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Ooni Koda 12 (Renewed): gas, 15 minute heat-up
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The Ooni Koda 12 is one of the best known compact gas ovens, and this listing sells it as an Amazon Renewed unit rather than new. That makes it interesting for people who want the Ooni design and accessory range but are happy with a refurbished oven and a shorter warranty. The headline numbers are a stated 500°C and a 15 minute warm up, which put it at the quick end of the 12 inch ovens covered here.
- Fuel
- Gas
- Footprint (D x W x H)
- Not stated
- Weight
- 13.3 kg
- Heat-up
- 15 minutes
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.
Our take
What the listing promises
Ooni states the Koda 12 is ready in 15 minutes and bakes a pizza on its stone in about 60 seconds at up to 500°C. The body is powder coated carbon steel, which the maker says holds heat well, and the flame is controlled by turning a single dial.
Setup is described in three steps: open the legs, slot the stone in and connect a gas bottle. The specification sheet lists the fuel type as natural gas, which conflicts with the portable bottle setup described in the bullets, so confirm the gas type with the seller before you order.
The renewed caveats
Two points need weighing up. First, the regulator and hose are not in the box, so you need to buy a suitable UK regulator separately. Second, the warranty listed is a 1 year limited one, and the listing does not describe what a renewed unit has been checked for or whether cosmetic marks are possible.
The listing gives a weight of 13.3 kg but no dimensions, so look up the Koda 12 measurements on Ooni's own site before planning where it will live.
Using it with Ooni accessories
A small but real advantage is the accessory range. The listing mentions Ooni cast iron cookware, which lets you sear, roast or bake other dishes in the oven. Many smaller brands in this category do not offer a matching set.
How it stacks up nearby
In the gas guide, the Q Pizza oven includes a UK regulator and a 13 inch stone, which removes the extra shopping trip. The DeliVita Diavolo arrives with a peel, temperature gun and carry case, and DeliVita states a 5 year guarantee on registration, far longer than the renewed Ooni's cover.
If you want the stone to turn for you, the Jamie Oliver by Tefal oven has a hand turned rotating stone, which the Koda 12 does not have. The Ooni asks you to turn the pizza with a peel.
Verdict
The renewed Koda 12 is for buyers who value a well known compact gas design, a quick 15 minute warm up and access to Ooni cast iron accessories, and who already own or will buy a regulator. Anyone wanting a complete kit and longer cover should look at the DeliVita Diavolo, and the Q Pizza oven is simpler if you want the regulator included.
Compared with alternatives in: Best 12 inch pizza ovens, Best gas pizza ovens, Best outdoor pizza ovens for UK gardens
Amazon listing title: 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)