Best pizza ovens for home use
Best pizza ovens 2023: expert tests and advice
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A guaranteed summer sellout, winter is a clever time to invest in the best pizza oven for your yard. It might not be the best season for pizza parties, but a pizza oven is an investment that you'll use again and again, and they make a brilliant holiday gift.
We've reviewed a number of the best pizza ovens on the market from Gozney, Ooni, and Solo Stove, comparing wood-fired and gas pizza ovens that offer easy ignition and cook times of under 60 seconds. We have also included an indoor pizza oven from Breville in our guide, which can be plugged in, whether you're in the kitchen or outside on the porch.
We're continually testing to make sure that we bring you all of the top recommendations, but every pizza oven in this guide has been reviewed by a member of our expert team, meaning they're well and truly Homes & Gardens-approved. From the fuel type to the cook time and ease of assembly, we've got all the important features of the best pizza ovens covered.
For more outdoor essentials and to create the ultimate outdoor kitchen set-up, our pick of the best grills is a useful read.
The best pizza oven 2022
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1. Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven
The best pizza oven we've tried
Specifications
Fuel type: Wood and gas
Exterior dimensions: 33 x 32 x 20 inches
Cook surface: 16.7 x 16.7 inches
Best type of pizza: Speedy Neapolitans
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Reasons to buy
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Window for easy viewing
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Very speedy heating
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Extra large capacity
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Multiple fuel types
Reasons to avoid
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Window got a little smokey
We loved the Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven when we put it to the test.
It's a generously sized oven that won't be easy to store, but it's surprisingly lightweight and perfect for propping up in an outdoor kitchen.
What we love
The door has a unique hinge feature which makes it easy to pivot your pizzas as they're cooking. It's got a see-through panel too, which means you can keep an eye on your pizza as it cooks. However, this did get a little smoky during cooking.
Another big new feature is the in-built thermometer, which is digital and shows the fluctuations in temperature as your pizza oven is cooking. This is perfect for consistency between different pizzas.
Features
The Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven has Cordierite pizza stones (see our guide on how to clean a pizza stone for some handy information) and a 16-inch cooking area for large pizzas. Note that the gas burner doesn't come as standard, so it will be an additional expense if you want to cook with gas.
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Gozney Roccbox The top pizza oven for gas cooking
Specifications
Fuel type: Gas and wood (wood burner attachment sold separately)
Exterior dimensions: 16.3 x 21 x 18.6 in
Cook surface: 12.4 x 13.4 in
Best type of pizza: Homemade, especially Neapolitan
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Reasons to buy
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Includes a professional pizza peel and carry strap
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Silicone cover makes it safe-to-touch
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Capable of cooking a Neapolitan pizza in one minute
Reasons to avoid
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Wood burner attachment sold separately
One thing we loved about the Gozney was its portability. It arrives on your door pre-assembled in the box with a black Velcro strap wrapped around the unit. You can literally pick it up, place it outside, and get cooking straight away.
What we love
There is a lot to love about the design.
The built-in thermometer is handy and the safe-to-touch silicone covering (in green or gray) means you can touch the exterior without worrying about burns – this is important as the inside reaches 950 degrees.
Roccbox has retractable legs and when unfolded, you can easily attach the gas burner to the undercarriage. While gas is the standard fuel for Roccbox, Gozney does have a detachable wood burner if you'd like to order it as an additional accessory. In reality, it may not be necessary. We found the wood hopper a little lacking if you want to get a proper roaring fire going, whereas the gas never left us short on power, and was a lot speedier to get started.
Features
Though you can only fit one pizza (max 12 inches in diameter) in the Roccbox at a time, it's not really a concern because the oven can cook a Neapolitan pizza in one minute. An added bonus? The Roccbox includes a professional pizza peel so it's easy to place the pizza in the oven and take it out.
Gozney offers a turning peel (for an extra price) that comes in handy when turning the pizza so as to achieve quality crispness along all edges of the pie, much like the Gozney Roccbox.
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3. Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo Pizza Oven
The best indoor pizza oven
Specifications
Fuel type: Electric
Exterior dimensions: 18.1 x 18.5 x 10.6 in
Cook surface: : 12 x 12 inches
Best type of pizzas: Any, including frozen pizzas
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Reasons to buy
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Indoor pizza oven achieves 750 degrees
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Can cook any type of pizza in this oven, including frozen pizzas
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Pre-set buttons to cook different types of pizzas
Reasons to avoid
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Mimics a wood-cooked pizza but lacks the exact smoky flavor that comes with a wood-fired oven
The Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo is the answer to a quick and hassle-free pizza night.
This electric pizza oven is designed for use indoors, making it the perfect option for those who lack patios or don’t need a large pizza oven setup. The countertop oven is the first of its kind to reach temperatures of 750 degrees Fahrenheit. What does that mean? It can cook a 12-inch pizza in just two minutes.
