The GI.Metal Linea Azzurra perforated pizza peel is the professional tool for turning, rotating and managing pizzas inside the oven. It combines a round perforated stainless steel head 20 cm in diameter with a 150 cm handle and a sliding intermediate grip, code I-20F/150. Weighing about 0.51 kg and entirely Made in Italy, it delivers control, durability and a cleaner bake in high-volume pizzerias.
What is a perforated pizza peel
A perforated pizza peel (palettino) is the small, manoeuvrable peel used during baking to lift, turn and reposition the pizza, as opposed to the larger launching peel used to insert it. The perforations on the head let excess flour and semolina fall away before the pizza touches the oven floor. This prevents the flour from burning and smoking on the baking surface, keeping the deck clean and giving a more even, professional bake.
The manufacturer: GI.Metal
GI.Metal has manufactured professional pizzeria equipment in Montale (Pistoia, Tuscany) since 1986, and in 2026 the company marks 40 years of activity. It produces over 1000 different items exported worldwide and is a reference brand for master pizzaioli. The Linea Azzurra range pairs Italian craftsmanship with industrial precision, a combination recognised across pizzerias and restaurants.
Technical features
The head and shaft are made of highly resistant stainless steel, which reduces the transmission of heat from the oven towards the operator. The handle base and the sliding intermediate grip are made of high-density polymer with high impact and heat resistance. The structure is solid yet light, and the sliding grip element slides into the handle base for compact storage. Head diameter 20 cm, total handle length 150 cm, weight approximately 0.51 kg.
Professional uses
Use the perforated peel to rotate the pizza 180 degrees halfway through baking for an even crust, to lift and check the underside, to move pizzas between hotter and cooler zones of a wood-fired or deck oven, and to retrieve the finished pizza. The 150 cm handle keeps the operator at a safe distance from the oven mouth and reaches the back of large chamber ovens with minimal effort.
Care and storage
Clean the head thoroughly before first use and after each service. Wash with warm water and mild detergent, dry immediately to protect the stainless steel finish and avoid leaving the head in standing water. Store hanging or with the grip slid into the base to save space. With correct care the peel keeps its smooth gliding surface for years of daily use.
Recommended pairings
Pair the perforated turning peel with a larger launching peel for inserting pizzas, an oven brush for cleaning the deck between bakes, and other GI.Metal pizzeria tools. Together they complete the workstation of a professional pizza chef.
Who it is for
This peel is designed for pizzerias, restaurants, hotels, bakeries and serious home pizza makers who use wood-fired, gas or electric deck ovens and want a durable, precise turning tool that keeps the baking surface clean.
LAPA logistics and delivery
LAPA is the Italian food and equipment wholesaler trusted every morning by hundreds of pizzerias and restaurants in Switzerland. We deliver reliably across Switzerland with our own fleet and partner couriers for the areas our vehicles do not reach. Order your GI.Metal perforated pizza peel now from LAPA.
