The type of oven that you use when making pizza matters. It affects the quality and the taste of the pizza. If you cook for a business or enjoy custom addons for your house, having your own pizza oven can be a meaningful addition to your hobby. An old acquaintance of mine brought up this topic after he put in a custom pizza oven on his back porch and loved having friends and family over to cook for. There are a variety of commercial pizza ovens for sale on the market, so which one is right for your tastes?
Below are different pizza oven types:
Rapid Cook Ovens
This is an oven that usually combines the benefits of the microwave and pizza oven into one unit. The heating elements and the forced air make it easy to customize the ovens such that the heat direction and heat settings can be controlled, which means you can determine the final appearance of the pizza. The oven is easy to use and small. It is suitable for non-commercial purposes.
Wood-Fired Ovens
This is an oven made of clay, and it can produce temperatures ranging from 600°F to 800°F. Skilled chefs prefer this type of oven because it can produce the desired results quickly. The high temperatures ensure that the oven can prepare the pizza within a short time. There is a lot more to using this oven than just sticking a pizza in and letting it cook. Part of the appeal of this oven is the skill and showmanship of people who can use it well to keep the pizzas evenly cooked on all sides. The wood fires also have a rich impact on the flavor.
Deck Ovens
This is an oven that has shelves where the pizza can be placed on preheated stones. The oven is popular in independent pizzeria operators since they provide an authentic taste, and the setup is very simple. If you need to cook a lot of pizzas and don’t want the conventional oven taste, this might be a good pick for you.
Double-door Convention Ovens
If you want to save money on the energy bills while also baking within a short time, you can try out this type of oven. The only issue is that the pizza will not be as crispy because of the forced air technology instead of direct heat, but it is easy to use. Many home ovens also use a similar design if you’re thinking of a smaller scale.
Conveyer Ovens
This type of oven is popular because it is easy to use and it is versatile. The pizza is usually pulled through a cooking chamber that makes use of forced air technology. There is also a conveyer belt that moves the pizza along and it will be fully cooked after it comes out the other side. The results are consistent when using this type of oven, and for a “make your own pizza” night it can quickly and easily get a bunch of personal pizzas cooked and ready in no time.
There are many factors that you should consider before you can choose a pizza oven. Some of the factors to consider include the size of the oven and how it will impact the texture, flavor, and quality of the pizza. Since we have listed the type of pizza ovens currently available in the market, you can make an informed decision about the one that suits your needs depending on the descriptions above.