Brand | Camp Chef |
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Product Dimensions | 19.5"D x 30"W x 18"H |
Special Feature | Manual |
Control Type | Knob |
Door Style | handheld door |
Included Components | PZOVEN Italia Artisan Pizza Oven |
Model Name | PZOVEN Italia Artisan Pizza Oven |
Finish Type | Brushed |
Power Source | Gas Powered |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 30 x 19 x 18 inches |
Package Weight | 22.14 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 30 x 19.5 x 18 inches |
Brand Name | Camp Chef |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Camp Chef |
Part Number | PZOVEN |
Size | Pack of 1 |
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Camp Chef Italia Artisan Pizza Oven, Stainless Steel, 15 in. x 26 in. x 16
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Brand | Camp Chef |
Product Dimensions | 19.5"D x 30"W x 18"H |
Special Feature | Manual |
Control Type | Knob |
Door Style | handheld door |
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About this item
- Perfect for pizza, baking breads, roasting meats and more, Double layered ceiling enhances heating dynamics, bakes like a brick oven, Preheat and ready to cook in 15 minutes, Built-in valve ignition/micro-adjust valve give you total flame control
- Built-in temperature gauge monitor internal air temperatures, Oven can reach temperatures upwards of 700° F
- Stainless steel construction is easy to clean, Ventilated oven door with handle
- Runs on a 1-lb disposable propane bottle, Regulator and 5 ft. hose included to adapt to standard bulk propane tank
- Total Output: 17,000 BTU/hr - Weight: 47 lbs.
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Product Description
The Italia Outdoor Pizza Oven
The brick ovens of Italy are renowned for legendary artisan pizzas, with perfectly crisp crust and toppings melded together. Now enjoy true artisan style pizza on your own patio with the portable Italia Artisan Pizza Oven.
Specially designed features replicate the performance of a wood-fired brick oven - from its double walled construction and specially designed burners to its ventilation and cordierite ceramic pizza stone.
Micro-adjust valves give you heat control and responsiveness to cook perfect artisan pizza every time.
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DOUBLE-LAYERED CEILINGThe double layered ceiling enhances heating dynamics by also cooking from the top down- just like a brick oven. |
CERAMIC STONEThe ceramic stone pulls outer moisture off the dough and promotes perfect crust, leaving the inside moist and fluffy. |
700°F OVEN TEMPReaches up to 700°F and has a built- in temperature guage that helps monitor internal temperature. |
PREMIUM QUALITYConstructed with high quality materials. |
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ASIN | B00IJWB230 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #266,998 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #95 in Convection Ovens |
Date First Available | November 4, 2013 |
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Customers like the ease of use, cooking speed, and value of the countertop oven. For example, they mention it's very easy to set up, the pizzas cook very quickly, and the preheat time is very quick. That said, they say it'd be a good starter oven and worth the buy. Customers also like the size, and quality. That being said, some complain about the condition it was in when they received it. Opinions are mixed on insulation, and performance.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the countertop oven. They mention it's easy to use, produces quality pies, and is a great piece of cookware. Some say that the oven heats fast and browns the top nicely. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...This little oven may be inexpensive, but it works very well and is durable -- and the manufacturer really stands behind its product...." Read more
"...It went really, really well. No burnt bottoms, and toppings were cooked perfectly and lightly browned...." Read more
"...Packing was good, nothing was broken or bent, although the way it was packed an impact on the top of the box could easily hit the pizza stone...." Read more
"...In addition to the amazing taste directly out of this oven, the frozen ones are so much more superior than one from the grocery store and you know..." Read more
Customers find the countertop oven easy to use. They mention it's quick to set up, has an easy ignition system, and can be set up in the patio area. Customers also appreciate the quick temperature adjustment and the ability to cook pizzas quickly. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and ease of use of the product.
