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Berkel
Berkel: Precision Slicing Since 1898
Berkel was founded in 1898 by Wilhelmus Adrianus van Berkel in Rotterdam, where his hand-cranked flywheel slicer, a concave circular blade turned by a crank, was the first machine of its kind. The company expanded across Europe within a generation, reaching Italy in 1924, and Berkel's design and product work is still based there today.
That original flywheel mechanism is still in production largely unchanged, which is why the Volano range reads as much like a design object as a working tool. The electric range carries the same engineering standard into a faster, higher-volume format, and the knives are built to the same standard of finish.
We stock Berkel because it's a rare domestic slicer that a serious cook doesn't outgrow, built to commercial tolerances but sized and finished for a worktop rather than a deli counter. As an authorised UK retailer, every machine we sell comes with the full manufacturer warranty and access to genuine spare parts. You can see the full range in our Berkel slicers and knives collection.
Who They're For
There's no single type of buyer here, a Berkel slicer suits more kitchens than it doesn't, but a few kinds of cook get particular value from one:
- Home cooks slicing charcuterie, cheese or fresh meat often enough that a proper slicer earns its space on the counter
- Anyone drawn to the Volano range for the process as much as the result, the crank, the pace, no motor
- Catering and small commercial kitchens wanting near-professional slicing without stepping up to full industrial equipment
- Buyers who want the reassurance of a UK-authorised retailer: genuine machines, full warranty, real parts
Accessories and Support
Berkel also offers a selection of accessories including sharpening systems, maintenance products and specialist components designed to maintain long-term performance.
As an authorised UK retailer, Pasta Kitchen supplies genuine Berkel products with full UK manufacturer warranty, UK-based support and access to spare parts. Browse the complete Berkel slicer range.
Six machines, one idea Berkel patented in 1898.
The Volano Flywheel Range
The Volano range runs on the same mechanism Berkel introduced in 1898, a concave circular blade set on a flywheel, turned by hand rather than a motor. You feel the blade bite as you turn it, and the pace of the slice is yours to set.
The range spans the compact B2 through to the flagship B114 and the Rizoma-designed B114X, bought as much for how they look on a worktop as for how they cut.
Precision slicing that plugs in
Electric Food & Meat Slicers
ICON Line
Berkel's entry point into the electric range, built around a 170mm blade sized for everyday home use. Same aluminium build and Italian design as the rest of the range, just the smallest footprint.
Official Berkel Home Line Plus electric food slicer user guide covering setup, blade adjustment, cleaning and maintenance. Compatible with Home Line Plus 200 and 250 models.
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Sharp enough to work. Good-looking enough to show off.
Classic Line Knives
Forged in one piece, genuinely sharp, and finished in a glossy red mirror shine that matches the rest of the Berkel range. Knives good enough to leave out on the counter.
Slicer Accessories
Berkel Apron – Red or Black Cotton with Gold Embroidery
Berkel Apron – Red or Black Cotton with Gold Embroidery
- Price
- £32.95
Berkel Home Line Slicer Blade Sharpener
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Berkel Home Line Slicer Blade Sharpener
- Price
- £69.95
Berkel Red Line Slicer Cutting Board – Ash Wood Board for Red Line 220 & 250
Berkel Red Line Slicer Cutting Board – Ash Wood Board for Red Line 220 & 250
- Price
- £141.95
Berkel Slicer Cleaning Kit – Maintenance Kit for Berkel Food Slicers
Berkel Slicer Cleaning Kit – Maintenance Kit for Berkel Food Slicers
- Price
- £86.95
Berkel Home Line Plus Slicer Cutting Board – Accessory for Home Line Plus 200 & 250
Berkel Home Line Plus Slicer Cutting Board – Accessory for Home Line Plus 200 & 250
- Price
- £141.95
Additional Information and FAQs About Berkel
Berkel FAQs
What warranty does a Berkel slicer come with?
Every Berkel slicer we sell, electric or Volano, carries a 24-month warranty against manufacturing defects.
Knives and accessories carry a 12-month warranty.
As an authorised UK retailer we handle any warranty claim directly, so you're not dealing with a supplier in Italy.
Contact us to make a warranty claim.
Can I use a Berkel slicer for cheese?
Most models are built primarily for meats and charcuterie, and softer cheeses can be sliced occasionally on the standard blade.
For regular cheese use, Berkel makes an optional Teflon-coated blade for the Red Line models that stops cheese sticking to it.
Get in touch if you need that option.
Why are my slices uneven and/or not whole?
Make sure that the slicer is stable and positioned flat. If the product is cured and hard, it is advisable to move the carriage slowly to slice. If the edge of the blade is altered, sharpen it as described in the manual supplied with each slicer.
Do Berkel slicers come with a built-in sharpener?
The Red Line electric models and the Volano flywheel range have a sharpener built into the machine. The Icon Line and Home Line Plus don't, but a separate sharpener is available for the Home Line Plus.
What plug will my new electric slicer come with?
All Berkel slicers sold by Pasta Kitchen come with a UK plug as standard.
If you require a different plug please contact us.
How do I clean and maintain a Berkel slicer?
Wipe down and lubricate after each use. Berkel's cleaning and maintenance kits include a sanitising spray, lubricant oil, a microfibre cloth and a blade brush, and most electric models have a removable blade cover and blade extractor for a deeper clean.
What's the difference between the Volano and the electric range?
The electric range is powered by a motor for fast, hands-off slicing, the better fit if speed and convenience come first.
The Volano is hand-cranked and built to a different standard: heavier, cast aluminium construction, some of the largest blades Berkel makes, and priced closer to the professional slicers used in delis and pizzerias than to a home appliance. You're paying for control over every cut, a mechanism built to outlast the motorised range by years, and a machine that's as much a design object as a working tool.
Are these genuine Berkel products?
Yes. We're an authorised UK retailer, so every machine is genuine, comes with the full manufacturer warranty, and we can supply genuine spare parts if you ever need them.
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