Three-model comparison
Breville Sous Chef 16: BFP800 vs BFP810 vs Peel & Dice BFP820
Three 16-cup labels, three different tool packages
The Breville BFP800 Pro, BFP810 and BFP820 Peel & Dice are related large processors, but a shared 16-cup headline does not make their supplied tools interchangeable. The BFP800 is discontinued and pairs broad disc coverage with an emulsifying tool and a 2.5-cup mini bowl. The current-reference BFP810 brings a 5.5-inch three-in-one chute, a 2.5-cup mini bowl and 1,450-watt motor, but its standard package does not include a dicing kit. The discontinued BFP820 adds a peeling disc and a single 12 mm dicing setup. Start with which attachment you will use routinely, then check that its manual limits fit the food and batch you prepare.
At a glance
| Model | Manufacturer status | Included small-batch / specialty tools | Manual distinctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFP800 Pro | Discontinued U.S. product; BFP800XL and BFP800BSXL exact offer codes | 2.5-cup mini bowl, julienne and emulsifying discs, French-fry disc; no included grid dicer | Pastry max 6 cups/700 g flour; bread max 5 cups/700 g; routine bowl/lid handwash |
| BFP810 | Current-reference U.S. BFP810BSS1BNA1 with finish variants | 2.5-cup mini bowl/blade, adjustable slicer, reversible shredder and French-fry disc; no dicer in standard box | U.S./Canada dough max 2 lb/900 g flour; separate 30-minute overload cooldown |
| BFP820 Peel & Dice | Discontinued U.S. BFP820BAL1BUS1 | Peeler, included 12 mm dicing kit, French-fry and julienne discs, whisking disc and mini bowl | Dicing max 10 cups; dough max printed as 500 g, cup figure not used; geared spindle handwash |
Choose by the work that cannot be substituted
If slicing, shredding, chopping and smaller portions cover the menu, either a full-size bowl and nested mini bowl can help—but the details differ. The BFP800 and BFP810 both list a mini bowl, while neither uses that feature to add dicing. The BFP800 adds julienne and an emulsifying disc that its manual describes for egg and cream tasks. It also has a dedicated French-fry/vegetable-stick disc. The BFP810 keeps the adjustable slicer, fine/coarse shredder and fry disc, but its exact standard-box list does not include the BFP800's separate whisking/emulsifying and julienne attachments.
For grid cubes, do not treat a julienne or fry disc as a dicer. The BFP810 booklet discusses separately sold compatible Breville accessories and rules out BFP005/BFP006; the exact product list does not say that a dicing kit is included. The BFP800 list likewise has no grid-dicing tool. BFP820 includes a 12 mm dicing kit, but that is an earlier package and not the three-size kit found in current Paradice 16 BFP838. If current availability and 8/12/16 mm options matter more than peeling, read the BFP838 review instead.
Peeling sounds simple; it has a batch pattern
The BFP820 is the only one of these three whose page and manual identify a peeler. The booklet describes batches of six or seven round, firm potatoes with enough space to roll; a handful of potatoes may not peel as efficiently. Its dicing tool separately accepts up to ten cups per run, calls for a distributor above five cups, and must be cleaned with the cap after each use or ten cups. The manual forbids dicing sweet potato and explains that the dry, fibrous ingredient can load the grid and lid. Those boundaries can make the device a fit for repeated potato and vegetable prep, but not a universal replacement for hand-peeling or a chef's knife.
Use flour and care rules for each exact model
The BFP800 booklet separates pastry (6 cups/700 g flour) from bread (5 cups/700 g). The BFP810 lists 2 pounds/900 g for bread or pizza in U.S./Canada; it does not express the maximum in cups. The BFP820 lists 500 g and a cup numeral that is not clear in the preserved text, so do not convert it. BFP820's manual further recommends about a 30-minute motor-base cool-down before another kneading cycle after processing more than two batches. Its overload-cooldown instruction is a separate recovery event. These are model-specific task instructions, not a shared dough or duty-cycle rating.
All three manuals advise handwashing the main bowl and lid as the routine, with only occasional top-rack washing. BFP820 further excludes the large pusher and geared spindle from the dishwasher; its disc spindle, blades and discs are allowed. The BFP810's simple package still has multiple sharp pieces and a storage case, and the BFP800's larger disc set means more washing and sorting. A shopper who requires the entire removable kit to be routinely dishwasher-safe should not infer that from a product page's broad “dishwasher safe” statement.
Counter fit and source cross-checks
All three are substantial 16-cup machines, so do not shop by bowl capacity alone. The BFP810 dimension table lists 17.7 × 11.3 × 9.2 inches as width/depth/height, a sequence that is not easy to reconcile with the assembled unit; this guide does not convert its last figure into a height claim. The BFP820 page publishes 11 × 8 × 18 inches, while the BFP800 page's listed axis order is not sufficiently clear for this finder. Measure the exact unit you intend to use, including room above the chute for loading and removal of the lid. Tool storage is part of the space calculation.
Read the full BFP800, BFP810 and BFP820 assessments for exact packages and limitations. For primary records, see Breville's BFP800 support route and BFP800 manual; BFP810 product page and BFP810 manual; and BFP820 product page and BFP820 linked manual. The BFP800 and BFP820 pages mark their products discontinued. This guide compares the documents, not personal kitchen tests or current retailer stock.