Quick Summary
The Char Outdoors No. 1 Pizza Oven is a portable wood fired pizza oven for 12 inch pizzas, designed for outdoor cooking with a thermometer, peel, pellets and firelighters included.
What This Product Is Used For
This is a wood fired pizza oven for making 12 inch pizzas outdoors, with a portable design that suits table top use and easy gathering around the table. Compared with a standard home oven, it is made for a more authentic wood fired style of pizza cooking, and users choose it when they want a more hands on outdoor pizza experience.
Who This Product Is Best Suited To
This product is best suited to people who want a simple outdoor setup for making pizzas at home, enjoy cooking over wood pellets, and prefer a compact oven that is easy to move and share with friends and family.
Key Benefits at a Glance
• Fits full sized 12 inch pizzas for shared outdoor meals
• Portable design makes it easy to take outside or pack away
• Includes a thermometer, peel, 1.5kg pellets and 4 firelighters
• Designed for quick outdoor pizza cooking with a wood fired result
• Stainless steel construction gives a solid, reliable feel
• Easy to use and clean after cooking
Pros and Cons
Pros
• Portable design suits outdoor table top use
• Includes useful starter items for getting cooking underway
• Makes full sized 12 inch pizzas for family and friends
• Designed for easy cleaning after use
Cons
• Requires wood pellets or kindling rather than plug in convenience
• Best suited to outdoor pizza cooking rather than everyday indoor use
Real World Performance and Day to Day Use
The Char Outdoors pizza oven is designed from scratch for better airflow, which supports crispier, more evenly cooked pizzas with a light crisp base and gently browned toppings. It is built with stainless steel and made to be compact enough for a car boot while still fitting 12 inch pizzas. If you want the ease of a quick outdoor pizza setup without the complexity of a larger fixed oven, this is a practical choice. Choose this if you want a portable wood fired oven that is easy to use and clean. Skip this if you want a mains powered appliance or a larger permanent outdoor cooker.
Why We Like This Product
The YPC Team likes this because it combines portability with a proper outdoor pizza experience, while helping buyers avoid the mistake of choosing an oven that is too small for a full pizza. It also helps avoid the regret of buying something awkward to clean after a pizza night.
Comparisons With Similar Systems
Compared with a standard home oven
Better when you want an outdoor wood fired pizza experience
Alternative better when you want an indoor everyday cooking solution
Compared with a larger fixed outdoor pizza oven
Better when you want a compact portable option
Alternative better when you want a permanent garden installation
Alternatives Worth Considering
Portable gas pizza oven
Standard home oven
Larger fixed outdoor pizza oven
Electric pizza oven
Tips for Getting the Best Performance
Use the included thermometer to monitor heat before cooking. Allow time for the oven to come up to temperature before adding the pizza. Keep the cooking area ready with the peel and firelighters so the process stays simple. Empty the ashes after use for easier cleaning.
Full Technical Specification
Product Type
Wood fired pizza oven
Brand
Char Outdoors
Model
The No. 1 Pizza Oven
Pizza Size
12 inch pizzas
Material
Stainless steel
Design
Portable design
Included Accessories
Thermometer, peel, 1.5kg pellets and 4 firelighters
Guarantee
2 year guarantee
Box Contents
Thermometer, peel, 1.5kg pellets and 4 firelighters
Buyer’s Guide
Buy this if you want a simpler, faster way to make 12 inch pizzas outdoors with a portable wood fired setup.
Do not buy this if you need a safer indoor appliance or a stronger all round cooker for everyday use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size pizzas can the Char Outdoors pizza oven make?
The Char Outdoors pizza oven is designed for 12 inch pizzas.
Is the Char Outdoors pizza oven portable?
The Char Outdoors pizza oven has a portable design and is small enough to fit into a car boot.
What fuel does this pizza oven use?
This wood fired pizza oven uses wood pellets or kindling.
What comes with the pizza oven?
The Char Outdoors pizza oven includes a thermometer, peel, 1.5kg pellets and 4 firelighters.
How quickly can pizzas be cooked?
The Char Outdoors pizza oven is described as reaching temperature within 15 minutes and cooking pizzas in less than 3 minutes.
How easy is it to clean after use?
The Char Outdoors pizza oven is designed to be easy to clean, with the hopper able to be pulled out to empty the ashes.
Where is the pizza oven made?
The Char Outdoors pizza oven is handmade in the UK.
Does it have a guarantee?
The Char Outdoors pizza oven comes with a 2 year guarantee.
