Empura Pizza Prep Tables

What should you look for in a pizza prep table?

Pan capacity and cabinet storage are the main things to check, since a pizza prep table needs to hold enough topping pans for the menu while providing enough refrigerated cabinet space below for backup ingredients. Door configuration (from one to three swing doors) affects both storage volume and how the unit fits into a kitchen line, while the depth and material of the cutting board affects how much workspace is available for assembling and cutting pizzas.

Empura's pizza prep tables range from about 47 inches to 94 inches wide, with refrigerated cabinet capacities from roughly 10 to 22 cubic feet and pan capacities from 6 to 12 standard-size pans, depending on the model. Each unit maintains a 33°F to 41°F temperature range using a self-contained, side-mounted compressor and R290 refrigerant, and includes a removable polyethylene cutting board, magnetic door gaskets, and a digital temperature display. Automatic electric defrost is standard across the line, which reduces the manual defrosting that older refrigerated units often require.

Who uses pizza prep tables?

• Restaurants
• Catering Operations
• Cafeterias

Frequently asked questions

What is a pizza prep table?
A pizza prep table is a refrigerated counter with a topping rail on top and cabinet storage below, giving pizza makers cold ingredients and a cutting surface in the same station. It's built to keep toppings at a safe temperature while staying within easy reach during busy service.

What is the difference between a pizza prep table and a sandwich prep table?
Pizza prep tables and sandwich or salad prep tables share a similar design, with a refrigerated topping rail and cabinet below, but pizza prep tables are generally built with a larger cutting board and rail section to accommodate pizza-specific workflows like stretching dough and cutting finished pies. Sandwich prep tables are usually sized around smaller ingredient pans for building sandwiches or salads.

How many pans does a pizza prep table hold?
Pan capacity varies by model and generally ranges from about 6 pans on smaller units to 12 pans or more on larger three-door models. Larger kitchens with bigger topping menus typically need a model with more pan slots.

What temperature should a pizza prep table maintain
Commercial refrigeration units, including pizza prep tables, are generally designed to hold food between 33°F and 41°F, which keeps perishable toppings within safe cold-holding temperatures throughout service.

Do pizza prep tables come with a cutting board?
Most commercial pizza prep tables include a removable cutting board, often made of polyethylene, positioned over the topping rail. Removable boards make it easier to clean the unit and replace a worn board without replacing the entire table.