If you are considering opening a pizzeria, or simply want to update your current establishment, it starts with a great concept and the best equipment to execute it. You can have the best recipe, a great location, and innovative advertising, but the chances of success are reduced if you don't have the proper equipment.
Start with a basic statistic. Ninety-eight percent of the country enjoys pizza. It's frequently listed as America's favorite food, which also means it's America's most-common type of restaurant. This means it's important for pizzerias to differentiate themselves, and the best equipment can help do this by ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency.
A delicious pizza starts with the right dough. It's important to mix the dough well, without overworking. A spiral mixer will help create the proper gluten structure. It's well balanced, and never overworked. It also offers efficiency and is designed specifically for mixing dough. The bowl turns the dough, and the hook rotates, which performs proper kneading. We recommend the Globe Spiral Mixer. It's available in 130- and 175-pound capacities. These European-style mixers can accommodate batches as small as 33 lbs, so you'll have the flexibility to make smaller or larger batches of pizza dough as needed.
Looking for efficiency and consistency? Roll out your dough with a Doyon Dough Sheeter/Roller. This unit rolls out dough up to 17 inches in diameter and provides a uniform thickness throughout in a classic round pizza shape. It rolls dough six times faster than it can be done by hand. The Dyon Roller is also compact, so it's great for kitchens with limited space.
When it comes to constructing your pizza, you can't go wrong with a Continental pizza prep table. Your refrigerated ingredients are within easy reach, which makes the process more efficient. The 43" pizza preparation refrigerator uses natural refrigerant for environmental safety. The doors are self-closing, and it provides a 19" deep nylon cutting board. What makes a Continental pizza prep table unique is the fact that it can be customized to fit your space, vision, and needs. You can choose a door or drawers, or a lid with a vision panel. Place some optional over-shelves to add storage options, or even change the condensing unit location for more functionality. The possibilities are available!
Automation can offer many benefits for your pizzeria. According to Wunder-Bar, you can save as much as 30 percent by automating your sauce application. In addition to portion control, automating the process provides uniformity. You'll get equal sauce distribution across all the dough, which is difficult to do by hand. Lastly, you can save up to 10 labor hours per week. This can increase efficiency and save on labor costs. The Wunder-Bar automatic saucer is a standalone piece. Place it on a wheeled cart with a sauce jug, and you are ready to go.
The last and arguably the most important step in the pizza-making process is baking. A perfectly baked crust is key to a tasty pizza. The Blodgett Pizza Deck Oven allows you to bake on the Rokite stone deck and uses Quick Heat Technology. It provides even heat transfer and moisture absorption. This gives you a perfectly crispy crust every time. The thermostat ranges from 300-600 degrees. The doors are counterbalanced. This can reduce operator fatigue, and decrease the risk of injuries. You don't need to worry if you have limited space. The Blodgett Pizza Deck Oven is stackable, so you can maximize production without sacrificing space.
These products give you the tools you need for a successful pizza establishment. They allow you to make quality pizza efficiently and consistently. When paired with your signature style and recipes, you have the perfect recipe for success.
On the equipment side of pizza making, the Jay Mark Group is here to help. Our combined experience and product offerings directly suited to pizzerias are intended to provide pizzeria operators with the knowledge and tools they need for success.