In the baking industry, choosing the right Bakery Deck Oven is crucial for improving product quality and production efficiency.
Whether making ordinary bread, European-style baguettes, chiffon cakes, or cookies, different baked products have distinct requirements for the functions and performance of ovens.
Below, we will bring you targeted Bakery Deck Oven purchasing methods to help you accurately match your needs and select the ideal equipment.
I. What are the advantages of bakery deck ovens? Which bakeries are they suitable for?
Deck ovens are suitable for small-batch, multi-variety production, with a compact layout that makes full use of limited kitchen space. Therefore, deck ovens are especially suitable for small and medium-sized places such as baking studios, Western restaurants, and coffee shops.
Bakery Deck Oven
II. Why choose a bakery deck oven? Comparison between deck ovens and other commercial ovens
| Comparison Dimension | Deck Oven | Convection Oven | Rotisserie Oven |
| Structural Design | Multi-layer independent cavities stacked, each layer can independently control temperature/time | A single large cavity with a built-in fan to circulate hot air | With a rotating rack, making ingredients heated evenly through rotation |
| Space Utilization | High, vertical stacking saves floor space | Medium, needs to occupy separate floor area | Low, horizontal design takes up a large area |
| Heating Method | Mostly electric heating, with independent heating tubes for each layer | Electric/gas heating, with a fan to force hot air circulation | Mostly gas heating, relying on heat radiation + rotation for even heating |
| Temperature Control Accuracy | Each layer has independent temperature control (±5-10℃), suitable for making different ingredients | Overall temperature control is accurate (±3-5℃), hot air circulation reduces temperature difference | Strong temperature uniformity, but the overall temperature control range is narrow |
| Production Capacity | Operates independently by layers, suitable for small-batch and multi-variety simultaneous production | Large single-batch capacity, suitable for standardized mass production | Suitable for roasting large ingredients such as whole chickens and roasted meat, with medium single-batch output |
III. How to choose a suitable bakery deck oven?
- Evaluate production scale
Relatively speaking, for the same brand, the larger the size of the deck oven, the higher the purchase cost. Therefore, when bakery operators want to buy a new deck oven, they should not pursue the largest size, but consider their actual needs.
Small bakeries are suitable for small deck ovens with single deck and single tray or single deck and two trays; medium-sized bakeries can consider equipment with two decks and four trays or three decks and six baking trays.
- Type of baked products
For baking ordinary bread, a regular deck oven is sufficient. But if the main products are baguettes and European-style bread, it is better to choose an oven with a steam injection function.
- Choice of heating type
If you need fast heating speed, simple operation, and do not consider electricity costs, you can consider purchasing an electric oven. If you need large-scale and efficient baking, a gas deck oven can be considered, with relatively lower costs.
IV. How to purchase a deck oven? Prioritize these key performances
(1) Uniform internal temperature
Some high-quality deck ovens are equipped with advanced heating systems and temperature sensors, which can keep the internal temperature uniform. For example, Nicko’s deck oven series: https://www.nicko.com.cn/product/nickos-guangzhous-electric-deck-oven/
Nicko’s Guangzhou electric deck oven features high-grade 304 stainless steel heating tubes for all-round and even baking
(2) Fast heating speed
High-quality deck ovens often heat up quickly, so that baking does not require a long wait. Especially when large bakeries are dealing with peak purchase periods, ovens with fast heating speed can bake high-quality food.
(3) High-precision temperature control
Precise temperature control can prevent food from being overcooked or undercooked. High-quality ovens have precise temperature control systems. For example, Nicko’s Guangzhou electric deck oven is equipped with intelligent temperature control function, with extremely precise temperature control. Stable and reliable product quality is crucial to the reputation of your bakery.
Nicko’s Guangzhou electric deck oven features accurate temperature control with a customized intelligent computer control panel and 12 groups of memory functions.
(4) High-quality stainless steel inner tank material
In the market, most high-quality deck ovens adopt stainless steel inner tanks that are easy to clean and corrosion-resistant. The Nick electric deck oven is made of full stainless steel, and the air outlet is made of 2-millimeter stainless steel, ensuring the outlet’s hardness, not easily deformed, and providing more uniform baking. The electric rotating oven uses stainless steel heating tubes or far-infrared heating tubes, suitable for baking cakes and traditional products, comparable to traditional techniques.
(5) Energy saving
Ovens consume a lot of energy every year, especially electric ovens. Nicko’s Guangzhou electric deck oven is energy and power saving, as it adopts high-temperature energy-saving lamps.
Summary
This article provides a detailed Bakery Deck Oven purchasing guide for baking beginners and compares the differences between deck ovens and other commercial ovens. When purchasing a deck oven, it is recommended to prioritize performances such as internal temperature uniformity, heating speed, temperature control accuracy, and inner tank material.
