11 best pizza ovens in the UK. (Image: Ooni)
There’s nothing more enjoyable than a hot, mouthwatering pizza and pizza ovens are the perfect cooking additions to any home. The benefits of using a specialised pizza oven over a regular oven is that it cooks much faster and the smoke keeps the crust crisp and tasty.
With so many pizza ovens available, it can be tricky to find the right one.
To help, here’s a guide with all the information you need to consider when you’re shopping for a pizza oven. And here’s a round-up of the best pizza ovens to choose from for any indoor or outdoor space.
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What is the best pizza oven to buy?
The first step to finding the perfect pizza oven is to figure out whether you want to use it indoors or outdoors because this will allow you to understand what type of fuel you’ll need. Freestanding pizza ovens are big and common choices for outdoor pizza ovens. Portable pizza ovens are also great options because they can be easily transported and set up anywhere.
What types of pizza ovens are there?
There are several types of pizza ovens suited for different spaces. Indoor pizza ovens tend to be electric while outdoor units can be fired up with wood, gas or both. Make sure you take this into consideration when you’re shopping as you’ll need to buy the fuel for the oven.
What size pizza oven should I buy?
Make sure you consider the space you have at home and what pizza sizes you want to make. Smaller ovens will only allow you to prepare one to two pizzas at a time but a better space-savers, while larger sizes can cook more and are better suited for big households.
Now that you have a better understanding of different types of pizza ovens, here are the best pizza ovens for both indoor and outdoor spaces in 2022.
Best versatile pizza oven
Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Pizza. (Image: Ooni)
Specifications:
Type: portable outdoor | Fuel: Wood, charcoal, gas | Maximum pizza size: 12 inches | Size and weight: 77 x 40 x 80cm (D, W, H), 12kg
Perfect for making a wood-fired pizza, the Ooni Karu multi-fuel pizza oven stands out with its versatility and can be ready to go in just 15 minutes.
It’s got a fully adjustable air vent that allows for optimum heat control so that pizzas are super crispy when they come out.
Buy it from Ooni, Lakeland (£299)
Best indoor pizza oven
Sage Smart Oven Pizza Pizza Oven. (Image: Amazon)
Specifications:
Type: indoor portable | Fuel: electric | Maximum pizza size: 11 inches | Size and weight: 27 x 47 x 46cm (HxWxD), 15kg
A worthy investment, this Sage pizza oven can be used indoors and it takes up minimal space on counter boards.
Customers can adjust it manually to cook thin, deep pan, wood-fired and even frozen pizzas and its super simple to use, simply plug in to a socket and store away in cupboards when finished.
Buy it from Amazon, AO, John Lewis (£699)
Best overall pizza oven
Ooni Koda 12 Gas Fuel Portable Pizza Oven (Image: Ooni)
Specifications:
Type: portable outdoor | Fuel: gas | Maximum pizza size: 12 inches | Size and weight: 63 x 40 x 29.5cm (D, W, H), 9.25kg
With no chimney, Ooni Koda pizza oven is easy to transport around and its lightweight, efficient and able to cook Neopolitan-style pizzas in 60 seconds.
Designed with a simple ‘letterbox’ style opening, it’s easy to slide pizzas in and its small size makes it versatile to use on table tops and small spaces.
Best budget barbecue-top pizza oven
Argos Home Pizza Oven BBQ Topper with Paddle. (Image: Argos)
Specifications:
Type: outdoor portable | Fuel: BBQ charcoal, gas | Maximum pizza size: 12 inches | Size and weight: 14.5 x 35 x 40cm (D, W, H), 5.25kg
A unique design that makes it great to use for BBQ owners, simply add this Argos pizza oven topper onto a gas or charcoal fuelled BBQ grill to cook pizzas in minutes.
It’s also great to bring round to BBQ parties and has a thermometer on it which allows you to keep an eye on the heat.
Best freestanding pizza oven
Dannica Stainless Steel Freestanding Wood-Burning Pizza Oven. (Image: Wayfair)
Specifications:
Type: outdoor | Fuel: wood | Maximum pizza size: 12 inches | Size and weight: 14 x 19 x 64cm (D, W, H), 20.5kg
Sure to be used all summer long, the Dannica freestanding pizza oven is a stylish design that looks great in any garden and uses wood to intensely cook pizzas.
