Gas vs Wood Fired Pizza Oven (UK 2026): 8 Ovens Compared
Last updated 24 October 2026. Prices and ratings checked on Amazon UK that day.
Gas vs wood fired pizza oven: which should you buy in the UK? In the Amazon UK listings we compared, two of the four gas ovens (the Ooni Koda 12 and Delivita) list a regulator and hose, and the gas listings describe propane or gas fuel, while the wood-fired ovens describe lighting wood pellets (or, for the Ooni Karu 12, wood or charcoal) and keeping the fire going. On 24 October 2026, the four gas ovens we compared were priced from £109.99 to £349.99, and the four wood-fired or multi-fuel ovens from £144.00 to £299.00. This guide compares eight 12-inch ovens (four gas, four wood-fired or multi-fuel) using Amazon UK listing data, with a short answer, a side-by-side table of the differences, a model-by-model comparison and FAQs below.
Short answer: gas vs wood fired pizza oven
Based on the Amazon UK listings we compared, three of the four gas ovens list heat-up times of 15 to 20 minutes (the Gozney lists none), while the three wood-pellet ovens list 15 to 18 minutes and are fuelled with pellets. The three pellet ovens cost £144.00 to £172.00, against £109.99 to £349.99 for the gas ovens, and only two of the gas listings (Ooni Koda 12 and Delivita) mention a regulator and hose.
- Gas: the Ooni Koda 12 (£239.00, 4.6 from 412 ratings) has the largest gas rating sample, and the Casa Mia Bravo 12 (£109.99, 4.6 from 31 ratings) is the cheapest gas oven here.
- Wood pellet: the BIG HORN 12-inch (£149.90, 4.7 from 2,551 ratings) has by far the largest sample of all eight ovens, and the Zanussi (£144.00, 4.4 from 105 ratings) is the cheapest.
- Both fuels: the Ooni Karu 12 (£299.00, 4.6 from 35 ratings) lists wood, charcoal and gas, but the gas burner is sold separately.
- Before you buy: check the fuel and any attachments the listing says you need, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for using it outdoors.
Jump to: Gas vs wood fired: the differences · Gas ovens compared · Wood-fired ovens compared · Comparison table · How we chose these ovens · FAQs · Verdict
Gas vs wood fired pizza oven: the main differences
This table sets the two fuel types side by side as the Amazon UK listings describe them, followed by the detail behind each row:
| Point of comparison | Gas ovens (4) | Wood-fired and multi-fuel ovens (4) |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel listed | Propane or gas | Wood pellets (3 ovens); wood or charcoal, with an optional separate gas burner (Ooni Karu 12) |
| Price range | £109.99 to £349.99 | £144.00 to £299.00 (pellet ovens £144.00 to £172.00) |
| Listed heat-up | 15 to 20 minutes where stated (3 of 4) | 15 to 18 minutes (all 4) |
| Regulator and hose in listing | 2 of 4 (Ooni Koda 12, Delivita) | Not mentioned in the pellet listings; the Karu 12 gas burner is sold separately |
| Amazon ratings | 4.4 to 4.9 (10 to 412 ratings) | 4.4 to 4.7 (35 to 2,551 ratings) |
| Listed warranty | 3-year limited guarantee to 5 years on registration; one not stated | 1 year to 5 years on registration |
These are the differences the listings describe, rather than general rules:
- Fuel and set-up: the Ooni Koda 12 says it is ready to attach to a gas bottle out of the box, with a 37 mBar regulator and hose in its title. The Delivita lists a gas regulator and hose in the box and says it connects to bottle gas or camping gas. The Casa Mia and Gozney listings do not mention a regulator in the text we read. The wood-pellet ovens list pellets (the Zanussi also says a natural firelighter and wood pellets are all you need).
- Heat-up time: the Casa Mia lists 400°C in 15 minutes, the Delivita 450°C in 20 minutes, the Ooni Koda 12 500°C in 15 minutes in its title and 20 minutes in its bullets, and the Gozney Arc Lite 500°C. The BIG HORN lists 460°C and 18 minutes in its bullets (its manufacturer content says 350°C), the Zanussi 15 minutes, the George Foreman 18 minutes and the Ooni Karu 12 500°C in 15 minutes.
- Control: the Ooni Koda 12 says to turn the dial, and the Gozney lists precision flame control. The wood-pellet listings describe preheating and turning the pizza often (the BIG HORN).
