Weight: The Gozney Roccbox weighs 20kg. For some, this is a bit on the heavier side making it difficult to transport. Nonetheless, it is portable and offers very easy assembly. First, you should compare the dimensions of the oven you're interested in with the size of your barbecue – you won't get far if your grill isn't big enough for the oven to sit snugly.

Rather than the classic dome, the main oven is shaped more like a U.S Postal Service letterbox and this not only gives the roccbox some very cool retro styling on the outside, but directs and elongates the flame from the gas burner on the inside. Performance-wise, our reviewer loved the Roccbox and all of its charms, finding the entire pizza-making process straightforward. She also found wood-fired cooking was a lot more high-maintenance than gas. Overall, this meant longer cooking times on both fuel types, but, on the flip side, less risk of burning your Hawaiian or Margherita. The insulation also means that we could enjoy open-door cooking with minimal heat loss, which allows you to keep a close eye on your dough and avoids constantly opening and closing a door. Try other dishes too Pizza isn't the only thing these ovens are good for. If you have cookware that can handle the heat, there are endless possibilities – try roasting a joints of meat, steaming a pot of mussels or even baking bread. 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 When we did add toppings, we achieved a perfect blend of oozing cheese, crispy pepperoni and juicy peppers, mushrooms and onions, as well as just the right amount of charring around the whole dough. The verdict: Gozney roccbox We're all hunting for a pizza oven that can cook huge, tasty pizzas, right? While some of the other options in this list require a level of expertise and patience to get the most quality out of your pizza, Ooni's Koda 16 is a gas-powered dream for beginner outdoor chefs. It might require a bit more time to perfect the art, but it can handle up to 16 inches of doughy goodness and the even heat distribution means you can spend your time chugging beers or, you know, actually enjoying the company of your guests instead of slaving away at the oven. Bristle brush Especially useful for wood-fired ovens where ash is likely, a tough bristle brush is handy for removing ash from the pizza stone ready for cooking, as well as for cleaning out your oven after use. We like: Great indoor pizza oven | Small, portable and easy to store | Multiple Pizza cooking styles

If you're looking for one of the most affordable pizza ovens you can buy, then we think the Woody Pizza Oven is a great balance of price and performance.Sustainably sourced wood logs are available. Where possible, we'd suggest buying these for a reduced environmental impact. Charcoal pizza ovens You won’t be disappointed with what comes out of the roccbox either, as it produces inch-perfect pizza (11in, to be precise) in around 60 seconds, time after time.

It can be difficult to gauge exactly how much space you need to set up a pizza oven, especially if you're new to this type of outdoor cooking. They do, however, usually produce the tastiest pizza, as the wood smoke infuses additional flavours into the crust and base. Using the oven over summer, we were really impressed with its considered engineering that gives you the heat control – something which is so crucial in making pizzas that are all of the same quality. 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.Digital thermometer - Rely on precise temperature reading throughout, including two built in meat probes so that you know when your steak is ready to go. The Gozney Roccbox is a delightfully compact pizza oven that produces beautiful fluffy-yet-crunchy Neapolitan pizzas without breaking a sweat. Key selling points (beyond its compact build), include top-notch insulation, courtesy of a safe-touch silicon exterior, which is great for additional peace of mind, especially with renegade toddlers zooming around.