Breville BFP800XL Sous Chef Food Processor Review

The Breville BFP800XL Sous Chef Food Processor is a featured packed premium machine designed to make food preparation tasks in your kitchen a doddle. With its large 16-cup work bowl and 1200-watt motor, this machine has the raw power and capacity to handle large quantities of food at high speed.

Consumers have given the Breville BFP800XL a slew of glowing reviews, complementing its exceptional chopping ability as well as its power and all round versatility.

Read Consumer Reviews on the Breville BFP800XL

Features of the Breville BFP800XL Sous Chef Food Processor

• 1200-watt induction motor
• 5.5-inch extra wide feed chute
• 16-cup large bowl plus 2.5-cup small processing bowl;  The bowls are BPA-free
• LCD screen features a count-up/down automatic timer
• Includes accessory storage box
• Warranty: 1-year limited on machine, 25-years on motor

Design

The first thing you’ll notice about this machine is its incredibly elegant and stylish design which is silver and coal black. The metal base is constructed of die-cast metal which not only looks great, but ensures the base is highly durable and easy to clean. Another nice design feature is the retractable cord which means you don’t need to wrap the cord around the appliance when storing it.

High-speed Induction Motor

The 1200-watt induction motor gives this machine the power to chop and slice at high speeds. The magnetic internals use less moving parts than regular motors, thereby increasing the motors lifespan. Backed by a warranty of 25-years, it shows Breville have every confidence in the reliability of their motors.

User-friendly Controls

Operating the Breville BFP800XL is a very easy process. There are just 3 buttons located at the front of the unit (Power, Start/Pause and Pulse). The LCD screen features a timer that can count up/down. This feature comes in very handy when you’re working on a new recipe and you need to count how long it takes to process your produce.

Extra Wide Feed Chute

The wide 5.5-inch feed chute keeps down preparation time of pre-cutting produce and also gives you the ability to make large fries. We particularly like the convenience aspect the wide feed chute brings.

Includes Two Bowls

Two bowls are included, a large bowl with a 12-cup capacity and a mini bowl with a 2.5 cup capacity. The bowls feature measurements for metric and imperial, so you can follow whatever measurements you’re most familiar with. We’re pleased to see the bowls are BPA-free also.

Ample Accessories

The Breville BFP800XL comes supplied with a great range of accessories which provides the versatile to deal with a wide range of foods. The included accessories are:

Three Blades: Dough blade, Micro-serrated S blade, Mini blade.

Five Discs: Adjustable slicing disc, Emulsifying disc, Shredding/grating disc, Julienne disc, Whisk discs.

Safety tip: The blades have metal edges on them which often become hot after being used, so be careful when you put your hands near them.

Pros and Cons of the Breville BFP800XL Sous Chef Food Processor

Pros

The Breville BFP800XL Sous Chef Food Processor is a truly multi-functional machine that combines stylish looks with raw power. Its large 12-cup capacity makes it perfect for dealing with high volumes of food. It particularly excels at chopping, but is also great at slicing and shredding thanks to its great range of quality attachments included.

The included accessory storage box comes in very handy and keeps things neat and organized. Its smart design also allows the box to be stored in either a vertical or horizontal position.

Good safety features in place as well as BPA-free plastics.

Cons

Due to the high power of this machine, it doesn’t produce good results for mixing dough. If you regularly mix dough then we recommend a less powerful machine such as the Cuisinart FP-14DC Elite Collection 14-Cup Food Processor.

Final Thoughts

Breville has produced an excellent machine in the Breville BFP800XL Sous Chef Food Processor, which has a fine balance between style, power, easy-of-use and versatility. This machine is pricy, but its price sure matches its power, functionality and outstanding durability. If you’re a serious cook who has no time to waste then this food processor will make life that much easier.