Breville - Sous Chef 16

I don't have the peel and dice kit but will have to look into that!! I've had this one for absolute ages and it's still going strong. For small quantities it's fine because it comes with a small bowl insert for small quantities.

We have a Breville. It was expensive, but it's built like a tank and it can cube potatoes, which is awesome.

The oft-recommended Cuisinarts are fine and pretty good value for money, but if you have the budget for it, a Magimix or Breville is *way* better.

Breville's big food processor has been a long time winner for me. It's a beast. So powerful, in fact, that it's easy to overprocess, so you just have to be aware.

the breville ones are nice. they're just a bit too bulky.

Depends what you already have really. I already have basically this kit (mines older), a stick blender with a tiny food processor attachment. Even ended up with double all the bits when the motor gave out in warranty and they sent me a whole new box instead of just the motor. https://www.kenwoodworld.com/en-au/triblade-xlplus-hand-blender-hbm60-307gy/p/HBM60.307GY Also already have a normal blender and a large food processor with a small insert. An older version of this: https://www.breville.com/en-au/product/bfp810 So I was already well covered. If I didn't have either, I'd probably grab the stick blender. Because if you didn't already have it and weren't looking for it, I'm not recommending the $800 food processor over the $100 stick blender for your purpose...

I've got the OG Sous Chef and it's great. While I'd want the 1400w version I've got it *is* stupidly unnecessarily powerful- without exaggeration you're done grating or slicing *whatever* almost as soon as your finger hits the pulse button\*. I think if you needed the extra wattage to, say, mix a stiff dough, that dough would probably crack the bowl. I'll also state that Breville seems to be one of the few brands left that actually does things the right way. They replaced an out of warranty YouBrew that I had gifted my parents because the display died. \*Specifically I grate potatoes and slice cored apples with mine (potato pancakes and apple pie) and it's *ridiculous.* If there is someone in the kitchen that's never seen it before they are incredulous.

I love my Breville, it makes the cuisnarts feel like toys. However, it is a bit more than your budget.

The Breville is a clear step up from the Cuisinart, although 16 cups is quite large. The only brand I'd put on the same level as the Breville is Magimix and they have a great 14 cup model. If you have the budget, I'd definitely go for the Breville or Magimix. The Cuisinart is also a solid machine and a good value for money though-just not as powerful or well-designed and with fewer accessories.

Just wanted to pop in and say thanks again for the advice! I bought the Breville Sous Chef 16 Pro, and settled on a replacement pitcher for the Vitamix. The Breville is slightly bigger than I expected but it's so worth the extra space with how well it is made. The box with all the blades is super sturdy and I am sure it wakka stand up to a few years of use and abuse. I had the opportunity to use it several times last week including making pasta sauce, pie dough, salsa, and pesto and it was worth every single penny. It turned out to be slightly more than the Cuisinart, but given it had that handy storage box it made the most sense. Thanks again for your thoughtful and detailed reply, you helped make this chef a very happy man at work!

I like my Breville sous chef. But it's a lot to bring out for small jobs.

My current processor is a Breville (>5 years) that replaced a Cuisinart that replaced a... Oster(?). The Breville and all its attachments work well, easy to clean (except the feed tube pusher), has *lots* of power. It's my favorite of the three.

I bought a Breville Sous Chef off someone on Kijiji for $200 CAD last year. I'm very happy with that purchase. I probably wouldn't have if it was full price though as they are pretty pricey.

Get a Magimix. Or a Sage (aka Breville). Both are huge upgrades from the Cuisinart tbh

Second the Magimix. By far the best I've had, and I've owned a lot of them (they didn't last long). I never thought I was being terribly demanding; I just wanted one that was durable. I even went through a Breville sous chef in just a couple of years--parts kept breaking, motor strained, etc.

I have both a cuisinart and a Breville. While both are good, I highly prefer the Breville

I most recently used it last night. Definitely average to clean. I used a few blades and accessories for the job and cleanup was maybe 5 mins.

Second this! I ended up purchasing the Breville Sous Chef recently and I love it. The Cuisinart was my second choice- just got a good deal on the Breville so went for the upgrade.

I've used a Breville Sous Chef food processor and a Vitamix 6200 blender to make nut butter. The Vitamix is a lot faster and produces smoother nut butter. So I guess it depends on the blender but I would say a powerful blender like a Vitamix or Blendtec is better than a food processor for making nut butter.

I've used my Breville for many years and it's a beast. It definitely has earned its keep for sheer power and reliability. But if you're looking for something a little less pricey I see that Cuisinart's 14-cup processor (model DFP-14BCNY) is [available on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AXM4WV2?th=1) for $235 right now. [According to America's Test Kitchen](https://www.americastestkitchen.com/equipment_reviews/2194-food-processors#review-reviewables-section), which does independent reviews, that model and the Breville Sous Chef 16 were their two "Highly Recommended" devices.

I was amazed at the quality of my Breville food processor. The blades are so much more durable than the cheap one I had previously. And a basic Vitamix blender will not disappoint. But with your budget you'll have to either buy used, or choose between the two

I've had a Vitamix 5200 for about 15 years maybe more. I can't remember how long ago I bought it. It's still a work horse. I've also got a Breville Sous Chef 16 cup. It comes with multiple attachments. Also a work horse. I don't use all the attachments but the slicer/shredder and s blades are used the most. Also have a Bamix with various blades and tubs for grinding and chopping. I use all of them regularly even though I cook/prep for one person now. The Bamix doesn't quite blend as smoothly as the Vitamix so that is my go to for smoothies or anything that has to be a smooth texture. They have all been a long lasting investment in my kitchen. I am sure the Vitamix is available in 220v. You might have to buy it directly from them.

My Breville Sous Chef has a 16-cup capacity, can dice, and has handled everything I've ever thrown at it with ease

I have a Breville and it's amazing. It's a bit more expensive but worth it in my opinion. I love the cheese grating option and French fry cutter!

I have a Breville Sous Chef, but their newer models look even better. I absolutely love the adjustable slicing blade on my Breville. Most food processors don't let you adjust thickness. It also has a French fry disk and the shredding disk is awesome for grating frozen butter for things like biscuits and other pastry doughs. The Magimix also looks great for bread specifically: https://www.seriouseats.com/best-food-processor-equipment-review?utm_source=googlepaid&utm_medium=con&utm_content=CjwKCAjw7pO_BhAlEiwA4pMQvD4-GBIyPNWkNi2MkPzipbu2DH9pSX3zkWjWs1J67BYcdrvTwokBxRoCmQYQAvD_BwE&utm_campaign=commerce-dd-FoodProcessorEquipmentReview_SeriousEats_Combined_CommSEM_OrganicLP-5121915&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACeazfC7FOgcpXKpLqQWsXHcwx3M0&gclid=CjwKCAjw7pO_BhAlEiwA4pMQvD4-GBIyPNWkNi2MkPzipbu2DH9pSX3zkWjWs1J67BYcdrvTwokBxRoCmQYQAvD_BwE#toc-the-winners-at-a-glance

I'm hopefully getting my breville food processor delivered today and I can't wait to use it!

I have the 16 and it is so worth it! I love the julienne blade AND if you're shredding something bulky, say, cabbage, the extra space goes more quickly than you'd think!

honestly this does fit the requirements. i wouldn't keep a food processor out but we have a breville sous chef pro and it's great but takes some room to store and no machine is super easy to clean.

I like my Breville sous chef