Outdoor pizza ovens: a buyer’s guide
Outdoor pizza ovens and kitchens are huge for 2025 as our outdoor spaces become more of an extension of our homes than ever before.
Pizza ovens are a particularly popular as part of the trend – as we stride for the wood fire effect in our own gardens.
We answer all your questions about pizza ovens – and we’ve rounded-up some of the best buys on the market…
What is a pizza oven?
A pizza oven, quite simply, is an oven where you can cook pizzas specifically – usually wood fired and kept outdoors.
The specialised nature of a pizza oven means it creates authentic, great tasting pizzas that you’re unlikely to be able to create in a standard oven.
They have very high temperatures in order to create the perfect crusts and toppings
Over the last few years, pizza ovens have grown in popularity, as people diversify away from the stereotypical summer BBQ.
Can pizza ovens be used indoors?
You can’t use your outdoor wood-fired pizza oven indoors – they’re usually permanent installations.
Even a portable offering shouldn’t be used inside as the smoke will get into every corner of your home, and it’s unlikely to be ventilated enough.
If you really want an indoor pizza oven, you should always choose one that has been designed for indoor use and there are several gas-fired models which can only be used outside due to heat and ventilation concerns.
For wood-fired pizzas indoors, you’ll need to install an oven designed for indoor use in your kitchen – and you’ll need to consider building codes, clearance and ventilation before doing so, though.
Are pizza ovens electric?
Most pizza ovens are gas or wood fired rather than being electric.
Wood gives a smoky flavour, while gas tends to be easier and quicker to operate.
There are a number of electric models on the market which can be plugged in and preheated, before being ready to cook.
Electric ovens tend to be those that are suitable for both indoor and outdoor cooking.
Are pizza ovens worth it?
Ultimately, whether it’s worth it depends on how often you plan to use it.
If you’re keen to enjoy al fresco dining and entertaining during the warmer months, it’s definitely worth the investment – especially if your family are keen pizza eaters!
It also depends on how much you value crust quality and authentic taste – if this isn’t important for you, you might be better off just cooking pizza in your normal oven.
They can be expensive so it’s important to weigh up the factors before investing.
Which is the best to buy?
Make sure you’ve got the best gadgets to show off your skills with our ultimate guide to the best outdoor pizza ovens on the market now…
1. Perfect package
An amazing purchase for any budding pizza chef, this wood fired pizza oven and accessory bundle by DeliVita is perfect for creating authentic pizza at home.
It includes everything you need while also being beautifully designed and versatile. It weighs only 30kg so can be moved around easily too – so you can move it to wherever the pizza party is.
The bundle also includes an all weather cover to help prevent rust and keep it fresh ready for seasonal use.
It also has a pizza peel, which is a pizza shovel for moving the pizza in and out the oven as required.
Alongside that, it also has a pizza cutter, oven brush, dough scraper and metal prodder.
This bundle really is an investment in outdoor pizza making for this summer, and plenty of summers to come.
- Wood Fired Pizza Oven Pizzaiolo Bundle, £1,244 – buy from Lime Lace here
2. Speed machine
The Igneus Classico cooks two 12″ pizzas in 90 seconds and is up to 400°c in 15 minutes. It has a large internal area of 60x60cm and weighs 45kg.
The chamber can hold two roasting tins, allowing you to cook: meats, vegetables, breads, lasagnes, casseroles and more. There are six colours to choose from: Matt Black, Antique Copper, Aubergine, Verdigris Blue, Graphite and Red.
- Igneus Classico Pizza Oven, £899, igneuswoodfiredovens.com – buy here
3. Perfect pizza
Enjoy delicious wood fired pizza any way you like with this versatile pizza oven option.
It has multiple fuel options for maximum cooking versatility, you can cook with wood or charcoal out of the box or use gas (for the latter, you’ll need to purchase the Gas Burner for Ooni Karu though).
It reaches 500°C in just 15 minutes, and has a mounted digital thermometer to show the oven temperature so you know exactly when your delicious pizza is ready.
It fits up to 16-inch pizzas and has a brand new hinged door design to help boost visibility whilst you’re cooking up a storm.
- Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven, £699 – buy from Ooni here
4. Pizza perfection
Bring a slice of Italy to your outdoor space with this wood fired pizza offering.
It’s nifty tabletop design and rust resistant powder coated finish means it’s the ultimate centrepiece for your summer gatherings.
The delicious pizzas will be ready after just 90 seconds of cooking – perfect for feeding the family.
Preheat the mini pizza oven for 15 minutes beforehand (a good time to assemble the toppings!)
The stainless steel designs ensures premium insulation and heat distribution, and the removable door’s wooden handle helps you to safely close the door to the oven.
Unlike other models the pellet pizza oven produces the authentic smoky taste without fail.
It heats up much quicker than log fired ovens, and is easy to control and maintain.
The versatile outdoor oven is also perfect for cooking meat, fish and vegetables, too.
It’s a real investment in creating an outdoor kitchen.
- Outdoor pizza oven with accessories, £159.99 – buy now from VonHaus
5. Low cost solution
This budget option for creating woodfire pizzas at home is the perfect purchase for summer.
The Bakerstone Grill Top Pizza Oven works by placing the oven on top of your BBQ or grill, heating it to temperature (which takes about 20 minutes) and then popping your pizza in for two to four minutes.
This patented five-sided stone baking chamber combines convective, conductive and radiant heat to quick and evenly bake.
The BakeStone can also be used to cook vegetables, meats and even, cookies!
It’s a great all-rounder purchase to up your cooking game.
- BakerStone Grill Top Pizza Oven, from £78.22 – buy from Schiedel
READ MORE: