Analysis by Valery Grin · · updated October 3, 2026
AMZBBQ Pizzaschieber: perforated aluminium pizza peel, 40 cm
A 40 cm perforated peel for loading big pizzas into a 61 cm kamado, 76 cm long overall
From€48
Reference price on Amazon (June 2026) · subject to change
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- Diameter
- 40 cm
- Weight
- 0.703 kg
- Material
- Hard-anodised aluminium, perforated
- Temperature range
- ≤ 260°C
Quick answer
Yes, if your kamado is 61 cm (XL, Big Joe) and you want to load pizzas up to 40 cm: a light perforated peel (703 g), 76 cm long overall, rated 4.8 out of 5 on Amazon. On a 46 cm kamado it is a tight fit and wider than a 38 × 30 cm stone; on a 33 cm one it will not go in.
Anodised aluminium, perforated, 40 cm wide, 76 cm long overall and 703 g. It is the large size the catalogue was missing; on a 46 cm kamado it is a tight fit and wider than a 38 × 30 cm stone.
The AMZBBQ Pizzaschieber is a rectangular, perforated pizza peel in hard-anodised aluminium, grey in colour. The listing gives 40 cm in width and 76 cm overall including the handle (the title says 40 × 40 × 76 cm), 703 g in weight and a single stated use: pizza. AMZBBQ appears as both brand and manufacturer, and "Pizzaschieber" as the model number, which in German simply means "pizza peel": a generic name, not a reference you can cross-check.
What makes it interesting is the size. The perforated peels already in the catalogue go no larger than about 35 cm (the Ooni 12 and 14 inch, the Chef Pomodoro, the G.a HOMEFAVOR), and this one reaches 40. The perforations, says the listing, let excess flour fall away and favour a crisp base. That makes sense, since less loose flour burns under the dough, but the listing does not demonstrate it. The loading motion and the rest of the process are in the guide to making pizza in a kamado.
On a kamado, size rules. On a 61 cm one (XL, Big Joe) a 40 cm peel goes in and is easy to manoeuvre, and it wants a stone or steel of the same width. On a 46 cm one (Large, Classic) the grate measures 46 cm: with the lid open there are about 3 cm a side, and the peel is wider than the 38 × 30 cm stones in the catalogue (about 48 cm on the diagonal: measure your grate, as that exceeds 46 cm), so a pizza as wide as the peel will not fit on them. For 46 cm the safe stone is narrower than the peel, such as the 30 × 30 cm Lithos (about 42 cm on the diagonal). On a 33 cm one (MiniMax, Joe Jr) it does not fit. The listing declares no fit with any kamado and only mentions domestic ovens: check your diameter with the sizing guide. Any pizza recipe on the site, such as the kamado margherita, loads the same way; only the maximum diameter changes.
The drawbacks, as read from the listing. First: it speaks of a "strong non-stick coating" on anodised aluminium and does not say which coating that is. Anodising is a hard oxide layer of the aluminium itself, not a non-stick coating as such, so badly floured dough can still stick. Second: it publishes neither the thickness of the aluminium nor the handle material. Third: the upper temperature range it states is 500 degrees Fahrenheit, about 260 °C, so the peel should go in and out of the chamber in seconds and never sit on the hot stone. And AMZBBQ is a marketplace brand: its brand text says they began out of a love of barbecue and manufacture "e.g. in Germany", but does not say where this peel is made. What is on record is a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 774 ratings on Amazon, backing that does not replace hands-on testing.
Verdict: it is the largest perforated peel in the catalogue and a reasonable bet for a 61 cm kamado. For a 46 cm one, a 30-35 cm peel is more comfortable. It has not been tested hands-on: the score comes from the listing, the geometry of the peel and its fit with the kamados in the catalogue.
The big peel the catalogue was missing, well rated on Amazon, for a 61 cm kamado. A marketplace brand with no verifiable history, and sizes worth checking against your grate.
Editorial rating from spec sheet, measurements and kamado fit · not a hands-on test
Pros
- Perforated and 40 cm wide: larger than the perforated peels in the catalogue
- Anodised aluminium, 703 g and 76 cm overall: your hand stays away from the heat
- 4.8 out of 5 from 774 ratings on Amazon
Cons
- Wider than 38 × 30 cm stones; a tight fit on a 46 cm kamado
- Marketplace brand: no stated place of manufacture, no thickness published
- Stated maximum of 500 °F (about 260 °C): seconds inside at most; hand wash only
Who it's for
For XL or Big Joe kamados with a 40 cm wide stone or steel, and for anyone who bakes big pizzas and wants to load them in one go.
Not for
If you use a 38 × 30 cm stone (about 48 cm on the diagonal: measure your grate) in a 46 cm kamado: the peel is wider. For 46 cm, the 30 × 30 cm Lithos (about 42 cm diagonal) fits better.
Specifications
- Diameter
- 40 cm
- Weight
- 0.703 kg
- Material
- Hard-anodised aluminium, perforated
- Temperature range
- ≤ 260°C
- Includes
- Peel
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FAQ
Will a 40 cm peel fit in my kamado?
It depends on the diameter. The peel is 40 cm wide and 76 cm long overall. On a 61 cm kamado (XL, Big Joe) it works with room to spare. On a 46 cm one (Large, Classic) it leaves about 3 cm a side over the grate and needs the lid opened wide. On a 33 cm one (MiniMax, Joe Jr) it does not fit. The listing declares no fit with any kamado and only mentions domestic ovens, so measure your grate before ordering.
Is it any use for loading a 38 × 30 cm stone?
It will do for pizzas smaller than the stone, but it is wider than it needs to be: the peel is 40 cm and the stone 38, so a pizza filling the whole peel will not fit on the stone. For 38 × 30 cm stones a 30-35 cm peel is more comfortable, such as the Chef Pomodoro at 30.5 cm. It suits plates 40 cm wide better, like the VEVOR at 40 × 37 cm.
What are the perforations for?
The listing says excess flour falls through the holes and that this leaves a crisper base. It makes sense: less loose flour burns under the dough. But the listing quantifies nothing, and a very wet or badly floured dough sticks regardless of whether the peel is perforated. With a soft dough a little flour or semolina on the surface still helps, and so does loading quickly.
Does it stand up to the heat of a kamado?
The listing calls it oven safe and sets an upper range of 500 degrees Fahrenheit, about 260 °C, without mentioning kamados. The peel should spend no more than a few seconds inside the chamber and never be left on the hot stone or steel. The long handle helps, but the dome and the ring burn just the same when you open up: wear long gloves. And it is hand wash only.