Best outdoor pizza ovens for magnificent margheritas

1. Gozney Roccbox

This is a great dual-fuel option that benefits from superb insulation. The set-up is painless and it is simple to use.

£399; gozney.com

2. Ooni Karu 12

A great all-rounder in the mid range, the Karu 12 can be used with three types of fuel: untreated wood, charcoal or propane gas. It heats up quickly to the desired temperature, and at just 12kg, it is properly portable,

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£299; uk.ooni.com

3. DeliVita Pizza Oven

If you have a big budget, this wood-fired oven is the closest you will get to an authentic restaurant one. It looks amazing; you can set it on any surface; and it delivers outstanding results – but you will have to learn how to use it.

£1,295; delivita.com

4. Igneus Classico Pizza Oven

Handmade in Portugal, this sleek wood-fired oven has the great advantage of a cooking surface large enough to bake two 10in pizzas side-by-side.

£730; thepizzaovenshop.com

5. Firepod Pizza Oven Mk3

This portable oven runs on patio gas so heats up quickly. It should give an even bake without you having to turn the pizza; and if you choose the optional griddle, it can also be used as a gas barbecue.

£449; thefirepod.com