Do you want to know how to choose the right wood fired pizza oven?

There is nothing quite like the taste of wood fired pizza. And it seems we’re not the only ones who agree. Over the years, we’ve noticed an increase in the number of people buying wood fired pizza ovens to add to their outdoor kitchens. If you’re about to head over and purchase an oven yourself, we recommend you stop and read this blog first, so you’ll know exactly how to choose the right fit to complement your modular kitchen.

• 1. How important is portability to you?

There are two major types of wood fired pizza ovens you can opt for. You can either choose to have a clay wood fired pizza oven, or you can purchase a portable wood fired pizza oven such as the Alfa Pizza – Fornio Ciao Wood Fire Oven with wheels for easier mobility. The biggest disadvantage of clay ovens is that they are immovable and tend to weigh a lot.

• 2.    Are you looking for convenience or a DIY project?

The market for wood fired pizza ovens has grown exponentially over the years with the result being a plethora of ovens to choose from. This in itself isn’t a bad thing, because brands have now come up with ovens that are easy-to-assemble, and can be assembled without the need of a contractor. Excellent examples of such model ovens include the Elite Wood Fired Pizza Ovens and the Alfa Wood Fired Pizza Oven – Forno 4 Pizze. If however it’s convenience you’re after, there are also brands that require little to no installation effort on your part.

• 3.    How much are you willing to pay for your oven?

Wood fired ovens can be quite expensive, therefore look at them as an investment. With that being said, the cost of the oven itself will largely be determined by several factors such as its level of assembly at purchase, its size, style as well as brand name. To get a better understanding of which brand to buy, you can talk to experts such as our team here at The BBQ Store.

• 4.    How much space do you have to have for the potential oven?

Wood fired ovens come in all shapes and sizes. Measure out the dimensions of the space you have and keep that in mind as you browse through the different available models. This is particularly important if you want the oven to be built in. If space is limited but you still want a wood fired oven you can opt for either a flat roof, gabled roof, or a domed roof.

Cautionary advice: Before you start your DIY wood fired oven installation, find out what the local building codes say in regards to such an addition to your backyard. Get the necessary building permits if need be ahead of time.