A well-designed pizza station can make or break the flow of a busy kitchen. Whether you’re running a quick-service pizzeria, a modern Italian restaurant, or a multi-station kitchen, having the right setup ensures consistent quality, faster service, and happier guests.

At SFI Hospitality, we help chefs and operators design efficient, high-performance pizza stations. Complete with the commercial kitchen equipment and smallwares that keep every pie perfect from dough to delivery.

A Well-Equipped Pizza Station

An efficient pizza station is all about workflow. Every step should move smoothly to avoid bottlenecks during peak service. The right equipment not only increases productivity but also maintains consistent product quality and minimizes waste.

Key Equipment for a Commercial Pizza Station

1. Pizza Oven

Not shockingly, you will need a pizza oven for your pizza station. The centerpiece of any pizza station, your oven defines your output. However there are some options...

• Deck ovens deliver that traditional crispy crust and are ideal for restaurants seeking authentic texture and flavor.
• Conveyor ovens ensure consistency and speed for high-volume operations.
• Wood-fired ovens create a rustic, artisanal experience that attracts customers and adds character to your kitchen. Often the traditional style can be gas/wood. 

Choosing the right oven depends on your menu, space, and service style all factors that SFI’s design team can help assess.

2. Prep Tables & Refrigerated Bases

Keep dough, sauces, and toppings fresh and accessible.
Refrigerated prep tables with built-in ingredient pans make topping assembly efficient while maintaining food safety standards. A cold base provides additional storage for bulk ingredients within arm’s reach.

3. Dough Mixers

Consistency starts with the dough.
A spiral or planetary mixer ensures even hydration and texture, reducing prep time and waste while producing uniform batches for reliable results.

4. Dough Sheeters or Rollers

Essential for busy operations, a dough sheeter speeds up production and helps achieve even crust thickness. It’s a must-have for kitchens producing dozens of pizzas per hour.

5. Hot Holding Cabinets

Maintain optimal serving temperatures and reduce food waste by using hot holding cabinets or warming drawers, especially during busy periods or delivery rushes.

6. Stainless Steel Prep Space

Durability and hygiene are key in a pizza station. Standard or custom stainless steel workstations, service walls, and shelving help create a seamless workspace that’s easy to clean and built to last. SFI offers custom stainless steel fabrication tailored to your kitchen layout and workflow.

Essential Smallwares for a Pizza Station

Smallwares are the unsung heroes that keep your pizza line efficient. Here’s what every commercial kitchen should have stocked:

• Pizza Peels – for safely placing and removing pizzas from the oven.
• Cutting Boards & Dough Scrapers – for clean and organized prep.
• Sauce Ladles – ensure portion control and even sauce coverage.
• Ingredient Bins & Topping Containers – keep toppings fresh, organized, and easy to access.
• Pizza Screens, Trays, and Stones – for even cooking and crisp bases.
• Pizza Cutters & Rocker Knives – for quick, clean slicing.
• Thermometers, Timers, and Oven Brushes – to maintain consistency and cleanliness.

💡 Tip: Keep these tools within reach of the prep and finishing areas to reduce movement and improve speed during service.

Design Tips for an Efficient Pizza Station

When designing a pizza station layout, think “prep → bake → finish → serve.”

• Position refrigerated prep tables near your dough rolling area.
• Keep ovens centrally accessible but away from guest-facing areas for safety. Consider if your oven is strictly practical or a showpiece. 
• Use stainless steel countertops for easy cleaning and durability, and to meet health and safety codes. 
• Consider a custom service wall for integrating electrical, gas, and plumbing connections neatly.

How SFI Hospitality Can Help

At SFI Hospitality, we specialize in designing and equipping commercial kitchens across Canada from boutique pizzerias, club kitchens to large-scale foodservice operations. Our team provides complete solutions: consulting, design, equipment supply, and install. 

Contact our team today to start designing your next pizza station and discover why leading chefs and operators trust SFI Hospitality for their commercial kitchen solutions.

Get a free checklist to ensure you have everything needed for an efficient pizza station.