- Weight: listed weights run from about 9 to 12kg for most of these ovens, with the Delivita at 17.56kg in its specification (its title says 10.5kg).
- Warranty: the Ooni Koda 12 and Karu 12 advertise a 5-year warranty when you register within 60 days (1 year as standard). The Delivita lists a 5-year guarantee on registration and the Casa Mia a 3-year limited guarantee. The BIG HORN says more than 24 months in its bullets and 1 year in its specification, and the Zanussi and George Foreman list 1 year.
- Other cooking: several listings say they also cook steak, vegetables or fish, and the Casa Mia lists an optional griddle pan.
The 4 gas pizza ovens compared
These are ordered by price. Labels describe what each listing says, and ratings are shown with their sample sizes. See how we chose these ovens for the method.
Casa Mia Bravo 12 gas pizza oven: lowest-priced gas oven
Price: £109.99 | Amazon rating: 4.6 from 31 ratings
The Casa Mia Bravo 12 is the cheapest gas oven here. The listing describes a U-shaped gas burner that heats the oven to 400°C in 15 minutes, an open-face design with no door, stainless steel with a powder-coated shell, flame-failure protection (“FFD”) and an optional griddle pan in place of the stone. It lists propane as the fuel, a countertop installation and a 3-year limited guarantee. It is sold by LeisureGrow, and the rating sample is small.
Check the Casa Mia Bravo 12 on Amazon UK
Delivita Diavolo gas pizza oven: kit in the box, UK designed
Price: £199.00 | Amazon rating: 4.9 from 20 ratings
The Delivita Diavolo has the highest rating here, from a small sample. The listing describes a gas-fired oven that reaches 450°C in 20 minutes and cooks a 12-inch pizza in 60 to 90 seconds, with a stone-baked floor, foldable legs and a stainless-steel body (the specification says aluminium). The box includes a folding peel, an infra-red temperature gun, a carry case and a gas regulator and hose, and it says it is designed in Yorkshire with a 5-year guarantee on registration. The title says 10.5kg while the specification table lists 17.56kg, so check the weight if you plan to carry it. It is sold and dispatched by Amazon.
Check the Delivita Diavolo on Amazon UK
Ooni Koda 12 gas pizza oven: most gas ratings, 5-year warranty on registration
Price: £239.00 | Amazon rating: 4.6 from 412 ratings
The Ooni Koda 12 has the largest rating sample of the gas ovens. The listing describes a propane oven that comes with a 37 mBar regulator and gas hose, folding legs and simple dial controls, and says it can cook a 12-inch pizza in 60 seconds. It weighs about 9.25kg in the bullets (9kg and 9.2kg in the specification), and advertises a 1-year warranty as standard, with a 5-year warranty when you register within 60 days. The title says it reaches 500°C in 15 minutes, while the bullets say 20 minutes. The regulator and hose are listed in the title. It is sold by Ooni Limited and dispatched by Amazon.
Check the Ooni Koda 12 on Amazon UK
Gozney Arc Lite gas pizza oven: most expensive gas oven
Price: £349.99 | Amazon rating: 4.4 from 10 ratings
The Gozney Arc Lite is the most expensive gas oven here, with the smallest rating sample. The listing describes a propane oven with a lateral rolling flame system, a removable stone floor (20mm in the bullets, 0.5 inches in the title and 12mm in the manufacturer content), two-layer insulation, precision flame control and a 12-inch pizza in 60 seconds at up to 500°C. It lists 12kg and a stainless steel body, and the box includes a stone adjustment tool. The specification lists item dimensions of 35.5 x 32.5 x 15cm, which do not obviously match the listing’s 12-inch pizza and 12kg figures, so check the size with the seller. It does not mention a regulator in the text we read. It is sold by Gozney EU and dispatched by Amazon.
Check the Gozney Arc Lite on Amazon UK
The 4 wood-fired and multi-fuel pizza ovens compared
These are ordered by price. The first three are wood-pellet ovens, and the fourth lists wood, charcoal and gas.
Zanussi ZPO1BPC wood pellet pizza oven: lowest-priced wood-fired oven
Price: £144.00 | Amazon rating: 4.4 from 105 ratings
The Zanussi is the cheapest wood-fired oven here. The listing describes a 12-inch pellet oven that heats up in 15 minutes and cooks pizza in as little as 60 seconds, with a gravity-fed pellet hopper, foldable legs, a 9-inch pizza paddle, a storage bag and a protective cover. It lists 12kg, 70.5 x 36 x 68.5cm and 1 year of warranty, and says it can also bake, roast and sear. It is sold and dispatched by Amazon.
