A commercial kitchen, and certainly if that commercial kitchen is one that you will be baking in, depends on the type of oven you choose. Commercial deck ovens are a major hit with bakeries since they create the perfect crust and bake evenly distributed heat.
Understanding Deck Ovens
Commercial deck ovens have layers or “decks” on which products bake onto a stone or ceramic surface. This means consistent heat flow and control—ideal for crisp, artisan bread. That’s why commercial bakers need them. Deck ovens use both conduction and radiant heat for baking.
- Conduction Heat Transfer: Heat is transferred directly from the baking surface and distributed to the dough, allowing you to build a texture and crust.
- Radiant Heat Distribution: Heat produces uniform temperature in the oven, baking your product evenly.
Types of Baking Surface
You can select your deck oven depending on your baking requirements with widely available materials such as;
- Natural Stone: Its characteristic is the retention of heat, which will give you an optimal crust.
- Ceramic: It retains a uniform temperature to prepare various products.
- Composite Hearth: This is very cost-effective and a good heat retainer.
Advantages of Deck Ovens for Commercial Kitchens
Deck ovens possess benefits in a commercial kitchen and can be a great addition to a busy kitchen.
- Even Heating: The hearth is designed to store heat energy, thus providing a consistent temperature inside the oven.
- Steam Leveling: Deck ovens can produce the right steam to perfect a golden crust finish. Multiple decks can be used, enabling the bakers to bake more than one product at a time.
- Moisture Retention: Baked products are moist because no forced air circulation is incorporated, as in convection ovens.
- Long-lasting, Low Maintenance with Easy Cleaning: Due to their simple construction, they are low-maintenance, easy to clean, and long-lasting.
Deck Ovens vs. Convection Ovens
Deck ovens and convection ovens in Vancouver by menu and baking goals. Deck ovens are best for artisanal bread as they will create a crust. The convection oven, based on hot air circulation, best applies to versatile recipes requiring faster cooking and uniformity.
Tradition and handcrafted quality characterize deck ovens, while versatility with speed temperature adjustments marks convection ovens. A traditional deck oven would execute baking perfectly when done on some loaves, or a convection oven when you need different options in the baking process.
Vortex Restaurant Equipment offers professional advice and choices via a wide range of high-quality commercial deck ovens to help you achieve the best performance in the kitchen. Enjoy your delicious artisanal bread and pastries in these ovens to ensure your restaurant or bakery will be one of the city’s best. Contact us today and let us take your commercial kitchen to the next level.
