Pizza Screens & Disks

Pizza Screens & Disks for Commercial Kitchens

Pizza screens and disks are special baking tools used in pizzerias, concession stands, bakeries, and restaurants. Pizza screens and disks improve air circulation under the pizza, creating a crusty, consistent texture while enhancing operational efficiency. Chef's Deal carries a full range of commercial pizza screens and pizza disks in every standard size and material configuration.

What is the Difference Between a Pizza Screen and a Pizza Disk?

Pizza screens are round, steel- or aluminum-framed mesh structures. This woven-wire construction allows hot air to circulate directly beneath the dough during baking, producing a consistently crispy, evenly browned bottom crust. Screens are the standard tool for thin-crust and medium-crust pizza production in high-volume commercial operations.

Pizza disks are flat circular baking tools featuring solid or perforated surfaces that retain more heat at the base and limit direct airflow to the crust's bottom. Solid disks are best for thicker, chewier crusts and pan-style preparations. Perforated disks present a balanced alternative between mild crispness and slightly more moisture retention than a screen.

We also carry pizza dough rings to provide a practical, easy way to create square, rectangular, or even heart-shaped pizzas, as well as round ones.

Pizza Screen and Disk Sizes

Pizza screens and disks are available in standard diameters ranging from 6 to 20 inches (2.54 cm to 50.8 cm). The most common sizes are:

• 8-inch (20.32 cm) for small pizza; standard individual-size offering
• 10-inch (25.4 cm) for small-to-medium; suitable for individual or light sharing portions
• 12-inch (30.48 cm) for medium pizza; the most widely used size across restaurants and bars
• 14-inch (35.56 cm) for large pizza; standard for full-service restaurant menus
• 16-inch (40.64 cm) for extra-large; used in high-volume pizzerias and group dining
• 18-inch (45.72 cm) for family-size; requires confirmed oven interior clearance before ordering
• 20-inch (50.8 cm) and above for large-format party pizza; verify deck width and conveyor belt clearance

Made mostly from aluminum, pizza screens and disks are also available in steel, chrome, or coated options. Aluminum pizza screens and pizza disks are the most common types and are widely used in pizzerias. Steel screens are typically perforated to provide a durable and practical way to bake pizzas.

How Many Pizza Screens Does a Commercial Kitchen Need?

A commercial kitchen needs a minimum of three to four pizza screens per active oven slot for each size. This rotation allows one screen in the oven, one loaded and staged for the next cycle, and one to two cooling or being cleared, enabling continuous production without cycle gaps during peak service.