In addition, it can also be used as a smoker or a BBQ grill and has design features like air vents and a flap, making it easy to operate.
Buy it from Wayfair (On sale for £209.99)
Best multi-functional pizza oven
Gozney Roccbox. (Image: Amazon)
Specifications:
Type: outdoor portable | Fuel: gas, wood | Maximum pizza size: 12 inches | Size and weight: 57.5 x 45 x 51cm (D, W, H), 24kg
Heating up to 500ºC, the Roccbox from Gozney cooks pizzas fast and it’s got a thick stone floor that cooks pizza from bottom up for an extra crispy base.
Plus, its silicon jacket makes it safe to touch and family friendly.
Best value pizza oven
Dellonda Portable Wood-Fired Oven and Smoking Oven. (Image: Amazon)
Specifications:
Type: outdoor portable | Fuel: charcoal, wood | Maximum pizza size: 14 inches | Size and weight: 82 x 44.2 x 74.5cm (D, W, H), 14kg
With hinged legs and a removable chimney, customers can easily set up this pizza oven in gardens, making it one of the best for transport.
Heating up to 380 degrees Celsius, its large size means that it can cook bigger pizzas and reviews love how it makes tasty and crispy pizza.
Best pizza oven with chimney
La Hacienda Steel Multi-Function Pizza Oven. (Image: Argos)
Specifications:
Type: freestanding outdoor | Fuel: charcoal, logs, wood | Maximum pizza size: 12 inches | Size and weight: 38 x 51 x 157cm (D, W, H), 22.5kg
Ideal for gardens and outdoor spaces, the La Hacienda Steel pizza oven is constructed from durable steel and has a chimney to intensely cook pizzas.
Simple to assemble, it’s got a stand and can also barbecue fish, veg and meat.
Best pizza oven to assemble
BURNHARD Nero Stainless Steel Outdoor Pizza Oven. (Image: Amazon)
Specifications:
Type: outdoor portable | Fuel: wood pellets, wood logs, charcoal | Maximum pizza size: 11.81 inches | Size and weight: 40.7 x 81.3 x 83.3cm (D, W, H), 15kg
The Burnhard Nero has smart design features like four folding stainless steel feet so that it can be easily packed up and carried around.
Whether you want to use wood or charcoal, it’s also energy efficient and its large wooden handle allows you to easily remove pizza and add fuel.
Best space saving pizza oven
G3 Ferrari G10006 Delizia Pizza Oven. (Image: Amazon)
Specifications:
Type: indoor portable | Fuel: electric | Maximum pizza size: 11.81 inches | Size and weight: 35 x 33.5 x 20cm (D, W, H), 4.5kg
With a sleek and bright red colour, the G3 Ferrari is the best choice if you’re short on space and can reach an impressively high temperature for a professional home cook.
Reviews love that cooks flavourful pizzas and that it gives pizza dough a crunchy taste.
Best deal pizza oven
UNIONLINE Outdoor Pizza Oven Wood Fire. (Image: Amazon)
Specifications:
Type: freestanding outdoor | Fuel: wood | Maximum pizza size: 11.81 inches | Size and weight: 67 x 56 x 44m (D, W, H), 28.5kg
Bake, roast and grill with the Unionline pizza oven which uses wood to fuel and is designed to evenly distribute heat for the most even cook.
And for a short time, customers can save £20 when they buy this oven.
Buy it from Amazon (£169.99 on sale)
Here are a few more things to consider before buying a pizza oven.
How often will you use it?
While pizza ovens can be used year round, generally customers use them more in the summer time.
So consider how often it will be used as you will need to make sure that you will always have access to fuel.
The safest bet is to buy an electric outdoor oven so you have constant power supply.
How do I clean a pizza oven?
Most pizza ovens are designed from stainless steel and often baking soda and water can be used to keep it clean.
Always wait until the pizza oven is fully cooled down before cleaning it and buy a brush or scraper to clean off the debris inside the oven.
How much should I spend on a pizza oven?
Prices on pizza oven range depending on what type you’re looking for.
If you want to invest in a pizza oven and use it for years to come, the average spending is about £300 – £600.
However you can also find mid-range and cheaper options around the £150 mark.
There are always several deals for the UK’s best pizza ovens so be sure to check back constantly as seasonal sales are great times to bag ovens for a discount.
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