What we love
The Element iQ smart system regulates power so that the oven mimics the type of heat generated in a brick oven. The idea is that the pizza comes out tasting similar to a wood-fired pizza, minus the wood. You can also adjust the oven to cook different types of pizza – like New York, pan, thin and crispy, or frozen pizzas.
We were wowed by how easy it was to use, and although we did worry for our countertops, it somehow contains all of that heat incredibly effectively.
Features
The independently-controlled deck made of natural cordierite stone is the star of the show. It sits above an Incoloy heating element that provides that leopard-spotted charred finish you can usually only get from a wood-fired pizza oven.
With a manual mode, you can control the deck and top temperatures as you see fit. We preferred the pre-set features which kept the whole thing almost foolproof. A word of warning though - just like any pizza oven, it will take some time to come back to heat between pizzas.
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4. Solo Stove Pi Pizza Oven
The best compact pizza oven
Specifications
Fuel type: Wood or gas
Exterior dimensions: D20 x h25 inches
Cook surface: 12-inch pizza
Best type of pizza: Small wood-fired pizzas
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Reasons to buy
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Heats up and cooks quickly
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Wood-fired and gas-fired options
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Mid-range price point
Reasons to avoid
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Very expensive
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Needs fire starters
The Solo Stove Pi is one of the more affordable pizza ovens we tested, and while you can pay extra for the gas attachment, we enjoyed getting hands-on with wood-fired cooking for our review.
What we love
There is a guard that protects you from throwing your pizza too far back in the oven. A big win that prevents your pizza from getting squished or burnt.
The whole thing is quiet large, but very lightweight. There is also next-to-no assembly needed, which means you can get going as soon as it's out of the box.
Features
You'll need to get a specific type of wood: kiln-dried, 1" wide by 4-5" long. You'll also need a small fire starter, preferably non-toxic of course, to get going. It's a bit less accessible than the Ooni, which allows you to top up fuel and check on your fire from the back of the machine.
The oven is equipped to make 12" pizzas, but ours came out at around 10" with a bit of room at the edges. These are perfect for small gatherings, but may be on the slow side for big groups.
You can find out more in our Solo Stove Pi Pizza Oven review
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ALFA Nano Pizza Oven The best professional-standard pizza oven
Specifications
Fuel type: Wood
Exterior dimensions: 34.4 x 61 x 79.5 inches
Cook surface: Enough for 4 pizzas
Best type of pizza: Authentic wood-fired pizza
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Reasons to buy
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Seriously professional design
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Four pizza capacity
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Heat and weather resistant exterior
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Large and premium design
Reasons to avoid
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Very expensive
If you want the best of the best, look no further than the ALFA FX4PIZ-LRAM Wood Fired Pizza Oven. This pizza oven was designed to be on display, and it has a huge capacity.
What we love
Cook up to four pizzas at one time in the ALFA FX4PIZ-LRAM Wood Fired Pizza Oven. It works exactly like a restaurant-standard pizza oven, with wood-fired power and a massive temperature range of up to 950°F.
It has two side shelves that can be used to store pizza peels and other tools. They'll even keep plates ready to be filled with delicious pizzas.
Everything about it is pure quality. The double-layer dust coating is resistant to heat and weather conditions.
Features
Ceramic fiber insulation ensures long-lasting warmth, and the pyrometer will help you to monitor the temperature of the internal cavity.
Assembly is easy. Simply screw on the side shelves and the chimney. It comes on wheels, meaning if you do want to wheel it out of the way for various events, it's easy to do so.
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6. Gozney Dome
The best versatile pizza oven
Specifications
Fuel type: Wood, dual-fuel propane, dual-fuel natural gas
Exterior dimensions: 26 x 24.8 x 28.8 inches
Cook surface: 7.5 x 18.5 x 21.6 inches
Best type of pizza: Authentic Neapolitan
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Reasons to buy
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Can cook more than just pizza
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Professional, modern design
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Multiple fuel type models to choose from
Reasons to avoid
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Expensive
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Lots of the accessories sold separately
For a truly professional standard, the beautiful Gozney Dome pizza oven boats a smooth, rounded modern design, and can cook much more than just pizza, making it a highly versatile choice for your outdoor space and cooking habits.
Winner of the Time Best Inventions Award 2021.
What we love
We love the striking, stylish design, available in two contemporary color finishes, Bone and Olive. You can choose between three different fuel options, from dual-fuel models to a traditional wood model, with each working to create a restaurant quality authentic Neapolitan pizza. As the design is built to the exact ratios of a restaurant pizza oven, the cooking process is fast and efficient.
We also love that the oven can cook dishes other than pizza; from slow roasting and smoking meats, to steaming and cold smoking, there are unlimited possibilities.
Features
Some of the key features of the Gonzo Dome include, a durable GozneyShield™, created from a ceramic bonded outer coating, making the structure stronger, water-resistant and UV stable, digital thermometer, a regulated air ventilation system, steam injector, accessory port so you can easily alter the design for different food types, and double-layer stone floor and dense cavity insulation - ensuring that the design can heat up quickly and remain hot.
