The Different Types of Commercial Pizza Ovens

Serv-U Online offers three types of commercial pizza ovens: frozen pizza ovens, conveyor pizza ovens and deck pizza ovens. Each type of oven is designed to meet the needs of different types of bars or restaurants.

Frozen pizza ovens are ideal for bars or establishments that do not experience a high demand for food. Frozen pizza ovens are designed primarily to cook frozen pizzas in a short amount of time. Many frozen pizza ovens are also suitable for heating or cooking small hors d’oeuvres or prepared frozen snacks.

Conveyor pizza ovens are ideal small-scale pizzerias that do not experience a lot of demand, as they utilize one of the slower methods for cooking a pizza. The pizza is pulled through the cooking chamber on a chain conveyor belt. Though this cooking method is slower, you can also cook more than pizza in a conveyor oven. You can also use a conveyor pizza oven to toast sandwiches, seer fish or bake pretty much anything that will fit under the opening.

Pizza deck ovens are ideal for pizzerias that want to create a more authentic-tasting pizza without having to invest the time or money in purchasing and maintaining a brick oven. Deck pizza ovens feature stone shelves, or decks, on which the pizzas are directly placed to bake. Deck pizza ovens are considered to be the next best thing to a wood-fired oven. 

Shaping Pizza Dough, Simplified

Pizza dough rollers, pizza dough presses and pizza dough sheeters are tools that can simplify the pizza making process. These items can help to cut down on preparation time, so you can increase efficiency and productivity in your kitchen.

Pizza dough presses, pizza dough rollers and pizza dough sheeters are ideal because they are the quickest methods for forming pizza dough. These devices will also provide you with pizza flattened pizza dough that will be uniform in size and shape every time.

These devices can also be used to prepare other sorts of foods and baked goods. Pizza dough presses are also ideal for making flour tortillas, corn tortillas and various types of flatbread. Pizza dough rollers and pizza dough sheeters can be used to make rolls, pastry crusts and pie crusts.

Why Your Pizzeria Needs a Pizza Dough Mixer

Commercial pizza dough mixers are not just re-labeled commercial mixers. Pizza dough mixers offer numerous features that are ideally suited to the mixing of pizza dough. Serv-U Online currently offers Hobart’s Legacy® HL662 Pizza Mixer.

According to the pizza experts at Hobart, to create great pizza dough you must have a consistent mix. Hobart’s pizza dough mixer features two fixed speeds to deliver the consistency you are looking for with thorough kneading. Due to its higher torque and lower RPM, this pizza dough mixer can mix pizza dough all day long.

The mixer’s Shift-on-the-Fly™ controls allow the operator to change speeds while the mixer is running, while its patented Soft Start agitation technology has a gentle transition into a high speed to reduce the chances of product splash-out. Hobart’s pizza dough mixer also features a swing-out bowl for easy use, and the power bowl lift takes the heavy lifting out of mixing by powering the bowl up and down.

Pizza Supplies – Caring for hard coated pizza pan

American Metalcraft has some great tips on caring for hard-coat pizza pans. Before you use a hard coat pizza pan for the first time it is important to season the pizza pan. To season a hard coated pizza pan wash the pizza pan in warm, soapy water and quickly dry. Next wipe oil on the inside and outside surfaces of the pizza pan and allow the oil to soak for 30 minutes. After the oil has soaked on the hard coat pizza pan, bake it at regular temperature and time. Be careful not to over-bake the pizza pan and not wash-off the excess oil; just wipe-off the excess oil. The oil residue and any additional oil added before backing will make the hard coat pizza pan stick-resistant.

Be sure to take care when washing hard coated pizza pans. It is best to hand-wash hard coat pizza pans with warm water and a soft sponge (scouring hard coat pizza pans can cause the pan to thin). When choosing a cleaner, make sure you pick one that is specifically made for aluminum. Be sure to dry hard coated pizza pans immediately.

Pizza Supplies – Caring for aluminum pizza screens

American Metalcraft offers some great tips on how to care for aluminum pizza screens. Before you use an aluminum pizza screen for the first time, it is important to treat the pizza screen. American Metalcraft recommends treating aluminum pizza screens with a release agent or oil, to prevent food from sticking to the pizza screen.

An aluminum pizza screen can also be seasoned by wiping oil on the surface of the pizza screen and allowing the oil to soak for 30 minutes. Next bake the pizza screen at regular cooking times and temperatures. Once the screen has been baked wipe off any excess oil (do not wash). The oil residue, and any additional oil added to the aluminum pizza screen before baking will make the pizza screen stick-resistant.

Ideally, aluminum pizza screens should be washed by hand using a mild detergent (preferably one made specifically for aluminum). After washing the aluminum pizza screen dry the screen completely before storing. To insure proper sanitation it is best to heat an aluminum pizza screen to cooking temperature in the oven after each wash, and then reapply a release agent or oil to prevent sticking.

Pizza Supplies – Caring for a wood pizza peel

American Metalcraft offers some great tips on caring for wooden pizza peels. Before you use a wood pizza peel for the first time, it is important to prep the pizza peel. To prep a wood pizza peel, wipe the entire surface of the pizza peel with a food safe oil (such as mineral oil).

