spices and coffee, from $35.
• Moulinex Blendforce 2 glass and Braun PowerBlend 3: 800 W family blenders, from $72.
• Moulinex Blendforce with juicer: blender and citrus press in one.
• Moulinex 1400 W high-speed and Braun TriForce Pro 1600 W: high-speed blenders for nut butters, frozen desserts and very smooth soups.
• Moulinex Lightmix cordless: a personal blender that charges like a phone, for a smoothie on the go.

See all jug blenders.

Choppers: tabbouleh without the knife work

A chopper is the fastest way through a bunch of parsley, a pile of onions or a head of garlic. Pulse in short bursts so the parsley stays chopped and does not turn to paste.

• Russell Hobbs Mini Chopper 500 ml: small and easy to store, from $33.
• Moulinex Mini Chopper 1 L with glass bowl: bigger batches, and the glass does not stain from onions.
• Moulinex La Moulinette 1000 W: the classic, strong enough for meat and nuts, from $70.

See all choppers, and meat mincers if you make kibbeh at home.

Food processors: slicing, grating and big batches

A food processor does what a chopper does and much more: discs slice cucumbers, grate carrots and cheese, and a dough blade mixes pastry. Bowl size is the main choice. Around 2 litres suits most families, 3 litres or more suits big Sunday cooking.

• Moulinex 500 W, 1.5 L and Kenwood 750 W: compact processors from $75.
• Braun PureEase 800 W: a family processor with slicing and grating discs, from $85.
• Moulinex DoubleForce Compact 3 L and DoubleForce 1000 W: large bowls for big families.
• Kenwood MultiPro Compact: a 2.1 L bowl in a small footprint.
• Magimix 650 W and Magimix Cuisine System 1100 W: heavy-duty processors built for years of daily use.
• Philips 1300 W food processor and blender set: a processor and a jug blender on one motor.

See all food processors.

Kitchen machines: dough, cakes and whipping

If you bake bread, ka’ak, maamoul or cakes often, a stand mixer kneads and whips while you do something else. Bowl size tells you how much dough it takes in one go.

• Moulinex Charlotte 4.8 L: a solid first kitchen machine, from $150.
• Kenwood stand mixer 1000 W, 5 L: stainless bowl, also sold with a blender jug.
• Kenwood Chef XL 6.7 L and Moulinex 1500 W, 6.7 L: for large batches of dough.

For lighter jobs, a hand mixer from $25 whips cream and cake batter. See all kitchen machines.

Power and your generator subscription

Blenders and processors run for short bursts, so they are easier on a generator subscription than an oven or a kettle. At 220 V, amps are roughly the wattage divided by 220.

Power	Approximate draw	Typical machine
450 W	about 2 A	Entry hand blender
800 W	about 3.6 A	Family jug blender or food processor
1,000 W	about 4.5 A	Premium hand blender, chopper, kitchen machine
1,400 to 1,600 W	about 6.4 to 7.3 A	High-speed blender, large kitchen machine

On a 5 A subscription, everything up to about 1,000 W runs comfortably on its own. Switch off the water heater before using a high-speed blender.

Looking after your blender and processor

• Fill the jug halfway with warm water and a drop of washing-up liquid, then run it for 20 seconds. That cleans most of the blade.
• Let hot soup cool a little before blending it in a jug, and never fill above the maximum line.
• Never put the motor unit in water. Wipe it with a damp cloth.
• Store blades and discs in their box or holder, since they stay sharp for years.

Frequently asked questions

Which blender is best for hummus?

A food processor or a strong hand blender gives the smoothest hummus. The Braun MultiQuick 3 Hummus edition is set up for it, and any processor of 800 W or more works well.

Hand blender or food processor?

A hand blender is for blending and puréeing, mostly in the pot. A food processor also slices, grates and kneads. Many kitchens have a hand blender for daily use and a processor for big cooking days.

Can a blender crush ice?

Most jug blenders of 800 W and above crush ice, and high-speed blenders handle frozen fruit with ease. Check the product page for ice crushing before you buy.

What is the difference between a chopper and a food processor?

A chopper has one blade and a small bowl for chopping. A food processor has a bigger bowl plus discs for slicing and grating and a blade for dough.

Do your blenders come with a warranty?

Yes. All products from Hajjar Shop come with a 1-year warranty, and our team in Zahle helps with after-sales service and spare parts.

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