October Prime Day Is a Month Away, but These Deals From Breville, Vitamix, and KitchenAid Are Worth Grabbing Now

Amazon 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 18 early deals you can already grab, with up to 58% 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 Blender
• The Best Espresso Machine for Beginners: Breville Barista Express Impress
• The Best Touchscreen Espresso Machine: Breville Barista Touch Impress Espresso Machine
• One of the Best Stand Mixers: KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer
• The Best Dutch Oven: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven
• A Small But Mighty Air Fryer: Ninja AF101 Air Fryer
• The Best Compact Bread Maker: Zojirushi BB-HAC10 Home Bakery Mini Breadmaker
• The Best Pasta Bowls: Y YHY Pasta Bowls
• The Best Grill Basket: OXO Obsidian Outdoor Carbon Steel 12-Inch Grilling Basket
• The Best Cast Iron Skillet: Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet
• The Best Large-Capacity Food Processor: Breville Sous Chef Pro 16 Cup Food Processor
• The Best Gas Griddle: Weber 36-Inch Gas Griddle
• The Best Affordable Coffee Grinder with a Scale: OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder with Scale
• The Best Wok: Yosukata Carbon Steel Wok
• One of the Best Vacuum Sealers: Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro
• The Best Budget Chef’s Knife: Mercer Culinary 8-Inch Chef’s Knife
• The Best Food Storage Containers: Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers
• The Best Budget Picnic Blanket: Scuddles Outdoor Picnic Blanket

Vitamix 5200 Blender

For 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 $122 off.

Breville Barista Express Impress

We 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.

Breville Barista Touch Impress Espresso Machine

Now, this espresso machine does (nearly) everything for you with just the push of a button. The Barista Touch Impress has an intuitive touchscreen that lets you select the drink you want to make and then walks you through every step of the way. It even has an automatic steam wand that auto-purges for easy cleanup. For $300 off, it’s time to make your barista dreams a reality.

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer

For 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.

Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven

For 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 35% off.

Ninja AF101 Air Fryer

With 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.

Zojirushi BB-HAC10 Home Bakery Mini Breadmaker

This 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 Bowls

These 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 $5.60 apiece.

OXO Obsidian Outdoor Carbon Steel 12-Inch Grilling Basket

This 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 58% off.

Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet

The 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.

Breville Sous Chef Pro 16 Cup Food Processor

For 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.

Weber 36-Inch Gas Griddle

Producing 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.

OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder with Scale

An 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.

Yosukata Carbon Steel Wok

Easy 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.

Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro

With 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.

Mercer Culinary 8-Inch Chef’s Knife

This 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.

Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers

The 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.

Scuddles Outdoor Picnic Blanket

During 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.

FAQs

When 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 Experts

• An 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.