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The 14 best pizza ovens for inside and outdoor use, tried and tasted
Reviewed by Kulwinder Rai
Born out of a crowdfunded project back in 2016, the Roccbox distils Gozney’s commercial pizza oven expertise into a portable and more affordable device. Nine years is a long time for any product to stay in production, but the Roccbox wears its age well.
My matte green, silicone-skinned review sample (you can also get it in black) still looks wondrously compact, perched on a trio of skeletal, albeit slightly sharp-edged, fold-out legs. The detachable gas burner still feels straightforward, while a fixed, double-layer stone base inhabits the snug oven space.
Its compactness means you’re limited to roughly 11-inch pizzas, but most will happily live with that. Heating times are slow at 30 to 35 minutes, with our Best Buy Gozney’s newer Tread pizza oven (reviewed above) significantly faster in this respect. The Roccbox is, by far, the more portable of the two however, even if its Velcro carrying strap feels cheap.
In terms of results, Neapolitan pizzas remain the Roccbox’s forte, giving me beautifully, evenly cooked results with great spotting on the base, within minutes. I found the side-mounted thermometer to be more accurate than most, while the excellent insulation, combined with the compact cooking area, meant heat wasn’t lost in between cooking pizzas. Kudos, too, for the wonderful, supplied perforated placement peel, which is one of the slickest I’ve come across.
Nearly a decade after it launched, the Roccbox’s original appeal hasn’t diminished. The design still looks fresh, while the quality of the pizzas it cooks remains beyond reproach. It’s a true classic.
Key specifications
- Type: Propane powered (wood fuel option available for £99)
- Maximum temperature: 500C
- Dimensions: W 41cm, D 54cm, H 47cm
- Weight: 28.78kg
