Berkel

The history of the Berkel company began in 1898, when butcher Wilhelmus Adrianus Van Berkel created the first slicer. He wanted to mechanically reproduce the perfect cut that only an experienced and professional hand can make. Van Berkel studied the movement of the hand cutting with a knife and invented a concave blade that rotates with a handle. The same mechanism moves the carriage along the blade.

In October 1898, Van Berkel founded a company in Rotterdam to manufacture slicers and then opened branches around the world. More than a hundred years ago, Berkel became a world-famous brand, demonstrating that excellence and quality are universal principles at all times.

The constant pursuit of perfection has allowed the Berkel brand to become a legend, thanks to a combination of history and innovation.

Berkel Characteristics

Berkel creations mean excellence. Designed to guarantee maximum reliability and precision, the professional slicers employ innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology. A set of values handed down with pride and shared every day with those who step into this world. The high-precision mechanical features enhance the quality of the sliced product and blend with the beauty and extraordinary appeal of Berkel slicers.

Products of the Italian brand Berkel are created using innovative technologies – to ensure maximum reliability and precision when working with food products in stores, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, catering establishments, as well as in the home kitchen. The equipment of the brand is designed to achieve the highest level of safety and minimize waste.

Berkel means excellence for all professionals in the industry. The equipment provides the highest level of safety and waste minimization, as well as maximum reliability and precision. Berkel’s excellence lies in protecting its customers. The elegance of the shapes, the harmony of the movement, the brightness of the blade and the red color of Berkel: a true design icon.

Emulating the reputation of the most famous luxury brands, Berkel brings all the charm of history into your home, making everyone’s dream come true. Berkel adds a unique touch to warm and traditional kitchens and creates a vintage atmosphere in more modern settings.

Berkel Products’ Types

• Berkel Slicers  – ideal for slicing all types of sausages and cheeses of different thicknesses. The equipment is made with comfortable handles and rubber feet, giving it stability. Simple installation and comfort during use do not require special skills.
• Berkel Knives – due to their shape, they provide precise cutting and exceptional control. The design of the knives makes them universal in the kitchen for slicing fruits and vegetables or filleting raw meat and fish.
• Sharpeners for knives and scissors – provide correct sharpening, extending the life of the blade and guaranteeing a perfect cut. The unique design of the knife sharpener made of heavy-duty stainless steel will perfectly fit into any kitchen interior.
• Vacuum packers – equipped with special sealing programs for different levels of food humidity, guaranteeing their quality, freshness and taste preservation. Other functions include automatic or manual welding of bag seams, as well as creating a vacuum in containers and a quick air bleed cycle. The software stops suction at the right time.

The Berkel Meat Slicers’ range includes:

• Volano retro slicers. This is a bestseller and the brand’s calling card. Specially designed for slicing meat delicacies, the Volano model range combines the historical roots of Berkel slicers, modern materials and absolute safety of use. There are 7 slicers in the model range, which differ in different knife diameters, designs and materials used. The vintage hand slicer is made in a traditional way, remains a pearl of the past. Valuable and elegant finish. Its structure is not too heavy, which makes it ideal for professional, but not intensive use. Most models are available in red and black. A stand can be purchased as an accessory.
• Berkel Home Line Slicers guarantees unrivaled performance and safety: the chrome steel blade ensures a perfect cut, uniformity of cutting and reduced waste. These are small slicers without a sharpening device in a set for slicing meat, fish, bread and vegetables. They differ in the diameter of the blade. The structure of the slicer is made of a special aluminum alloy and makes it particularly light, but at the same time stable.
• Berkel Red line Slicer body is made of a special aluminum alloy. The steel blade provides a perfect cut. The built-in sharpening device increases the efficiency and durability of the blade. The blade cover and carriage are easily removed for cleaning. It is used mostly for for restaurants and cafes.