Deck pizza ovens offer the same flexibility as brick ovens in their style and are slightly easier to use, but they still require a lot of skill and constant monitoring, so they tend to have a longer cooking time than conveyors.
As speed of service isn’t always a priority with this oven, a cheese with a slightly slower melt compared to conveyor ovens will work best – but it depends on your style!
Simpatico Pizza
Simpatico is one of the few UK restaurants to serve pizza with al taglio-style dough which is long proved for 72 hours – and cooked in a hot deck oven. This dough aids digestion of the pizza and gives a crispy base with a soft, fluffy upper. You can learn more about how Simpatico champions the al taglio-style pizza in the video below.
Everyday Heroes
If you’re working with a deck oven, you are an everyday hero, focusing on high quality consistent pizzas, working in limited space or where higher out-put is needed.
An everyday hero uses fresh, unprocessed ingredients striving to meet customer demand in a timely manor.
Pizza Styles for Everyday Heroes
Finding the perfect cheese starts with your oven, but it hinges on the type of pizza you’re making.
In deck ovens Neapolitan, New York or Pizza Al Taglio are popular styles. Which style suits your business best?
Products
When using a deck oven for these particular styles of pizza, we recommend you work with quality mozzarella with a slower melt to achieve the best result possible. At Arla Pro, we have the perfect mozzarella solution for you.
Arla Pro Large Diced Mozzarella 2kg
Arla Pro; made specifically for professional chefs & operators in mind. Arla Pro Mozzarella Large Diced is delicious pre-cut cubes made from high-quality mozzarella ideal for easy application. The dice are creamy light yellow in colour and offer fresh flavour and optimal meltability.
See productKey benefits:
- Once cooked it resembles softer mozzarella such as buffalo, burrata and fior di latte
- Low moisture content allows the pizza to be cooked more evenly, giving a crispy base and a golden crust
- A 10x10mm cut size is making it the perfect solution for operators who use super-hot pizza ovens
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 pizza, oven styles, and the latest trends from the world of pizza, you can download our guide "Top Pizza Trends" via the link below.
