Often called a tunnel or continuous oven, conveyor ovens work by continuously churning out pizzas on a conveyor belt as fast as you can make them. The oven does the work for you, making these perfect for quick and easy service.
As conveyor ovens cook pizzas so quickly but generally at lower temperatures than traditional ovens, a cheese which melts quickly is ideal.
Hear more about the benefits of a conveyor pizza oven and the importance of choosing the right cheese:
Recommended pizza styles for conveyor oven
If delivery is a priority for your pizza business, the use of a conveyor oven is highly effective, as it cooks your pizzas quickly with minimal skill required. In this conveyor oven environment, you want a cheese that is easy to use, tastes great, and is consistent all the way to the customer's door.
Finding the perfect cheese is an important task when creating your pizzas – but the pizza style, and type of oven you use, also have an impact on your cheese preference. In conveyor ovens, Neapolitan, New York or deep-dish Detroit style pizzas are especially popular – and you can get some cheese inspiration for the different pizza styles below.
Learn more about our pizza cheeses
Key benefits:
- Gives optimum coverage and yield as well as an even and consistent melt
- Can be mixed with local/ artisanal cheeses to create an individual blend
- Smaller cut size means a quicker melt but still retains flavour and a traditional mozzarella colour.
Arla Pro Large Shredded Mozzarella 2kg (Sticks)
Arla Pro; made specifically for professional chefs & operators in mind. Arla Pro Large Shredded Mozzarella has a delicious mild fresh taste with a light colour. A thicker cut size than grated (4x4x20mm) offering excellent melting, golden browning and high stretch, this solution is ideal for both dining-in and delivery.
See productKey benefits:
- Perfect for delivery, retaining opacity as its transported from kitchen to consumer
- A 4x4x20mm cut size means more stretch on the cheese once cooked
- Retention of colour/opacity means you don’t need to overload with cheese to achieve the desired result on delivery
Arla Pro Grated Mozzarella 2kg
Arla Pro; made specifically with professional chefs & operators in mind. Arla Pro Mozzarella Grated is high-quality grated mozzarella with a light-yellow colour. The taste is mild and fresh, providing the perfect backdrop for all types of toppings.
See productKey benefits:
- Can be mixed with local/artisanal cheeses to create an individual blend
- Smaller cut size means a quicker melt but still retains flavour and a traditional mozzarella colour
- Ideal for outlets who offer quick service
- Versatile product, perfect for paninis or to give a stretchy topping for baked pasta dishes
Want more pizza inspiration?
If you want to learn more about the world of pizza and how to find your own unique twist of the Italian classic, you can download our guide for top pizza trends – and much more.
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