Pairing great aesthetics with impressive functionality and performance, the Etna Fermo is one of our current favourite pizza ovens. Also included is an instruction manual, ash clean tool brush, pizza shovel, slice holder, cutter and a protection cover which handily slot into the side legs for easy storage. If something goes wrong, fear not as there’s even a three year guarantee. Keep a consistent temperature 400°C is usually ideal for cooking pizza, but it can vary depending on what type of pizza you're cooking. A consistent heat will cook your pizzas evenly and keep them from burning unexpectedly. We use an infrared thermometer to record the surface temperature of the pizza stone in the oven and time how long it takes to reach 400°C. Some pizza ovens take less than 15 minutes, while others fail to reach 400°C altogether. Pizza quality

If you’re looking for a pizza oven that’s smaller than average but doesn’t compromise on quality, this model from La Hacienda might just be the ideal fit. More of a nifty BBQ accessory than a standalone pizza oven, this clever contraption sits on the grill of an existing gas or charcoal BBQ, letting you add authentic Italian pizzas to your garden party with ease. The perfect introduction to authentic wood-fired cooking. The Roma is fun and easy to use. Its small footprint makes it ideal for households with limited space.Somewhere in your garden, where it’s relatively sheltered from the breeze, as winds can send cool air into your oven and bring those cooking temperatures down. You’ll want a flat, even surface on which to rest your oven, whether that’s a heatproof tabletop, or the ground if it has its own legs or stand. For that wood-fired flavour, you need the real deal. Ovens that promise the same flavour will never live up to the toasty, crispy glory a wood-fired oven can bring. They take a little longer to get hot than gas-fired ovens and require some maintenance (buying wood pellets, sweeping up ash) but they are undoubtedly worth it. It comes with a thermometer built into the lid, so you can ensure you’re working with optimal temperatures at all times, as well as an air vent, chimney and wheels for easy transportation. When it comes to cooking, it has a heat-up time of just ten minutes for wood-fired pizzas without any hanging around. These are made to sit on top of a gas or charcoal barbecue, and are usually made up of a simple metal box with a pizza stone inside. They heat up from below using the barbecue grill.

When getting the flames going, heating the oven to temperature and cooking pizzas, we note any design elements or features that impact our cooking experience. Time to reach cooking temperature Sustainably sourced wood logs are available. Where possible, we'd suggest buying these for a reduced environmental impact. Charcoal pizza ovens Throughout testing, the Etna Fermo also revealed several neat design touches. The oven’s large internal capacity meant it was able to fit sizable pizzas of up to 16in, while its extra-wide opening at the front made it simple to adjust, turn and remove our pizzas as they cooked. The Etna Fermo’s U-shaped burner was another standout feature: both practical and pretty, it looked great in use and also ensured our pizzas cooked more evenly. When tested with the gas burner, the Roccbox reached its maximum temperature of 500ºC in around 30-45 minutes. 12in pizzas cooked in around 60 seconds, sometimes less and the result was excellent, with a well cooked base and crispy crust. Unfortunately, the Roccbox struggled to reach the maximum temperature using the wood burner. It also required a lot of wood to stay hot and struggled to stay at a consistent temperature without regular tending. This meant pizzas took longer to cook but the results were still authentic and delicious. Key specs – Dimensions: 47 x 53 x 41cm (WDH); Weight: 20kg; Fuel type: Wood, gas; Portable: Yes; Max pizza size: 12inPaying for a takeaway pizza is often a nice treat but if you want something a cut above your average Dominos or Pizza Hut, why not give authentic, homemade pizza a try in your very own dedicated outdoor oven? The best pizza ovens will have you whipping up freshly baked pizzas in a matter of minutes, and trust us when we say that dough cooked in this way really is a cut above the rest.

When it comes to cooking, it has a heat-up time of just ten minutes for wood-fired pizzas without any hanging around. And, if that’s not enough, and you fancy a whole Italian feast, you can also use it for baking bread, lasagne and roasting too – so don’t let the pizza oven title pigeonhole it. Turning peel This smaller paddle has a rounded edge to help you slide it under one side of the pizza and turn it while it's cooking, without the need to take it out. This peel is a handy tool, but it's not essential like the standard pizza peel. Propane burns hotter than butane and is therefore the preferred gas for use with pizza ovens. The majority are propane-only, but some work with butane too. Wood-fired pizza ovensUnder ideal conditions, we found that the Etna Fermo’s pizza stone could reach its operating temperature of 500ºC in just 18 minutes, although it struggled a little to reach this temperature on cooler days. Even below 500ºC, it was able to cook a classic, thin-crust homemade pizza to perfection in just 60 seconds. What’s more, we found it matched the authentic flavour of wood-powered ovens. The oven also comes with a base shelf for wood storage, so you can keep your wood close at hand when using it.