The design can be paired with a number of accessories, from pizza servers and an infrared thermometer to the bespoke Dome stand.
How did we choose the best pizza oven?
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When reviewing the best pizza ovens – with a tasty margarita in hand and a list of our favorite pizza recipes ready to try – we tested for how evenly the pizza stone heated and how long it took to hit the higher temperatures.
We also took into consideration, looks, size, ease of assembly, and the overall cook and taste of the pizza.
For more information on our testing process, see our how we test guide.
Head of ReviewsMillie Fender is Head of Reviews at Homes & Gardens and has reviewed a number of the pizza ovens in this guide. With a lot of trial and error, she's discovered exactly what a pizza oven needs to make the best pizza, and can compare between Ooni, Gozney, and other leading brands with her hands-on experience.
Millie has the Gozney Roccbox in her own home, which is perfect for her small outdoor space. She found that it excels at making pizzas for small gatherings, and works best when it's had a decent amount of time to pre-heat.
Managing DirectorJason Orme is Managing Director of Homes & Gardens, and a number of other home and interiors websites and magazines. He has worked in homes media for over 20 years, appearing in all the mainstream national newspapers as well as many specialist magazines, including Homebuilding & Renovating, which he edited for 12 years.
Jason reviewed the Ooni Karu 16, and found that it is "by some distance the leading pizza oven of its type available. For a pizza oven of this size and spec – a real crossover between the pro models and consumer-friendly versions – it’s very intuitive and easy to use."
Executive EditorKaitlin Madden is Executive Editor at Homes & Gardens. She is also the co-founder of the interior design startup, The Finish, which offers home decorating services on-demand.
Kaitlin reviewed a number of the pizza ovens in this guide, including the Solo Stove Pi and the Alfa Nano Pizza Oven. She says "I love this pizza oven. It's become one of our favorite 'party tricks', because any time we have people over now, we make pizza.
Everyone we've made it for loves it, too, and even when we make pizzas that aren't quite as good looking as what you'd get from a restaurant, they taste every bit as good (or better!)"
Contributing EditorAlex Temblador is a Contributing Editor at Homes & Gardens. She writes on a wide variety of topics for H&G, and has tested everything from vacuum cleaners to fitness equipment and pizza ovens in the name of product research.
Alex reviewed the Gozney Dome, a versatile outdoor oven that allows at-home cooks to use gas or wood to create a deluge of recipes from pizzas to salmon, steaks, and vegetables. She says "Gozney made a smart move when they created the Dome. There really isn’t anything that’s super comparable on the market.
For the price, you get a great, durable product that can reach temperatures up to 950 degrees. Plus it retains heat like few products can do!"
What to consider when buying the best pizza oven
Fuel type and flavor
Fuel is the most important factor when considering what type of pizza oven to purchase because it determines additional costs (for the fuel), the time it takes for the oven to heat up, cleaning measures, and how well the pizza tastes.
Wood-fired pizza ovens produce the best flavor of pizza because it infuses a great smoky, charred flavor into the crust, cheese, and toppings. Some fruitwood can add a slightly sweet taste. A bag of wood chunks costs $5-$15 per bag (depending on what size you buy) so it’s fairly affordable. However, it will require some clean-up and a bit of a learning curve. Lighting a fire and maintaining it is sometimes easier said than done. No matter your fire-starting skills, it will take 10-15 minutes for the fire to get to the right temperature to cook.
Charcoal, which can be paired with wood to fuel certain pizza ovens, provides a nearly similar experience and flavoring that wood has. Like wood, it's not too expensive ($5-$15). Most quality pizza ovens will have a tray that catches the ash for easy disposal, but like wood, it does take some time for the oven to reach the right temperature. Deep Dish Pizzas are best cooked with charcoal.
Electric pizza ovens are great, but they're usually designed for indoor use only. Keep in mind that electric pizza ovens don't yet have the capabilities to achieve that smoky wood flavor that only wood and charcoal can produce.
Pizza types
Most pizza ovens are designed to cook homemade pizzas, like Neapolitan and Deep Dish pizza -- not pre-prepared frozen pizzas that you would find on the frozen aisle at your grocery store. There are exceptions to the rule, like the Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo, an indoor electric pizza oven that does accommodate frozen pizzas.
Cook time
If you purchase a high-quality pizza oven, such as the ones featured here, you can expect your pizza to cook in as little as 1 minute and as long as 10 minutes – which is a lot quicker than a pizza delivery service. For families who are always on the run, it might be better to purchase a gas-fueled pizza oven or an indoor electric pizza oven as they heat much quicker and require far less prep and clean-up time.
Size
It can be easy to overlook the size of a pizza oven but take a moment to consider the measurements. If you’re working with a small patio or no patio at all, then an indoor pizza oven might be the way to go. While the Forno Venetzia Pronto 500 could perhaps be stored outside year-round, smaller pizza ovens like the Roccbox or the Ooni should be stored indoors, so make sure you have the space for that.
