Food Processors

We stock a number of top brands at REO, each with its own benefits depending on the kind of food processors you’re looking for. Two of the most popular within this category include VC and Matador. Both brands specialise in all manner of food processing, including bone saws and meat slicers. 

As with any commercial version of an appliance you might find in the average home, commercial food processors are designed for more frequent use and can process higher volumes of food than domestic models. They’re faster and larger and can be consistently operated throughout the shift without overheating or slowing your food production down. 

There are a number of factors to consider when you’re looking for a commercial food processor. First, you’ll need to decide what jobs you need it for. There are a number of options available, including models that can chop, dice and grate ingredients, along with dedicated pasta makers.

Next, you’ll need to account for the size you can actually accommodate in your commercial kitchen. Measure the available space you have, then crosscheck this with the footprint of the food processor you’re looking at. Equally, while you might have plenty of space for a larger model, consider how much volume of food you need to prepare each shift. Models vary from 2 litres to 4 litres or more, however, if you only need a food processor for a short time each shift, the smaller option may be adequate.

Along with the size and volume of food preparation you need to do, look at the additional functionality each model has. Some will come with different attachments or features like unique blades for grating or pureeing as well as simply chopping. If you want more versatility and the option to get greater functionality from your food processor, it’s worth looking for these additional features.

When it comes to construction, look at both the materials it’s made from and how easy it is to disassemble and clean. We recommend high-grade 304 stainless steel, with blades and bowls that are easy to remove and wash thoroughly. Check the safety features and ensure they come with things like emergency stop buttons to maintain good workplace safety. 

Yes, absolutely. They’re designed with frequent, high-volume use in mind, and their construction utilises more sturdy materials than domestic models. They can be used every day and typically come with long-term warranties, ensuring you get plenty of use from them even in the unlikely event of an issue occurring.

Depending on the model and brand of food processor you’re looking for, the price can vary significantly. Small and entry-level bowl cutter models, cheese graters and potato chip cutters are more compact and at the lower end of the price scale, starting at around $230 and ranging up to $2,600. If you’re looking for a larger model with a higher capacity, they start at around $6,300 and can go up to $48,000.

Depending on the model you choose, individual food processors will use more or less power. However, their overall usage is fairly low, and when you compare their power consumption to their output, you will see that they’re incredibly efficient in terms of power usage and food production.

Yes, larger models can create vast amounts of food, depending on which you get. Some of our larger pasta-making food processors can create up to 5000 portions a day. These are ideal for Italian restaurants and pair perfectly with pasta cookers. For smaller models, including food cutters that can finely dice vegetables, many can make up to 3000 cuts per minute, making food prep fast and efficient.

Some models will have a limit in terms of how much food you can process at any one time, usually this is dependent on the size of the batch bowl in the food processor you have. Equally, batch bowl models need to be monitored more closely, while continuous feed processors will get through the food you’re prepping with less intervention.

Cleaning and maintaining your food processor will vary depending on the model and brand you have. Each will come with its own set of manufacturer guidelines with instructions for assembly, care and maintenance.

When cleaning, you’ll want to switch the appliance off at the wall and wait until any moving parts are completely stationary. Next, remove the parts you’re able to so you can clean them in the sink with hot, soapy water. You’ll also want to wipe down anything that may have spilled on the main body of the food processor. Allow them to dry fully or dry them manually, then reassemble carefully before storing everything away for its next use.

Yes, many models can achieve a number of tasks in the kitchen, streamlining the number of appliances you need while also reducing the labour hours required for chopping. There are plenty of models that have the ability to dice, grate, puree and even blend different ingredients together.

Whether you’re preparing toppings for a pizza or ingredients to put in a salad bar fridge to serve customers directly from, there are food processors that will deliver multiple functions in one.