When your menu offers XXL, American or family pizzas of 35 to 40 cm diameter, the standard Ø305 mm peel is no longer suitable — the pizza overhangs, folds on loading, comes out crooked. The Ø405 mm peel is the professional answer for establishments working in large format. At 405 mm diameter, it fully supports a 38-40 cm pizza loaded heavily with mozzarella and toppings — where a small peel creates a dangerous imbalance at 400°C.
Why the Ø405 mm is essential for large-format pizzas
The spatula diameter must exceed the pizza diameter by at least 5 cm to guarantee full support on loading and out of the oven. With a 38-40 cm pizza, a Ø305 mm peel leaves 5 to 7 cm of pizza hanging in the void each side — enough for the pizza to fold on itself at the moment of sliding. The Ø405 mm peel offers a 2-3 cm overlap each side, perfectly stabilising the pizza for a clean, stress-free load.
The 3 kg weight is consistent with the spatula surface: the larger the surface, the more robust the structure must be so as not to flex under the weight of a generously topped pizza. This weight is standard for a professional large-format peel — cooks used to large peels know the movement is wider and less cadenced than the light peel, but precision and stability are there.
This large-format peel is particularly suited to establishments where pizza is a generous, usually XXL, event: family restaurants and shared pizza (38-42 cm pizzas for 3-4 people), American pizzerias (generously topped large pizzas), event/pizza caterers (the XL pizza is spectacular and economical in production), and dark kitchens/delivery (40-45 cm delivery boxes match the large format this peel handles precisely).
Specifications
| Spatula diameter | 405 mm |
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| Total length | ~100 cm |
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| Weight | 3 kg |
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| Material | Stainless steel |
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| Compatibility | Electric, gas, wood deck ovens |
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Ø305 mm vs Ø405 mm peel
| Criterion | Peel Ø305 mm | Peel Ø405 mm |
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| Target pizza | 25-30 cm (individual, Neapolitan) | 35-40 cm (family, American, XXL) |
| Weight | 1 kg (light, high cadence) | 3 kg (robust, wide movement) |
| Loading | Fast, precise, intense service | Stable, controlled, heavy pizza |
What pizzaiolos ask
- Which peel diameter for a 40 cm pizza?
- For a 40 cm pizza, a 405-450 mm peel is recommended. It overhangs by 2-3 cm each side, enough to keep the pizza stable on loading. A Ø305 mm peel would be too small (7.5 cm overhang each side = pizza unsupported at the periphery = folding risk).
- Is the 3 kg peel too heavy for a long service evening?
- The 3 kg weight is more demanding than a 1 kg peel, but unavoidable for a large-surface spatula. Professionals working in large format get used to it quickly — the movement is different (more leverage, fewer fast repetitions) and production cadence is naturally slower on large pizzas that also need more baking time. If cadence is very high, keep two peels to alternate.
- How do I load an XL pizza without it sliding off the peel?
- The technique is the same as for small formats, but with more semolina under the pizza and a more decided movement. Place the pizza on the floured peel, check it slides freely before opening the oven, then load in a single continuous horizontal movement without stopping in the middle. The catching risk is higher on large surfaces — better to practise empty before service.
Delivery — Pizza peel spatula Ø405 mm, ~100 cm, 3 kg, stainless steel. Delivery on request — write via the contact form for lead times.
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