Bakers Pride (Middleby) HearthBake Series Pizza Ovens - PX-16
17.6" x 17.8" bake deck | single-deck | 1.8 kW
Give customers that authentic, hearth-baked taste without tying up floor space. The Bakers Pride PX-16 slides easily onto any counter, yet delivers blistering 680 °F performance for rapidly finishing or re-therming pizza, wings, pretzels, flatbreads, and more.
Why you’ll love it
- High-performance incoloy elements with independent top & bottom heat control for perfect crust color and melt every time
- 17-5/8" W × 17-5/8" D bake deck (3" deck height) handles a 16" pizza or multiple appetizers
- Slide-out wire rack with cool-touch handle for safe, speedy loading and unloading
- 15-minute electric timer with continuous-ring alarm and manual shut-off prevents over-baking during rushes
- Stainless steel exterior & fully-welded aluminized steel baking chamber—built for commercial abuse and easy wipe-downs
- Fully insulated body keeps heat inside the oven, not in your kitchen
- 1" black phenolic legs provide stability on any worktop
- Ships with 6' cord & plug; multiple voltages available for plug-and-play installation
What Our Experts Think
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The Bakers Pride PX-16 Countertop Pizza Oven is a versatile, electric oven built for light-duty use in cafés, concession stands, food trucks, and snack bars.
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With a 16" wide baking chamber, it offers more capacity than the PX-14, making it great for larger pizzas, sandwiches, flatbreads, and appetizers.
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Designed with a stainless steel exterior and easy-to-use thermostat controls, it delivers durability and convenience in a compact footprint.
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Its single baking chamber with a timer ensures consistent results for small to medium foodservice operations.
Q&A
Q: What is the main difference between the PX-14 and PX-16?
A: The PX-16 has a wider chamber (16"), allowing you to prepare slightly larger pizzas and more food items at once.
Q: Can it handle frozen or par-baked pizzas?
A: Yes, it’s excellent for frozen, par-baked, or quick-serve pizzas.
Q: Is this oven meant for nonstop baking in a pizzeria?
A: No, the PX-16 is best suited for light-duty or supplemental baking, not continuous high-volume production.
Maintenance Tips
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Clean the stainless steel body daily to prevent grease buildup.
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Remove crumbs and residue from the baking chamber after each shift.
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Avoid running the oven empty for extended periods to prevent wear.
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Regularly check the timer and thermostat for accurate performance.
