Emily Smith
I've always said that the best pizza ovens don't come cheap . Anything under £250 usually cuts corners. But the new Aldi Gas Pizza Oven might just change my mind. At just £69.99, this sleek summer Specialbuy is already causing a stir, thanks to its uncanny resemblance to the Ooni Koda. Even the most snobby pizzaiolos (myself included) are eyeing up Aldi’s middle aisle and dusting off our aprons.
By the looks of things, Aldi may have just launched the best pizza oven for budget-conscious pizza lovers. The Aldi Gas Pizza Oven reaches searing-hot temperatures of over 490°C, cooks with real flames, and even comes with a cordierite stone and carry bag, making it a strong contender for anyone contemplating taking dining al fresco. It’s designed for crisp, restaurant-style crusts and gooey cheese pulls, all for a fraction of the usual price tag.
Set to hit stores from 10th July, this pizza oven looks set to fly off the shelves faster than you can say “extra mozzarella.” If you’re looking for outdoor kitchen ideas or just want to level up your garden game, it’s well worth a look. As someone whose family has made more than a quarter of a million pizzas (and who’s reviewed the leading brands for woman&home) I’ll be prepping my dough and dusting up on my BBQ tips and tricks.
Aldi's Gas Pizza Oven: a £70 treat that should cost four times the price
The sellout Aldi pizza oven in stores now
Nothing beats cooking on a pizza oven in the summertime: the smell, the sizzle, the satisfaction of sliding your homemade masterpiece onto a stone. But while some pizza ovens can cost a small fortune, Aldi’s Gas Pizza Oven is a serious steal. It’s packed with surprisingly premium features, like a double-wall design to lock in heat; an integrated thermometer so you can keep an eye on that all-important temperature; as well as non-slip rubber feet for stability; and a handy carry bag, which means you can easily take it round to your neighbour’s and remind them exactly who the pizza queen of the street is..
Most importantly, it comes with a cordierite pizza stone. This is your ticket to that irresistible crispy base, fluffy crust, and proper wood-fired flavour. Aldi’s basically handing you the keys to pizza perfection.
What I really love about this oven (and why the low price isn’t ringing any alarm bells) is how practical and compact it is. Sure, it cooks one pizza at a time, but so do plenty of much pricier models. And from what I’ve read, it can turn out a 12-inch pizza in just a few minutes. Impressive.
And if you want to go full pizzaiola, Aldi’s also selling a matching £12.99 pizza set to help you prep like a pro. It includes a pizza paddle with a retractable handle (great for storing), a dough scraper for portioning evenly, and a double-handled slicer for that perfect finish. All made from high-quality stainless steel with chic wooden handles. It’s a must for anyone who takes their pizza night seriously and if you want to prep-ahead, here are my favourite pizza accessories:
A pizza peel is non-negotiable. How else do you expect to put your pizzas inside (and take them out of) a 450 degree oven? This is a smaller, 10 inch peel, which covers most needs. You could go for a 12-inch one if you've got big ambitions.
This is ideal for chopping, measuring, and cleaning up after yourself when you're working with pizza dough. It's sticky stuff, so trust me. This will become your best friend (after the Aldi pizza oven, of course).
Some use scissors, some use rolling cutters, I've always liked a rocker style cutter. You can get right across the pizza in one, clean, powerful movement. Nothing says 'I know my pizza' more than this.
How does the Aldi Gas Pizza Oven compare to others?
And if you're looking to transform your garden on a limited budget then the price is pretty attractive too. Compared to other pizza ovens on the market, Aldi's offering is impressively affordable for under £70. And as if the price isn't good enough, it also comes with a three-year warranty giving you peace of mind that it's a well-worthy investment.
Whilst the pizza oven will only be available in Aldi stores, you can have a sneak peek on their website. However, similar to when Aldi's stand mixer which rivals KitchenAid's classic design was released a couple of weeks ago we predict that this pizza oven won't hang around long on the shelves so it's best to act fast this week.
And if you're looking to make a bit more of an investment, perhaps you're going for the quiet luxury garden trend, then there are some more expensive models available to choose from.
Aldi's oven
RRP: £39.99 | Unfortunately you can no longer shop the Aldi site but if you want a sneak peek to check out the specs further then follow the link for more info. If you are looking to start your pizza-making journey this summer then this pizza oven is a perfect affordable place to start.
RRP: £299 | Looking to up your DIY pizza game? This multi-fuel model from Ooni can cook pizzas in a shocking 60 seconds as well as being highly portable with an impressive 5-year warranty. And why not pick up a nifty pizza peel from the brand for an extra £40?
RRP £259.99 | The Woody Oven is widely accepted to be the best budget pizza oven you can buy (alongside Jamie Oliver's Tefal model). This looks a lot like Aldi's, except that you can use it with more fuels than just gas (think wood and charcoal too).
Hosting an outdoor pizza party is one of our fave garden party ideas, and having an easy-to-use fast pizza oven like this one from Aldi can make it all that more enjoyable and stress-free. Plus by saving on the oven you'll have more budget to buy all the ingredients needed to make your own delicious pizzas.
