Breville Sous Chef 16 Cup Food Processor Brushed Stainless Steel: 1450W, BPA-Free, Dishwasher-Safe, 2 Speeds

I decided to "upgrade" my food processor and splurge on the Sous Chef 16. The first time I used it, the motor overheated 3 times trying to make a single batch of hummus. Very disappointed in this purchase.

I bought a Sous Chef 16 and the hard plastic parts that hold the bowl in place broke off with normal use. I can't find a replacement bowl anywhere, which makes the whole expensive machine virtually worthless.

We bought our first great food processor at the beginning of 2024, the sous chef 16. We think it's a tremendous machine but no accessories are available like the older models or other manufacturers. When are they coming out?

These newer updated models do not come with a peeler attachment and an aftermarket peeler is not available for this model. To me this is a downgrade from the previous version. Will be going back to the previous model that has a peeler and is also less expensive. Breville please make a PEELER for this so we can continue to peel potatoes!

BREVILLE strikes again with a superior product! It's a little big for my countertop. But I have decided that I would keep it out and it would force me to use it more regularly. It is super fast and quiet. I've used all the attachments. Looking forward to getting a Julianne slicer an additional attachments when they're released.. I have several small appliances, Berville and enjoy using each of them!

Nicest food processor I’ve had in 40 years. I bought it to replace a (not very old) other brand that struggled to handle a full bowl of food and was made of thin plastic that broke the first few times I used it. Plus it did not process that well, and I was tired of cutting my fingers with a knife during long cutting sessions while canning (I have a big garden) because my food processor was too wimpy to get the job done. I was discouraged thinking that small appliances are just getting cheaper and flimsier even when you buy a decent brand. The Breville shipped promptly in a plain outer box, thank you. Inside the processor was packed extremely well. This appliance is quite large! The accessories box is tucked in a cabinet while the processor itself warrants a spot on the counter. I am fairly minimalist about my kitchen counters, but I did not want to hide it in a cabinet like the previous processor, discouraging me from using it. The Damson Blue is quite handsome, I’m so tired of everything silver and gray. The plastic bowl is nice and thick and the rubber seal on the lid feels smooth. The various size food pushers snap easily in the lid (unlike my old processor, from which the pushers fell out on the floor and broke when you open it and turn it over to keep the mess off the counter). Its first job was to puree a bowl of raw tomatoes. My old processor struggled with basic tasks like this, leaving a lot of very large chunks that had to be reprocessed or cut by hand. The Breville polished off the tomatoes in six seconds, with a pleasing low rumbly sound. I didn’t have to prep them too finely either! The pulse feature is very important—if you want coarse chop, just a couple of very quick pulses! And its controls are easy to use. The bright red measure markings on the bowl are easy to see and I love the pour spout. To start the clean up, I put a little warm water and a drop of soap in the bowl, ran it a few seconds, took the bowl off and shook it over the sink, opened it and poured the soapy water over the lid and pushers, and rinsed. Something oiler would probably take a little more hot water and sink washing. I’m not putting it in the dishwasher, your choice but I think the dishwasher is pretty hard on plastics over time. I continued to use the processor for a couple of days of heavy kitchen duty. I normally like the simplicity of a knife but since I’m cooking three meals a day at home, I feel like I’m in the kitchen all day. Later I used it for coarsely chopping onions and tomatoes. The chop was fairly uniform, no big chunks to fish out. It did a decent job of pureeing peppers with the skin on (would have been better to cook them a little) and chopping onions and garlic. The small bowl also worked beautifully. We haven’t used the shredding and slicing disks yet — but we’re looking forward to some hash browns and I’m very impressed with the range of the variable slicer. I think I can get a small eggplant in the chute and will try thick slices for moussaka tonight. This machine is earning its spot on the counter!

