Kitchen · PRODUCT REVIEW

Breville
Sous Chef 16 Pro Food Processor

Sixteen-cup processor with a separate mini bowl. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

The Breville Sous Chef 16 Pro BFP800 family offers a clearly differentiated setup: a 16-cup dry-capacity main bowl, a separate 2.5-cup mini bowl, slicing and shredding tools, and a dedicated dough blade. The U.S. model guide supplies the important tool boundaries, while Breville's product-family materials identify a 1200-watt motor and variable slicing system. This is a strong fit for a household that will actually use both bowl scales and the accessories. The historical row is a renewed BFP800BSXL title; it does not verify a current exact listing, finish, refurbisher, warranty, or shipped kit. Check the exact U.S. model and parts before buying.

Consider it for

A shopper planning large batches as well as small chopping tasks who has room to store the larger machine and its accessory set..

Look elsewhere if

Skip it if counter or storage space is limited, if you only process occasional small portions, or if you need the historic renewed listing and package to be independently confirmed.

Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • The BFP800 manual distinguishes a 16-cup dry main-bowl limit from its lower liquid limit.
  • A separate 2.5-cup mini bowl supports smaller processing jobs alongside the large bowl.
  • Breville documents slicing, shredding, a dough blade, and additional cutting attachments.

What to weigh up

  • The full-size base and accessory set require more storage planning than a compact chopper.
  • The historic Black Sesame renewed suffix and ASIN are not mapped to a current exact offer.
  • More bowls and tools mean more pieces to identify and clean after use.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredBFP800 family; U.S. BFP800XL; BSXL finish and renewed mapping unresolved
Main bowl capacity16-cup dry / 12-cup liquid main bowl
Small-batch bowlSeparate 2.5-cup mini processing bowl
Slicing and shreddingVariable slicing and shredding discs
Special attachmentMultiple cutting discs and blade tools
Dough bladeDedicated dough blade documented

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 4, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

A large bowl with two capacity limits

Breville's U.S. BFP800 guide distinguishes a sixteen-cup dry-food capacity from a lower twelve-cup liquid limit. Keeping both figures visible prevents the larger number from being mistaken for a safe fill level for soups or other liquids. The product family also provides a separate 2.5-cup mini processing bowl, a meaningful alternative to buying a second small chopper. That arrangement can suit varied recipe sizes, but it adds another container and blade to store. The finder uses the documented dry main-bowl figure for its capacity range, while the review keeps the liquid restriction visible for actual use. [bowlCapacityCups, smallBowl]

A feed chute and precision slicing

The Sous Chef 16 Pro uses wide and mini feed-chute openings, and Breville's family description presents a variable slicing disc with multiple thickness settings. Its accessory system also includes shredding and other cutting discs. Together these are a stronger match for repeated vegetable prep than a bowl chopper with only a chopping blade. The documentary evidence establishes that the parts exist in the BFP800 family; it does not prove the quality of every cut, the preferred setting for a particular recipe, or that an old renewed listing still includes each disc. Confirm the disc spindle, discs, pushers, and storage case in the seller's exact package. [sliceShred]

A dedicated dough blade is documented

The U.S. instruction manual explicitly names a dough blade and explains kneading with it. That is a specific tool distinction rather than a general claim that a powerful processor can make dough. The same manual instructs users to follow the stated batch limits and stop if stiff dough slows the blade; buyers should use that guidance rather than treating the motor rating as permission to overload the bowl. The dough blade makes BFP800 a useful alternative for shoppers whose recipes include dough, but its presence should still be confirmed in a renewed package. This review does not claim to have tested mixing, texture, or motor endurance. [doughBlade]

A broad accessory kit has an ownership cost

The BFP800 family is designed around a motor base, large work bowl, mini bowl, blades, discs, pushers, and a storage solution. That range adds options but also requires space and attention when cleaning or replacing parts. The U.S. guide supplies assembly and care instructions; those facts do not establish that setup feels effortless for every user. A buyer should decide whether julienne, chip-cutting, whisking, mini-bowl work, and dough preparation will be used often enough to justify the collection. For someone who wants only occasional chopping and slicing, an eight-cup model may be simpler to own. [smallBowl, sliceShred]

Keep the renewed listing separate from the base model

The frozen record title names BFP800BSXL and says Renewed, while the official U.S. manual covers the BFP800 family and its U.S. model. It does not prove that the historical Amazon ASIN B07SG7CCZF is currently offered or that a present listing contains the same Black Sesame finish, condition, accessories, or warranty. The tagged search is therefore a route to look for the exact model name, not a direct product link. Compare the seller's model plate and photographs against the U.S. guide, including both bowls, the dough blade, and the discs. Avoid borrowing attachments or finish details from a different BFP800 generation. [bowlCapacityCups, doughBlade]

What else to compare

For a less expansive eight-cup feed-tube setup compare Cuisinart FP-8; Bosch MCM5200 offers a different multi-attachment arrangement with a smaller documented bowl.

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Before you buy

How large is the BFP800 main bowl?

The U.S. guide distinguishes a sixteen-cup dry capacity from a twelve-cup liquid limit; use the relevant limit for the food.

Does the BFP800 have a separate small bowl?

Yes. Breville's product-family material identifies a separate 2.5-cup mini processing bowl.

Is the renewed BFP800BSXL listing verified?

No. The model-family documents do not establish a current exact ASIN, renewed condition, finish, or seller package.

Where can I check the current price?

Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.

Sources & review basis

We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

Choose BFP800 when the large bowl, mini bowl, dough blade, and disc set will all serve regular jobs, after confirming the renewed package.

Is it the right fit?

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