Pizza Shovel - 660mm

Benefits of using a pizza shovel

1. Eases Pizza Handling:

   • A pizza shovel, also known as a pizza peel, is designed to easily slide under pizzas, making it simple to transfer them in and out of the oven. This is especially useful for handling large, heavy, or delicate pizzas.

2. Prevents Burns:

   • Using a pizza shovel helps keep your hands away from the high heat of the oven, reducing the risk of burns. Its long handle provides a safe distance, ensuring you can maneuver pizzas without direct contact with hot surfaces.

3. Maintains Pizza Shape:

   • A pizza shovel helps maintain the shape and integrity of your pizza. It allows you to move the pizza without deforming the dough or disturbing the toppings, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing presentation.

4. Enhances Cooking Results:

   • The smooth, flat surface of a pizza shovel makes it easy to slide the pizza directly onto a baking stone or oven rack. This promotes even cooking and a crispier crust, improving the overall quality of your pizza.

5. Versatility:

   • Pizza shovels are not just for pizzas. They can also be used for transferring bread, pastries, and other baked goods, making them a versatile tool for your kitchen.

6. Reduces Mess:

   • Using a pizza shovel helps reduce the mess associated with transferring pizzas. It minimizes the chance of dropping toppings or spilling sauce, keeping your kitchen cleaner and more organized.

7. Professional Appearance:

   • A pizza shovel adds a professional touch to your cooking process. Whether you are a home cook or a professional chef, using this tool demonstrates a commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

8. Durability:

   • High-quality pizza shovels are made from durable materials such as wood, metal, or composite. They are built to withstand frequent use and exposure to high temperatures, ensuring long-lasting performance.

9. Convenient Storage:

   • Many pizza shovels come with holes in the handle for easy hanging storage. This keeps your kitchen organized and the tool readily accessible when needed.

10. Improves Workflow:

    • A pizza shovel streamlines the process of making and serving pizza. It allows for efficient transfer from prep area to oven to table, improving overall workflow in the kitchen.

11. Easy to Clean:

    • Pizza shovels are typically easy to clean, with smooth surfaces that resist sticking and residue buildup. This ensures that your tool remains hygienic and ready for the next use.

12. Promotes Even Cooking:

    • By using a pizza shovel to rotate the pizza during baking, you can ensure more even cooking. This is particularly useful in wood-fired or stone ovens where heat distribution may vary.

13. Supports Large Pizzas:

    • The wide surface area of a pizza shovel supports large pizzas, preventing them from sagging or folding during transfer. This is crucial for maintaining the structure and toppings of oversized pizzas.

14. Ideal for Outdoor Cooking:

    • Pizza shovels are perfect for outdoor pizza ovens and grills. They allow you to handle pizzas with ease in outdoor cooking environments, enhancing your outdoor culinary experience.

15. User-Friendly Design:

    • Many pizza shovels are ergonomically designed for comfort and ease of use. Features like tapered edges and lightweight construction make them simple to maneuver, even for beginners.

Incorporating a pizza shovel into your kitchen tools enhances your pizza-making experience by providing ease of handling, safety, and improved cooking results, making it an essential tool for pizza enthusiasts and professional chefs alike.

Make loading and unloading pizzas quick and easy with Catercare's pizza peel. Manufactured with a stainless steel head and a wooden handle, this pizza shovel will withstand commercial or domestic usage. The length of the handle will ensure that you work at a safe distance from the heat. The nature of the wooden handle means that it will stay cool and comfortable when working at high temperatures which will help prevent unwanted burns. Boasts a 305 x 355mm stainless steel head, meaning you can work with 300mm diameter pizzas with this pizza paddle. 

High quality and incredibly well priced.

Product specifications

Dimensions: 305 x 355mm head, 440mm length handle
Weight: 0.875kg
Colour: Silver head, beige handle
Material: Stainless steel head, wooden handle
Easy to wipe down to clean