# Best 12 inch pizza ovens Source: https://peelandflame.co.uk/best/best-12-inch-pizza-oven Publisher: Peel and Flame. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://peelandflame.co.uk/how-we-pick A 12 inch oven is the sensible size for most UK gardens. It sits on a small patio table, lifts into a car boot and heats faster than a big oven because there is less stone to warm. The trade is space: a 12 inch pizza leaves little room to turn, and you bake one at a time. When choosing between compact ovens, four facts do most of the work. Fuel decides how you light and run it. The footprint in centimetres decides whether it fits your table. Weight decides whether you will carry it, and heat-up time decides how long guests wait. This guide compares six 12 inch ovens on those four points, all taken from the listings, with Not stated where the seller leaves a gap. ## Products ### 1. Delivita Diavolo Gas Pizza Oven – Portable, Lightweight – Cooks Pizza in 60-90 Seconds at 450°C – Includes Folding Peel, Carry Case, Temperature Gun, and Gas Regulator – 10.5kg – Black Fuel: Gas; Footprint (D x W x H): 62 x 46 x 32 cm; Weight: 10.5 kg (title), 17.5 kg (specs); Heat-up: 20 minutes A 12 inch gas oven designed in Yorkshire, with a folding peel, temperature gun and carry case in the box. A neat all-in-one for a small table. In its favour: - The box includes a folding peel, infrared temperature gun, carry case and gas regulator with hose. - A 62 by 46 cm footprint and fold-up legs keep it manageable on a small patio table. - The maker states a 5 year guarantee on registration, unusually long for a compact oven. Good to know: - The weight is listed two ways, 10.5 kg in the title and 17.5 kg in the specs. - A 20 minute heat-up is a little slower than the 15 minutes some rivals state. ### 2. NutriChef Portable Outdoor Pizza Oven – 30.48cm Gas Pizza Oven, 360° Rotating Stone, Quick Heating, Premium Stainless Steel Grill, Includes Stone & Regulator w/ Hose, Ready in 60 Sec Fuel: Gas; Footprint (D x W x H): 64.1 x 31.5 x 41 cm; Weight: 9.9 kg; Heat-up: 10 to 15 minutes The lightest oven here at 9.9 kg, with a 360° rotating stone, built-in ignition and a regulator with 1 m hose. Narrow enough for a bistro table. In its favour: - At 9.9 kg and 31.5 cm wide it is the lightest and slimmest oven in this guide. - The rotating stone helps even out the bake, and ignition is built in, according to the listing. - A regulator and 1 m hose are included, and the maker states 500°C in 10 to 15 minutes. Good to know: - The listing points to Amazon for warranty rather than stating a period. - It is 64.1 cm deep, so check the table depth as well as the width. ### 3. George Foreman Outdoor 12 Inch Wood Pellet Portable Wood Fired Pizza Oven Stainless Steel with Paddle and Carry Bag, BBQ Oven & Smoker, Foldable Legs GFWPPO1SSPC Fuel: Wood pellets; Footprint (D x W x H): 55 x 36 x 72 cm; Weight: 10.8 kg; Heat-up: 18 minutes A stainless steel pellet oven for 12 inch pizzas with folding legs, a paddle, pellet shovel and carry bag. Light and narrow for a small table. In its favour: - At 10.8 kg and 36 cm wide it is one of the lightest and narrowest ovens in this guide. - Comes with a pizza paddle, wood pellet shovel and carry bag for storing and moving it. - The maker states 18 minutes to cooking heat and 12 inch pizzas in 1 to 2 minutes. Good to know: - Pellets need feeding through the cook, which takes more attention than a gas knob. - No maximum temperature is stated, and the guarantee is 1 year. ### 4. Ooni Koda 12 Gas Pizza Oven - Outdoor Pizza Oven - Portable Gas Pizza Oven for Authentic Stone Cooked Pizzas - Great Addition for Any Outdoor Kitchen (Renewed) Fuel: Gas; Footprint (D x W x H): Not stated; Weight: 13.3 kg; Heat-up: 15 minutes Ooni's compact gas oven, here as a renewed unit. Legs fold out, the stone slots in and the listing states 500°C. A tidy choice for a dedicated patio spot. In its favour: - A stated 15 minute heat-up is among the quickest of the 12 inch ovens here. - The maker states 500°C and pizza in about 60 seconds once the stone is hot. - Fold-out legs and a simple stone insert make setup quick, according to the listing. Good to know: - The listing does not give dimensions, so measure your table against Ooni's own figures. - Regulator and hose are not included, and it is a renewed unit with a 1 year limited warranty. ### 5. BIG HORN OUTDOORS 12 Inch Wood Pellet Pizza Oven, Portable Stainless Steel Outdoor Pizza Oven with Pizza Stone, Wood Fired Pizza Grill for Garden & Camping Fuel: Wood pellets; Footprint (D x W x H): 54.8 x 36 x 73.7 cm; Weight: 11.3 kg; Heat-up: 18 minutes A brushed stainless pellet oven with a 12 by 12 inch square stone and folding legs. The listing states 460°C, a good figure for a light pellet oven. In its favour: - The maker states 460°C after an 18 minute preheat and pizza in 90 seconds or less. - A square 12 by 12 inch stone uses the floor fully for a 12 inch pizza. - Folding legs and tool-free assembly make it easy to set up and pack away. Good to know: - You need to turn the pizza often by hand, as the maker's own instructions say. - Warranty is listed as 1 year in the specs but more than 24 months in a bullet, so confirm it. ### 6. Mimiuo Upgraded Outdoor Wood Pellet Pizza Oven, Black Fuel: Wood pellets; Footprint (D x W x H): 66.5 x 37 x 81 cm; Weight: 11 kg; Heat-up: Under 15 minutes A pellet oven with a 33 by 33 cm stone, a built-in fuel funnel and viewing holes for checking the flame. Suits pellet fans who want easy refuelling. In its favour: - A built-in fuel funnel makes quick pellet top-ups easier, according to the maker. - Viewing holes let you check the flame and the pizza without opening the oven. - The maker states 500°C in under 15 minutes, quick for a pellet oven, with foldable legs. Good to know: - At 81 cm high with the chimney it is the tallest oven here, so check overhead clearance. - The maker advises turning the pizza every 20 to 30 seconds, so it needs your attention. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.