Outdoor Pizza Ovens for Backyard Cooking | Best of Backyard

Outdoor pizza ovens bring authentic, restaurant-quality pizza to your backyard—along with the ability to cook far more than just pizza. From Neapolitan-style pies to roasted meats, vegetables, and bread, outdoor pizza ovens reach extremely high temperatures for fast, flavorful cooking. At Best of Backyard, we offer a curated selection of countertop, freestanding, and built-in pizza ovens designed for serious outdoor cooking and long-term performance.

Most pizza ovens are available as countertop or freestanding models, making them easy to add to patios and outdoor kitchens without major construction. There are also select built-in pizza oven options for custom outdoor kitchen installations that require a seamless, permanent look.

When you contact Best of Backyard, you’ll always speak with a real, knowledgeable expert—never a call center or automated system. We provide 100% human support, 6 days a week.

Are Outdoor Pizza Ovens Right for Your Backyard?

Outdoor pizza ovens are ideal for homeowners who love entertaining and want to expand their outdoor cooking capabilities. These ovens cook at much higher temperatures than traditional grills, producing crisp crusts and perfectly cooked toppings in just minutes.

A backyard pizza oven may be right for you if you:

• Want authentic, high-heat pizza at home

• Enjoy entertaining family and friends

• Want more than just grilling

• Prefer fast cook times with bold flavor

• Are building or upgrading an outdoor kitchen

Pizza ovens turn backyard cooking into an experience—not just a meal.

Countertop, Freestanding & Built-In Pizza Ovens

Understanding the different pizza oven styles is key when planning your outdoor space.

Countertop Pizza Ovens (Most Common)

Countertop pizza ovens are the most popular option and are designed to:

• Sit directly on an outdoor kitchen counter or cart

• Require minimal installation

• Offer flexibility and easy placement

• Be simple to upgrade or relocate

Most homeowners choose countertop pizza ovens for their performance and convenience.

Freestanding Pizza Ovens

Freestanding pizza ovens come mounted on carts or stands and are ideal for:

• Patios and flexible backyard layouts

• Easy mobility and repositioning

• Outdoor spaces without built-in counters

• Quick setup with no permanent installation

Freestanding models offer the same high-heat performance with added flexibility.

Built-In Pizza Ovens (Select Models)

Built-in pizza ovens are available in limited models and are designed to:

• Integrate directly into custom outdoor kitchen islands

• Create a clean, seamless, permanent look

• Require proper planning, clearances, and ventilation

Our Best of Backyard design team ensures built-in pizza ovens are installed safely and correctly as part of a complete outdoor kitchen layout.

Types of Outdoor Pizza Ovens by Fuel

Outdoor pizza ovens are available in several fuel types, each offering a different cooking experience.

Wood-Fired Pizza Ovens

• Traditional live-fire cooking

• Authentic smoky flavor

• Extremely high cooking temperatures

• Ideal for Neapolitan-style pizza

Gas Pizza Ovens

• Fast heat-up and precise temperature control

• Consistent results

• Lower maintenance

• Ideal for frequent use

Hybrid Pizza Ovens

• Burn wood or gas

• Flexible cooking options

• Great for outdoor kitchen setups

Our experts help you choose the right fuel type based on how you cook and entertain.

What to Look for in an Outdoor Pizza Oven

When choosing a pizza oven, consider:

• Maximum temperature capability

• Insulation quality

• Cooking surface size

• Fuel type compatibility

• Outdoor-rated materials

• Countertop, freestanding, or built-in installation requirements

We focus on real-world performance—not just specs—so you choose the right oven the first time.

More Than Pizza: What You Can Cook

Outdoor pizza ovens are incredibly versatile and can be used for:

• Roasting meats and vegetables

• Baking bread and flatbreads

• Cooking seafood

• High-heat searing

• Artisan desserts

This versatility makes pizza ovens a powerful addition to any backyard.

Buy Outdoor Pizza Ovens with Confidence at Best of Backyard

At Best of Backyard, we don’t just sell pizza ovens—we help you choose the right one for your backyard, whether that’s a countertop, freestanding, or built-in pizza oven.

You’ll always receive 100% human support, 6 days a week, from outdoor cooking experts who truly understand pizza ovens.

Visit our showroom or contact Best of Backyard today to find the perfect pizza oven for your backyard.

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