Outdoor Pizza Ovens (90 products)

Outdoor Pizza Ovens & Accessories: What to Look For

Having an outdoor pizza oven in your outdoor kitchen or patio space is a growing trend. Outdoor pizza ovens have gained popularity thanks to their quick cook times, cooking versatility, and ease of use. A pizza oven also allows you to put a twist on classic BBQ by treating your friends and family to piping-hot pizza made right in your own backyard. There's nothing like having your own pizzeria just steps away, especially if you've got a few homemade pizza recipes up your sleeve!

If you're looking to add an outdoor kitchen pizza oven, we offer the largest selection of built-in pizza ovens, freestanding pizza ovens, and portable pizza ovens. Some of our most popular brands are Lynx, Alfresco, Forno Venetzia, and Ooni.

Below are a few tips we've put together to help you get started on journey to finding the best outdoor pizza oven for you. Be sure to check out our pizza oven buying guide and pizza oven comparison chart for more information on how to choose the right oven.

1. Fuel Type: Wood Burning vs. Gas-Powered Outdoor Pizza Ovens

The two most common pizza oven fuel options types available are wood-burning and gas. Wood-burning pizza ovens use hardwoods or even flavored hardwood pellets that deliver a rich, smoky flavor to your food. A wood-fired pizza oven is known for reaching incredibly hot temperatures up to 800 degrees, with radiant heat bringing a crispy crust to your authentic wood-fired pizza.

Gas pizza ovens are easy to operate and very convenient. Just turn them on, let the oven preheat, and you'll be ready to cook delicious pizza in no time. If you're planning to install a pizza oven in your outdoor kitchen, a natural gas line can be plumbed to your built-in pizza oven as a very economic, hassle-free fuel source.

2. Pizza Oven Materials & Construction

When shopping for an outdoor kitchen pizza oven, there are a couple things to consider to ensure your pizza oven will last for many years to come. All pizza ovens feature some sort of dome-shaped ceiling. This helps direct and spread the heat evenly across the pizza stone in your oven. It is important that your dome and hearth are fully insulated to allow higher cooking temperatures to be reached and maintained. This will help in cooking your pizza faster, which is great when cooking several pies for more guests at your pizza party.

The materials used probably play the most important factor when looking for longevity in the life of an outdoor pizza oven. High-grade stainless steel, such as 304, will hold up best to the outdoor elements, while also withstanding the constant extreme heat inside the pizza oven.

3. Pizza Oven Size

Outdoor pizza ovens come in all sizes, from small portable ovens that cook one pizza at a time, to larger ovens that can cook multiple pizzas at once. When looking for a pizza oven, think about how you plan to use it for outdoor cooking. Will you be typically cooking for a small family, or will you be cooking for large gatherings and parties in your backyard? For those who love to travel, tailgate, or camp, a portable pizza oven is a great option to get fresh-baked, restaurant quality pizza anywhere.

Pizza Oven FAQ

What else can you cook in an outdoor pizza oven?

Pizza ovens aren’t just for pizza! There are plenty of things you can cook in wood-fired and gas ovens, from roasted vegetables and baked fish, to fresh baked bread and slow cooked meats. Rest assured, you’ll get a lot of use out of your pizza oven.

How long does it take to cook pizza in a pizza oven?

In a regular oven, pizzas take between 8 and 15 minutes to bake. But in a wood fired pizza oven, it should only take one to two minutes to cook. Wood-fired pizza ovens can reach the ideal cooking temperature of 700°F (370°C).

How do you cook pizza in an outdoor pizza oven?

In a wood-fired pizza oven: Once your pizza oven has reached 700°F+ degrees, carefully place the pizza in the oven using a pizza peel. Be sure to rotate the pizza every 20 seconds to turn the part of the pizza closest to the fire away from it for an even bake and perfect crust.

In a gas pizza oven: Place a pizza stone in your oven and preheat to 500°F or the highest maximum temperature. It will take at least 30 minutes for the pizza stone to heat. Remove pizza when top is bubbling and crust has browned (between 8-12 minutes).

Be sure to check out our pizza recipes!