In one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus for a juicer includes: a cutting chamber a squeezing chamber adjacent to the cutting chamber wherein the cutting chamber includes a cutter and wherein the squeezing chamber includes a press. In another embodiment of the invention, a method of assembling a juicer includes: providing a cutting chamber placing at least one cutter in the cutting chamber providing a squeezing chamber in a position adjacent to the cutting chamber and providing a press in the squeezing chamber.