However, the weight and bulk of this oven may be a deal-breaker for some, and if you are willing to spend a bit more, there are some options out there that are marginally better.

While the bottom portion, or the “firebox” arrives fully assembled — save for a battery that must be inserted into the ignitor and four legs that need to be unfolded — the top “Pizza Oven Box” (the original product launched by the company, which can be taken off and placed onto a grill) must be put together.

You may then use the end of your spatula, metal pizza peel or grill brush to gently scrape any remaining food particles into the vent at the back of the oven to burn off completely.

One lollipop burner covers the center of the pizza stone, and an oversized U-shaped burner extends the length of the sides and back. Unmatched baking performance is achieved by combining convective, conductive and radiant heat to quickly and evenly bake a variety of foods. He is also the author of the New York Times Best Seller "Meathead, The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling", named one of the "100 Best Cookbooks of All Time" by Southern Living. Founded and directed by a visionary entrepreneur, the brand originated as a retailer of saunas and hot tubs before expanding its portfolio to include ice baths, glamping pods, and garden rooms.Once set up and on a tabletop, to get the oven running, you simply hook the gas regulator — already attached to the firebox — up to a propane tank. The interior of the oven, composed of five sides of pizza stones, performed surprisingly well when up against the open-flame Ooni Koda 16 and Gozney Roccbox, our two top picks for the best outdoor pizza ovens. But what isn't immediately evident is that there is a gap between the pizza stone itself and the back wall, through which the back burner pumps convective heat to both drive airflow and maintain a consistent internal temperature averaging an impressive 780°F.

Taking three to four minutes to go from raw to ready-to-cut, this forgiving period offers new users ample margins to both make and learn from their mistakes without ruining pizzas in the process. A truly portable option, the Ooni Koda 12 is a good fit for those who prefer flexibility in their pizza-making locations rather than a stationary outdoor kitchen.They also provide an excellent level of insulation, which all but eliminates any required reheat time in between pizzas, allowing you to turn out rounds of pies with ease. The BakerStone Portable Gas Series Pizza Oven Box pulls double duty: Since it was originally designed as a box to place on a grill, you can actually detach the top portion from the bottom and do your pizza-cooking on a grill.