Description
xOverview
Meet the New Star Foodservice 50226 wooden pizza peel, a restaurant-grade tool crafted from sturdy basswood for everyday kitchen use. Its lightweight design and fine texture provide a comfortable balance of strength and maneuverability, while an oil-free surface helps keep crusts and toppings pristine as you work.
Designed with practical cooking in mind, the blade tapers to a half-inch edge, making it easier to slide under pizzas and lift crusts from a safe distance. The result is smooth, controlled transfers that feel effortless even when the oven is hot and busy.
Key specs at a glance include a 14 x 12 inch blade, a total length of 22 inches, and an 8-inch wooden handle. This combination offers solid control, reach, and leverage whether you’re loading a pie into a stone oven or moving baked breads to a rack for cooling.
Why this peel stands out
Beyond durability, the design emphasizes ergonomic practicality. The basswood offers light, steady support with a uniform texture that helps minimize friction and avoids oil migration into food. Compared with conventional pinewood peels, this model emphasizes a clean, responsive feel in hand and on the crust.
Two handy bulleted lists
- Sturdy, lightweight basswood with a fine, even texture for reliable performance
- Tapered 1/2 inch blade to slide under crusts with ease
- Oil-free surface to help maintain food integrity during transfer
- Available in multiple lengths and sizes to fit different ovens
- Hand wash only for simple maintenance and quick drying
- Perfect for lifting pizzas, breads, cakes, and muffin pans from the oven
Real-life kitchen scenarios
In a bustling home or professional kitchen, imagine a hot pie emerging from a blazing oven. The peel glides beneath the crust, lifting it cleanly without disturbing toppings. It also doubles as a reliable lifter for delicate pastries or muffin pans, keeping hands away from heat and allowing for precise transfers.
- Load and transfer pizzas from oven to stone or tray
- Lift breads, cupcakes, or muffin pans without disturbing the crumb
- Use in service lines for quick, clean plate presentation
Care and maintenance
To keep performance consistent, hand wash and dry thoroughly after use. Avoid soaking and store in a dry place. With proper care, this peel can become a dependable kitchen workhorse for years.
FAQ
Q: What size is the New Star 50226 pizza peel?
A: Blade measures 14 x 12 inches with an 8-inch handle and 22 inches overall length; other lengths may be available in the line.
Q: How should I clean and care for the peel?
A: Hand wash only; dry thoroughly after use to maintain the smooth surface and performance.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
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Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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