Maneuverability
The quality and craftsmanship of the Ooni and Roccbox pizza ovens are great, but the fact that you can easily pack them in your car and take them to a friend’s house, on a camping trip, or to the local park, makes these two quite special.
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Alex Temblador is a Mixed Latinx award-winning author and freelance writer based in Dallas, Texas. Her work in the home space has appeared in outlets like Real Homes, Dwell, Architectural Digest, Culture Trip, and Neighborhoods.com, among many others. She writes on a wide variety of topics for H&G, and has tested everything from vacuum cleaners to fitness equipment and pizza ovens in the name of product research.
The Best Pizza Ovens for At-Home Pies
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It wasn’t all that long ago when you had to go out to a restaurant if you wanted a properly-cooked pizza. But times have changed. These days, there seems to be a new at-home pizza oven everywhere you look, and they offer the same insanely high temperatures and rolling flames as the pizzeria ovens to give you perfect leoparded, bubbly pies every time.
But given just how many tempting backyard pizza ovens have hit the market in recent years, it can be difficult to nail down which one is the best for your situation. That’s why we did the (tasty) work for you and went hands on with the best pizza ovens on the market to see how each of them performed. So whether you’re shopping for yourself or you’re looking to pick up that perfect holiday gift, you’ll find all the best pizza ovens below.
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Best Pizza Oven for Beginners
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Best Oven for Pizza Parties
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What to Look for in a Pizza Oven
Heat
The reason why the pizzas you make in your standard home oven don't compare to pizzas you buy at a pizzeria is simple: Your oven just can't achieve a high enough temperature. The pizza ovens on this list can achieve temperatures up to 950 degrees, while the lowest temperature any one of these ovens can hit is 750 degrees, and that's because it's a unit meant for indoor use. It usually takes about 15 minutes to get up to temperature, which isn't that long to wait for an oven to preheat, and these ovens usually have some sort of insulation to ensure heat doesn't escape over time.
Portability
If you're looking to bring your pizza oven on the go, you can, especially when most of the ones available can be broken down and reassembled with ease. However, no one type of pizza oven is perfect for portability.
Gas-powered pizza ovens require you to carry around a propane tank, while wood- or charcoal-powered pizza ovens will be messy and can leave your car looking a little crumby and ashy. Keep in mind the size and weight of these pizza ovens too, because portability can be subjective.
Fuel Type
Gas: Gas-powered pizza ovens are probably the easiest to use. You can either use a propane tank to power your grill or hire a professional to hook up your pizza oven to your home's natural gas line. Some people choose gas-powered pizza ovens because they're easy to use, and it's easier to adjust your oven's heat. Gas-powered pizza ovens are cleaner than those powered by wood and charcoal, but you also miss out on that wood-fired or smokey flavor.
Wood: We won't say one fuel type is the best for a pizza oven, but there's a reason why "wood-fired taste" is a positive tasting note and why "gas-flavored pizza" is not. Wood will usually come in the form of pellets, which you'll manually load into the pizza oven to get a fire going.
You'll have to constantly work on reloading pellets, and maintaining the fire takes some work, but you'll get that signature wood-fired flavor you desire, as the higher flame of a wood fire will bring more puff to your dough.
Charcoal: Like wood, some pizza ovens run on charcoal. It imparts a smokey flavor into your pizza, but like wood it requires maintenance, and you'll be left with a bit of a mess to clean up once you're done cooking.
Electric: For indoor pizza ovens, go for an electric. Electric-powered pizza ovens may not get as hot as ones powered by gas, wood or charcoal, but they're excellent alternatives for people who don't have access to an outdoor space.
How We Tested
Most of our pizza oven testers weren't well-versed in using a pizza oven — and yet each was able to make excellent pies in no time. Each tester evaluated how easy it was to unbox and assemble their pizza oven, as well as how easy it would be to take the pizza oven on the road.
The purpose of a pizza oven is to get to the high temperatures that you can't achieve in a typical home oven. Our testers made note of how hot their pizza ovens could get — getting as high as almost 1,000 degrees — and then they got to actually making pizzas. Testers made note of how easy it was to make a pizza, as well as how well those pizzas turned out. And in pretty much every case, every single one of these pizza ovens pumped out some pretty enviable pies.
Best Pizza Oven for Beginners
Ooni Karu 16
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Best Restaurant-Style Pizza Oven
Gozney Dome
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Best Gas Pizza Oven
Ooni Koda 12
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Best Oven for Pizza Parties
Ooni Koda 16
Mitch K
Best Budget Pizza Oven
Ooni Fyra 12
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Best Personal Pizza Oven
Ooni Karu 12
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Best Dual-Fuel Pizza Oven
Solo Stove Pi Pizza Oven
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Best Indoor Pizza Oven
Breville Pizzaiolo Pizza Oven
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Best Portable Pizza Oven
Stoke Wood-Powered Pizza Oven
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Best Upgrade Pizza Oven
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Pizza oven - rating of the best ovens
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Pizza ovens speak for themselves.
