Reasons to Invest In Outdoor Pizza Ovens

Outdoor pizza ovens are rising in popularity as people are looking to expand their outdoor living and entertaining spaces. Unique culinary experiences at home have also become more popular since 2020, making an outdoor pizza oven a perfect addition to your home. Read any design trend report and you’ll see outdoor entertaining as a top priority. Plus, who doesn’t love pizza? Americans eat an average of 46 slices per year. There are many great reasons to buy an outdoor pizza oven.

Should I Invest in an Outdoor Pizza Oven?

Is an outdoor pizza oven worth it? It absolutely is! Here are some of the top benefits of outdoor pizza ovens:

Higher-temps and quicker cooking compared to indoor models: Not all at home pizza ovens are created equally. Outdoor pizza ovens can heat up and cook quickly, in a matter of minutes. Indoor pizza ovens often don’t get as hot (usually only up to 750 degrees compared to 900+ for outdoors) and don’t achieve the same cook. Plus, outdoor pizza ovens are usually more aesthetically pleasing.
Authentic, restaurant-quality crust and flavor at home: One of the main reasons to invest in an outdoor pizza oven is the delicious pizza it makes. You don’t have to be a chef to get restaurant quality pizza at home.
Elevates outdoor entertaining space and creates a focal point in your outdoor space: One of the best reasons to buy an outdoor pizza oven is for outdoor entertaining. People have a blast making pizzas and watching them cook in the oven. It’s the perfect reason to have friends and family gather together over great food.
Energy-Efficient and Off-Grid Friendly: Our ovens are durable and low maintenance. For off-grid living, our wood-fired ovens only require wood that can be gathered from the surrounding area. Our gas ovens can use propane if you don’t want to be hooked up to a natural gas line.

Types of Outdoor Pizza Ovens

Choosing Between Wood and Gas Pizza Oven

There are two types of outdoor pizza ovens - wood-fired and gas. We sell a variety of hybrid ovens that allow you to choose either option. You can also purchase a natural gas conversion kit to hook your oven up to a natural gas line.

How do I choose between a gas and wood outdoor pizza oven?

When deciding between a propane or wood pizza oven, it's not about which one is better overall, but which one aligns with your specific needs and preferences. Here’s a concise comparison to help you decide:

Feature	Propane Pizza Oven	Wood Pizza Oven
Operation	Turn on switch for immediate heating	Requires building and maintaining a fire
Maintenance	Minimal; no ash cleanup	Ash and soot cleanup after use
Flavor	Consistent flavor	Smoky, varied flavors from different woods
Temperature Control	Precise and easy to adjust	Requires experience to control
Convenience	Quick preheating; less hands-on	More time-consuming and hands-on
Cooking Area	Slightly larger cooking area	Standard size; may vary by model
Authenticity	Modern approach to pizza making	Traditional, rustic pizza-making experience

How to Make the Most of Your Investment

If you invest in an outdoor pizza oven, you’ll have a blast hosting pizza parties, events and backyard cookouts. To make great pizza it’s helpful to have a few accessories on hand like a pizza peel and infrared thermometer to make sure you are cooking at the proper temperature.

If you’re looking to really level up your outdoor entertaining space, check out our modular outdoor kitchens designed to work with your outdoor space, no matter the size.

Cooking year round

Our outdoor pizza ovens aren’t just made for summers and sunny days, they can be used throughout the year. Lean into seasonal flavors, use our recipe guide for inspiration.

Make sure you are preparing your oven and space to transition from summer to fall by properly cleaning and adding elements of warmth to your outdoor space.

FAQs

Are outdoor pizza ovens difficult to maintain?

Outdoor pizza ovens are not difficult to maintain but they do require some upkeep. It’s important to clean out soot and ash from your wood-fired pizza oven on a regular basis. You’ll want to keep the outside of the oven clean as well, which is easy with a few simple tools.

How long do outdoor pizza ovens last?

Our outdoor pizza ovens are built to last. We’ve never had a dome warranty claim, and with normal use, you’ll get well over a decade out of it.

Gas pizza oven models do have more components—valves, burners, regulators—that may burn out, so there’s a slightly higher chance of wear over time, but even then, maintenance is minimal.

Can I use an outdoor pizza oven in the winter?

You can absolutely use your outdoor pizza oven in the winter. You’ll want to refer to this guide on the best way to prep your oven and protect it in all seasons. Our ovens are built to withstand the elements, but there are ways to help everything last longer.

About Fontana Outdoor Ovens

Fontana Forni outdoor pizza ovens offer you the best of both worlds; all of our hybrid, gas and wood-fired pizza ovens feature modern materials and 100% Italian construction. Discover the benefits of our pizza ovens online or call 877-223-8056.

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