Wood / Coal / Gas Fired Ovens

Wood, Coal, and Gas Fired Ovens for the Perfect Pizza Experience Pizza is a beloved dish that can be cooked in various ways, and in a commercial setting, there are three types of ovens that can help you create the perfect pizza: wood-fired ovens, coal-fired ovens, and gas-fired ovens. All three types of ovens offer a visually appealing experience, with designs inspired by traditional stone hearth or brick ovens. These ovens feature a beautiful large dome and an arched opening where the pizzas are cooked, allowing customers to witness the flames transforming simple ingredients into mouth-watering pizzas. Regardless of the type of oven you choose, you can provide an authentic pizza experience to your customers. Wood-fired ovens and coal-fired ovens operate similarly, but there are key differences in the way they cook the pizza and the taste of the final product. Wood-fired ovens use chopped hardwood to create a fire and can cook pizzas in as fast as 90 seconds. On the other hand, coal-fired ovens typically use anthracite coal to generate heat. The flame produced by coal does not reach the same height as that of wood-fired ovens, resulting in a longer cooking time of around six minutes. If cooking speed is not a major concern, your choice may come down to taste. Wood-fired pizzas and coal-fired pizzas have distinct differences that appeal to different preferences. Coal-fired ovens are recommended for those aiming for a Neapolitan-style pizza, characterized by a thin center, puffy rims, a smoky flavor, a softer texture, and charred spots. On the other hand, wood-fired ovens are best suited for serving New York-style pizza, which is crisper, chewier on the inside, and has a smoky crust. Both wood-fired and coal-fired ovens require skill and attention to achieve ideal results. They need consistent monitoring to prevent the pizza from being overcooked. Your staff will need to tend to the fire and have the expertise to determine when the pizza is ready. In wood-fired ovens, the pizza is placed at the center and then moved towards the opening to complete the baking process. Gas-fired ovens, compared to wood-fired ovens, can produce pizza with similar characteristics without the complexities and manual labor involved in the cooking process. However, the moist environment created by wood-fired ovens is unique. Some ovens combine the functionalities of both wood and gas ovens to achieve better temperature control and capture