Commercial Pizza Deck Ovens

Cook the freshest and tastiest pies in town with a commercial pizza oven!

What's your style? Whether you're making Chicago-style, New York-style, Detroit-style, or classic Sicilian-style, our collection of commercial pizza ovens make creating delicious pies quick and easy. A commercial deck oven is one of the most important pieces of equipment for any pizzeria or Italian restaurant. These powerful ovens are designed for consistently cooking and preparing fresh pizzas, flatbreads, grilled subs, and other menu items.

Construction & Design

Pizza deck ovens look and act like stone hearths, which are the original pizza ovens. To achieve a crispy crust without scorching or undercooking the dough, deck-oven pizza bakes directly on the deck, which is commonly composed of stainless steel or stone. This crust gives the pizza a more authentic flavor.

Pizza deck ovens, in contrast to bakery deck ovens, feature short cavities because there are no bread loaves to take into account. A short cavity uses less energy since there is less interior space to heat.

Deck pizza ovens are more adaptable than conveyor ovens and provide you extensive control over the unit's temperature and airflow. Employees can assess the doneness of the pizza and determine how much longer it needs to cook. Pizza deck ovens are also less expensive and easier to clean than conveyor units.

Since these pizza ovens are designed for commercial use, they have strong, durable construction. This allows them to work all day long without any issues. This construction also helps these commercial ovens be easy for kitchen staff to clean and maintain. No matter what size pie you want to make, at Burkett we have the perfect pizza oven to help you be successful in making the best homemade pies.

Commercial pizza ovens are available in gas or electric models. They also come in a variety of sizes so that any sized kitchen can find what they need. Countertop models are great for concession stands that produce low to medium production levels. Free standing deck ovens are perfect for full size restaurants or pizzerias.

Countertop Deck Ovens

Countertop pizza deck ovens are available for traditional pizza making depending on your space and needs. Compact deck ovens are small but can maximize their cooking capacity without sacrificing quality.

Countertop pizza ovens are great for concessions, snack bars, food trucks, and other small establishments. These models are available in a variety of deck quantities, sizes, and interior finishes. Most models will come in a stainless-steel exterior, making them easier to clean and durable for long term usage.

Light duty and countertop models are much less intrusive on your space and energy costs, keeping floor space open in any size kitchen for other equipment. Our light duty pizza deck ovens are great for concession stands, convenience stores, or even homes. These models are less powerful than their larger counterparts, but they still provide the same effective outcome.

Floor Model Deck Ovens

Floor model deck ovens cook pizzas quicker and more thoroughly than any other method, melting cheese to that gooey consistency everyone craves. Floor model pizza deck ovens have varying widths and depths to suit your needs. With single, double, triple, or even quadruple decks, you have many options to choose from to meet volume demands. Multiple deck ovens allow users to vastly improve production levels under a single footprint.

Since these pizza ovens are designed for commercial use, they have strong, durable construction. This allows them to work all day long without any issues. This construction also helps these commercial ovens be easy for kitchen staff to clean and maintain. No matter what size pie you want to make, at Burkett we have the perfect pizza oven to help you be successful in making the best homemade pies.

For hot pizza serving options, check out pizza merchandisers, buffet warming shelves, and bar and strip heaters.

Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Pizza Ovens

What is a deck oven?

Deck ovens set an uncooked pizza on a metal, stone, brick, or ceramic tile deck within a commercial oven, and heat is transferred from the deck to the pizza. This allows the crust and toppings to heat simultaneously, ensuring an even cooking throughout the whole pie.

What surface material is best for pizza deck ovens?

Professional pizza deck ovens have cooking surfaces mainly available in either stainless steel or stone.

• Stainless-Steel - More lightweight and inexpensive compared to stone. Cannot absorb heat or moisture as well, causing hot spots.
• Stone - Create a more complete heat, crisping and browning with optimal moisture retention. These units are more expensive but provide a more consistent temperature through the cooking chamber.

How many decks do you need for your commercial pizza oven?

When deciding how many decks your pizza cooker needs, think about how much production your kitchen will need daily. Full-size pizza decks can come as wide as 84", while the smallest models start around 20". Once you know what size pie oven your kitchen can accommodate, then you can add decks for higher production levels.

Small-volume pizza providers, such as concession stands, food trucks, or office kitchens, can feel safe using countertop deck ovens. As long as these locations have the proper ventilation or are using ventless options, they can successfully serve a good number of customers.

For high-volume pizza production settings, look at adding a couple decks to your pizza oven for quicker cook times. Most multi-deck pizza ovens have independent controls per deck. This allows users to cook many different items at the same time.

What can you cook in a deck oven?

Deck ovens give chefs control over temperature and airflow allowing them to consider expanding their menus. Deck ovens are ideal for pizzas obviously, but they can also cook steaks, pastas bowls, and sandwiches as well.

Additional Burkett Resources

Check out The Burkett Blog for some easy and informative reading:

• 4 Common Types of Commercial Pizza Ovens
• Commercial Oven Cleaning and Maintenance

Find everything your business kitchen will need in our specialized business pages:

• Pizza Equipment & Supplies
• Concession Equipment & Supplies
• Cafeteria Equipment & Supplies
• Food Truck Equipment & Supplies