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DeliVita Diavolo: compact 12 inch gas oven, 450°C
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Some buyers want to open one box and start cooking without hunting for a peel or the right regulator. The black DeliVita Diavolo, model DEL-3003, is aimed squarely at them. It is a compact gas oven for 12 inch pizza, designed in Yorkshire, and the bundle covers almost everything you need for a first evening, from a folding peel to an infrared temperature gun. The long guarantee is the other thing that makes it stand out among small ovens.
- 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
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.
Our take
How the Diavolo heats and bakes
DeliVita states that the oven climbs to 450°C in around 20 minutes and then turns out a 12 inch pizza in 60 to 90 seconds. Heat comes from an open gas flame over a stone floor, and the maker also suggests flatbreads, charred vegetables and other quick, high heat sides once the pizza is done.
The listing describes the controls as button operated in the specifications, but it does not explain the ignition in detail. Read the manual on arrival so you know how the flame is lit and adjusted before guests turn up.
Size, weight and what arrives in the box
The specifications give a footprint of 62 by 46 cm and a height of 32 cm, and the legs fold away. Weight is less clear: the product title says 10.5 kg while the specification table says 17.5 kg. If you plan to carry it far, assume the higher figure until DeliVita confirms otherwise.
Included are the oven, a folding peel, an infrared temperature gun, a carry case, a gas regulator with hose and, according to the specification list, a camping regulator too. That means it can run from a standard patio bottle or from camping gas without a separate purchase.
Against the Ooni Koda 12 and the NutriChef
The Ooni Koda 12 in this guide is a renewed unit, quoted at 500°C with a 15 minute warm up, but its regulator and hose are not supplied. The Diavolo is a little slower to heat, yet it ships ready to connect. The NutriChef 30.48 cm gas oven is slimmer and lighter and adds a rotating stone, though it has no case, gun or stated guarantee period.
Pellet buyers can look at the George Foreman 12 inch oven, which brings wood smoke flavour but means feeding fuel during the cook.
Guarantee and who it suits less well
DeliVita offers a 5 year guarantee once you register the oven, which is long for a portable model. Remember to register promptly after delivery.
It is not the pick for anyone wanting pizzas larger than 12 inches, or for a cook who wants the stone to turn by itself. The listing also does not say whether the stone can be lifted out for cleaning, so check that detail if it matters to you.
Verdict
Choose the DeliVita Diavolo if you want a 12 inch gas oven that arrives with a peel, temperature gun, case and regulators, backed by a 5 year guarantee. If the fastest heat-up matters more and you already own a regulator, the Ooni Koda 12 is the alternative, while the NutriChef suits a narrow table.
Compared with alternatives in: Best 12 inch pizza ovens
Amazon listing title: 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