These are devices that are designed to bake a famous Italian product. Professional equipment is indispensable in catering places, as well as in large supermarkets that produce their own pastries. It is convenient to install such ovens in pizzerias and cafes.
In this rating, we will consider various types of stoves and compile a list of the best of them. nine0003
Varieties
There are several types of pizza ovens:
- Wood burning . Designed for the classic way of baking pizza. They work on wood, respectively, there is an open fire. In this type of furnaces, three types of heating work: convection, contact heat transfer, heat reflection from the walls of the hearth.
- With stone hearths . Electric hearth ovens are economical and practical. The heating method of this device is such that the heating elements heat both the trays and the chamber at the same time, which allows the pizza to cook faster and more evenly.
nine0016 - Convection . Such ovens reduce energy consumption and allow you to bake a large number of products at the same time. These ovens reduce energy costs and cooking time. Type of heating - with the help of convectors installed inside the chamber.
- Conveyor . This is a high-performance baking method, however, it is one of the slowest. Such devices are installed in pizzerias specializing in pizza delivery. Conveyor ovens are heated by the movement of air masses. It is also worth noting that such units often run on gas than on electricity. nine0016
All of these ovens can be either gas or electric or have an alternative energy source. For example, the oven is electric, but it is possible to connect to gas. Wood stoves can also be equipped with an additional gas heating system.
It is worth noting that electric ovens are much more convenient to use. Since pizza cooks much faster in them. In addition, there are not a large number of different safety conditions with such a furnace.
The only significant plus of gas ovens is that they are much more economical. nine0003
Important parameters
- number of cameras;
- capacity;
- maximum pizza diameter;
- temperature regime;
- power.
Number of chambers
Parameter indicating how many chambers a particular furnace has. Not always a large number of chambers indicates that the output will be greater, but most often this is the case.
Capacity
Indicates how many pizzas can be cooked in the oven at the same time. If the device has more than one chamber, then this parameter takes into account the capacity in the entire furnace, and not in each chamber separately. To understand how many pizzas can fit in one chamber, it is enough to divide the figure indicated in the table by the number of chambers. nine0003
Maximum pizza diameter
The larger the appliance's chamber, the larger the size of the trays installed in it, respectively, the pizza diameter depends on this size.
Temperature setting
This indicator indicates the maximum temperature the device can cook with. Pizza ovens differ from others in that they have a higher temperature regime, since this product must be baked quickly enough.
Power
Large appliances require good power to achieve optimum cooking speed. However, even devices of the same size can have different capacities. Naturally, cooking will be faster in the oven in which this indicator is higher. nine0003
Parameter comparison table
| Criteria | ITPIZZA ML4 | ITPIZZA MS44 | Apach AMM44 | ITPIZZA MD1+1 | Hurakan HKN-MD11 | Apach AMG4 | Apach AMS2 | GAM MD 4+4 | GGF E 4/A | Abat PEP-4 | Hurakan HKN-MD1 | Pizza Group Entry Max 8 |
| Number of chambers | 1 | 2 | nine0073 22 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Capacity | 4 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| Maximum pizza diameter | 36 cm | 30 cm | 35 cm | nine0073 34 cm40 cm | 30 cm | 34 cm | 35 cm | 30 cm | 35 cm | 40 cm | 33 cm | |
| Temperature rating | 50 - 500°C | 50 - 500°C | 50 - 450°C | 50 - 350°C | 0 - 300 °C | 50 - 450°C | 50 - 350°C | 60 - 450°C | 50 - 500°C | 20 - 450°C | 0 - 300 °C | 0 - 450°C |
| Power | 6 kW | 9. 4 kW | 9.6 kW | 3.2 kW | 3 kW | gas | 3.5 kW | 9.6 kW | 4.2 kW | 6.2 kW | 2 kW | 11.2 kW |
Scoring table
| Criterion | ITPIZZA ML4 | ITPIZZA MS44 | Apach AMM44 | ITPIZZA MD1+1 | Hurakan HKN-MD11 | Apach AMG4 | Apach AMS2 | GAM MD 4+4 | GGF E 4/A | Abat PEP-4 | Hurakan HKN-MD1 | Pizza Group Entry Max 8 |
| Number of chambers | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Capacity | nine0073 45 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | |
| Maximum pizza diameter | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Temperature rating | 5 | nine0073 54 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
| Power | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Points | 20 | 21 | 22 | 16 | nine0073 1715 | 16 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 22 | |
| Place in the ranking | 5 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 3 |
12th place - Hurakan HKN-MD1
This oven has only one chamber and one level on it.
That is why only one product can be baked at a time. Its maximum temperature indicator is small (only 300 degrees), respectively, and the power is not very high - 2 kW.
