October marks the start of rush pizza season. With the start of football tailgates, Halloween parties, and the early holiday rush, demand spikes, and it’s time to get your kitchen ready. Gear such as, powerful ovens, efficient holding systems, and even delivery products that keeps pies fresh from kitchen to doorstep. Here’s how to outfit your pizzeria to meet the crowd with ease and excellence.
High Capacity Ovens That Keep You Ahead of the Rush
When a few pizzas won’t cut it, you need ovens that can crank out dozens, consistently and efficiently.
- The XLT 3855 Gas Conveyor Oven offers a 55″ baking chamber and smart design to reduce heat loss.
- If you’re planning to scale even further, the XLT 3270 Gas Conveyor Oven delivers serious throughput, while keeping heat in the bake chamber.
- Both options bring unmatched consistency and speed, so you’re never letting customers down when the line gets long.
Deck Ovens for Maximum Baking Surface
If your menu leans into traditional styles, or you need flexibility across multiple products, an insulated deck oven can be a powerhouse.
- The Bakers Pride Triple Deck 453 features three hearth style baking chambers stacked for high volume baking, and independent temperature control to juggle different items simultaneously.
- Prefer a wider chamber? The Bakers Pride Y‑800 Super Deck Oven offers an expansive 66″ × 44″ deck. With top bottom heat control and a fully insulated build, it’s built to tackle busy fall menus, even two ovens stacked if needed.
Holding & Warming: Keeping Pizzas Hot and Ready
Once a pizza’s baked, you want to preserve its quality while orders stack up.
- The 5‑Foot Pizza Holding Table is an open shelving unit with overhead strip warmers. Stainless surfaces resist rust, and each shelf holds up to 400 lbs.
- Need something more contained? The Lockwood Economy Proofer/Heating Cabinet uses digital controls, adjustable humidity, and blower fans to keep pizzas hot and fresh, ideal for keeping party orders in perfect condition.
Delivery Gear: The Final Mile Matters
Deliveries in chilly October weather? A good pizza is only as great as how warm it arrives.
- The CookTek 16″ Delivery Bag Charger uses induction to “charge” VaporVent delivery bags, keeping pizzas at or above 155 °F for up to 45 minutes, vital for events where timing and quality matter most.
October’s fast pace calls for equipment that can deliver, literally and figuratively. From conveyor and deck ovens to holding stations and delivery tech, Northern Pizza Equipment has the tools to keep your kitchen firing all around.
Ready to gear up for fall’s biggest nights? Explore our Website or reach out at 1-800-4260323, for a consultation on customizing your setup.d settings.