"...All that said, I can't wait to try out this pizza oven. It way easy to assemble and looks great." Read more
"...No issues for me though.Assembly was easy, total of 4 screws to remove/reinstall...." Read more
"...9. Overall, it's easy to use...." Read more
"...It's solid and easy to assemble. However, it is not the caliber of pizza over that the description makes it out to be...." Read more
Customers like the cooking speed of the countertop oven. They say the pizzas cook very quickly, the preheat time is very quick, and it's done perfectly within 3-4 minutes. It's perfect for the pace of the party.
"This pizza oven cooks the pizza in 3 minutes. I absolutely love it. I had it for exactly 1 year and use it every week for our pizza night...." Read more
"...(50F) the oven reached 530F in just a few minutes; pizza cooks in under four minutes and comes out absolutely gorgeous...." Read more
"...with moderate amounts of their favorite toppings were treated to a fast, flavorful and fun pizza making experience...." Read more
"...The pizza boards and extra big spatula are necessity. Pizzas cook in 7 minutes!! It’s great and browns the top nicely. You’ll love it." Read more
Customers like the value of the countertop oven. They mention it's awesome for the price, the perfect affordable pizza oven, and totally worth the buy. Some say it'll replace going out for pizza.
"...ability to use propane tanks or portable tanks- low priceI was concerned about:- durability of the control button..." Read more
"...If you enjoy making pizza from scratch, this is a small investment for the taste. I make several pizzas at one time and freeze the extras...." Read more
"...This is a great little oven for a great price. I highly recommend it." Read more
"...cook faster, work better, etc, but for the price, this is an exceptional value and we are glad we purchased it...." Read more
Customers like the size of the countertop oven. They mention that it has a good size cooking surface, and can fit 2 10" pies. Some say that it's small but mighty, and that the deck is bigger. That said, some are happy with the size and shape of the product.
"...The burner is below the stone and has a large diffuser to help spread out the heat...." Read more
"...We chose this one because the deck is bigger -- we can fit a 12-inch pizza in there --and it came with the attachments for a larger propane tank...." Read more
"...Model #: PCPZ It's heavy duty and very form fitting and the price was way lower than I expected." Read more
"...Fits in a small space. Definitely a way to make gourmet pizza without building your own wood fired type...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the insulation of the countertop oven. Some mention that it warms up to over 700 degrees pretty quickly, and the stone holds heat well. However, others say that the top radiating temp is not hot enough, and it has trouble getting up to temperature. The oven needs to be on a heatproof surface, and some say it will not light at all.
"...I would say optimal size is a 10" pizza. The door is nice and helps it heat up quicker. The handle never gets too hot to hold...." Read more
"...The oven will simply not ignite. I went to a local propane company and paid a couple of guys to try and fix the issue but they were unable to...." Read more
"...Despite high temperatures, the bottom stays cool and can be placed on any table type, including wood...." Read more
"...The ease in attaining a quick and acceptable temperature makes cooking pizzas a delight...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the countertop oven. Some mention that it works very well and is durable, while others say that they couldn't get it to work reliably, and it quit working after only three uses.
"...This little oven may be inexpensive, but it works very well and is durable -- and the manufacturer really stands behind its product...." Read more
"Like all the other 1 star reviews the product works great for a few cooks. Just long enough for it to be past the return window...." Read more
"...Not a huge deal as grills also get hot, but just not efficient for an "oven". The cooking surface is wide at 20", however shallow depth of only 13"...." Read more
"This product is very good and I highly recommend for pizza lovers, however, when I ordered this item back in June it got lost in the system for a..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the condition of the countertop oven. They mention that it came damaged, with a cracked pizza stone and a broken hot plate. They also say that the product was completely dented in one side and had minor manufacturing dents and scratches in the stainless steel.
