Abstract: A vacuum food mill or blender for the cutting and mixing of food. There is provided a container associable with means for evacuating same, said container comprising a stationary lower part and a removable cover therefor. A receptacle is rotatably arranged within the container and a cutter spindle associated with suitable drive means projects into the container. Knives for cutting and mixing of the food are mounted on the spindle within the receptacle. The cover comprises two halves which are both mounted on a single hinge shaft, one thereof being pivotal with said shaft and the other thereof being pivotal with respect to said shaft. A rotatable receptacle is mounted within the container for rotation with respect thereto and the drive for same also supports said hinge shaft.