Food prep by type
- Jug blenders: a big jug and a strong motor for sharing smoothies, crushing ice, frozen drinks, soups and sauces. Some kits also fit to-go cups and a processing bowl to the one motor.
- Personal blenders: blend in the cup, twist on a lid and head out. Ideal for one person's smoothie or protein shake.
- Cordless portable blenders: a rechargeable base with built-in blades, for a fresh drink at the office, the gym or on the go.
- Tumbler blenders: blend inside a travel tumbler, then lift it off and take it with you.
- Food processors: chop, slice, grate, mix and knead, with a feed tube for whole vegetables.
- Hand blenders: blitz soup in the pan, then clip on a whisk, beater or mini chopper for other jobs.
- Juicers: a cold press juicer squeezes fruit and veg slowly for rich, low-foam juice.
- Ice cream and frozen drink makers: churn your own frozen desserts, from soft serve to sorbet, or freeze drinks into slush with no ice required.
Which appliance suits you?
| Appliance | Suits | Worth checking |
| Jug blender | Households, frozen ingredients, soups and sauces. | Jug size, the preset programmes, and any extra cups or bowls. |
| Personal blender | A daily smoothie or shake for one. | Cup sizes, and how it copes with seeds, nuts and leafy greens. |
| Cordless blender | Drinks away from home. | Blends per charge and how it recharges. |
| Food processor | Chopping, slicing, grating and dough. | Bowl size and which discs and blades come with it. |
| Hand blender | Soups, purées and small tasks, with little to store. | Attachments such as a whisk, beaters or a chopper. |
| Ice cream maker | Home-made ice cream and frozen desserts. | Tub size, and room in your freezer for the tubs. |
| Frozen drink maker | Slush, frozen cocktails and milkshakes for a crowd. | Vessel size and how long each batch takes. |
Making the choice
Blending for one, or for everyone?
For one person's daily smoothie, a personal blender is ideal. If you make drinks for the household, crush ice or blend soup, a jug blender gives you the size and power.
One base or separate gadgets?
One motor driving several attachments saves both money and cupboard room. A hand blender is still useful for soup straight in the pan.
Power and programmes
A stronger motor makes light work of ice, frozen fruit and thick mixtures. Auto programmes run a preset pattern of pulses and pauses at one press, and some blenders detect what's in the jug and adjust as they go.
Cleaning and safety
Dishwasher-safe jugs, cups and blades save effort. The blades are extremely sharp, so wash them with care, and pick a blender that won't run unless the lid is locked on.
Ice cream and frozen drinks
An ice cream maker churns a base you've frozen in its tub first, so plan a day ahead and clear some freezer space. Frozen drink makers do the chilling themselves, with no ice needed.
Before you order
- Check the height beneath your wall cupboards: jug blenders and frozen drink makers stand tall with the jug on.
- Plan storage for the extra jugs, cups and blades that come with blender systems.
- Clear freezer space before choosing an ice cream maker.
The brands we sell
Our food prep appliances come from Ninja and Nutribullet. Filtering by brand shows each maker's line-up together.
Buying food prep appliances from KDH Electrical
Everything carries the manufacturer's full UK guarantee. Delivery is free on orders over £600, normally within 3–7 working days; our delivery page covers the rest.
If another UK retailer has it for less, our price match means we'll do our best to match it. Call 01622 541312 for advice, or visit our showroom in Rochester after ringing to check what's on display.
Food Prep: your questions answered
Jug blender or personal blender?
Jug models are for bigger batches, ice, soups and sauces. Personal models blend straight into a drinking cup, perfect for a single smoothie.
Will it crush ice?
Most jug blenders, and plenty of personal ones, will. The product page shows whether there's a dedicated ice or frozen setting.
How long does a cordless blender's charge last?
It varies by model and what you're blending. The product page gives blends per charge, and many charge from a USB-C cable.
Do I need a food processor as well as a blender?
They do different jobs: blenders make things smooth, processors cut, shred and knead. A combined system gives you both on one motor.
How does an ice cream maker work?
Freeze your mixture in the tub, typically overnight or for a day, and the machine turns it into a frozen dessert in a few minutes.
Is cold press better than centrifugal juicing?
A cold press juicer squeezes slowly, giving more juice with less foam. It's quieter, though usually slower.
Can the parts go in the dishwasher?
Most jugs, cups, lids and blades can, but check each product page. Handle blades carefully, as they're very sharp.