Gas pizza ovens are the easiest way to get into outdoor pizza cooking. No wood to manage, no fire to light, no temperature fluctuations – just turn the dial, wait 15 minutes, and cook. The best gas pizza ovens reach 500°C and produce pizza that rivals any wood-fired result.
Best Gas Pizza Ovens at a Glance
| Oven | Max Temp | Pizza Size | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ooni Koda 16 | 500°C | 16 inch | ~£499 | Best overall gas oven |
| Ooni Koda 12 | 500°C | 12 inch | ~£279 | Best budget gas oven |
| Gozney Roccbox | 500°C | 12 inch | ~£399 | Best build quality |
| Gozney Arc | 500°C | 14 inch | ~£499 | Best mid-size gas oven |
| Ooni Karu 16 + gas | 500°C | 16 inch | ~£790 | Best premium gas oven |
1. Ooni Koda 16 – Best Overall Gas Pizza Oven
The Ooni Koda 16 is our top pick for gas pizza ovens. It cooks 16-inch pizzas, reaches 500°C in around 20 minutes, and features an L-shaped burner that heats the stone floor and dome simultaneously for more even cooking than the Koda 12’s rear burner design.
The ability to cook 16-inch pizzas is a significant advantage over 12-inch models, especially when entertaining. You can make proper large pizzas that the whole family can share, rather than needing multiple smaller ones.
Ooni Koda 16 Specs
- Fuel: Propane gas
- Max temperature: 500°C
- Pizza size: Up to 16 inches
- Preheat time: 20 minutes
- Weight: 18.5kg
- Price: ~£499
Pros
- 16-inch pizza capacity
- L-shaped burner for even heat distribution
- Simple, reliable gas ignition
- Excellent build quality
- Good value for a 16-inch oven
Cons
- Gas only – no wood option
- Heavier than 12-inch models
- No door included
2. Ooni Koda 12 – Best Budget Gas Pizza Oven
The Ooni Koda 12 is the most popular entry point into gas pizza cooking and for good reason. At around £279, it’s affordable, lightweight (9.25kg), and still reaches 500°C in 15 minutes for 60-second pizza.
If you’re cooking for two or three people and don’t need to make 16-inch pizzas, the Koda 12 gives you everything the Koda 16 does at a significantly lower price and weight. It’s the best-selling pizza oven in the UK for a reason.
Pros
- Most affordable quality gas pizza oven
- Extremely lightweight and portable
- Simple and reliable
- Excellent results for the price
Cons
- Limited to 12-inch pizzas
- Rear burner can cause hot spots
3. Gozney Roccbox – Best Build Quality Gas Oven
The Gozney Roccbox is the premium compact gas pizza oven. At around £399 it’s more expensive than the Koda 12 but delivers better heat retention, a built-in thermometer, and a cool-touch silicone exterior that makes it safer to use around children.
The Roccbox also supports a wood burner attachment (sold separately), giving you the option to switch to wood-fired cooking later if you want to. For a gas oven that feels genuinely professional and can grow with your cooking, it’s an excellent choice.
Pros
- Outstanding heat retention
- Built-in thermometer
- Cool-touch exterior
- Optional wood burner upgrade
Cons
- Heavy at 20kg
- Limited to 12-inch pizzas
- More expensive than Koda 12
4. Gozney Arc – Best Mid-Size Gas Pizza Oven
The Gozney Arc is Gozney’s answer to the Ooni Koda 16 – a mid-size gas oven that bridges the gap between compact 12-inch and large 16-inch models. It cooks 14-inch pizzas, weighs 17kg, and reaches 500°C in around 20 minutes.
The Arc’s rotating gas burner gives more even heat distribution than a fixed rear burner, and the design is Gozney’s typical premium quality. For those who find 12 inches too small but don’t need a full 16-inch oven, the Arc is the sweet spot.
Read our full Gozney Arc review for more detail.
Why Choose Gas Over Wood?
Convenience
Gas ovens light instantly, reach temperature consistently, and are ready to cook faster. There’s no learning curve around fire management, and you’ll never have a failed cook because the wood was damp or the fire went out.
Consistency
Gas holds a consistent temperature automatically. Wood requires active management. For cooking back-to-back pizzas for a group, gas is significantly easier and more reliable.
Flavour
The honest truth: wood adds flavour and gas doesn’t. A wood-fired pizza has a subtle smokiness that’s genuinely delicious. A gas pizza oven produces excellent pizza, but it will taste the same as a very hot conventional oven – which is still great, just different.
For most people, the convenience of gas outweighs the slight flavour advantage of wood. But if you want the authentic wood-fired experience, consider a multi-fuel oven instead.
Our Recommendation
For most buyers, the Ooni Koda 16 is the best gas pizza oven. The 16-inch capacity, L-shaped burner for even heat, and £499 price point make it outstanding value. If budget is tighter, the Ooni Koda 12 at £279 delivers almost identical results in a smaller package.
If build quality and brand appeal matter more than price, the Gozney Roccbox or Gozney Arc are both superb choices that will serve you for years.
For pellet-fired alternatives, see our Ooni Fyra 12 review — the only Ooni that runs on wood pellets.
