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Jamie Oliver by Tefal: hand-turned rotating stone, 10.9 kg
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Turning a pizza with a peel mid-bake is the trickiest part of using a small gas oven, and the Jamie Oliver by Tefal JM4168G0 tackles it with a simple mechanism. A dial on the side rotates the cordierite stone, so the pizza turns without being lifted. Add a peel, hose and regulator in the box and a 10.9 kg body with folding legs, and it is a friendly choice for someone new to pizza ovens.
- Burner
- Not stated
- Stone turning
- Hand-turned dial
- Max temp (stated)
- Not stated
- Regulator
- Hose and regulator included
- Weight
- 10.9 kg
In its favour
- A side dial rotates the cordierite stone, so you can even out the bake without reaching in with a turning peel.
- Comes with a stainless steel peel, hose and gas regulator, and the listing states it suits UK gas bottles.
- Tefal states spare parts are available for 15 years after purchase, which helps keep the oven going.
Good to know
- The listing does not state a maximum temperature or the stone size, both useful to compare.
- Warranty detail in the specs is unclear, so check the guarantee terms on Tefal's own site.
Our take
The rotating stone in daily use
Tefal describes a hand-spun dial that turns the stone inside the oven. You stay in control of timing, unlike an automatic turntable, but there is no need to slide a turning peel under a soft base. The maker promises no burnt bits, which in practice depends on how often you turn it.
The flame is adjusted with a dial, and Tefal describes installation and preheating as quick. Neither a maximum temperature nor a heat-up time is given, and the stone diameter is not stated either.
Gas, box contents and size
A clear warning in the listing says the oven is compatible only with UK gas bottles, so it is not one to take on a continental camping trip without checking adapters. The hose and regulator are included, along with a stainless steel peel, a quick start guide with recipe videos, and the manual.
Amazon gives the dimensions as 58.3 cm deep, 45 cm wide and 30.9 cm high. The low profile and folding legs make it easy to stand on a garden table or put away in a shed.
Repairability and warranty
Tefal states spare parts will be available for 15 years after purchase, which is a strong commitment in a category where many brands say nothing about repairs. The warranty field in the specification reads only as 2, so it probably means 2 years, but confirm it.
Other turning options
The Mimiuo gas oven with a manual rotation handle does a similar job, adding a stated 500°C, a 13 inch stone and a cover, but at 15 kg it is heavier. The NutriChef 30 cm oven combines a 360° stone with an L-shaped burner and a rain cover. The Tefal is the lightest of the three.
Verdict
The Jamie Oliver by Tefal oven is a sensible first gas oven for UK gardens: light, low, ready to connect and easy to turn. Choose the Mimiuo manual rotation oven if a stated 500°C and a larger stone matter more, and the NutriChef 30 cm if you want a rain cover and wraparound burner. Those planning to cook abroad should look elsewhere.
Compared with alternatives in: Best gas pizza ovens, Best pizza ovens for a small garden or balcony, Best pizza ovens under £400, Best portable pizza ovens for camping and taking to friends
Amazon listing title: Jamie Oliver by Tefal Outdoor Gas Pizza Oven, Rotating Stone for Homemade Pizza, Pizza Parties, includes Pizza Peel, Gas Hose and Regulator, portable, foldable legs, black JM4168G0