How to Select the Right Vitamix Blender for Your Business
Last updated on July 26th, 2022 at 10:54 am
When we think of high volume, premium blenders, we think Vitamix. But which one is right for you?
Commercial food blenders are categorized into two different types: beverage blenders and food preparation blenders. Beverage blenders make smoothies, frappés, and frozen cocktails silky and pulverizes ingredients quickly. Food prep blenders provide power and performance anywhere from delicate chopping to blending coarse ingredients. Whatever your food service needs, Vitamix has a blender that will meet the demands of your business with easy to use controls, durability, and flexibility.
Use the table below to find a list of guidelines based on usage to help you select the right Vitamix machine for your business. With options such as automatic shut-off, optimized programs, and built-in timers, Burkett Restaurant Equipment carries the right Vitamix machine to suit your business. Visit the Vitamix page on the Burkett website for more information, fast purchases and shipping.
| Number of Blends/Day | Type of User | Recommendations |
| 1-50 drinks per day | Smoothie Shop or Restaurant | Drink Machines 2 Speed, 2 Step Timer Drink Machine Advance |
| 1-50 drinks per day | Bar or Restaurant | Bar Boss or Bar Boss Advance |
| 50-100 drinks per day | Smoothie Shop or Restaurant | The Quiet One Blending Station Advance |
| Over 100 drinks per day | Bar, Restaurant or Cruise Ships | Portion Blending System |
| 1+ blended product per day | Any end user with Mix-ins | Mix’n Machine Mix’n Machine Advance |
| Type of Blends | Type of Use | Recommendations |
| Any ingredients for back of house | Food Preparation | Vita-Prep |
| Extra thick and heavy use | Food Preparation | Vita-Prep 3 |
| Large Capacity/Heavy Blends | Food Preparation | XL Machine |
After choosing the right machine, consider additional containers for your Vitamix blender to cut down on serving time between batches. Multiple containers allow for processing multiple batches of soups, smoothies, frozen cocktails, and purées leading to shorter prep times and fast service. Find the right container for your machine by shopping at Burkett .com
