Commercial Pizza Ovens
Restaurateurs must take into account many considerations when they are buying commercial pizza ovens. If you are entering this market for the first time here are some important hints.
Commercial Pizza Ovens
First and most importantly is the type of establishment that you own or manage. You also must identify the target customer market that you have or want to appeal to. The other main consideration is the volume of pizzas that you need to produce each sitting. This will determine the basic type of pizza ovens to investigate at as you begin your research. Then come the other important considerations such as space limitations, gas or electric, staffing needs, ease of cleaning, price and running costs just to name a few. You must also investigate the warranty and service terms for the different brands.
If you own an authentic pizza restaurant or trendy eatery usually you would opt for an authentic wood fired pizza oven. These ovens not only produce pizzas with that special flavor that cannot be replicated with a gas or electric pizza but they can also be used to bake breads, appetizers and entrees. They are also visually commanding adding a special ambiance to your establishment. Do remember that you will need a dedicated pizza chef to run a wood fired pizza oven and you must take into account the volume of pizzas that you need to produce per sitting.
If you own a deli, fast food or family style restaurant volume is of paramount importance. You still need to produce quality pizzas however consistency and fast turnover are vital considerations. You may want to consider something like a conveyor pizza oven which produces consistent quality pizzas and can be operated by staff with just a little training.
Below are just a few types of Commercial ovens with descriptions and basic specifications.
Conveyor Commercial Pizza Ovens
One model manufactured by Omcan Food Machinery, this commercial countertop pizza oven is made of stainless steel and is suitable for cooking pizzas, breads, bagels and other baked items. It can cook up to 12 14 inch pizzas per hour and is approved for commercial pizza oven use.
Other features and specifications:
Variable Speed Control
220V electric required
Maximum Temerature – 5ooF
Dimensions – 41 x 18.5 x 15.5
Jet Air PIZ6 Countertop Pizza Oven – Electric
This electric commercial pizza oven has the capacity to hold up to six large 18″ pizzas and its triple deck construction makes it suitable for establishments where bench space is a consideration.
Other features and specifications:
Stainless steel interior and exterior
Interior lights
Full view glass doors
Dimensions – 33.5″H x 47.75″W x 44.75″L
Fire Deck 8645 Oven
This is one of several in the fabulous Woodstone range. These high quality ovens are available in different fuel configurations to suit any establishment. You can choose from wood, coal or gas. With an average deck temperature of 550F they can give a five minute bake time. The fire deck capacity goes from 2o 8inch pizzas to 6 16 inch pizzas. They are also suitable for baking many other menu items including roasting, searing and baking. There are many other styles available in this premium range of pizza ovens suitable for restaurateurs serious about creating fabulous pizzas.
Other features and specifications:
Door opening 56 inches wide x 10 inches high
15 square feet of usable deck space
Ceramic glass door/heat shield
Oven operates efficiently with the door open or closed
Single-piece floor and dome
In conclusion, choosing the right kind of commercial pizza ovens is a matter of defining your needs realistically and finding an alternative that offers high value within your budget limits.
