Question 1

What counts as food preparation equipment in a commercial kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Food preparation equipment covers every machine used to cut, mix, blend, weigh, slice or shape ingredients before cooking or service. That includes food processors, mixers, slicers, stick blenders, dough equipment, vacuum packers and meat processing machines. Essentially, if it handles raw ingredients and saves your team from doing the work by hand, it belongs in this category.

Question 2

What types of prep equipment does Chefs Depot stock?

Accepted Answer

The range spans ten subcategories. You'll find Food Processors & Vegetable Prep, Commercial Mixers, Slicers, Dicers & Cutters, Stick Blenders & Immersion Blenders, Bakery & Dough Equipment, Meat Processing Equipment, Vacuum Packaging Equipment, Scales & Measuring Equipment, Specialty Prep Machines and Food Prep Blades, Discs & Accessories. Brands include Robot Coupe, Sammic, Sirman, Dito Sama, Apuro and more.

Question 3

Robot Coupe or Sammic — which food processor should I buy?

Accepted Answer

Robot Coupe has long been the benchmark for bowl-style food processors, with a wide disc and blade system that suits high-volume vegetable prep. Sammic machines are a strong alternative where budget is tighter but output volume is still demanding. Both brands are well supported in Australia. The right choice depends on your menu, your prep volume and how often the machine will run each day.

Question 4

How do I size a commercial mixer for my kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Bowl capacity is the starting point — match it to your largest single batch, not your average one. A busy bakery or pizza kitchen will need a larger bowl than a cafe knocking out a daily bread. Think about the attachments you need too, since a dough hook, whisk and flat beater each suit different tasks. Browse the Commercial Mixers range and check the listed bowl sizes against your busiest prep day.

Question 5

Do slicers and dicers need a dedicated power circuit?

Accepted Answer

Most benchtop slicers and dicers in this range run on standard single-phase power, so a regular GPO is usually sufficient. Larger meat processing and dough equipment may draw more current, so it's worth checking the unit's power requirements against your switchboard before installation. Your electrician can confirm whether a dedicated circuit is needed for heavier machines.

Question 6

Which prep machines work best in a small cafe or food truck?

Accepted Answer

Compact stick blenders from the Stick Blenders & Immersion Blenders range are a practical fit where bench space is limited. A mid-sized food processor handles sauces, dips and vegetable prep without taking over your bench. For tight spaces, prioritise machines that are easy to move, quick to clean and can handle more than one task. Apuro and Paramount both offer compact options worth considering.

Question 7

How should I clean and maintain a food processor or slicer between services?

Accepted Answer

Disassemble the machine after each use and wash bowls, blades and discs in hot soapy water or a commercial dishwasher if the manufacturer permits it. Dry all parts thoroughly before reassembling to prevent corrosion. Check blade edges regularly — a dull blade makes the motor work harder and produces uneven cuts. Wipe down the motor housing with a damp cloth and never submerge it. Refer to the manual for lubrication points on slicers.

Question 8

Can vacuum packaging equipment handle both wet and dry foods?

Accepted Answer

Most chamber vacuum machines handle wet marinades, sauces and proteins without issue, since the bag sits inside the chamber during the cycle. External clamp-style machines are better suited to dry or lightly moist products. If your kitchen seals a lot of wet items — braises, stocks or marinated proteins — a chamber model from the Vacuum Packaging Equipment range is the more practical choice.

Question 9

Are replacement blades and discs easy to source for these brands?

Accepted Answer

Robot Coupe, Sammic and Sirman all have well-established parts networks in Australia, so blades, discs and bowls are generally available. Chefs Depot stocks a dedicated Food Prep Blades, Discs & Accessories range so you can replace worn parts without buying a whole new machine. Keeping a spare disc or two on hand avoids downtime during a busy prep run.

Question 10

What does food preparation equipment cost, and do members get a better price?

Accepted Answer

Pricing across the range varies considerably — a compact stick blender sits at a very different price point to a full-size dough mixer or a meat processing unit. Most units sit around a mid-range investment for commercial kitchens, with larger or more specialised machines priced higher. Chefs Depot members save off RRP across the entire food preparation range, so signing up before you buy is worth doing.

