When we think of outdoor cooking, our minds usually drift to the balmy summer months. But with a heatwave forecast this weekend, and more rolling in for Easter, hosting outdoors with delicious, freshly fired pizzas will be a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
My plan, therefore it to pick up one of the best pizza ovens to elevate my outdoor meal game – specifically, the new Gozney Arc Lite, available from Amazon. It's the brand’s most compact and budget-friendly model yet and will cook your pizza in an astonishing 60 seconds.
Delivering artisanal, restaurant-quality 12" pizzas right in your backyard, it’s hard not to get excited.
Why Spring Is The Perfect Time To Pick Up a Gozney Arc Lite Pizza Oven
Don't be fooled by the compact size. The Arc Lite outdoor pizza oven features a lateral rolling flame system that replicates a traditional wood-fired oven. It delivers evenly distributed heat for a crispy, restaurant-quality 12" pizza in just 60 seconds.
I know what you’re thinking – spring feels too early for many of us to brave the backyard and outdoor kitchens. But with 'summer-like' conditions forecast across much of the West Coast, according to CNN, it could be the perfect time to invest and get some practice in before the busy summer months.
Pizza ovens are in high demand during the alfresco hosting season, so buying now makes sense to avoid missing out. Trust me: This is shaping up to be the must-have appliance for turning your backyard into the ultimate entertaining space.
We haven’t had the chance to test the latest Gozney Arc Lite ourselves yet, but we reviewed the original Gozney Arc – and fell in love. Our expert reviewer, Laura Honey, who has cooked over 150,000 pizzas in her six years as a pizzaiolo, called the Arc 'the perfect pizza oven for anyone new to al fresco cooking. The simple gas controls take all the guesswork out of cooking, while still delivering precise temperatures and incredible results.'
She put Gozney through its paces, cooking everything from traditional pizza to chicken and even brownies. It’s the ideal choice for an indulgent Easter weekend.
As for the Lite model, it is a smaller, more compact pizza oven compared to the original Arc, and is designed for smaller spaces and home cooks on a budget. The customer reviews speak for themselves.
On Amazon, it has an average of 4.7 stars, with one satisfied user, Jean-François, describing the oven as 'indispensable and addictive.'
What Else to Shop
For anyone planning Easter gatherings or warm-weather get-togethers, having the right tools makes all the difference. I’ve rounded up my favorite pizza-making essentials, from sturdy peel boards to quality pizza cutters and ovens.
With these in your arsenal, you’ll be ready to turn casual outdoor meals into restaurant-quality feasts that impress family and friends all season long.
If you are hosting a much larger crowd and have more storage space, the Gozney Arc XL might be more your speed. The lateral gas burner recreates traditional wood-fired rolling flame, and reaches and holds 950°F/500°C, pizza after pizza.
This stainless steel pizza rocker slices through a pizza quickly and easily without tugging on toppings or ripping the dough. It's the professional way to slice and serve.
A quality dough scraper and cutter is instrumental when making your own pizza dough. This natural wood and stainless steel scraper has an ergonomic handle, and is perfect for simplifying prep, even with high hydration doughs.
Know exactly when your pizza oven’s thick stone floor is ready to cook a perfect pizza. It features an LED backlit screen, the ability to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit measurements, and single or continuous temperature read options.
Designed for 12" pizzas, this naturally non-stick pizza peel is perfect for rustic cutting and serving, adding an authentic touch to your home pizza evenings.
No matter if you are a beginner looking for a good baseline or a pro home cook wanting to simplify pizza prep, the Gozney dough mixes require no measuring of multiple ingredients; simply add water to create professional-grade pizza dough at home.
With your new investment in the bag, brush up on the most common pizza oven mistakes to avoid for perfect results every time.
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