10 Best Onion Choppers UK 2023 | Kenwood, Ninja and More

Ninja has become a bit of a cult kitchen brand, and with gadgets as good as this it's not hard to see why. This chopper has a simple pulse action to chop, mince and puree with precision and ease, and the unique Ninja blades give consistent results every time.

The pack also includes two stackable containers with lids, perfect for storing prepped bits in the fridge or cupboard and then serving and storing them using the same container. This top-notch product could not be quicker or easier to use – add this all together and you can see why it's our number one! 

This mini chopper from reliable Kenwood has two speeds for more control and a powerful 300W motor to ensure excellent results. It has rubber feet to provide grip on work surfaces, and the bowl and body interlock for safety and security while in use. 

If we're being super picky, the 0.35 L bowl is on the small side, but this may be just what you're after. Plus, it can be put in the dishwasher and it totally dismantles for easy cleaning. This is a really handy mini chopper that's sure to be come one of your most used kitchen gadgets when preparing delicious meals.

The four interchangeable blades in this model let you julienne, chop and slice vegetables with ease. Better still, the cut foods fall directly into a large 1.2 L collection tray. The soft grip handle is a great addition for better leverage, and the rust resistant heavy-duty blades allow for crisp, smooth cutting and grating.

This chopper is excellent at dicing onions and softer veg, but if you want to cut harder veg such as carrots or potatoes, you may need to first cut them into smaller pieces to make it easier. This aside, it saves you so much effort and time when cooking and is worth every single penny! 

With its large 8.5 cup capacity, this chopper will enable you to make short work of prepping big quantities of vegetables and herbs for your meals. The push button action is very easy to use even if you have reduced mobility, and it is compact and easy to clean.

The blades on this chopper are very very sharp, so you will need to be careful when lifting it in and out of the cupboard and also when washing it. But this is also a plus as it means it powers through your onions and veg in no time!

The lid of this chopper is equipped with a safe locking design that keeps it firmly attached to the bowl, and the anti-slip bottom stops the unit from sliding around as you work. It allows you to cut, slice, and chop any ingredient to any size you want in seconds, and it comes apart for an easy clean up.

The capacity of this chopper isn't overly large, so it is best for when you want to slice up smaller quantities of onions and veg. However, it needs minimal effort to use and it is sure to save you a lot of time and space for quick meal prepping. 

The 900 ml bowl in this chopper is perfectly sized for a wide variety of uses, from chopping onions to blitzing up a hummus or dip. The blades stay in place even when you tip the bowl upside down to pour your ingredients out too, and the pulse buttons for chopping or grinding are a great addition. 

It is fantastically compact and sits in any small space unobtrusively, whether that's a worktop or cupboard. It would seem the motor is underpowered for the size of bowl, as when you fill it over the half-way mark the blades slow down and can stop – perhaps just make sure not to overfill it. 

OXO's chopper quickly and safely chops fruit, vegetables and more in one easy motion, and the convenient opening allows easy pouring without lifting the lid or taking it apart. The lid has been ergonomically designed to provide good leverage for easier chopping too. 

One thing to note is that the blades are quite stiff to remove from the base unit so care is needed when cleaning it to avoid any sliced fingers or hands. But once you get the knack of removing them, this is a really efficient chopper from the experts, and the easy-pour feature really is a game changer! 

This is a high quality mini chopper operated by a gentle pull of the ring which then turns the blade inside. It has a two-cup capacity and is very compact making it ideal for smaller kitchens, or even taking camping owing to the lack of battery or power required.

This chopper also gives you great control and is very easy to assemble and use. Care is needed when cleaning it to make sure that the cord doesn't get wet, which could lead to mould growing inside the housing – just a quick wipe of the pull cord unit is best. 

Sedhoom's chopper comes with five interchangeable blades of different sizes, meaning you can slice and chop a lot of onions in mere seconds. Made from food-safe plastic with rust-proof stainless steel blades, the non-slip feet keep it steady as you work and the extra accessories make cleaning up a doddle.

This chopper does take a bit of effort, and anyone who struggles with weakness or injury may find it too hard to use. If this doesn't apply to you, however, then this is a great value option that can make meal prep so much quicker. It also comes with some handy accessories which is always a bonus!

Make light work of onions, vegetables and many other foods with this machine from Tefal that can chop, mix, mince, grind, crush and emulsify. The two sets of sharp blades provide optimum efficiency for better results, and the powerful 500 watt motor will stand up to most tasks.

In terms of downsides, the instruction booklet provided is quite difficult to understand which may cause some issues. Also, the powerful motor means that if you leave your finger on the button a fraction too long, you end up with very fine dice. Master this, though, and you'll find that it is very useful and cleans up a treat.