Take extra care when washing a treated wood pizza peel. It is important that you do not expose a wood pizza peel to a dishwasher, abrasive sponges, caustic cleaners or acidic detergents. Always hand-wash a wooden pizza peel with a soft cloth, and dry the pizza peel thoroughly.

Be sure to avoid leaving a wood pizza peel on hot surfaces. Doing so will increase the chance of a wood pizza peel warping. If a wood pizza peel does warp, leave the pizza peel overnight with the warp facing up and it should flatten.

Pizza is certainly one of the world’s most beloved foods. Your restaurant might specialize in thick, thin, stuffed or deep dish varieties—no matter how you serve your pie, you need the right commercial pizza supplies. When it comes time to select your pizza cooking supplies, you will find a plethora of pizza pans, pizza screens and pizza cooking accessories. The Restaurant Guru is here to help you decide which kitchen equipment suits your pizza recipe.

Pizza pans are normally available in sizes ranging from 10″ diameter to an 18″ diameter. A good rule of thumb is that a 14″ pie generally feeds two or three customers. Once you’ve decided the size of pies you’re interested in baking, you must decide which pizza pans will suit your baking style. Serv-U offers a range of 1” deep and 2” deep dish pizza pans. If you prefer a crispier crust, your kitchen needs nibbed pizza equipment. These pizza pans have raised nibs that are approximately 5/8” diameter and raise the pizza about 1/8” above the surface of the pan.  Raising the pizza off the surface allows moisture to escape, resulting in a fresher, crispier pizza. Store your full size pans in a multi-shelf pan rack for easy access.

If you are looking for pizza equipment that is lighter weight and easier to handle, pizza screens are an excellent option. Pizza screens are constructed of a mesh material that allows for more airflow.  This design makes them ideal for baking calzones and garlic bread. Pizza screens can easily be stacked in a pizza screen rack.

Whether you are using a shallow or deep dish pizza pan, be sure to stock your kitchen with an appropriate pan gripper. The pizza pan gripper is a necessary tool for grasping deep dish or shallow pizza pans. A self locking design means that squeezing is not necessary. The pan load activates the clamping action of your pizza pan gripper.

Super Bowl Sunday is a huge day for football fans and, according to USA Today, pizzerias. Sales of pizza on game day are some of the biggest of the year, jumping by up to 50 percent. Stocking up on pizza equipment and pizza prep supplies can help you suit-up for Super Bowl sales.

If your pizza operation is concerned with value and efficiency when cooking pies, it is important to invest in a conveyor oven. This piece of kitchen equipment is engineered to produce consistent results for your customers, with some models baking up to 19 fresh pizzas per hour. Impingement conveyor ovens are available in both full size and countertop models. When speed is important to your profits you can be confident that your impingement oven heats two to four times faster than a conventional oven.

Serv-U also sells pizza pans to slide through the oven, suited for pies of many sizes, including deep dish varieties. In order to give customers the most ideal crust, consider adding a pizza screen to your stock of kitchen equipment. A screen will create a crispy crust by cooking the bottom surface of the dough with convection and radiation.

The biggest sales on Super Bowl Sunday come from deliveries. Therefore, after you cook your pizza, it’s important to have the equipment to deliver hot and fresh pies. Serv-U offers specially constructed delivery bags, designed to help breathe moisture and steam out while keeping the heat inside. The Oven Hot brand bags come with a 100% satisfaction guaranteed return policy. For longer trips, models are available equipped with a heating element. To cater to the most ravenous crowds, we offer pizza carriers with multiple racks that can carry up to 10 of your jumbo 18” pizzas. 

Stocking up on your equipment needs is a good step as you prep for the big day. Don’t forget to knead the dough for your dough boxes, top off your containers of toppings, and sharpen the wheels of your pizza cutters so you are ready for the demands of Super Bowl Sunday!

Name your product--pizza, pretzels, pastries, bagels and more. When you can deliver these items to your customers at the perfect temperature and texture, you earn big sales for your deli, café, or concession stand. Heated display merchandisers are designed to deliver the profits. Serv-U offers a range of merchandisers to suit each product’s unique holding needs.

Pizza is a favorite product at sporting events, fairs and concerts for its alluring visual presentation and familiar taste. Appeal to all the customer’s senses by keeping your pies hot and delicious in a 1 or 2-door pizza merchandiser. For superior taste and texture, it’s important to invest in a humidified merchandiser. Slices stay soft and fresh for a longer shelf life because of the consistent heat. You can give your customers a piece of quality pizza, beyond the confines of the parlor.

Pretzels, pastries and other bread products are also best served by humidified display cabinets. Humidified warmers are designed for a more rapid rate of turnover, guaranteeing a fresh, soft pretzel always available for your customers to purchase. They allow you to control the temperature and humidity and are often illuminated for optimum display. The maximum capacity 3-tiered warmer can hold up to 72 pretzels, but if space in an issue compact models can save you money by not requiring too much additional room. Hanging racks can be replaced with flat ones to hold bagels, donuts, scones or sandwiches, depending upon your needs.

A state-of-the-art display case can set you apart from your competition. Tempered glass, digital thermostats, and bright lights are all available within Serv-U’s selection of merchandisers. Such features will assure your customers of professionalism and dedication to high standards.