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As you know, food cooked in a wood oven is always better. AND If you have a garden where you can afford to install one, it wouldn't hurt. But if you're more into pizza, did you know that there are also outdoor pizza ovens?
Next we are going to discover you everything you need to know to buy an outdoor pizza oven and be satisfied with the purchase. These ovens, although they can often be used for other foods, have a number of special features. Go for it?
Best outdoor pizza ovens
Best outdoor pizza oven brands
Have you ever seen outdoor pizza ovens? It's not easy, we know, but if you've done it, you'll know that There are some brands that stand out above the rest. Although there are not too many specific ones in this type of ovens, and there are more general ones.
Here are some of those brands.
ooni
Ooni is one of the brands specialized in outdoor pizza ovens (and also the most recognized). It started in 2012 and is still active and growing.
It was founded by the couple Kristian Tapaninaho and Darina Garland. And they did it based on their own experience since Kristian started making pizza but they didn't turn out well, so he looked for a wood-fired pizza oven. However, they did not convince him so he created a series of sketches and carried out tests until he achieved the perfect oven.
And from that idea they turned it into reality and in the end they marketed it to what it is now (one of the best known).
solo stove
Solo Stove is another brand specialized in outdoor pizza ovens, but also other products. They have stoves, camp stoves, grills, accessories...
It is an American company founded in 2011 by Jordan Levin and Ryan Stowell, friends who were looking for the best campfire without producing hardly any smoke.
Sellon24
Founded in 2010, Sellon24 is a German brand that sells home and garden products. It is one of those that not only specializes in ovens, but also sells a large number of products.
It operates especially in European countries, Spain being one where it is best known.
At the comment level, it has a good reputation and good reviews online.
Buying guide for outdoor pizza ovens
Buying outdoor pizza ovens is not something you do every day. The problem is that, unless you are very well informed about these, you can make the mistake and trust what they tell you, but it may not adapt to what you want.
So that this does not happen to you, here we will tell you what are the main factors that you should take into account:
Oven type
You may not know it, but as with conventional ones, outdoor pizza ovens can be of three types:
- Firewood, the most traditional and that leave a better flavor in the food. The problem is that they are more difficult to handle.
- Gas, more common, and easy to maintain and use. They also have a balance in fuel consumption.
- Electric, the most modern but that lose that characteristic flavor.
Size
This is important, especially because then you can know if you can make one mini pizza or six large pizzas at once.
Cooking capacity
By this we are referring to the capacity of the oven to reach a maximum temperature. The higher it is, the better.
Materials
In the market you will find outdoor pizza ovens made with different materials. Although the most common are: stainless steel, refractory stone or cast iron.
Each of them has an advantage. For example, steel is easy to clean; cast iron retains heat well, and the refractory stone gives a unique flavor to the pizza.
Price
And we come to the price. AND We can't tell you it's going to be cheap, because it's not.. Most models that we find in stores do not go below 300 euros (except for some specific models that you may find for 100 euros).
Where to buy?
Source: Amazon
Buying outdoor pizza ovens is not easy, because you will not find them in all stores. In fact, since it is a more specific product, it is normal that it will cost you more work and you will have to go to somewhat more specialized stores.
In this case, we have visited the stores that are most searched online for this product and this is what we can tell you about each of them.
Amazon
We start with Amazon and, as you know, it is where we are going to find the greatest variety of items, as well as brands. In this case, outdoor pizza ovens are mixed with some accessories, such as covers or special accessory kits.
Where you should pay attention is above all in the prices. The most expensive would actually be the ovens. Now, as for prices, some may be more expensive than if you look at it outside of Amazon (in other stores, even with shipping costs).
Lidl
In the case of Lidl they only have a single model. However, its price and quality is quite balanced and that makes it one of the best. Now, it is not easy to find it because we are talking about temporary offers.
But in the case of Lidl online you could find it. Of course, you should keep in mind that it may not meet the expectations that you have.
Second hand
Another option you have is to take advantage and buy second-hand ovens. That is, those individuals, or even companies, that sell them second-hand. As long as it is good, you can buy it at a cheaper price (affordable for your pocket).
Leroy Merlin
When looking for the outdoor pizza oven in Leroy Merlin we can find that it offers us a great variety. But if you look, many of the ovens are outdoor but not specifically for pizzas. Still, that doesn't mean you can't cook in them.
If we focus directly on pizza ovens, there will be much fewer models. But you might find one you like.
As for prices, they do not drop below 300 euros.
Do you already know what type of outdoor pizza ovens you would like to buy and where to do it? Do you have more tips for other buyers?