Check the Zanussi pellet pizza oven on Amazon UK
BIG HORN OUTDOORS 12 inch wood pellet oven: most ratings of all eight
Price: £149.90 | Amazon rating: 4.7 from 2,551 ratings
The BIG HORN has by far the largest rating sample of the eight ovens. The listing describes a stainless steel pellet oven that is ready to cook in 18 minutes, reaches up to 460°C (860°F) and cooks a pizza in 90 seconds or less, with folding legs, a pizza stone and tool-free assembly. It lists 11.3kg (25 pounds) and dimensions of 54.8 x 36 x 73.7cm in the specification, against 27.1 x 14.2 x 28 inches in the bullets. The bullets say 460°C and more than 24 months of warranty, while the manufacturer content says 350°C and the specification says 1 year. It is sold by Shinerichgroup and dispatched by Amazon.
Check the BIG HORN wood pellet oven on Amazon UK
George Foreman 12 inch wood pellet oven: paddle, pellet shovel and carry bag
Price: £172.00 | Amazon rating: 4.7 from 51 ratings
The George Foreman pellet oven comes with extras. The listing describes a 12-inch oven that reaches cooking temperature in 18 minutes and cooks pizza in 1 to 2 minutes once heated, with a heat-resistant stone, a stainless steel body and base, foldable legs, a pizza paddle, a wood pellet shovel and a carry bag. It lists 10.8kg, 55 x 36 x 72cm and a 1-year manufacturer warranty, and says it can also grill, roast and slow-cook. It is sold and dispatched by Amazon.
Check the George Foreman pellet oven on Amazon UK
Ooni Karu 12 multi-fuel oven: wood, charcoal or gas with an attachment
Price: £299.00 | Amazon rating: 4.6 from 35 ratings
The Ooni Karu 12 is the only oven here that lists more than one fuel. The listing says you can fire it with wood or charcoal out of the box, or use the Ooni Gas Burner attachment (sold separately) for gas, and that it reaches 500°C in 15 minutes and cooks a 12-inch pizza in 60 seconds. It describes a custom fuel tray, an adjustable air vent, a pizza stone and a weight of 12kg, with a 5-year warranty advertised when registered. Because the gas burner is an extra, the price shown covers the oven only. It is sold by Ooni Limited and dispatched by Amazon.
Check the Ooni Karu 12 on Amazon UK
Gas vs wood fired pizza oven comparison table
This gas vs wood fired pizza oven table compares the eight ovens side by side by fuel, price, rating count, listed heat-up and warranty. On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column.
| Model | Fuel | Price (24 Oct 2026) | Rating (count) | Listed heat-up | Listed weight | Listed warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Mia Bravo 12 | Gas (propane) | £109.99 | 4.6 (31) | 400°C in 15 min | Not stated | 3-year limited guarantee |
| Delivita Diavolo | Gas | £199.00 | 4.9 (20) | 450°C in 20 min | 10.5kg (title) or 17.56kg (spec) | 5-year guarantee on registration |
| Ooni Koda 12 | Gas (propane) | £239.00 | 4.6 (412) | 500°C in 15 min (title) or 20 min (bullets) | About 9.25kg | 5-year warranty advertised on registration |
| Gozney Arc Lite | Gas (propane) | £349.99 | 4.4 (10) | Up to 500°C | 12kg | Not stated |
| Zanussi ZPO1BPC | Wood pellet | £144.00 | 4.4 (105) | 15 min | 12kg | 1 year |
| BIG HORN 12 inch | Wood pellet | £149.90 | 4.7 (2,551) | 460°C, 18 min (bullets); 350°C (manufacturer content) | 11.3kg (25 lb) | 1 year (spec) or 24+ months (bullets) |
| George Foreman 12 inch | Wood pellet | £172.00 | 4.7 (51) | 18 min | 10.8kg | 1 year |
| Ooni Karu 12 | Wood or charcoal; gas with a separate burner | £299.00 | 4.6 (35) | 500°C in 15 min | 12kg | 5-year warranty advertised on registration |
How we chose these ovens
We compared four gas pizza ovens and four wood-fired or multi-fuel pizza ovens from Amazon UK listings, all 12-inch outdoor ovens across a range of prices and brands. We took prices, ratings, sizes and features from the Amazon UK listings on 24 October 2026 (titles, feature bullets, descriptions and specifications), and the figures here are the listings’ own claims. Where a listing gave two different figures, we show both. Ratings are shown with their sample size: the Gozney Arc Lite has 10 ratings, the Delivita 20, the Casa Mia 31 and the Ooni Karu 12 35, so treat those as early signals. The Ooni Koda 12 and Karu 12 share a 5-year warranty offer that requires registration within 60 days. Sellers vary (the Casa Mia is sold by LeisureGrow, the BIG HORN by Shinerichgroup, the Gozney by Gozney EU and the Ooni ovens by Ooni Limited, with Amazon dispatching several). Listings sometimes contradict themselves (the Delivita weight and body material, the Ooni Koda 12 heat-up time, the BIG HORN temperature, dimensions and warranty, and the Gozney Arc Lite dimensions and stone thickness), so confirm details with the seller before you order. Prices change often, so use the links to see the current price. We may update this guide when prices, ratings or availability change.
