How does it compare with an Excalibur dehydrator?

Both use horizontal airflow and a similar temperature range. This one offers more trays in a taller cabinet; Excalibur models are shorter and often have square trays that some find easier to load.

Yes. The range reaches 167°F, which is hot enough for meat jerky, and the 24-hour timer lets you run long drying cycles unattended.

Do I need to rotate the trays?

Horizontal airflow reduces the need, but owners of tall cabinet dehydrators often swap top and bottom trays halfway through for more even results with wet foods.

What can I dehydrate in it?

Fruit, vegetables, herbs, bread for croutons, flowers and meat for jerky. Thin, even slices dry fastest.

Does it shut off on its own?

Yes. The timer ends the cycle automatically, and overheat protection cuts power if the unit gets too hot.

How much food fits at once?

The maker states up to 13 lbs across the 20 trays. Real loads are smaller with wet fruit, which shrinks a lot as it dries.

Where can I buy the Nutrichef Premium Food Dehydrator Machine?

8 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, eBay, Target, Newegg.com, Wayfair.

Nutrichef Premium Food Dehydrator Machine

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Nutrichef Premium Food Dehydrator Machine

Best price now

$642.99at Best BuyChecked 20 h ago

Compared across 8 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Visit Best Buy

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Last seen at $642.99 at Best Buy on Nov 9.
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Our take on the Nutrichef Premium Food Dehydrator Machine

The Nutrichef Premium is a large stainless-steel cabinet dehydrator with 20 trays and a stated capacity of up to 13 lbs of food per run. It uses horizontal back-to-front airflow and a digital touch panel with an LED display, adjustable from 95°F to 167°F and a timer up to 24 hours. That puts it in the same class as tall cabinet dehydrators from Excalibur and Cosori, which offer similar temperature ranges but usually fewer trays at this size. It suits people drying in volume: gardeners, hunters making jerky, and households that want shelf-stable snacks without running the oven for hours.

Best forLarge-batch drying of fruit, vegetables and herbsJerky and meat snack makersGardeners and hunters with seasonal surplusHouseholds that want set-and-forget timed drying

Pros

20 stainless-steel trays give a lot of drying space per run
Wide 95°F–167°F range covers herbs through jerky
24-hour timer with automatic shutoff and overheat protection
Horizontal airflow dries evenly without rotating trays
Digital touch controls with LED display are simple to set

Cons

Tall cabinet takes up substantial counter or floor space
20 trays mean long load and unload times
Stainless housing and glass door add weight
Even airflow still needs tray rotation for wet, uneven loads
No stated wattage or warranty details to judge drying speed

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Nutrichef Premium Food Dehydrator Machine price history

Lowest price we've seen: $642.99 on Nov 9 at Best Buy. Tracked across 8 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owner feedback on this class of Nutrichef cabinet dehydrator is mixed. People like the tray count, the stainless build and the easy digital controls, but some report uneven drying and units that stopped heating.

What people mention

CapacityPraisedOwners value drying large batches at once across the many trays.
Drying evennessCriticisedSome report trays drying at different rates and rotating trays to compensate.
BuildPraisedStainless trays and housing are described as solid and easy to wipe down.
ReliabilityCriticisedA share of buyers report heating elements or fans failing early.
ControlsPraisedThe digital temperature and timer settings are called straightforward to use.
SizeMixedThe tall cabinet holds a lot but takes up serious space and is heavy to move.

Specifications

Technology Type: Dehydration, Convection Drying
Drying Method: Dehydration
Temperature Range: 95°F–167°F (35°C–75°C)
Airflow: Horizontal (back to front)
Food Types: Vegetables, Bread, Flowers, Fruit, Snacks
Use Cases: Preserving Fruit, Snacks, Vegetables, Bread, Flowers, and more
Timer Duration: 0 - 24 hrs.

Questions and answers

How does it compare with an Excalibur dehydrator?: Both use horizontal airflow and a similar temperature range. This one offers more trays in a taller cabinet; Excalibur models are shorter and often have square trays that some find easier to load.
Can it make jerky?: Yes. The range reaches 167°F, which is hot enough for meat jerky, and the 24-hour timer lets you run long drying cycles unattended.
Do I need to rotate the trays?: Horizontal airflow reduces the need, but owners of tall cabinet dehydrators often swap top and bottom trays halfway through for more even results with wet foods.
What can I dehydrate in it?: Fruit, vegetables, herbs, bread for croutons, flowers and meat for jerky. Thin, even slices dry fastest.
Does it shut off on its own?: Yes. The timer ends the cycle automatically, and overheat protection cuts power if the unit gets too hot.
How much food fits at once?: The maker states up to 13 lbs across the 20 trays. Real loads are smaller with wet fruit, which shrinks a lot as it dries.
Where is the Nutrichef Premium Food Dehydrator Machine cheapest?: At Best Buy, for $642.99, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Nutrichef Premium Food Dehydrator Machine?: 8 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, eBay, Target, Newegg.com, Wayfair.