Professional Plus Wood-Fired Oven: What You're Actually Paying For
A common question when comparing wood-fired oven models: what's the real difference between a base unit and the "Plus" version? In the case of the ilFornino Professional Plus, the cooking specs are unchanged from the standard Professional Series. What changes is everything around the oven — specifically, an adjustable cart and two side shelves. Here's a practical breakdown of what that upgrade actually gets you. 1. Built-in prep space. The two stainless shelves flanking the oven measure roughly 12 by 43 inches apiece. Without them, most cooks end up setting up a separate table nearby for dough, sauce, and toppings — usually a table that isn't rated for high heat, doesn't clean easily, and can tip over in wind or with regular bumping. The built-in shelves eliminate that extra piece of equipment entirely. 2. A cart that adjusts from 30 to 42 inches. This is marketed mainly as a comfort feature, and it is one less bending for cooks of different heights. But ...
