I was eyeing this food processor for a while, trying to decide if I should splurge or not. I had an old Cuisinart 11 cup that was a good machine in its day. However, I had to replace one of the parts in the lid and it was not cheap. The quality of that replacement part was not good. I then went to a store to check out the Breville, as I had been hearing some good things. The difference in quality is night and day. While it seems expensive, you really do get quite a few pieces in the kit. I’ve had enough time now to try everything out and I must say I am impressed. The peeling is pretty amazing, as long as you are reasonable in your expectations. A small bit of cleanup is necessary, but the time savings is tremendous. The small bowl is something I didn’t think I would need/use, but it’s really nice. The S blades are great. They do a nice job. I don’t know if it’s the design or the power or both, but it’s more consistent than my old machine. The variable slicing disc is awesome. I had multiple slicing discs for my old machine and having one adjustable disc is great. The timer is also a nice feature for peeling and kneading dough. The base is weighty, so the machine doesn’t “jump” when kneaded nag, etc. I leave mine on the counter, but I could see it being difficult to take out/put away. I’m very happy with my purchase and should get many years of use. I checked replacement part pricing and it is reasonable. Customer support seems good as well from what I’ve seen in the review/comment sections. This is my second Breville product (the other is a waffle iron) and I am impressed with both from a quality and usability perspective). My only gripe is that the 8mm and 16mm dicing kits are optional and are hard to find in stock. Mine are on back order. I wish there was a SKU that included all 3 sizes of dicing.
We love this food processor! We have had several other companies processor but the Breville is definitely superior. It is powerful, has every attachment imaginable and easy to use. I highly recommend it for anyone. Also the company is very pleasant to work with!
Folks I will admit, this food processor is expensive,but I believe this is the best. I had a different brand that was rated pretty high and this Breville knocked it out of my kitchen. Sorry, but not in the same league. I also believe that you are paying for a name. This is our fifth Breville product and we may be partial to Breville,but every Breville machine we own has worked flawlessly and going to last a lifetime. Quality over and over. Great job Breville, keep up the good work.
Breville Sous Chef 16 Peel and dice has become my invaluable helper in my kitchen. It safes me time and effort of peeling and dicing when I meal prep for each week. I love my Breville!