October Prime Day Is a Month Away, but These Deals From Breville, Vitamix, and KitchenAid Are Worth Grabbing Now
Serious Eats / Francesca FasciglioneAmazon just announced October Prime Day dates (October 8th and 9th!), and our hearts are all aflutter just thinking about the deals to come on our favorite kitchen gear. We spend all year watching for deals on the most powerful Vitamix blender, the best Dutch oven, and the greatest espresso machines—and we don’t stay quiet when they go on sale. If you simply can’t wait for October (neither can we), we rounded up 17 early deals you can already grab, with up to 55% off some of our favorites, including the beginner-friendly Breville Barista Express Impress, our all-time favorite Lodge cast iron skillet, and these airtight Rubbermaid Brilliance food storage containers.The Best Early October Prime Day Deals, at a Glance:The Most Powerful Blender: Vitamix 5200 BlenderThe Best Espresso Machine for Beginners: Breville Barista Express ImpressOne of the Best Stand Mixers: KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand MixerThe Best Dutch Oven: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch OvenA Small But Mighty Air Fryer: Ninja AF101 Air FryerThe Best Compact Bread Maker: Zojirushi BB-HAC10 Home Bakery Mini BreadmakerThe Best Pasta Bowls: Y YHY Pasta BowlsThe Best Grill Basket: OXO Obsidian Outdoor Carbon Steel 12-Inch Grilling BasketThe Best Cast Iron Skillet: Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron SkilletThe Best Large-Capacity Food Processor: Breville Sous Chef Pro 16 Cup Food ProcessorThe Best Gas Griddle: Weber 36-Inch Gas GriddleThe Best Affordable Coffee Grinder with a Scale: OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder with ScaleThe Best Wok: Yosukata Carbon Steel WokOne of the Best Vacuum Sealers: Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer ProThe Best Budget Chef’s Knife: Mercer Culinary 8-Inch Chef’s KnifeThe Best Food Storage Containers: Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage ContainersThe Best Budget Picnic Blanket: Scuddles Outdoor Picnic BlanketVitamix 5200 BlenderAmazonFor 10 years and running, we’ve recommended the Vitamix 5200 above all other blenders we’ve tried. It pulverizes fibrous ingredients into smooth emulsions and makes perfect nut milk. As we enter soup season, it’s a must-have to achieve silky butternut squash soup. Right now, it’s a rare $115 off.Serious Eats / Will DickeyBreville Barista Express ImpressAmazonWe deemed this model the most beginner-friendly espresso machine in our tests. It has a built-in grinder, an automatic coffee portioning system, and an assisted tamping lever. Plus, the integrated steam wand makes smooth, frothed milk. Grab it for $200 off.KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand MixerAmazonFor casual bakers, the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-quart stand mixer is the best pick. It has a tilt-head mechanism that makes it easy to maneuver around the bowl and can easily handle batters, dough, frostings, and more.Serious Eats / Russell KilgoreLe Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch OvenAmazonFor what feels like decades, we’ve recommended the Le Creuset Dutch oven. It has impeccable heat retention and distribution, and the enameled interior is easy to clean, no matter the mess you’ve made. It’s an heirloom piece that will last ages, and right now, it’s 32% off.Ninja AF101 Air FryerAmazonWith a 4-quart capacity, this Ninja air fryer was the only small air fryer that kept up with larger models during our tests. It produces consistently crispy, crunchy fries and chicken wings and features clear preset buttons. Snag one for 31% off.Serious Eats / Russell KilgoreZojirushi BB-HAC10 Home Bakery Mini BreadmakerAmazonThis was the smallest bread machine we tested yet it churned out well-proofed white bread and rye loaves with soft, tender crumbs. The simple display menu makes it easy to navigate and the design is lightweight and compact. You can grab it for 34% off.Y YHY Pasta BowlsAmazonThese pasta bowls are chip-resistant and dishwasher-safe. Need we say more? They have gently sloped sides that hold saucy foods in and are versatile enough for soups, salads, stir-frys, and, yes, pasta. You can enjoy them at just $6 apiece.Serious Eats / Caroline LangeOXO Obsidian Outdoor Carbon Steel 12-Inch Grilling BasketAmazonThis carbon steel grilling basket has holes that are large enough to let hot air and smoke through yet small enough to keep food contained. It also has a detachable handle