Azzurra Pizza Peel by GI.Metal: the Professional Rectangular Choice
The Azzurra rectangular pizza peel by GI.Metal is a professional baking tool with a 50x50 cm head and a 60 cm handle, made entirely of anodized aluminium. Designed for pizzerias and professional kitchens, it combines a light, smooth-gliding head with a stable oval-tube handle, so the pizzaiolo can load, retrieve and turn pizzas quickly and safely throughout the whole service.
What a Pizza Peel Is For
The pizza peel is the pizzaiolo's main working tool. The wide 50x50 cm rectangular head is designed to slide easily under the base and carry a fully topped pizza into the oven without deforming it. The rectangular shape offers a large support surface, ideal for loading the oven and for moving focacce, pinsa and baking trays. A long 60 cm handle keeps hands and forearms well away from the oven mouth and the radiant heat.
The GI.Metal Azzurra Line
GI.Metal is one of the leading Italian manufacturers of professional pizza tools. The Azzurra line is engineered to combine lightness and strength: the head is made of neutral anodized aluminium with stiffening ribs that give it flexibility and a spatula effect, while the blue anodized handle uses an oval tubular structure for greater stability and control. The head-to-handle junction is reinforced with three large inline rivets, a construction detail that ensures durability under intensive daily use.
Material and Finish
The anodized aluminium surface is resistant to oxidation, knocks and scratches, and is easy to clean. Anodizing creates a hard protective layer that keeps the peel smooth over time, helping the dough slide and release cleanly. The lightweight head reduces fatigue during a busy shift, while the rigid handle transmits precise movements.
Professional Uses
The 50x50 cm rectangular peel is suited to loading and unloading pizzas, focacce, schiacciate and baking trays in wood-fired, gas and electric ovens. Its generous surface makes it a versatile tool for high-volume pizzerias, bakeries and gastronomy kitchens. For turning pizzas inside the oven many pizzaioli pair it with a smaller round turning peel, keeping this larger rectangular peel for loading and retrieving.
Care and Maintenance
On first use, clean the head with a damp microfibre cloth to avoid abrasions or scratches. Avoid aggressive detergents and abrasive products. Do not use the peel in contact with strongly acidic or strongly salty foods, which can attack the anodized surface over time. Let the peel dry fully before storing it to preserve the finish.
Distribution and Logistics by LAPA
LAPA supplies pizzerias, restaurants, hotels and Italian gastronomies throughout Switzerland, with refrigerated delivery for food products and reliable shipping for equipment across Zurich, Basel, Lugano and Geneva. Where the LAPA fleet does not reach directly, deliveries are handled by trusted partner couriers such as Swiss Post and Planzer. Foodservice professionals rely every day on LAPA's assortment and logistics.
Who It Is For
This peel is designed for professional pizzaioli, bakeries, gastronomies and demanding home enthusiasts who want a durable, lightweight and precise rectangular peel from a leading Italian brand.
