The Azzurra Pizza Peel by GI.METAL is a professional rectangular non-perforated peel with a 33x33 cm anodised aluminium head and a detachable 180 cm handle, built to launch and retrieve pizzas in wood-fired and deck ovens. At just 0.84 kg it keeps the wrist light through a full service, while the smooth milled surface lets the dough slide off cleanly. It is the classic choice for launching pizzas and handling delicate doughs where a solid plate is preferred over a perforated one.
What a Pizza Peel Is
A pizza peel is the long-handled tool a pizzaiolo uses to place raw pizzas into the oven, rotate them during baking and lift them out once cooked. The rectangular shape of this model offers a wide, square loading surface that suits launching, while the long handle keeps hands away from the oven mouth. A peel is the single most-used tool on the pizza station, so weight, balance and surface glide directly affect the speed and quality of service.
Solid vs Perforated: Which to Choose
This is the non-perforated, solid-plate version. A solid peel gives full, continuous support under the dough, which makes it the preferred tool for launching the raw pizza into the oven and for working soft, high-hydration doughs that could sag through holes. Perforated peels, by contrast, let excess flour fall away and are favoured for turning and retrieving. Many professional stations keep both; the solid Azzurra is the dependable launch peel.
The Manufacturer: GI.METAL
GI.METAL has produced pizza tools since 1986, when Marco D'Annibale started the company in a small workshop in Tuscany. Today it operates from Montale, in the province of Pistoia, and is a worldwide reference for professional pizza equipment, with branches in the United States and Brazil. The Azzurra line is the brand's everyday professional range, recognisable by its neutral anodised head and signature light-blue anodised handle.
Materials and Build Quality
The head and handle are made of anodised aluminium. Anodising hardens the surface, improves corrosion resistance and keeps the plate smooth so dough releases without sticking. The oval tubular handle is connected to the head by three large in-line rivets that guarantee a rigid, play-free joint even under repeated heavy use. The milled head surface aids glide while remaining sturdy against knocks and scratches.
Technical Highlights
- Head dimensions: 33x33 cm rectangular, solid (non-perforated)
- Handle: detachable, 180 cm, oval tubular section
- Material: anodised aluminium head and handle
- Net weight: 0.84 kg
- Origin: Made in Italy
Professional Uses
Use the solid Azzurra peel to launch the raw pizza onto the oven floor with a single confident push, to slide under and reposition pizzas on the deck, and to carry the finished pizza to the cutting board. The 180 cm handle is sized for ovens with a deep mouth or for working at a distance from a hot wood fire. It suits Neapolitan, Roman, pan and classic round pizzas alike.
Care and Maintenance
Before first use, wipe the head with a damp microfibre cloth. Do not use abrasive products or aggressive detergents, which can damage the anodised layer. Avoid prolonged contact with strongly acidic or strongly salted foods. Detach the handle for compact storage and keep the peel in a dry place to preserve the surface over the years.
Delivery and Logistics
LAPA supplies pizzerias, restaurants, hotels and pizza schools across Switzerland, from Zurich and Basel to Geneva, Lausanne, Bern and Lugano. Equipment ships with our own fleet in the served zones and through partner couriers such as Swiss Post and Planzer elsewhere, with an order-today-receive-tomorrow service on stocked items. Over 1,500 professional kitchens in Switzerland order from LAPA.
Who It Is For
The Azzurra solid peel is built for professional pizzaioli and demanding home enthusiasts who want a light, durable launch peel from a recognised Italian maker. It pairs naturally with a perforated turning peel, an oven brush and the pizza flours and tomatoes in the LAPA catalogue.