"...stone and double boxed the stone but unfortunately the stone had a small chip on the corner. The fourth stone shipment arrived in perfect condition...." Read more
"...The handle on the oven door cover broke after the first time. I see this is a common problem from other comments...." Read more
"I like this so far, but it came damaged. I don't suppose that is their fault, but it was bent in a couple of places. Works well though...." Read more
"...You get the crust to lightly burn like you should. Stone arrive broken. Very upsetting that it’s was both cracked and chipped on two different ends...." Read more
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I liked the following:
- cooking surface size
- ability to use propane tanks or portable tanks
- low price
I was concerned about:
- durability of the control button
The oven comes mostly assembled, you just need to reposition the burner cover, insert the stone, screw in the front panel, attach the thermometer, the regulator and hose; and finally the handle of the oven door. Connect to your propane bottle and you're good to go -- takes no more than five minutes.
I think I understand why some people have problems with the control button: it combines gas control, safety shut-off and piezo igniter. You need to turn it to the on position, wait as you hear the gas coming in, and then turn a little further to trigger the igniter -- and keep the button pushed until all three burners light up. If they don't, the gas gets shut off (it's a safety feature). Took me a few attempts to figure out how it works.
Even on a fairly chilly evening (50F) the oven reached 530F in just a few minutes; pizza cooks in under four minutes and comes out absolutely gorgeous. I have used it four times so far and every time we comment on how wonderful this inexpensive oven is.
Don't forget to buy a pizza peel, an infrared thermometer and a cleaning brush for the stone; and use semolina flour liberally to prevent sticking on the peel or the stone.
Highly recommended!
Update -- the oven is 7 months old and I had a problem with the knob being very hard to turn. I called the support line and got a rep right away who patiently walked me through troubleshooting, and they are mailing me replacement parts free of charge. I wish I could add an extra star for exceptional customer service. Great product, great company!
Update - a couple of years later and I *LOVE* this oven! It took me a while but my pizzas are now really good and friends always ask for them. This little oven may be inexpensive, but it works very well and is durable -- and the manufacturer really stands behind its product. I couldn't recommend this more.
Previous review: I just set this up today and haven't tried it yet. I hope Camp Chef reads the reviews and changes their glue. I've been happy with the Camp Chef brand in the past. However, removing the label on top of this unit was torture. I tried several solvents and finally had to carefully use solvent plus my fingernail to slowly remove the label. I didn't want to damage the finish. All that said, I can't wait to try out this pizza oven. It way easy to assemble and looks great.
I am posting my initial impressions of this pizza oven including unboxing temp readings.
Packing was good, nothing was broken or bent, although the way it was packed an impact on the top of the box could easily hit the pizza stone. No issues for me though.
Assembly was easy, total of 4 screws to remove/reinstall. The worst part was cleaning 4 adhesive spots off the top that held on the Camp Chef paper branding. NO idea why they used adhesive instead of the removable tape they use on the front. Oh well, 5 minutes, not a big deal.
Construction is decent. Double-walled, however apparently no insulation between the inner and outer walls. More on this later. The stainless used for this unit is cheaper, much like a cheap "stainless" grill you get for $200. It looks nice now, but WILL be susceptible to rust if left wet. Honestly I wasn't expecting 305 stainless, so not a huge deal. Don't leave it out in the rain.
Design is where it gets some points off. Double-walled but no insulation means the thing gets hot on the outside. Not a huge deal as grills also get hot, but just not efficient for an "oven". The cooking surface is wide at 20", however shallow depth of only 13". That means the largest pizza I can cook is probably 12" with it coming right out near the front and the back. Not sure how that will affect cooking. I would say optimal size is a 10" pizza. The door is nice and helps it heat up quicker. The handle never gets too hot to hold. The unit has insulated feet so it should be ok on most surfaces. The burner is below the stone and has a large diffuser to help spread out the heat.