A significant advantage of this device is the ability to bake pizza with a diameter of 40 cm. At the same time, the model heats up quickly enough thanks to the baking stone (heating occurs evenly). nine0003
11th place - Apach AMG4
A device with one chamber, which provides the possibility of loading 4 pizzas at once. However, their diameter is not very large - 30 cm. The Apach AMG4 oven can be heated up to 450 degrees. But it has one significant drawback - it runs on gas, so it needs to be connected to a gas supply system.
At the same time, the model has 3 thermostats and the possibility of lighting the working chamber. However, in any case, it is connected to electricity (220 V), while the power it needs is only 0.2 kW. nine0003
10th place - ITPIZZA MD1+1
Despite the fact that there are two chambers in this device, the capacity of the oven is very small - only 2 pizzas per 1 run.
At the same time, the baking size cannot exceed 34 cm. ITPIZZA MD1 + 1 can be heated up to 350 degrees, while its power is 3.2 kW. These figures are not large enough.
However, it is possible to separately adjust the upper and lower heating elements. There is also a thermostat that protects the device from overheating and turns it off if necessary. The control panel of the model is electronic. nine0003
9th place - Apach AMS2
Another two-section oven, with a capacity of only 2 pizzas. This device is almost completely identical to the previous one. They even scored the same number of points in the ranking, but the Apach AMS2 has 0.3 kW more power.
Equipped with four independent thermostats and individual lighting for each chamber.
8th place - Hurakan HKN-MD11
Another model from Hurakan - HKN-MD11. However, this device has 2 chambers, and, accordingly, the capacity is 2 pizzas. This unit allows you to cook pizzas of the largest diameter (among the models presented in the rating) - 40 cm.
But the temperature regime of the unit is not the best - it can only heat up to 300 degrees, but its heating is quite fast. nine0003
You can also bake various bakery products in the oven.
7th place - GGF E 4/A
Model with one hearth, but with good capacity - 4 pizzas. However, the size of the products cannot exceed 30 cm in diameter. However, a significant role in this device is played by the temperature regime - the possibility of heating up to 500 ° C allows the GGF E 4 / A to work very quickly. Accordingly, the performance of the unit is quite high.
It is worth noting the electromechanical control that the oven is equipped with. nine0003
6th place - Abat PEP-4
The device, identical to the previous one, has only one chamber, but the ability to load up to 4 pizzas at the same time. At the same time, it also has good temperature indicators - up to 450 ° C, and the size of each product can reach 35 cm.
The model is equipped with two mechanical thermostats.
Heating elements (upper and lower) are regulated independently from each other. It is also worth noting that the hearth in the furnace is made of felsite - a heat-resistant natural stone.
5th place – ITPIZZA ML4
ITPIZZA ML4 single-section oven with a load of four pizzas with a diameter of up to 36 cm. One of the main advantages of the device is the ability to heat up to 500 degrees. The control panel in the model is electronic.
Heating elements are separately adjustable. Also, it is important to note that it is possible to connect the unit to a 220 V or 380 V network.
4th place - ITPIZZA MS44
Two-chamber model from ITPIZZA with the ability to load 8 products at once. At the same time, its temperature regime is the same as that of the previous model - up to 500 ° C. The only significant drawback of the ITPIZZA MS44 is that the size of the pizzas is rather small - only 30 cm in diameter. nine0003
The unit is equipped with durable steel heating elements and has internal lighting.
3rd place - Pizza Group Entry Max 8
The first three places were taken by devices with very similar parameters. This oven has 2 chambers, each of which can hold up to 4 products. The main advantage of this device is the power - 11.2 kW. However, the size of baked products is the smallest - 33 cm. That is why the unit took the third line in the rating.
It is worth noting that the oven is equipped with two high-quality mechanical thermometers and improved thermal insulation of the chamber. Therefore, it is easy to maintain the required temperature in it. nine0003
2nd place - GAM MD 4+4
Identical to the previous oven, the GAM MD 4+4 has two chambers and a capacity of 8. Baked pizzas can reach a diameter of 35 cm and a temperature of 450 degrees. Power 9.6 kW.
Each chamber has 2 electromechanical thermostats and a smoke outlet.
1st place - Apach AMM44
Furnace, parameters are absolutely identical to GAM MD 4+4.
The only difference is the lower temperature threshold. If for the previous model it starts from 60 degrees, then for Apach it starts from 50 °C. Otherwise, the main indicators of these two models are exactly the same. nine0003
The Apach AMM44 is equipped with two temperature sensors and four independent thermostats. There is also built-in lighting for each chamber.
Rating
- GAM MD 4+4
- Pizza Group Entry Max 8
- ITPIZZA MS44
- ITPIZZA ML4
- Abat PEP-4
- GGF E 4/A
- Hurakan HKN-MD11
- Apach AMS2
- ITPIZZA MD1+1
- Apach AMG4
- Hurakan HKN-MD1
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Conclusion
Pizza ovens are very handy devices that cook at high speed. The choice of model depends on the purpose of production. The larger it is, the higher the capacity and temperature should be.