so you can close the grill lid to capture more heat. Right now, it’s a whopping 55% off.Serious Eats / Grace KellyLodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron SkilletAmazonThe Lodge cast iron skillet has been our favorite time and time again, thanks to its even heating and heat distribution. It sears up a beautifully brown pork chop and releases eggs as if it were nonstick. It’s also durable and has been a staple in many of our editors’ kitchens for years. For only $20, it’s an investment that will last what feels like forever.As you can see, cast iron skillets come in a myriad of sheens and colors, with some sporting a dark patina and others more of a coppery tone.Breville Sous Chef Pro 16 Cup Food ProcessorAmazonFor all big-batch slicing and dicing needs, the Breville sous chef pro is our top pick—and it’s 25% off. In our tests, it came with the most versatile attachments, including an adjustable slicing blade that could cut paper-thin tomato slices. It was also the quietest model we used.Serious Eats / Russell KilgoreWeber 36-Inch Gas GriddleAmazonProducing crispy golden grilled cheeses and perfectly seared smashed burger patties, the Weber gas griddle is our top pick. It’s $100 off and offers an expansive 756 square inches of cooking surface. The click-to-ignite burners are also easy to start, and we love Weber’s exceptional customer service.Serious Eats / Russell KilgoreOXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder with ScaleAmazonAn update to our favorite affordable coffee grinder, this OXO burr grinder has an integrated scale that auto-portions coffee based on grams or cups selected. It takes an extra step out of your morning routine, and now it’s 32% off.Serious Eats / Russell KilgoreYosukata Carbon Steel WokAmazonEasy to use and maintain, the Yosukata carbon steel wok has been another favorite of ours for years. It comes heat-treated and pre-seasoned and offers durability and great heat responsiveness. It’s also easy to clean and it’s a steal for under $60.The best woks were responsive, easy to season, made of carbon steel, and had comfortable handles.Serious Eats / Grace KellyAnova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer ProAmazonWith double-seal technology that stands up to both super high temperatures and long-term freezing, the Anova vacuum sealer pro can handle wet or dry foods. It also allows for immediate and continuous sealing, making the whole process quick and easy.Serious Eats / Nick SimpsonMercer Culinary 8-Inch Chef’s KnifeAmazonThis German-style Mercer chef’s knife has a super sharp blade and comfortable handle for tackling large kitchen tasks. At 35% off, it’s a great starter knife that excels at everyday tasks.Serious Eats / Dera BurresonRubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage ContainersAmazonThe plastic version of our favorite glass food containers, these Rubbermaid containers from the Brilliance line have truly leak-proof lids that seal in liquids. The material also resists staining and lingering odors. They’re also light and easy to pack for everyday lunches. Plus, they’re 28% off.Serious Eats / Eric KingScuddles Outdoor Picnic BlanketAmazonDuring our picnic blanket tests, this one came out as a great option under $30 and now it’s even cheaper at $19. It’s great for bringing to the park or beach, and conveniently rolls up into a handled carrier.Serious Eats / Grace KellyFAQsWhen is October Prime Big Deal Days happening?This year, the October Prime Big Deal Days event is happening on Tuesday, October 9th, and Wednesday, October 8th.Where can I find the best deals during October Prime Big Deal Days?Next month, we’ll release another roundup of all the best October Prime Day sales. We will also update it throughout the Prime Day-level sale. For now, we’ll continue to update this early deals roundup as we inch ever closer to the sale.Do I have to be a Prime member to get deals on October Prime Big Deal Days?While only Amazon Prime members can access the Prime-exclusive deals during the shopping event, there will be plenty of other sales that you can grab. If you don’t have Prime yet, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial to access the members-only deals.Why We’re the ExpertsAn Uong is a commerce writer for Serious Eats and Food & Wine.She’s been testing kitchen equipment for Serious Eats over the past two years, and her favorite tested product so far is this KitchenAid citrus juicer.She also scouts for deals on all our favorite gear.
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