The Chicago Metallic 91160 BĀKALON Deep Dish Pizza Pan is a professional-grade baking vessel designed for commercial foodservice environments. Crafted from 14 gauge hardcoat anodized aluminum, it ensures excellent heat conduction and durability under high-volume use. With a 16-inch diameter and 1-1/2-inch depth, this pan provides consistent baking performance for deep-dish style pizza applications. Its nestable design facilitates efficient storage, reducing kitchen clutter, while embossed feet promote air circulation for even cooling and handling. Made in the USA with global materials, this pan meets rigorous industry standards for reliability and food safety, making it an essential tool for pizzerias, Chicago-style pizza establishments, and bakery operations requiring precise, uniform cooking results.
Top Chicago Metallic 91160 Features
This deep dish pizza pan features a robust 14 gauge aluminum construction optimized for even heat distribution, supporting consistent bake quality. Its nestable design minimizes storage footprint, while embossed feet enhance airflow during cooling. The solid, rolled edge ensures durability and ease of handling in busy commercial kitchens. Built for high-volume usage, it withstands rigorous cleaning via hand wash only and maintains performance over years of operation—ideal for pizzerias and bakery settings focused on quality and efficiency.
- Functionality: Designed for uniform deep-dish pizza baking with precise heat conduction
- Durability traits: Crafted from 14 gauge anodized aluminum for impact and wear resistance
- Ease of maintenance: Hand wash only, with embossed feet for airflow during cooling
- Real-world use case: Fits standard oven racks, suitable for high-volume pizza production
- Workflow benefit: Storage-efficient nestable design streamlines kitchen organization
Ideal for commercial pizza baking operations seeking reliable, high-capacity cookware
Chicago Metallic 91160 Technical Specs
The Chicago Metallic 91160 BĀKALON Deep Dish Pizza Pan is constructed from 14 gauge hardcoat anodized aluminum, ensuring optimal heat conduction and long-term durability in demanding kitchen environments. Its dimensions include a 16.03-inch width, 1.5-inch height, and 16-inch diameter, with a weight of 24 lbs. The design features embossed feet to facilitate airflow during cooling, supporting efficient kitchen workflows. This pan is intended for hand wash cleaning to maintain its anodized surface and is compatible with typical commercial ovens. Its temperature resistance allows safe operation within standard baking ranges, making it well-suited for high-volume pizzeria or bakery applications demanding precise and consistent results.
- Size: 16-inch diameter, 1.5-inch height for deep-dish baking
- Construction: Impact-resistant 14 gauge anodized aluminum
- Temperature range: Supports high-temperature baking within standard oven parameters
- Cleaning method: Hand wash only to preserve anodized finish
- Storage: Nestable to optimize limited kitchen space
- Design features: Embossed feet for airflow and cooling efficiency
What is a commercial deep dish pizza pan?
A commercial deep dish pizza pan is a professional baking vessel designed for creating thick, evenly cooked deep-dish pizzas in high-volume foodservice settings. Constructed primarily from impact-resistant aluminum, these pans feature specifications such as a 16-inch diameter and 1-1/2 inch depth, optimized for consistent heat transfer and durable use. Typically used in pizzerias, bakery cafes, and restaurant operations, the pan serves as essential equipment for producing uniform, quality deep-dish pizzas at scale, often handled with care for cleaning and storage efficiency. The Chicago Metallic 91160 BĀKALON model exemplifies this, combining tough construction with practical design for mid-volume, high-demand workflows.
Top deep dish pizza pans for high-volume pizza production
Commercial deep dish pizza pans provide durable, precise baking surfaces for consistent high-quality results in pizzerias and bakery kitchens. Built with impact-resistant materials like anodized aluminum, Chicago Metallic 91160 supports efficient operation and reliable performance for moderate throughput. Ideal for professional kitchens emphasizing uniform baking, this model ensures durability and effective workflow integration, making it well-suited for restaurant-ready pizza production environments.
- Operation Type — designed for high-demand pizza kitchens
- Kitchen Space — optimized for compact, storage-efficient setups
- Foodservice Category — suitable for pizza and bakery operations
- Workflow — supports high-volume, consistent oven throughput
- Use Case — ideal for professional dough-based baked goods
Why Choose Chicago Metallic 91160?
Chicago Metallic 91160 deep dish pizza pan stands out with its impact-resistant anodized aluminum construction, providing superior heat conduction and long-term durability in demanding commercial kitchens. Its nestable design enhances storage efficiency, while embossed feet improve airflow for cooling. Unlike standard pans, this model offers a robust rolled edge for added strength and ease of handling, supporting high-volume baking without compromise on quality or safety, making it a reliable choice for professional pizza and bakery operations.
- Maximized storage with nestable, space-saving design
- Enhanced durability from impact-resistant 14 gauge aluminum
- Superior heat transfer for consistent baking results
- Rolled edge construction supports high-volume use
- Perfect fit for commercial oven racks and setups
