Zanduco 32" x 32" Stainless Steel Natural Gas Tandoor Clay Oven - 56,000 BTU

Powered by 56,000 BTU of natural gas heat, the Zanduco 32" x 32" Stainless Steel Natural Gas Tandoor Clay Oven – 56,000 BTU can reach up to 900°F (480°C), which is the working temperature traditional naan, kebab, and tandoori chicken recipes are built around. The handcrafted clay pot inside the stainless casing radiates the steady, intense heat tandoor cooking depends on.

Where a conventional oven cooks via circulated hot air, the tandoor cooks via direct radiant heat from the clay walls and the open well design that concentrates heat at the center. Meat seared on skewers stays juicy, and naan cooks against the inside wall in under 90 seconds, neither of which a standard oven can do.

Indian, Pakistani, Afghan, Persian, and Middle Eastern restaurants serving authentic tandoori dishes lean on this format. Tandoori chicken, naan, kulcha, kebabs, lamb chops, and roasted vegetables all need the open-well clay heat profile to cook the way customers expect. Browse other commercial tandoor ovens for matching sizes and BTU options.

Each unit includes a set of 10 cooking skewers, a tawa hot plate, clay balls used as heat-retaining rocks, a gaddi for naan making, a cloth pad, mouth cover, fitted wheels, fitted burner, and a burner plate. A repair kit with seasoning and additional clay is also included for ongoing pot maintenance.

Yes, 1 year parts and labor on the stainless steel casing and burner system. The clay pot itself is not under warranty since handling determines its life expectancy of roughly five years. For other commercial oven formats including pizza, convection, and combi, browse our commercial ovens range.

Yes, the clay pot is delicate and the unit runs at extreme temperatures: * Heat the oven gradually on first use and after long shutdowns; rapid heating cracks the clay. * Never spill water or liquid into the hot clay pot; thermal shock causes splits. * Use heat-resistant gloves and proper skewer handling at all times. * Have gas connections installed by a licensed gas tech only, with proper venting under a Type I hood. * Apply the included seasoning periodically to extend clay pot life.

Yes, the unit comes with fitted wheels for repositioning, but the clay pot inside is fragile, so move slowly on smooth floors only and avoid hard bumps over thresholds. After any move, inspect the clay for hairline cracks before firing it back up, and reapply seasoning if any new surface is exposed.