Pizza is served on a plate that is just as important as the pizza itself – the right size and material enhance the visual impression, allow the guest to cut it easily and convey a sense of authentic presentation. Professional pizza plates differ from home versions with greater thickness, more durable glaze and the ability to withstand intensive dishwasher cycles. BHS offers pizza plates for the HoReCa sector across Europe.
Types and sizes of pizza plates
Porcelain pizza plates – a classic choice, available 28–45 cm in diameter for different pizza sizes. White porcelain allows the colours and ingredients of the pizza to become the main visual focus. Stainless steel plates – durable, heat-resistant and easy to clean. Wooden pizza boards or plates – for authentic presentation, popular in rustic and loft-style Italian restaurants. Stone plates and slate trays – an exclusive natural design for high-end concepts. Perforated pizza plates – air circulates beneath the pizza, keeping the crust crispier during serving. BHS offers pizza plates in various sizes and materials across Europe.
Choosing the size of a pizza plate
30 cm plate – the standard personal pizza, the traditional Neapolitan pizza size. 32–33 cm – for larger pizzas and thin-crust models. 36–40 cm – for American-style large pizzas or deep-dish. 45 cm – for family-sized pizzas and XXL concepts. The plate diameter should be 5–10 cm larger than the pizza diameter to frame the dish and ensure a clean appearance. BHS offers plates for all pizza sizes to match the menu.
HACCP and hygiene
Pizza plates must be washed and disinfected after each use. Porcelain and steel plates are suitable for dishwashers. Wooden serving boards are not suitable for dishwashers – they must be washed by hand and dried. Wooden surfaces may crack over time with intensive commercial use – inspect for damage. Stone plates are easy to clean with a damp cloth but are not suitable for machine washing. BHS offers plates made from HACCP compliant materials for various professional needs.
HoReCa usage scenarios
Authentic Neapolitan pizzeria – a flat white porcelain plate 30–33 cm in diameter, allowing the pizza dough to be the central visual element. Loft-style restaurant with an Italian menu – wooden boards or slate plates for a rustic impression. High-turnover pizzeria – durable porcelain plates suitable for frequent dishwasher cycles. Hotel dining room – porcelain pizza plates matching the hotel’s tableware range. BHS helps select the optimal set of pizza plates based on the pizza sizes in the menu, serving style and customer flow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a porcelain pizza plate and a wooden serving board? A porcelain plate is traditional, easy to clean and HACCP compliant. A wooden board creates a more authentic rustic impression but requires more careful maintenance and is not suitable for machine washing.
How many pizza plates does a pizzeria need? The standard recommendation is 3–4 plates per table setting (one serving shift + dishwashing reserve). A high-turnover pizzeria with 50 seats requires 150–200 plates.
Why choose BHS?
BHS – Baltic HoReCa Solutions supplies professional equipment for restaurants, cafés, hotels and canteens: more than 20,000 products from many manufacturers. Our specialists help you choose the right equipment and spare parts for your kitchen or bar.
Delivery
We deliver across the European Union. Delivery time and cost depend on the order volume and destination — contact the BHS team for an exact price and lead time.