Food Preparation Equipment

Brunner BT10 - Vegetable Sticks (BT) 10mm

Brunner BT6 - Vegetable Sticks (BT) 6mm

Brunner BT7 - Vegetable Sticks (BT) 7mm

Brunner BT8 - Vegetable Sticks (BT) 8mm

Brunner F2 - Fine Cut (F2) 2mm

Brunner G10 - Coarse Cut (G) 10mm

Brunner G12 - Coarse Cut (G) 12mm

Brunner G3 - Coarse Cut (G) 3mm

Brunner G4 - Coarse Cut (G) 4mm

Brunner G6 - Coarse Cut (G) 6mm

Brunner No.000 - Shredding (RS) 13mm

Brunner No.00 - Shredding (RS) 11mm

Brunner No.0 - Shredding (RS) 9mm

Brunner No.10 - Shredding (RS) 2.25mm

Brunner No.11 - Shredding (RS) 2mm

Brunner No.12 - Shredding (RS) 1.8mm

Brunner No.13 - Shredding (RS) 1.5mm

Brunner No.14 - Curly Cut (Parmesan)

Brunner No.17 - Curly Cut (no.17 - Curly)

Brunner No.19 - Curly Cut (Fondue) 16mm

Brunner No.1 - Shredding (RS) 7mm

Brunner No.23 - Universal Grater 2.5mm

Brunner No.2 - Shredding (RS) 6mm

Brunner No.3 - Shredding (RS) 5mm

Brunner No.4 - Shredding (RS) 4.2mm

Brunner No.6 - Shredding (RS) 3.8mm

Brunner No.7 - Shredding (RS) 3mm

Brunner No.9 - Shredding (RS) 2.5mm

Brunner PA43 - Allumettes Blades (PA) 4mm

Brunner PA5 - Allumettes Blades (PA) 5mm

Brunner S12 - Julienne Blades (S) 12mm

Brunner S16 - Julienne Blades (S) 16mm

Brunner S8 - Julienne Blades (S) 8mm

Brunner SM1.5 - Sickle Blade (SM) 1.5mm

Brunner SM2.5 - Sickle Blade (SM) 2.5mm

Brunner SM3.5 - Sickle Blade (SM) 3.5mm

Brunner SM4.5 - Sickle Blade (SM) 4.5mm

Brunner SM5.5 - Sickle Blade (SM) 5.5mm

Brunner W6 - Allumettes Blades (PA) 6mm

HALLDE RG400i HA63083 Slicer 5mm

HALLDE RG400i HA63045 Slicer 3mm

HALLDE RG-100 HA63099 Slicer 8mm

HALLDE RG-100 HA83214 Grater/Shredder 8mm

HALLDE RG400i HA62636 Grater/Shredder 10mm

HALLDE RG400i HA63026 Slicer 2mm

HALLDE RG400i HA63084 Slicer 7mm

HALLDE RG400i HA63082 Slicer 0.5mm

HALLDE RG-100 HA63149 Crimping Slicer 6mm

HALLDE RG-100 HA63165 Slicer 7mm

HALLDE RG-100 HA83272 Grater/Shredder 10mm

Brunner F1 - Fine Cut (F1) 1mm

HALLDE RG400i HA63023 Slicer 1.5mm

Brunner G8 - Coarse Cut (G) 8mm

HALLDE RG-100 HA63159 Slicer 0.5mm

HALLDE RG400i HA63046 Slicer 6mm

Brunner HS0.5 - Shaving Cut (HS) 0.5mm

Brunner S1.5 - Julienne Blades (S) S1.5mm

Brunner S2 - Julienne Blades (S) S2mm

Brunner S3 - Julienne Blades (S) S3mm

Brunner SM6.5 - Sickle Blade (SM) 6.5mm

Brunner SU5 - Wave Cut (SU) 5mm

Brunner SU7 - Wave Cut (SU) 7mm

Brunner W20 - Cubes (W) 20mm

Dito Sama DS650159 - Stainless Steel Shredding Disc With S-Blades 2X10 Mm

Hallde HA62320 - Fine Cut Slicer 14 mm

Hallde HA62322 - Fine Cut Slicer 20 mm

Hallde HA65000 - High Capacity Julienne Cutter 2x2 mm

Hallde HA65004 - High Capacity Julienne Cutter 4x4 mm

Hallde HA65007 - High Capacity Julienne Cutter 6x6 mm

Hallde HA65010 - High Capacity Julienne Cutter 8x8 mm

Hallde HA65015 - High Capacity Julienne Cutter 10x10 mm

Hallde HA65024 - High Capacity Slicer 20mm

Food Preparation Equipment — Common Questions