Hosts making several batches of slaw
If you are preparing cabbage and other vegetables for several guests, consider how often you will need to stop and empty the bowl. A larger bowl or direct-serve attachment is particularly relevant.
Who each approach suits
Cooks particular about cabbage texture
If your recipe calls for thin ribbons rather than coarser shreds, check the supplied disc type and cut size before comparing other features.
Occasional users with limited storage
A compact processor with a suitable slicing or grating disc can handle the task if you are comfortable preparing smaller batches.
What matters when buying
Start with the disc needed for your recipe, then assess batch handling and whether the appliance will be practical to keep after the dinner party.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cabbage cut | Confirm the exact model's supplied slicing, grating or shredding disc and its cut size. A chopping blade alone does not establish that it will make strips or shreds. | If I want thin ribbons for slaw, I need the right disc rather than just a processor that chops vegetables. Around 38% of consumers put the cabbage cut first. |
| Batch handling | Check the bowl size, feed tube and whether the model can slice or grate directly into a separate dish; litres alone do not establish cabbage throughput. | Preparing cabbage and other ingredients for guests, I want fewer stops to empty the bowl. That is the main concern for around 38% of consumers. |
| Storage and wider use | Measure your storage space and review the exact model's parts, cleaning instructions and other functions. | If the processor will spend most of its time in a cupboard, I need its size and other uses to justify keeping it. Around 24% of consumers prioritise that practical fit. |
Buying pitfalls
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Expecting a chopping blade to make cabbage shreds
A mini chopper or blade-only processor may chop cabbage without producing the strips your recipe calls for.
Check the exact model's supplied discs or its confirmed compatible accessories before ordering.
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Choosing by bowl capacity alone
Bowl size does not tell you how much prepared cabbage fits in one batch or how often you will have to empty it.
Look at the feed-tube arrangement and any direct-serve attachment as well as the bowl, then decide whether batching suits your preparation plans.
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Assuming every model in a range has the same discs
Kenwood GB notes that included plates can vary by model. The series name or a product photograph is not enough to establish the cut sizes in the box.
Read the accessory list for the precise model and confirm any optional disc is compatible before relying on it for cabbage.
If the supplied disc does not make the cut you want, obtaining a compatible optional plate may add another purchase.
Brands to consider for cabbage preparation
Kenwood
Kenwood GB lists different disc and serving arrangements across its MultiPro models.
- The MultiPro Express FDP65.860WH has a 3 L bowl, reversible 2 mm and 4 mm slicing/grating discs and Express Serve processing.
- The compact MultiPro Go FDP23.130GY has a 1.3 L bowl and a reversible 4 mm disc, so check whether its capacity and cut choice suit your plans. Confirm the accessories supplied with either exact model.
Magimix
Magimix UK lists 2 mm and 4 mm slicing and grating discs for the 3160 and uses a 2 mm slicing disc for cabbage in its slaw recipe.
- Magimix specifies a 2.6 L main bowl and says the 3160 can grate up to 800 g of vegetables in that bowl.
- Magimix positions the 3160 for up to four people; a larger gathering may call for batches.
Ninja
The Joybuy listing describes the Ninja BN800UK as a 3-in-1 appliance with a 1.8 L processor bowl and chopping, slicing, grating, puréeing and mixing functions.
- Its listed functions may appeal if you also need the appliance for other food preparation.
- Confirm the supplied attachment and its cut size against the cabbage texture you want; the listed functions alone do not establish the result.
Joybuy product choices
These 1.8 L processor-bowl choices are relevant if you want to prepare cabbage alongside other ingredients. Check the exact supplied disc and your preferred batch workflow before deciding.
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ochama Food Processor, 750W, 1.8L, with Grater Discs
Consider this model if you want a processor for cabbage and other vegetable preparation. Its product name lists grater discs, slicing and shredding, a 1.8 L capacity and detachable parts.
Confirm which discs are supplied and whether their cuts suit your slaw. Plan for batches unless the model's preparation method meets the quantity you need.
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Ninja 3-in-1 Food Processor BN800UK, 1200W
Consider the BN800UK if you also want the appliance for blending and other preparation. The product name specifies a 1.8 L processor bowl, 2.1 L jug and 700 ml cup; the Joybuy listing describes slicing and grating functions.
Check the supplied slicing or grating attachment and cut size for your recipe. Bowl capacity does not establish how many cabbage batches your dinner party will require.
Questions about cabbage preparation
Should I slice or shred cabbage for slaw?
Choose the disc according to the texture your recipe calls for. Kenwood GB identifies slicer discs as suitable for cabbage and uses a coarse shredding plate in its coleslaw recipe; Magimix UK uses a 2 mm slicing disc for its slaw. Check which cut the exact model can make.
How should cabbage fit into the feed tube?
Cut it into pieces that fit your processor's feed tube and follow that model's assembly instructions. Kenwood's coleslaw method calls for large cabbage chunks that fit the tube; Magimix says its processor will not start unless the pusher sits below the marked maximum line.
Will I need an extra disc?
Check the exact model's included accessories before deciding. Kenwood GB notes that supplied plates vary by model and that some additional plates are sold separately; an extra disc is useful only if it is compatible and gives you the cut your recipe needs.
How should I clean the processor after making slaw?
Follow the model's manual for cleaning its bowl, disc and other removable parts, including which parts may go in a dishwasher. Check those instructions for the exact model rather than assuming every component has the same cleaning requirements.