Cuisinart - Custom 14-Cup Food Processor DFP-14BCNY

You are not going to be saving much space by going with a Vitamix food processor attachment. It takes about the same space as the Cuisinart custom food processor. (The Vitamix fpa takes a little less space, but not by much, especially if you buy additional slicing blades). The good thing about the Vitamix fpa is it does a high amount of liquid mixing(I believe about 12 cups, but read the manual), while the Cuisinart one does only 3 cups of liquid mixing. And the Cuisinart custom 14 cup comes with only 2 slicing blades, they are not reversible or adjustable, so if you need more blades, it'll take up more space. You can buy more blades from the Cuisinart website, but if you buy all of them at regular price, the price does get close to the Breville option. Also, the safety mechanism on the Vitamix can trap water from the cleaning process, so if that's a concern, be mindful about it. (If you shake the water out, and let it air dry, it does disappear, but takes over a day in a normal room for those small water droplets to fully evaporate out. The Cuisinart will also trap some water in its safety mechanism, but it has a bigger air vent/gap for the water to evaporate, so they evaporate out a bit faster. It probably doesn't matter to you on a train, but the Vitamix fpa is a bit louder than the Cuisinart custom 14cup food processor. If you are frequently using the Vitamix blender and mixing a thick solution close to the full 2.0L, I would say get another food processor instead of the Vitamix food processor attachment. In my home cooking, I've had the motor base (A3500) overheat if I am mixing thick solution at the full 2.0L mark and then it could take anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour for the motor to cool down enough for you to safely finish mixing again. So, if that were to happen in a commercial kitchen, you'd be out of a blender and out of a food processor for that duration with the Vitamix fpa option. If you're in a country with a good return policy, and are okay spending money, Breville makes one of the best food processor (never personally used it). However, with their additional attachments, it can get expensive. And the attachments do end up taking physical space. With a commercial kitchen setting, know that you might not be entitled to a full 10 year or 3 year warranty (at least in North America) if you tell them you use it in a commercial kitchen. As for the other comment, about a food processor that does multiple speed, I don't know any high end consumer grade food processor that offers multiple speed. (And I have 0 knowledge about commercial kitchen products). Cuisinart does make a few versions of the food processor, but I am Specifically talking about their custom 14 cup food processor that they have been selling for multiple decades now. Newer models come with more attachments, but you'll have to check their reviews to see how they hold up.

Robot Coupe. Real professional grade machine. Second place, a Cuisinart Custom 14.

2nd is newer and smaller. The first one is now known as a Custom 14. But it's older than that and likely better built. Plus it's less money.

To tell the truth, I rarely use the upright jar blender. Mostly i use an immersion blender. But I'm not a smoothie person. Get the 14 cup Cuisinart food processor. That's going to take most of the budget.

Magimix or Breville make the best 14-16 cup models money can buy imo. You hear the Cuisinart Custom 14 recommended a ton as well and, while its still good, it’s a marked step down in just about every way, but it does tend to be a lot cheaper, so that’s a good option for bang for your buck.

You shouldn’t try to use one machine for both. They’re different. The Magimix is great and seems much more suited to your needs though if you’re going large batches of prep. A 7 cup food processor really does not go far and KA is not known for their food processors. If you want something cheaper than the Magimix, I’d recommend the Cuisinart Custom 14. It’s a step down, but a good value I guess I’m confused how you’re making your daily smoothies rn if you don’t have a blender.

A large, high power food processor (like a Cuisinart Custom 14, Magimix, etc) does a very good job kneading doughs under many conditions, but it’s not a complete replacement for a mixer because it’s not great at things like batter, whipping eggs, etc. Of course, a food processor is your best bet for stuff like hummus. If you don’t have the space or budget for both a food processor and a stand mixer, you can do a food processor plus a *hand* mixer instead for a lot less money and minimal tradeoffs in terms of capabilities.

Magimixes are great (my mom’s Cuisinart Custom 14 feels like a poorly designed toy compared to it) and come with a smaller bowl insert. Certainly doesn’t take up less space than the Cuisinart though. imo big food processors are the only ones worth having though.

This is really the only answer. Those paddle buttons are amazing. There is a reason this machine hasn't changed much over the decades.

YES! Get the Cuisinart 14 cup. This one -- DFP-14BCNY I know it's a favorite from ATK. I love mine and use it all the time. Also, not all cuisinarts are the same. My friends have different model which I think is garbage in comparison to this classic. Helen Rennie has a great video on this. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpuvIS1xCYE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpuvIS1xCYE)

Oh my... most inexpensive FPs are garbage. I would seriously save up for the Cuisinart DFP-14BCN which unfortunately will run over $200. I just saw a used one on Ebay for $130 with shipping which is a great deal. This has always been America's Test Kitchen's favorite. It's a true workhorse and worth every penny. If that's out of the question, and you're primarily using it for nut butters, perhaps try a nutribullet. My parent's had one and it was impressively powerful. Super small though.

The cuisinart 14 cup (DFP-14BCNY) is consistently on the top of ATK's rating. I love it and use it all the time.

I don't know about the anniversary model, but the custom 14 cup / DFP-14BCNY is awesome. I know it's America's Test Kitchen's favorite. I use it all the time for everything from grinding meat, chopping for mirepoix, and making pizza dough. My friend has a different model of cuisinart and I hated it - same complaint you had. Not sure if it's an elemental or not. You might find this video useful. I love Helen Rennie's channel and it's her take on this. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpuvIS1xCYE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpuvIS1xCYE)

I also have this model. Something like 4 years ago I damaged the motor a little trying to knead a bagel dough without halving the recipe. Despite that, it's still my go-to tool for pizza dough. My point is that they are strong enough that even mildly hurt they still work well. You MAY need to replace the carafe someday, which can be pricey. But it's not hard to find

I have this one from my mom when decided she didn’t want this version she got for her wedding in the 80s and the extra cutting discs https://www.cuisinart.com/custom-14-cup-food-processor/DFP-14BCNY.html And then she decided she wanted the machine again and bought the same one.

I think [this one](https://www.cuisinart.com/custom-14-cup-food-processor/DFP-14BCNY.html?gQT=1) (or something very similar to it) has lasted me over a decade. It's dead simple, just two buttons (spin and pulse), and a powerful motor. No "programs" or anything.

The 14 cup Cuisinart is a workhorse. It will do all those jobs you listed. For small amounts of slicing and dicing, I find it easier to just use my knife. I don't put the container/blade in the dishwasher and it's a bit of a pain to wash so I only use it when it's worth the bother.

I recommend the Custom 14 cup Cuisinart (DFP-14BCNY). That thing is built like a tank.

Yes, this. There is no better consumer grade machine.