The Best Pizza Pans (Review) in 2020

Kicking off our list is this 14 inch cast iron pizza pan by Lodge. This heavy duty option is built to last, delivering pizza after pizza without breaking a sweat. Made from pure cast iron, the pan heats up quickly and evenly, making for a consistent cooking process. Cast iron can also retain heat very well, helping you to cook efficiently.

The pan is pre-seasoned with pure vegetable oil, so you can get cooking straight away. For best results, it should be seasoned again on a regular basis, and washed by hand. A handle on either side of the dish makes it easy to manoeuvre, for safe and comfortable use. Each Lodge product also includes a limited lifetime warranty, so you can rest assured it’ll last for many pizzas to come. Each pan is made in the USA.

Cuisinart are a well-known name in the world of cookware – and for good reason. They’ve earned themselves a place on our list thanks to their conveniently lightweight perforated pizza pan. When you buy a pizza pan with holes, you can expect a deliciously crisp base, making them the ideal cooking solution for traditional thin crust pies.

Each pan is made from heavy gauge aluminized steel, ensuring quick and even heating for consistently perfect pizzas time after time. Thanks to its non-stick interior, the pan is easy to clean, too – ingredients won’t stick in place for a simple wipe down. It’s dishwasher safe, too. The tin’s thick rolled edges prevent any warping in the hot oven, keeping it in great condition for use after use. Each Cuisinart product includes a limited lifetime warranty, demonstrating the faith that the company has in their product.

The next pizza pan to earn a spot on our list is this 15 inch option by OXO. The commercial grade, heavy duty pan is great for professional and amature kitchens alike. Made from aluminized steel, it offers great heat distribution for an evenly crisped pizza every time. The pan is also coated in Swiss-engineered PTFE, for excellent non-stick properties.

Not only does this coating help your cooked pizza slide off the tray, it also makes for quick and easy cleaning. The durable pan is resistant to corrosion, stains, and scratches. Its micro-textured pattern helps to ensure even cooking, while square rolled edges reinforce the design for better rigidity and durability. OXO guarantee that if anything goes wrong with the pan, they’ll replace it – no questions asked. Users across the board say that this sturdy yet lightweight pan works perfectly and keeps on lasting.

The next pizza pan to earn a spot on our list is by Home-Complete. Made from pure cast iron and pre-seasoned, it’s the perfect way to capture that authentic Italian taste. Cast iron is known for its durability, as well as the ability to heat up quickly and evenly, for consistent overall cooking. The pan is equipped with sturdy handles on each side, making it simple to manoeuvre in and out of the oven.

Thanks to its excellent heat retention, the pan also allows you to cook more efficiently. Once you’re finished, the seasoned cast iron is easy to clean with just a little hot water. At 14 inches in size, the pan is perfect for most shop-bought pizzas, and gives you plenty of room to make your own, too. This surprisingly versatile piece of kitchenware can also be used as a makeshift wok, to fry meat and vegetables with ease. Each Home-Complete pan includes a 10 year limited warranty, so you can rest assured it’s built to last.

If you’re searching for a deep dish pizza pan, look no further than this heavy-duty option by Lloyd Pans. The sturdy pan is large and deep – perfect for those Detroit-style pies. Each pan is hand anodized, and coated with a powerful non-stick layer. Free from PTFE, this unique type of ‘pre-seasoning’ is a natural alternative to non-stick solutions such as Teflon.

Thanks to this handy coating, the pan is ready to use straight away, offering up delicious doughy pizza in no time. The durable tin is oven safe up to an impressively high temperature of 700 degrees Fahrenheit, making it suitable for use with intensely hot cooking equipment. Its reliable cast iron spreads heat quickly and evenly, ensuring your pizza is consistently cooked time after time. Whether make pizzas professionally, or like to cook at home, this hardy pan is the perfect addition to your kitchen.

For a more budget friendly option, you might consider this simple but effective pizza pan by Wilton. The 14 inch design is perfect for the vast majority of store bought pizzas, and gives you plenty of scope to make your own in all shapes and sizes. Thanks to its steel base, the pan heats up quickly and evenly, giving you a consistently crispy pizza time after time.

On top of this steel, the pan is finished with a handy non-stick layer. Not only does this release your food quickly, it also makes for a simple and convenient cleanup operation. For even easier cleaning, the handy pan is actually dishwasher safe – for best results, hand washing is recommended however, to protect its non-stick coating. Each Wilton pizza pan includes a limited five year warranty, demonstrating the faith they have, even in their most cost-effective products.

The next option on our list is this handy airbake pizza pan. Thanks to its perforated design, the handy pan delivers a crisp, even pizza time after time – perfect for that classic Neapolitan crust. Each pan is made from two sheets of aluminum, known for being lightweight, and its ability to conduct heat evenly. This adds up to a consistently cooked pizza, time after time. Meanwhile, rolled edges help the pan to retain its shape, and keep everything in place during cooking.

Aluminum is also resistant to rust, allowing the pan to last and last. The powerfully heat-resistant design can hold its own in temperatures up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit without warping at all. When your pizza is ready, the pan is easy to clean, too, thanks to it’s dishwasher safe design. Finally, a non-stick coating ensures your pizza is released from its tray with ease every time you cook. Customers across the board were impressed with the pan’s ability to make deliciously crispy foods every time. In fact, it’s not just great for pizza, but also fries, taquitos, and egg rolls.

Wilton have earned themselves a second spot on our list, thanks to this excellent non-stick pizza crisper. At 14 inches in size, it’s a great way to cook large and small pizzas alike. Like all perforated pizza tins, it’s equipped with carefully placed holes, which allow moisture to escape during the cooking process for a crisp and even crust every time.

Each pan is made from steel, known for its strength and durability. Moulded with a handle on either side, the pan is simple to take in and out of the oven. Thanks to a powerful non-stick coating, the pan releases your pizza quickly, and wipes down effortlessly. For even easier cleaning, the pan is also dishwasher safe. With a limited 10 year warranty included, you can rest assured this great pizza pan is built to last, too.

Calphalon have also earned themselves a spot on our list, thanks to their perforated pizza pans. Available in five and seven inch versions, these smaller pans are the perfect way to make individual pizzas. Whichever size you select, the durable pan is constructed from heavy gauge steel – known to deliver even heat distribution – wrapped in a powerful non-stick coating. This coating consists of interlocking layers, specially designed to offer lasting protection against baked on food.

These relatively deep dishes represent the perfect happy medium between classic crispy crusts, and Detroit style deep dish pizza. Each pan also features a series of evenly placed holes, ensuring fast and even cooking, with a little crunch. For ease of use, the pans are dishwasher safe, too. Thanks to a full lifetime warranty, you can rest assured each handy pan will last for many years to come. Along with perfect pizzas, the pans can also be used to bake large cookies, small cakes, appetizers, and more.

No list of pizza pans would be complete without mention of Chicago style pies. If these deep dish pizzas are the stuff of your dreams, this pan could be the perfect match. As well as pizza, this handy piece of equipment is ideal for cookie pies, cakes, nachos, and other tasty treats. It’s made from strong and durable carbon steel, known for its excellent corrosion resistance.

On top of this steel, the pan is equipped with a non-stick coating, which helps your food slide effortlessly onto the plate. This silicone-based coating also helps ensure a quick and easy cleanup. For tough stains, the pan can be placed in the dishwasher, by Chicago Metallic recommend hand washing to best preserve its anti-stick protection.