Portable Pizza Ovens for Tailgating, Camping, and More

It’s game day! You used to look forward to it. Everyone crowding your tailgate party because they know you have the best burgers on the block... or had... That is, until the new rival dad, Randy moved to town. Now you dread game day. It doesn’t matter if your team wins or loses because you still lose. You’ve tried everything from gruyere cheese to grass-fed organic wagyu beef and yet, Randy always seems to steal the spotlight.  

Not this year. This time things are going to be different. It’s finally time to wipe that smug look off Randy’s face once and for all. But how, you ask yourself. Finally, you realize the answer you’ve been searching for all these years was never in perfecting your recipes or technique. You need to bring something different to the table. Something new and exciting. Something no other dad would think of. Something... Italian? Of course! But you can’t exactly bring a pizza oven to tailgate! Or can you? With a portable pizza oven, you can bring authentic-quality pizza to your next tailgate party! 

Tailgate pizza oven buying guide 

Putting Rival Dad Randy in his place isn’t going to be easy. But it will be worth it. With so many to choose from, you’ll first need to decide which type of pizza oven is best suited for the job.

Features to consider when choosing a tailgating pizza oven

Portability is perhaps the most essential feature as it will need to be lightweight and compact enough to bring anywhere, however, you may opt on the larger side if you are feeding larger crowds and want  to cook more pizzas at a time. Portable pizza ovens typically range from 24 to 30"W and 15 to 20”L and can weigh anywhere from 20 to 80lbs. Deciding on the ideal size is up to the individual’s preferences. You may also consider what accessories are included as some, like the WPPO Lil Luigi include a carrying bag.

Fuel Type 

Like tradition pizza ovens, tailgate pizza ovens are available in both wood and gas options or a hybrid of both. Deciding on the fuel type comes down to preference. Wood-fired tends to produce a more authentic taste whereas, gas provides added convenience. 

Cooking Capacity 

You will want to consider the cooking capacity depending on how many people you will be feeding. Typically, a portable pizza oven will only fit one pizza at a time due to its compact size, but some, like the Ooni Karu 16, can fit 2 smaller pizzas simultaneously. As well as size you will want to pay attention to cooking time to decide how many pizzas you can make. Most portable pizza ovens will fully cook a pizza in about 2 minutes. 

Conclusion

A portable pizza oven opens up a world of delicious possibilities in outdoor cooking. Whether you're camping, hosting a backyard party, or destroying a rival dad’s spirit at your tailgate, a portable pizza oven allows you to create authentic-quality pizzas anywhere. Browse our collection of portable pizza ovens today and get ready to put Randy in his place!