Blendtec, a maker of commercial and consumer blenders, has collaborated with Food Network star and chef Geoffrey Zakarian on the professional-grade Blendtec Zakarian Pro Blender for home use.
“We’re thrilled to have Iron Chef Zakarian as part of our team, helping to adapt our restaurant-grade blenders into an easy-to-use, high-performance blender for the home chef,” said Keith Titus, CEO of Blendtec. “(Zakarian’s) talent in the kitchen and his passion for life and vitality through healthy, original foods are a great combination to represent our brand. As a company driven by uncompromising standards of quality and design, and one that deeply values family and community, Geoffrey fits exactly what our brand stands for and the business we have created with Blendtec.”
The blender is designed to bring power, precision and reliability into the home. It has a user-friendly control panel that includes a combined start/stop and pulse switch, as well as a variable-speed dial. The blender base comes with a large 110-ounce total capacity jar with 80-ounce. blending capacity, allowing for flexibility for both small and large batches, said Blendtec.
“This blender isn’t just high performing, it’s a statement piece for the kitchen. I love how it blends power, quality and beautiful design into one, and I’ve truly enjoyed helping to bring it to life. I can’t wait for others to experience,” Zakarian said.
The blender is currently on pre-order with limited quantities available and is ready to ship in time for the holidays for $599.95 on Blendtec.com and GeoffreyZakarian.com.