If you have any questions, ask them in the comments.
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Italian Pompeian Pizza Oven - Pizza School
Prefabricated, prefabricated, on wheels, with or without base. It would seem that such a simple product as a domed Pompeian oven can be so diverse and cause an unprepared person the torment of choice.
Today we will help you figure out what Italian Pompeian stoves are and how, depending on your tasks, to make the right choice in favor of a particular brand and model.
According to size
Of course, the search for a wood-burning stove should start with what size oven you need, more specifically, what size should the bottom (cooking surface) have. The size of the hearth is directly related to the amount of output produced by the oven, as well as the price of the oven itself. ninePizzas As a rule, a 35 cm pizza is taken as a standard. The size range of almost all factories starts with a diameter of 60 cm.
The relationship between the diameter of the oven and pizzas is as follows:
- 60 cm = 1 pizza
- 80 cm = 2-3 pizzas
- 100 cm = 3-4 pizzas
- 120 cm = 5-6 pizzas
- 140 cm = 7-8 pizzas
- 160 cm = 9-10 pizzas
This refers to stacking and baking at the same time. It is worth noting that the data differ slightly from plant to plant, but not significantly.
How to choose? According to the experience of our clients, for a small establishment with 20-30 seats, sizes 80-100 are suitable, for 50-60 seats, models of 120 diameter can be considered.
In general, the 120th oven is statistically the most sold size. This is, so to speak, the golden mean, the ideal price-size-performance ratio, so as not to overpay for the oven, and have the potential to survive a large load of orders. nine0003
By type of construction
Finished wood stoves.
Factory made and shipped ready to use.
That is, you just need to connect the stove to the chimney.
Finished Pompeii ovens
- At the Alfa Pizza factory, ready-made professional wood-fired ovens include: Quick Pro, Quattro Pro, Piazza, Napoli.
- At the Valoriani factory: Vesuvio Igloo, Rotary, Valoriani Baby. nine0016
- Pavesi has all Joy sizes.
- Morello Forni has all ovens.
Pros
No problems. Bought, installed, ready.
Cons
Professional ready-made ovens tend to be large. Therefore, sometimes in order to bring them into the institution, it is necessary to disassemble the doorways or the roof.
The second disadvantage is the risk of internal cracking during transportation. Furnaces are transported by land, so shaking can lead to the most unfortunate consequences, unless, of course, these are stainless steel furnaces. We will talk about them below. nine0003
Modular prefabricated wood stoves
Supplied by the factories in the form of a designer.
Imagine that the whole oven is divided into its component parts, which are easily assembled according to the Lego principle.
Modular Pompeian ovens
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At the Alfa Pizza factory, professional wood-fired ovens include: Special Pizzeria.
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At the Valoriani factory: the entire size range of the GR line. It is also possible to order Igloo ovens disassembled. nine0003
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From Goti: Goti 60, 80, 100, 120.
From Pavesi: All Joy sizes can be ordered unassembled from the factory, except Joy90. -
Morello Forni only delivers ovens assembled.
Pluses
It is very easy to bring such a constructor into absolutely any room. No risk of cracking, components are neatly and securely packed in strong crates or tight vacuum and separated with soft straw or cardboard. nine0003
Flight of fancy. You can decorate the stove the way you want. Finishing is coordinated with the master and is carried out individually.
It can be just paint, mosaic, artificial stone, copper or steel and a wide variety of forms.
Solution flexibility. The modules are suitable if you are considering a stove as one of the components of a barbecue or barbecue complex.
It's cheaper. If you make an unpretentious exterior finish, you can save a lot.
Cons
Perhaps only in what you will need:
a. calculate the total cost, taking into account all stages of assembly, which will require additional consumables and materials, and, of course, the work of the master.
b. lay time for installation and decoration from 5 to 8 days, depending on the complexity of the project.
Material
Refractory mix
This is a classic material that is used in almost every Italian Pompeian stove. The exact composition varies from plant to plant, but fireclay clay or fireclay brick crumbs are an obligatory component. nine0003
9 out of 10 wood-burning stoves that you can poke your finger in will be made of this material
Pompeii stoves made of refractory mixture
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Alfa Pizza has ovens: Special Pizzeria, Napoli.
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Valoriani has absolutely all GR, Igloo, Baby lines.
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Goti has: Goti 60, 80, 100, 120
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Pavesi has the entire Joy range.
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Morello Forni has all ovens.
Pluses
There are many. Basic:
- a stove made of such material will keep heat for a long time;
- a small consumption of firewood to maintain heat;
- the possibility of long-term languishing of dishes;
- durability. With careful use, such furnaces will last for 20 or 30 years.
Cons
Long heating up to 60-80 minutes.
Weight. Assembled such furnaces can be from 500 to 1200 kg and more, depending on the size. Not every floor can withstand such a weight. nine0003
Metal
Recently, stainless steel furnaces have begun to fill the market. What does it mean. This means that, firstly, such an oven always comes ready-made and assembled from the factory.