Heating!! This is why we get a pizza oven, so it can get hotter than the indoor oven. During this initial testing there was a very light breeze of less than 5mph and the outdoor temp was 75. After 10 minutes the stone and internal temp (measured by thermometer on top) were about 650 on high. After another 10 minutes (20 total) the stone was close to 900 and the internal temp was pegged on its thermometer and over 800 on mine. The consistency across the stone was good, always within 20 or so degrees. After another 10 (30 total) the temps were the same as after 20. I then cranked it down to medium (or my estimation of medium as the dial doesn't quite line up) to see where it would settle to. After 10 minutes it was still 900+ on the stone and 850+ internal. Note that up until this point I left the door on between readings. Next I took the door off, left it on medium and after 10 minutes it settled to 780 on the stone and 660 internal. Next, back up to high with the door off, and after 10 minutes it had dropped to 720 on the stone and 650 internal. Another 10 minutes and the stone settled at 675 and 600 internal.
So initial heating run tells me that without the door, I can get the stone to 675 and internal around 600-625 and hold there on high. If I use the door I can get the oven to 900+ on stone and 850+ internal. Comparing this to an Ooni, which can get to 900 without a door, its a bit disappointing. The difference is the Ooni's burner is not below the stone, and it is insulated. I'm going to cook some pizzas in a couple days and follow up with the results.
*Update after cooking some pizzas*
First pie I cooked (topped with cheese and pepperoni) after heating the oven for 20 minutes with the door on. Stone was around 900 and internal around 850. As others have stated, the bottom cooked quicker than the top, resulting in burnt bottom and unfinished top. I tried again, with the intent of lifting the peel off the stone for a little bit to finish the top. It was difficult as parts of the crust were still flexible. Poor results, I do not recommend trying to run this thing at 900 even though it will get to that temp.
Second pie (topped with cheese and pepperoni) I removed the door and let the oven settle to 670 on the stone and 625 internal. Still had the issue of the bottom cooking faster than the top. I was able to lift the pizza up off the stone to finish the top, so my son ate that one.
Third pie (topped with cheese, onions, mushroom and uncured salami) the oven had settled a bit more to what I think its normal operating temp would be, and temps inside as even as possible. Here I got good results, with a nice crispy bottom and soft internal on the crust, and the toppings looked great. The pizza took about 4 minutes to cook.
Fourth pie (topped with cheese, onion, mushrooms and anchovies) came out great, just like the third.
So my final pros of this over are:
-Decent build quality
-Looks nice
-Comes with adapters for small or large propane tanks
-Comes with a door to help pre-heating
-Cooks a very nice pizza in around 4 minutes at 650 or so degrees
Cons:
-Cannot be used to cook pizzas in 1 minute at 900 degrees, even though it can get that hot.
-Pizza stone in only 13" deep, allowing only a 12" pie max. I imagine you can jam two smaller 9-10" pies in there if your peel was only 10" wide, which is a small peel.
-Stainless is lower quality and will likely rust over time.
-No insulation between outer and inner shell.
So, for just over $400 this is a solid pizza over than can deliver great pies in about 4 minutes. I'm on the fence about keeping this one, or returning it and opting for an Ooni. The 16" Ooni is a bit more money, but seems to cook more evenly at high temps based on reviews I have seen. It can also support an actual 16" pie, and is insulated. I'm also considering returning this and getting a Camp Chef 2 burner stove for $120 and then the Camp Chef pizza oven that sits on top for $130, for a total of $250. Then I have a slightly bigger stone at 20x15 or 26x12.5. Anyway, I think at $250-300 I definitely keep this, but at $410 its maybe priced a bit high. Either way I will be turning out some great pizza from now on!
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Started getting yellow flame and Soot, I disconnected the hose and regulator, I tried different tanks, I looked st how to adjust air flow but there isn’t a way to do it.
I’m sure the regulator is faulty, not impressed after only one month of use.
Emailed camp chef to ask for a regulator replacement, let’s see what happens it’s only been a day......will update.
Quickly put it together, it was late at knight but managed to knock out two pizzas, first was a bit over done at bottom.
For the second One I lowered the heat and it was much better.
Need a bit of time to get to know the over.
Love the size and opening, pizza is not the only thing that this oven can make.
Oven looks good, easy to put together we’ll see over time how well it’s made but so far so good.