Truly Pizza Scales Production with First Dual PizzaMaster 3-Deck 112X and 113X Series Installation. Dana Point flagship boosts capacity and bake performance with side-by-side PM 1123 ED and PM 1133 ED ovens.
A Partnership Built on Performance
At Truly Pizza in Dana Point, California, excellence is not accidental. Founded by Las Vegas hospitality veteran Donna Baldwin and World Pizza Champion John Arena, Truly Pizza represents decades of culinary expertise, operational discipline, and a shared passion for artisan craftsmanship.
Working alongside World Pizza Champion teammates Chris Decker and Michael Vakneen, the Truly Pizza team has built a reputation for delivering high-quality pizza at scale. When the time came to increase production capacity, the team turned to PizzaMaster.
The First Dual 1100 Series Installation
In a milestone installation, Truly Pizza replaced its existing ovens with two PizzaMaster 1100 Series electric 3-deck ovens installed side by side:
- PM 1123 ED
- PM 1133 ED
This marks the first known side-by-side 3-deck installation of the 112X and 113X, creating a powerful high-volume production platform within the Dana Point kitchen footprint.
The goal was clear:
- Increase throughput
- Maintain artisan quality
- Improve bake consistency
- Support future growth
Stress Test Results: 600+ Pizzas in One Day
Following installation, the team conducted a full operational stress test.
Performance highlights:
- Over 600 pizzas produced in a single day
- Seating capacity: 100 guests plus carryout
- Highly optimized production line
- Noticeably improved pie color
According to dealer partner Frank Casares of Surfas Culinary District: “I have not seen a kitchen staffed this well anywhere.”
The Truly Pizza workflow demonstrated textbook efficiency:
- dough stretching
- saucing and topping
- oven operators
- finishing and cutting
The new 1100 Series platform supported this high-performance system seamlessly.
Customer Feedback
Michael Vakneen shared strong early feedback following the installation: “We were getting better color on the pies and are thrilled with the ovens.”
He also praised PizzaMaster support: “I wanted to thank you for sending Eric Long out to us. He was onsite from morning to night… incredibly helpful and thorough.”
The Truly Pizza team is already planning four additional 1100 Series ovens for upcoming locations, along with equipment for their commissary kitchen.
Project Team Collaboration
This successful installation reflects strong coordination across multiple partners:
Restaurant: Truly Pizza
Project Coordinator: Surfas Culinary District, Frank Casares
Sales and Support: FEA Team
PizzaMaster USA Trainer: Eric Long
A special thank you to Michael Vakneen for remaining closely engaged throughout the project, ensuring alignment from planning through execution.
Built for High-Performance Kitchens
The PizzaMaster 1100 Series continues to prove its value in demanding, high-volume environments where consistency and capacity must work together.
For Truly Pizza, the side-by-side configuration delivered exactly what growing operations require:
- Expanded production capacity
- Improved bake results
- Workflow efficiency
- Scalable platform for future locations
Looking Ahead
With additional locations already in development, Truly Pizza’s investment in the 1100 Series signals strong confidence in electric deck performance for modern, high-output kitchens.
As more operators evaluate how to increase throughput without sacrificing quality, installations like this one provide a clear roadmap.
Electric deck ovens built for champions and the operators who perform like them.
To learn more about Truly Pizza visit: https://www.trulypizza.com/
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Congratulations to Truly Pizza and welcome to the PizzaMaster family!”