Secondly, that its dome is made of stainless steel instead of refractory material.
Alfa Pizza has these ovens: Quattro Pro, Piazza, Quick Pro.
Other factories do not have models of this type.
Pros
Stainless steel finished ovens heat up faster, in 40-45 minutes depending on size. nine0003
They are light. Due to the use of only stainless steel, the weight of even a large oven will be no more than 500 kg.
Fireclay stones are used in the hearth of such ovens, which gives full confidence in the observance of the cooking technology as in classic Pompeian ovens and gives exactly the same quality product as from classic refractory wood-burning ovens.
Perfectly endure moving, transportation. This is an ideal option for placement in a food truck.
Cons
Service life only. Metal has a lower margin of safety than refractory material.
The service life of such furnaces is about 5-7 years.
Fuel
Firewood
A classic of the genre, a natural and original fuel that was used to power Pompeian dome ovens.
Birch, larch, oak, fruit trees are used for work. The main rule: dry and without resin.
Absolutely all factories have wood-burning stoves as their main product range.
Pros
It's charming 😊 Captivates guests, creates an amazing atmosphere in the establishment.
Firewood gives aromatics, an incredible effect to dishes, in particular pizza. Are mandatory, for example, if you cook Neapolitan pizza.
In general, this is what and how the Pompeian stove should work.
Cons
Troubles with smoke removal. It is necessary to make sure in advance and coordinate the project with a wood-burning stove with authorities. nine0003
Ideally, install a hydraulic filter to clean and cool the fumes coming out of the oven.
Gas, wood+gas
A gas burner is installed in the Pompeian stove either as an assembly or at the back.
Gas ovens are usually chosen:
a. when, well, they don’t allow to put firewood at all.
b. when the house or building is already gasified.
Usually in such ovens, if it is not a baby with a 60 cm hearth diameter, you can also use firewood, just to add flavor to dishes. The main thing is that soot and ash do not get into the nozzles. nine0003
At Alfa Pizza, Valoriani and Pavesi, any model can be supplemented with a gas burner.
For Morello Forni: PGi, FGi, PG, FG, Pax, FM, QUADRO, FGR, MRi, FGRI, etc.
Pros
This is all the same cooking over a real fire, but without the wood aroma.
Cons
If you do not have natural main gas, you should not even bother.
More expensive. A gas burner adds 1,000 euros to the standard price of a wood stove. nine0003
There isn't a single scent that makes everything work. Baking is similar to the result of an electric oven.
Electric, combined gas, wood, electric
Note that the market is already oversaturated with offers for electric pizza ovens.
What we mean here is that you want a visually presentable Pompeian oven that you are not ashamed to display in the hall. Guys with classic pizza ovens, no offense 😊
Establishments install such ovens if there is no option for either gas or wood, and the soul requires beauty and marketing requires uniqueness. So they put it, stating that they cook pizza on wood, but in fact in an electric oven. nine0003
There are also various combinations with electrical heating, like Morello Forni.
Series: FRV, MRe.
Pros
Beautiful, aesthetic, no problems with firewood and chimney.
Cons
Absolutely ordinary result as from any electric furnace.
Mobility of the hearth
Static
This means the hearth stones do not have any mechanism, they are attached to the mortar and do not move. This is a classic wood-fired pizza oven. nine0003
Pompeii static hearth ovens
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Alfa Pizza: all models.
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Valoriani: all models except Rotary.
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Goti: Goti 60, 80, 100, 120.
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Pavesi: Joy range.
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For Morello Forni: L/LP, MIX, MIXe, PGi, FGi, PG, FG, Pax, FW series.
Pros .
This is a tradition.
Underfloor heats up evenly. Pizzaiolo interacts with the oven, there is a feeling that they are preparing for you and you, paying attention and care. nine0003
Minuses
None.
Rotary
The hearth contains an electrical mechanism that rotates it.
Pompeian Rotary Ovens
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Valoriani: Rotary.
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From Pavesi: Joy TW.
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For Morello Forni: FVR Evento, FGR, FWR, FMRe, MR, MRe, MRi, FGRI, FMR.
Pros
Perhaps only a visual effect. Manufacturers also claim that this makes the work of the pizzaiolo easier.
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If you take the same size of rack oven and non-rack oven, more pizzas will go into the first one.
Cons
The price is 2 times more expensive than the analogue with a static hearth. A dubious pleasure, given that you buy equipment alive, with a soul, which is interesting to look at, it is interesting to watch how the master works, but it turns out that the mechanism does everything for him? What for? 😊
There is still a suspicion that the pod cannot warm up normally, so manufacturers make it additionally heated either with electricity or gas, which only makes the model more expensive and confused. nine0003
Pompeii ovens application area
In general, most ovens can be used both in production and at home. However, some factories still distinguish separate lines of wood-burning stoves for the home. They differ in individual design and stone thickness, usually it is 3-5 cm, while for professional ovens it is from 7 cm.
