We know that every home pizza cook is always trying to build a great setup. So, we have compiled a list of the top gift ideas for pizza aficionados so their station can look like the one below!
If you know anyone who loves cooking pizza at home but doesn’t know what to gift them, this list will be your lifesaver. We did our best to include gifts from all price ranges to cater to everyone’s budgets.
The Ultimate Gift for Any Home Pizzaiolo
Any home pizza cook needs a powerful oven to make his best creations. Pizza ovens differ from home ovens in the high heat capacity required for making fantastic pizza! This means that if you know any pizza cook who doesn’t have a home pizza oven yet, this is the ultimate gift idea for them.
Here are three great options for home pizza ovens you may consider:
All-Electric Ooni Volt 12
The Ooni Volt 12 is a one-of-a-kind pizza oven. Its all-electric operation makes it effortless and easier for home pizza makers without having to sacrifice performance. While the open flame taste is unbeatable, many scenarios call for an electric alternative when a flame is not an option.
Reasons to buy this oven:
- It’s an all-electric oven meaning there is no flame.
- The Ooni Volt 12 can be used indoors and outdoors.
- Reaches extremely high temperatures, perfect for leopard crust.
- It’s compact and can be easily stored.
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Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven
The Ooni Karu is a special option. It is the first and only home pizza oven recommended by the AVPN (the Neapolitan pizza authority) for domestic home use. This means that this pizza oven is a great option for anyone that is a real pizza enthusiast and would enjoy the versatility the Ooni Karu 16 provides.
Why we like this oven:
- It has a wide 17” opening that allows the preparation of a variety of pizza types.
- Reaches real Neapolitan oven temperatures of 950F.
- It’s a multi-fuel oven meaning you can fire it up with wood, charcoal, or gas. This gives you the most flexibility to create unique flavors.
- Has a convenient thermometer to measure oven temperatures.
Shop Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza OvenOoni Koda 12 Gas-Powered Pizza Oven
If the Ooni Karu is not within your budget, but you are still sure that an oven would make a great gift, then the Ooni Koda 12 would not disappoint either. The Koda 12 is a 12-inch gas-powered oven perfect for new or occasional pizza makers.
Why we like this oven:
- Reaches high heat perfect for Neapolitan-style pizza.
- It is compact, and perfect for complementing existing outdoor cooking setups.
- It is gas-powered, and convenient for most cooking scenarios.
Shop Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Pizza OvenPizza Gift Ideas if Your Pizza Maker already Owns an Oven
If an oven is not the gift you are looking for. Here are other options that make an excellent gift for any pizza cook. Take a look below to find the perfect gift for your loved pizza cook.
Online Pizza Course by Ooni and AVPN
- Great pizza makers never stop learning, and the gift of knowledge comes easier with Ooni and AVPN’s partnership for this online course.
Shop The AVPN Pizza CoursePizza Stone for Home Oven
A pizza stone can help any cook aficionados start exploring the art of pizza making at home. A stone helps the cooking process by retaining heat to create the crispy crust we all love in pizza.
Shop The Ooni Baking Pizza StoneDough Storage for Fermentation
The Ooni Stack is a convenient way for proofing dough balls. It is perfect for long ferments as it can easily fit in any fridge. This is also a perfect gift for cooking in small batches.
Shop The Ooni StackPizza Peel
A pizza peel is a must-have accessory for any pizza cook. It is the most convenient way to handle the pizza weather while cooking or preparing. Whether cooking in a home oven or outdoor oven a pizza peel is one of the must-have accessories for all pizza cooks.
Ooni 12" Shop The Classic Pizza PeelCooking Apron
For a more versatile gift that can serve an outdoor cook all around, a nice apron is a way to go. This Ooni Apron is versatile and will look good on any cook.
Shop The Pizzaiolo ApronPizza Cookbooks
A cookbook can never go wrong in any kitchen. The top books we use and recommend are:
If you are not convinced by those 2 books or are looking for more, here are a few cookbooks to choose from.