Celebrate National Pizza Month With the Right Pizza Oven

Over here at Acme Tools, we celebrate more than just tools. Woodworking is October’s Trade of the Month. But October is also National Pizza Month. Seriously, look it up if you don’t believe us.

Now, you could celebrate by buying a pizza from your local chain, or you could create your own. I say you choose the latter.

Homemade pizza lets you control everything, the dough, sauce, cheese, toppings and how crispy you want the crust. More importantly, making it is half the fun. It's all up to you, if you want something simple for the patio or a serious backyard pizza setup, Acme Tools has an oven for you.

The Ooni Koda 12 Gas-Powered Outdoor Pizza Oven is a great starting point for anyone who wants to get into the pizza-making game without managing wood or charcoal.

Connect your propane tank, let the oven preheat and start cooking. It reaches up to 950°F in approximately 15 minutes and can cook a fresh 12-inch pizza in as little as 60 seconds. It also weighs slightly more than 20 pounds, making it practical for smaller patios, camping trips and tailgates.

Best for: Beginners, small patios and anyone who wants a portable oven with straightforward gas controls.

The Solo Stove Pi Prime Pizza Oven is another propane-powered option, but its wide panoramic opening makes checking and turning your pizza especially easy.

Its front-mounted temperature control keeps flame adjustments within reach, while the cordierite cooking stone helps distribute heat evenly. The Pi Prime can preheat in about 15 minutes and cook a pizza in as little as 90 seconds.

Best for: Families, first-time pizza makers and anyone who values easy visibility and simple temperature control.

If pizza night has become a weekly event, the Gozney Arc Outdoor Pizza Oven is the upgrade.

Its lateral gas burner creates a rolling flame that distributes heat more evenly across the oven. A built-in digital thermometer helps you monitor the temperature, and the oven can reach and hold 950°F. It has room for a 14-inch pizza and can cook one in 60 seconds or less.

This is the model for those who want greater cooking space, precise control and a more permanent backyard pizza station.

Best for: Pizza enthusiasts, frequent entertainers and buyers ready to invest in a premium setup.

Already own a compatible Camp Chef one-burner stove, perfect? The Camp Chef Italia Artisan Pizza Oven turns it into a dedicated outdoor oven.

The ceramic stone promotes even heating, while the domed, double-layered ceiling helps cook from above. It also includes a built-in temperature gauge and a door that helps retain heat during warmup. This is an attachment, not a standalone oven, so make sure you have a compatible stove before buying.

Best for: Camp Chef owners who want to add pizza-making capability without purchasing another complete cooking system.

Keep the decision simple:

1. Choose the Ooni Koda 12 for lightweight portability and quick propane cooking.
2. Choose the Solo Stove Pi Prime for an approachable design that makes watching and turning pizzas easy.
3. Choose the Gozney Arc for premium performance, larger pizzas and a dedicated backyard setup.
4. Choose the Camp Chef Italia Artisan if you already own a compatible Camp Chef stove and want a practical add-on.

National Pizza Month only lasts through October, but a good pizza oven can turn any month into pizza month. Shop pizza ovens at Acme Tools and give the delivery driver a well-deserved night off.

Always operate outdoor pizza ovens outside and follow the manufacturer’s fuel, placement and clearance instructions.