Pizza is a popular food and this is demonstrated by the number of pizza restaurants and fast food outlets that make and serve it. To go into this business there is a requirement for a variety of pizza equipment and this can range from food preparation to cooking and serving equipment.
If you intend to open an establishment that serves pizza there are various pieces of pizza equipment that are required to do this. Pizza preparation equipment can include machinery such as dough mixers and these come in a range of sizes from those that have a capacity of around 30 lbs to those that can prepare 300 lbs of dough at one time. Depending on the size of an establishment a suitable mixer will be required to cope with the amount of pizza dough required. Some of the manufacturers that produce mixers include Hobart, Doyon and Globe. Depending on the size of mixer required costs for these can vary from around $2,000 for smaller models to $20,000 and greater for some of the larger models.
Other pizza equipment can include pizza preparation tables and these are typically where the base and topping are put together prior to the pizza being cooked. These usually comprise steel cabinets with a worktop for placing ingredients and preparing a pizza and also storage space for keeping equipment. These can also be refrigerated for storing ingredients and some of the manufacturers of pizza preparation tables include True Manufacturing, Trauslen and Turbo Air. Costs for these can vary in a range from around $2,000 for more affordable equipment to close to $10,000 for some of the higher specification equipment.
Pizza ovens are another important piece of pizza equipment and these are available in a variety of styles. Smaller countertop pizza ovens can be found on the market for prices starting at around $500 to $1,000 and these are suitable for smaller establishments. However for larger pizza restaurants deck ovens are usually a more appropriate choice. These are larger ovens capable of cooking more pizza’s at one time and the cost for these can rise to around $15,000 and above. Some of the manufacturers that produce pizza ovens include Bakers Pride, Blodgett, Garland and Equipex.
It is also possible to purchase pizza heated holding cabinets and these can be used to keep food warm prior to it being served. Manufacturers that produce this type of pizza equipment include Metro, True and Doyon with the cost depending on the size of the cabinet and the features it includes. Typically costs can be found in a range from around $2,000 to $7,000.
If you are looking for equipment for pizza preparation and cooking there are a number of outlets where this can be found. A few of those to consider include Pizza Ovens, Pizza Equipment World, My Chef Store and Short Order. They have a range of equipment for pizza preparation and cooking available from a number of different manufacturers.
Pizza is a favorite food of many and there will always be a demand for it. Those that are considering opening this type of restaurant will require a range of pizza equipment to do so. However the equipment is widely available and if you shop around you should be able to find equipment that suits your pizza cooking needs and your budget.