Gas vs wood fired pizza oven FAQs
What is the difference between a gas and a wood fired pizza oven?
The main difference between a gas and a wood fired pizza oven, in the Amazon UK listings we compared, is the fuel. The gas ovens describe propane or gas fuel, with a regulator and hose listed for the Ooni Koda 12 and Delivita. The wood-fired ovens describe lighting wood pellets (or, for the Ooni Karu 12, wood or charcoal) and keeping the fire going. Listed prices run £109.99 to £349.99 for gas and £144.00 to £299.00 for wood-fired and multi-fuel.
Which is better, a gas or a wood fired pizza oven?
It depends on what you want, and these listings do not make one type better on every point. The gas listings give heat-up times of 15 to 20 minutes where stated, and two list a regulator and hose. The wood-pellet listings describe pellets and heat-up times of 15 to 18 minutes, and cost £144.00 to £172.00 against £109.99 to £349.99 for gas. Compare price, fuel and what the listing says is included (for example a regulator and hose, a paddle or a carry bag), and confirm anything important with the seller. See the comparison table and the verdict for the eight ovens side by side.
What is the cheapest gas or wood fired pizza oven in this comparison?
The Casa Mia Bravo 12 gas oven at £109.99 on 24 October 2026. The cheapest wood-fired oven is the Zanussi at £144.00.
Does a gas or wood fired pizza oven heat up faster?
The listings do not show a clear gap. Three of the four gas listings give heat-up times of 15 to 20 minutes (the Gozney Arc Lite gives none), and the wood-fired and multi-fuel listings give 15 to 18 minutes. Several listings give different figures in different places, so check the listing for the oven you want.
Are gas or wood fired pizza ovens cheaper?
On 24 October 2026 the four gas ovens were priced from £109.99 to £349.99 and the four wood-fired or multi-fuel ovens from £144.00 to £299.00. The three wood-pellet ovens cost £144.00 to £172.00. The Ooni Karu 12 price covers the oven only, because its gas burner is sold separately.
Can one oven use both gas and wood?
The Ooni Karu 12 listing says it fires with wood or charcoal out of the box and uses a gas burner attachment that is sold separately. The other seven listings name one fuel.
Which pizza ovens list a warranty?
The Ooni Koda 12 and Karu 12 advertise 5 years on registration and the Delivita lists a 5-year guarantee on registration, the Casa Mia a 3-year limited guarantee and the Zanussi and George Foreman 1 year. The BIG HORN lists 1 year in its specification and more than 24 months in its bullets, and the Gozney Arc Lite does not state a warranty in the text we read.
How should I use a pizza oven safely?
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the oven you buy, including where to use it, how to connect gas or light fuel, and how to store it.
Gas vs wood fired pizza oven: which is better? Our verdict
Which is better, a gas or a wood fired pizza oven? On these listings it depends on what you want. If you want a regulator and hose listed with the oven, two gas listings (the Koda 12 and Delivita) do: the Ooni Koda 12 (£239.00, 4.6 from 412 ratings) has the largest gas rating sample, the Casa Mia Bravo 12 (£109.99) is the lowest price and the Delivita Diavolo (£199.00) lists a kit in the box. If you want a pellet oven, the BIG HORN (£149.90, 4.7 from 2,551 ratings) has the largest sample of all eight and the Zanussi (£144.00) is the cheapest. The Ooni Karu 12 (£299.00) lists wood, charcoal and, with a separate burner, gas. Check each listing’s fuel, what is included and the manufacturer’s instructions before you order.
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