Perforated vs Solid Pizza Peel

Perforated vs Solid Pizza Peel | Why Perforated Peels Perform Better

Used by professional pizzaiolos for cleaner launches and better pizza bases.

If you're choosing between a perforated and solid pizza peel, the difference comes down to performance.

While solid peels are easier to handle, perforated peels produce cleaner launches, less burnt flour, and a noticeably better pizza base. For most home pizza makers, perforated is the better choice.

Key Difference

• perforations remove excess flour
• better contact with stone
• cleaner launch

Why Cerutti Perforated Pizza Peels Are Better

• Less burnt flour on the base
• Crispier pizza
• Cleaner transfer into the oven
• Preferred by professional pizzaiolos

When a Solid Peel Might Be Useful

• Easier for beginners
• Works with very wet dough
• Good as a secondary peel

Do Professional Pizza Makers Use Perforated Peels?

Most professional pizzaiolos prefer perforated pizza peels because they reduce excess flour and help achieve a cleaner bake. This is especially important when cooking at high temperatures where burnt flour can affect flavour.

Our Recommendation

For most home pizza makers looking to improve results, a perforated pizza peel is the better long-term choice.

Shop Cerutti Inox perforated pizza peels

Recommended Perforated Pizza Peels

If you want better results from your pizza, upgrading to a perforated peel makes a noticeable difference from your first use.

✔ Lightweight anodised aluminium for fast handling
✔ Precision perforations to reduce excess flour
✔ Designed for clean, consistent pizza launches

Choose the right peel based on how you make pizza

Each Cerutti peel is designed for different pizza styles and handling preferences.

• Cerutti Round Perforated Pizza Peel, best for Neapolitan pizza
• Cerutti Square Perforated Pizza Peel, more control for larger bases
• Cerutti Reinforced Perforated Pizza Turner, for turning and finishing in the oven

Ready to improve your pizza results? Shop all Cerutti Inox perforated peels.