Opening a shawarma shop: pita or baguette — and how much of each
A shawarma shop serves in a pocket pita, a laffa and a baguette. All breads are parve, so they fit a meat kitchen.
- Portions a day
- 150–250
- Breads
- Pita · laffa · baguette
- Parve or dairy
- Parve — fits a meat kitchen
From menu to product
Which product goes into which dish.
Example order
Daily order for 200 portions. Pitas and laffas come fresh; the baguette arrives baked and frozen — thaw and warm a few minutes in the oven to order.
| Product | Arrives as | Units | kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitas | Fresh | 150 | — |
| Laffa | Fresh | 40 | — |
| French baguette, 400 g 400 g | Baked & frozen | 20 | 8 |
| Total | 210 | — |
Equipment
- A griddle for warming pitas — 10–15 seconds a side.
- A small oven for warming baguettes at 200 °C.
Tips from the field
- A pita tears when filled cold. Warm it right before filling.
- Pita is best on the day it arrives — a small daily order beats a big order twice a week.
Common questions
Can pitas be frozen?
Yes. Thaw in a closed bag and warm in a steam oven.
How many baguettes should I keep frozen?
A few days’ stock is enough for most shawarma shops. Warm to order.
Opening a shawarma shop?
Send us your menu and expected covers, and we will come back with a tailored order proposal.
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