Which is the Best Wood Fired Pizza Oven?
There are many options on the market for wood fired pizza ovens, and it can be difficult to choose one. To help you make an informed decision, the Gardeningetc team put some of the top bestselling models through their paces.
They were tested on performance, ease of use, heat-up times, and more to determine our best buys.
1. Ooni Fyra
Ooni Fyra is a versatile wood fired pizza oven that can cook both pizzas and a variety of other dishes. It features a detachable pellet hopper and a 13.7-inch wide cordierite baking stone.
It is designed for Neapolitan-style pizza — the most authentic way to make them — but can also be used for other foods such as bread, vegetables and meat. Its small size means it is a great choice for those looking to build a small backyard kitchen.
The Ooni Fyra is fueled by wood pellets which are fed through a hopper and then lit using a fire starter. It is ideal for beginners who are looking to get into wood fired cooking.
2. Gozney Roccbox
The Gozney Roccbox is an incredibly portable oven that allows you to take pizza outdoors- whether it’s for a birthday party, barbecue, or outdoor festival. The oven’s retractable legs and detachable fuel burners reduce bulkiness, making it easy to move around.
The Roccbox also has a built-in thermometer to ensure you cook your pizza at the perfect temperature, which makes it a great choice for anyone who wants to create restaurant-grade pizzas at home.
It also comes with a pizza peel, which is an essential tool for cooking fast and hot pizzas. The peel’s raised ridges help dough slide easily off, and excess flour falls off the bottom with ease.
3. ilFornino Platinum Plus
The ilFornino Platinum Plus is one of the best wood fired pizza ovens on the market. It boasts 795 square inches of baking space and is made from one flat cooking surface that guarantees even heat distribution and retention.
It also comes with a thick refractory pizza stone that has been rated to handle extremely high temperatures. This makes it a great choice for preparing authentic artisan pizzas at home.
The ilFornino Platinum Plus offers many advantages over other wood-fired ovens, including the ability to reach temperatures of up to 800 degrees. It can also be used with both gas and wood-fuel sources.
4. Bella Medio28
This portable wood fired pizza oven comes with all the tools you need to make delicious artisan crusts. It heats up remarkably quick and uses less wood on average than traditional brick ovens.
It also includes a starter tool kit with gloves, stainless steel and wooden pizza peels. Its fast 15-minute preheat time means you can get a few pizzas cooked in a short amount of time.
This is a top-quality, fully assembled oven made in the U.S. by Forno Bravo in Colorado Springs. It is more affordable than brick or refractory ovens, is highly durable and easy to install. It also is a fully portable unit, with a cart and wheels for moving it around the yard or on a family vacation.
5. Maximus Arena Apomax
If you’re looking for an outdoor wood fired pizza oven, the Maximus Arena Apomax is a great choice. It’s lightweight, easy to move, and can cook several pizzas at once. It also makes delicious chicken, bread, and desserts.
The oven is handmade in Portugal with a tough double wall containing an insulated ceramic blanket that stays hot inside and cool outside. It’s perfect for tailgating, camping, parties, and events.
The oven can cook up to two 12" pizzas at a time and uses pellet fuel to heat up quickly. It can also cook fish and vegetables. It produces a delicious, charred crust with good rustic markings and dark pebbling.