Gas-fired pizza oven
A more controllable, faster-preheating alternative to wood-fired ovens, popular for home outdoor pizza ovens.
- Fuel
- Propane or natural gas
- Max temperature
- 350-480C
- Thermal recovery
- fast
- Typical bake time
- 90-180s
Heat behaviour
More adjustable than wood-fired; many models allow independent top/bottom control
Preheat: 15-30 minutes typically, much faster than wood-fired
Turning: Regular turning still needed, though heat distribution is generally more even than wood-fired
Safety
- Check gas connections before each use
- Ensure outdoor ovens have adequate ventilation