Gas vs electric pizza ovens

The best fuel is usually the one your building already supports. After that, compare installation, running cost and how the oven behaves in service.

Start with the building

• Gas: confirm natural gas or propane, line size and pressure, and that the total BTU load works with the rest of your line.
• Electric: confirm voltage, single or three phase, and spare amperage at the panel. Large electric decks need serious capacity.

Upgrading either supply can cost more than the price difference between two ovens, so ask a licensed contractor early.

Running costs

Running cost depends on your local gas and electricity tariffs, how many hours the oven runs and how well it holds heat. Ask your utilities for the commercial rate and compare using each oven's rated input from the specification sheet.

In service

Both bake professional pizza. Electric ovens offer precise, even control and need no gas line; ventless operation is only available on electric models. Gas ovens are common in high-volume stores and do not depend on electrical capacity.

Models offered in both versions

The Middleby Marshall PS520 (from $10,995 gas, from $10,995 electric) and PS3240 (from $22,687 gas, $28,457 electric) share the same belt and chamber in either fuel. Browse gas pizza ovens or electric pizza ovens.