Breville
Breville Sous Chef 12 Food Processor (BFP660)
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Ranked #3 in Food Processors
Backed by 5 cited sources
Covered by 5 outlets
Best-overall winner at Food Network, Epicurious, and Bon Appetit thanks to powerful, fast, user-friendly performance. Wirecutter and Food & Wine temper the enthusiasm: it did not outperform their picks and gives up accessories versus the 16-cup Sous Chef.
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Key features
- ✓ 12-cup capacity, 1000W motor
- ✓ Adjustable feed chute and slicing blade
- ✓ Responsive pulse with no stop-delay
- ✓ Fewer accessories than the 16-cup Sous Chef
- ✓ Around $300-400
The sources behind this ranking
5 cited sources cover Breville Sous Chef 12 Food Processor (BFP660). Here's the stance each one takes.
S 3 B 1 C 1
F 
Food Network Best Overall 2026: powerful, consistent, and fast; adjustable feed chute and slicing blade; main gripe is the price. S Read → E 
Epicurious Best food processor overall: sturdy build, simple controls, useful attachments; 'the right-hand man you've always wanted in the kitchen.' S Read → B 
Bon Appetit The Sous Chef has been Bon Appetit's top pick for several years; 'the most user-friendly food processor we've tried,' beating even the iconic Cuisinart. S Read → W 
Wirecutter Did well in testing but did not outperform the picks; could not chop tomatoes or almonds as evenly as the upgrade pick, and the 12-cup bowl is more limiting than the top pick's 14-cup. B Read → F 
Food & Wine Smaller and less versatile than the 16-cup Sous Chef with fewer accessories and no mini bowl; 'if you're going to drop the money on a high-end Breville, go for the gusto with the top-of-the-line model.' C Read →
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