1Ooni Koda 12 gas pizza oven
The Koda 12 is the easy way into proper pizza ovens. It runs on gas, so there's no fire to manage, and it heats to 500°C in about 20 minutes, which cooks a 12-inch pizza in a minute or two. The legs fold away for storage, and the UK version comes with a regulator and hose.
Pros
- Gas powered, so easy to control.
- Reaches 500°C.
- Folding legs.
Cons
- Only fits 12-inch pizzas.
- Needs a gas bottle.
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2Ooni pizza dough proofing boxes, pair
Pizza dough needs room to prove, and these boxes are made for it. Each one holds six 250g dough balls, the right size for 12-inch pizzas, and the lids stop the dough drying out. They stack in the fridge, so they can make dough a day or two ahead for a pizza night.
Pros
- Holds twelve dough balls across two boxes.
- Lids stop the dough drying out.
- Stack in most fridges.
Cons
- Bulky to store.
- Pricey for plastic boxes.
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3Ooni pizza cutter wheel
Ooni's cutter has a big 11.3cm stainless steel wheel and an easy-grip handle made from glass-reinforced nylon. It goes in the dishwasher.
Pros
- Large 11.3cm stainless steel wheel.
Cons
- At 24cm long, it's big for a cutlery drawer.
- Avoid abrasive scourers when cleaning.
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4Lodge 15-inch cast iron pizza pan
A cast iron pan makes a crisp pizza in a home oven, on the barbecue or over a campfire. Lodge's 15-inch pan comes pre-seasoned, has two handles and is made in the USA.
Pros
- Works in the oven, on the grill or over a campfire.
- Pre-seasoned and ready to use.
Cons
- Weighs nearly 10lb.
- Not recommended for the hob.
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5Emile Henry smooth pizza stone
A pizza stone helps a normal oven bake a crisper base. Emile Henry's smooth stone is 36cm across and works in the oven or on the barbecue.
Pros
- Works in the oven and on the barbecue.
Cons
- At 36cm, check it fits their oven.
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What to buy someone who loves making pizza
A gas pizza oven like the Ooni Koda is the big present, if they don't have one yet. Otherwise, the best gifts for pizza makers work alongside the oven they've got, or make a kitchen oven do a better job. Check whether they cook in a pizza oven or the kitchen oven, because peels and stones suit different set-ups. A cutter or dough boxes suit almost anyone who makes their own.
How we picked these gifts for pizza makers
We picked each product for what pizza makers enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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