Outdoor cooking: The Ultimate Guide

Cooking in the outdoors with an Ooni Pizza Oven is what it’s all about. Whether you have a garden, an outdoor kitchen, a mini terrace, or just like spending time camping, there’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked pizza wafting through the air. In this blog, we want to help you understand what you need to get the most out of outdoor cooking, whether at home or while travelling.

Outdoor Kitchen

Choosing the Right Size:

• Outdoor space: The size of your outdoor area will determine the suitability of your Ooni Pizza Oven. Ensure you get the right oven for your space.
• Versatility: For larger areas, consider the Karu 2 Pro and Koda 2 Max models, which will also offer you greater versatility of cooking options.  
• Small but mighty: Opt for 12" models for smaller spaces, or the Volt electric pizza oven for flexibility.

Clever kit

Outdoor cooking should be enjoyable! And there are a few essential pieces of kit that will make your life a whole lot easier. 

• Set the scene: A modular table ensures your oven stays safe and secure while a topping station lets everybody assemble their perfect pizza combos. 
• Cooking essentials: A pizza peel is your best friend and makes launching your creations super easy, while an infrared thermometer takes away the guesswork, and lets you know exactly when your oven is ready to use. 

Travelling with an Ooni

With an Ooni Pizza Oven, you can bring the flavours of Italy to your backyard. But, what if you’re out and about? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Whether you’re camping, glamping, or just making your travel buddies jealous, there’s a great range of portable Oonis that let you take your pizza expertise with you wherever you go. 

• Travel size: The Karu 12”, and the Koda 12” are all portable, but still large enough to cook a delicious pizza or a variety of other dishes. The Ooni Karu 2 - has even been called “The world’s most advanced portable pizza oven”, so you can travel with your oven, without compromising on functionality.
• Food for thought: Taking an Ooni on your travels lets you whip up a variety of hot, delicious dishes for hungry campers – and not just pizzas. You can use it for meat, veggie dishes and even fish. Check out our range of recipes for some inspiration.  
• Don’t overload: Just like you don’t want too many toppings on a pizza, you don’t want too many groceries in the trunk of your car, so it's best to plan accurately for outdoor cooking. Avoid the hassle of carrying home unrefrigerated leftovers or dealing with sweaty cheese. 

Long live outdoor cooking

We know we're biased, but we think that outdoor cooking is, honestly, one of the greatest things in the history of the world. It offers so many long-term benefits, from socializing to mental well-being. Additionally, the option to pay in instalments provides convenience and flexibility. So, hopefully, we’ve convinced you. Now all that’s left to do is grab an Ooni oven, get outdoors and start cooking!