Breville the Bakery Chef vs KitchenAid Artisan Plus
Get the KitchenAid Artisan Plus. It takes every attachment and has a gentle folding speed. The Bakery Chef costs less with two bowls and a timer, but rocks with stiff dough and has no attachment hub.
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Which one is for you?
Bakery Chef
Only mixing, whipping and kneading, two bowls and a timer, less money? The Bakery Chef.
Is the Breville the Bakery Chef worth it?Artisan Plus
Pasta or mincer attachments, lots of folding? Then it's the Artisan Plus.
Is the KitchenAid Artisan Plus worth it?Key differences
In the box
Attachment hub
Stiff dough
Bowl light
Price
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Bakery Chef
Owners love its power, quiet running and all the extras in the box. One found it loud and wobbly with bread dough.
- Powerful
- Quiet
- Lots in the box, two bowls included
Nothing came up often enough to list.
Artisan Plus
The few verified owners so far are all happy with it. No complaints yet.
- Great value with the pasta attachment in the bundle
- Great results with bread, pasta and cream
- The bowl light
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, America's Test Kitchen, Expert Reviews, Expert Reviews: Kenwood kMix, BBC Good Food, Good Housekeeping, CNET, Bon Appétit, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Bakery Chef: 17 verified buyer ratings at Otto (Germany) and Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Artisan Plus: 14 verified buyer ratings at Costco (US), read November 2026.