The right commercial food processing equipment takes repetitive prep off your team’s hands – chopping, slicing, dicing, shredding, puréeing and blending in minutes instead of hours. Babak Food Equipment offers commercial food processors and immersion blenders for restaurants, cafés, catering companies, hotels, schools and institutional kitchens across Vancouver and British Columbia, from brands such as Hobart, Robot Coupe, Dynamic and Eurodib.

Types of food processing equipment

Food processors

Commercial food processors chop, mix, purée, slice and grate. Batch-bowl models are ideal for sauces, dips, pesto and doughs, while continuous-feed models push vegetables through slicing, shredding and dicing discs straight into a pan. Combination units offer both in one machine.

Immersion blenders

Immersion blenders – also called stick or hand blenders – purée soups, sauces and batters directly in the pot. Commercial models come in different shaft lengths to match pot depth, and some include a whisk attachment for creams and batters.

Related prep equipment

Food processing in a commercial kitchen also includes commercial mixers for dough and batter, slicers and graters for deli meats, bread and cheese, and meat grinders for in-house ground meat.

How to choose commercial food processing equipment

• Task and volume: list the jobs you do every day – dicing onions, shredding cheese, puréeing soup – and the quantities at peak. This decides between batch bowl, continuous feed or both.
• Bowl size and output: batch bowls are sized in quarts or litres; continuous-feed units are rated by pounds per hour. Choose with some capacity to spare.
• Discs and attachments: check which slicing, grating, julienne and dicing discs are included or available, and whether they suit your menu.
• Power and motor: most units run on 120V; larger machines may need 208–240V. A stronger motor holds speed under heavy loads such as dough or dense vegetables.
• Shaft length (immersion blenders): pick a shaft that reaches the bottom of your largest pot with the motor clear of the rim.
• Cleaning and safety: dishwasher-safe bowls and discs, safety interlocks and easy disassembly save time and help meet food-safety rules.

Why buy your food processing equipment from Babak Food Equipment?

Babak Food Equipment has been equipping commercial kitchens for more than 20 years and holds a 4.9★ Google rating from 380+ reviews. Our team can help you compare Robot Coupe, Hobart and other food processors, choose the right discs and check power needs. Delivery and installation options are available across BC – details and costs are discussed when you order. Equipping a full prep line? Ask about certified used restaurant equipment as well.

Food processing equipment at a glance

Frequently asked questions

What types of machines are used in food processing?

Commercial kitchens commonly use food processors, immersion blenders, mixers, slicers, graters and meat grinders. Larger operations add vegetable cutters, cutter mixers and dicing machines.

What equipment do commercial kitchens have?

Beyond cooking and refrigeration, most commercial kitchens have prep equipment such as a food processor, an immersion blender, a mixer and a slicer, plus sinks and a dishwasher.

What is the difference between a blender and a food processor?

A blender is best for liquids – smoothies, soups and sauces. A food processor handles solid foods: chopping, slicing, shredding and mixing doughs and pastes.

Where do professional chefs buy their equipment?

Most professional kitchens buy from a commercial food equipment supplier that can advise on sizing, power and installation, rather than from a household appliance store.

Is commercial food processing equipment different from home appliances?

Yes. Commercial units have stronger motors, larger capacities and parts built for continuous daily use and frequent sanitizing.

Availability, pricing, warranty terms, delivery and installation are confirmed at the time of purchase – request a quote on any model or call our team at (604) 566-9747.