I got this 2 months ago and I am having loads of fun with this thing. As a vegetarian for 2 years, I was completely exhausted with cutting things up. Also, there were things I wouldn't even attempt because of all the prep work involved. With this thing, I can cut up all the vegetables that I would use for the week at one time. And the result is very uniform. It has completely changed what I do in the kitchen.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Theres too much to say about this product and its all amazing. Instructions are super clear and very easy to read for anybody. No matter what using this for, I promise this makes the job 100x easier.!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Admittedly, I didn't know what I was getting into when I got this product. This is not your run-of-the-mill food processor - it's a commercial grade piece of equipment that's capable of both high levels of consistency and high-levels of use over an extended periods of time. And, as a bonus, it's a gorgeous piece of machinery that Breville is known for. The motor on the machine seems like it weighs 10 pounds, so I'm sure it can handle whatever food processor needs you might have. I'm opening a catering business and feel privileged to have such a powerful machine. I included the picture of the blade/attachment container because that aspect doesn't get talked about enough. That container isn't meant to just be a way to ship those items - it's a permanent storage container that is thoughtfully designed and quite durable in it's own right. It's a very considerate bonus by Breville. Lastly, and suprisingly to me, most of the parts are dishwasher safe. Importantly, the blades are dishwasher safe. If you've never reached into a sink of hot soapy water and not known there were food processor blades, trust me - it's an experience you want to avoid. One more thing that I just remembered, there is a 'small bowl' attachment that can go in the food processor. I didn't really understand its purpose at first - but with such a large food processor, the small bowl attachment enables you to process smaller quantities of food without having bits and pieces of food lost in the nooks of the food processor's largest bowl. It's a very smart idea.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wow! This food processor is amazing! I was so surprised how heavy duty it was. It’s so heavy and such a quality item! The blades are nice and sharp and I love the case that they come in! I can’t wait to buy more accessories so I can use it even more!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this food processor. I use it almost every day for different things. It slices in different widths making cooking a breeze. It is also so quiet! I had an older model before and it was heavy and loud, so I did not use it much. This stays out on my counter because I have been using it so often.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the food processor you want if you do a lot of cooking & desire to have a top of the line machine. It looks lovely in my counter top & works like a charm! In my opinion I t’s the cadillac of food processors! I think there is a bit of a learning curve, if you’ve used smaller units, but fairly simple. It is heavy duty, weighing about 27 pounds. Since it is heavy, it’s best to leave it on your counter for easy access. The 16 cup container makes it easy to use large quantities, and it also has a smaller 2.5 container that fits inside the 16 cup bowl. It runs smooth, fast & fairly quiet. I am very pleased with this item. It is on the expensive side, but with all of the capabilities it offers I feel that it’s worth it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this this machine and it has made my life easier. I don't like slicing up vegetables but the breville sous chef 16 is the key. I love that it comes with all the attachments and can slice in different thicknesses. I would recommend this this product to make their kitchen life easier..

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this machine. This does everything but clean up after itself. It's the quietest food processor I've ever owned. Precise - I love how nicely my veggies come out when slicing or dicing. Literally perfect and saves me boatloads of time. Tons of accessories. So many I haven't used them all yet (peeler, julienne, and fry cutter). Did I tell you how perfectly it dices veggies? Even tomatoes! Sturdy - this machine is well built and anticipating it will last a heck of a long time! We get excited every single time we use this machine. Iam a very pleased woman an do recommend this product it is a priceless addition to any kitchen.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Breville Sous Chef 16 is a beast of a machine. It is Purpose built for jobs large and Small. The selection of blades and accessories is staggering and the included case organizes them very well. Over the past week I have put the machine through its paces with a variety of jobs. The unit has handled everything I have thrown at it with ease. The adjustable slicer makes awesome pickles, and the kids love the apples and pineapple chips. The cheese grater blade makes quick work of even the largest and toughest blocks. It will pay for itself just in the savings over bagged cheese. The french fry blade worked flawlessly as well, though I admit I wish there was a way to adjust it for different shapes and sizes. The fact that everything save the motor can be popped right into the dish washer is incredibly convenient. I would recommend this unit to anyone with medium to large processing jobs.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this recently and although its a little larger than I expected, I LOVE it! It has so many accessories and has a smaller dish for just chopping a few things. It uses an induction motor so its much quieter than my previous food processor. It can chop and grate so easily and makes a great sous chef in my kitchen!!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] THIS MACHINE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I COULDN'T BELIEVE HOW IT HANDLED ANYTHING I PUT IN IT. IT CHOPPED AND SHREDDED GREAT. THE SLICING WASN'T PERFECT, BUT ACCEPTABLE. I FOUND THE CLEANING WAS SUPER EASY. I HOPE THIS LASTS FOREVER.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We got this as a gift so gave it a try. We were not sure if we were going to keep it as we already have a good food processor. After using it, I have to say that this one is staying and the previous one is going away. We had Breville Juicer and already love it, and just like that juicer this is the best food processor I have ever used, and we love to cook so have worked with many. Pros: Powerful but quiet motor. Comes with many attachments and a very nice storage box for all the attachments which is a big plus. Chops really fast and with great precision. Cons: Can't really think of any for now. I have been using it for a week now and absolutely love it. We highly recommend for anyone who love to cook.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This has made meal prep in the kitchen sooo much easier and quicker! Fantastic for dicing, chopping, and processing. The different sizes that it comes with makes it easy to use for any type of fruit or vegetable. It's also super easy to clean which is convenient because I really hate washing up. If you're looking to upgrade your kitchen and make your life easier, this is the new tool for you!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This kitchen appliance was bigger than I had anticipated. Definitely not something you would keep out on the counter. It is also quite heavy, so it feels like kind of a production to get it out to cook with. I also do not find it easy to clean. Those things aside it does an excellent job cutting things up.