Best Pizza Oven Accessories You Actually Need

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Just bought a pizza oven or thinking about it and wondering what accessories you actually need? Are you seeing this huge list online and not sure what’s worth it? You’re in the right place. In this video, I’ll break down the must-have pizza oven tools and which ones you can skip. [music] Hi, I’m

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Jordan from RTA Outdoor Living and today we’re talking about the best pizza oven accessories. The ones that actually make a difference when you’re cooking and the ones that just look good in a kit. Let’s start with the most important tool, a pizza peel. This is what you use to

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launch and remove the pizza from the oven. There are two types of peels, wood and metal. And ideally, you’ll want both. A wooden peel is great for launching because the dough doesn’t stick as easily to the wooden peel. And a metal peel is better for turning

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and rotating the pizza once it’s cooking. If you only get one, go metal. But having both makes the process a lot smoother. Next is an infrared thermometer and this one is a game-changer. Pizza ovens cook

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at very high temperatures and the air temp doesn’t always match the surface temp of the cooking stone. This tool lets you measure exactly how hot your cooking surface is so you’re not [music] guessing. That’s the difference between perfectly cooked pizza and a burnt crust with raw

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dough in the middle. Nobody likes that. Another must-have is a turning peel or pizza spinner. Once your pizza’s in the oven, you’ll need to rotate it quickly to cook evenly. A smaller turning peel gives you more control and makes that

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process easy, especially in high-heat ovens where things cook fast. Now, let’s talk about cleaning tools. A brush or a scraper designed for the pizza oven is important for maintaining your cooking surface. You don’t want leftover flour or burnt ends affecting

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the flavor of your next pizza. A simple long-handled brush can go a very long way. Moving into a nice-to-have territory, a dough prep station or pizza prep kit can make your experience much more enjoyable.

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>> [music] >> Things like dough boxes, bench scrapers, and flour shakers. These aren’t required, but if you’re making pizza regularly, they help you stay organized and consistent. Another optional upgrade is a pizza oven door, depending on your

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model. This can help retain heat and improve efficiency, especially when preheating or cooking multiple pizzas back-to-back. So, if we break it down simply, must-haves are your peel, thermometer, and turning tool. Nice-to-haves are prep

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tools and upgrades that improve your workflow. The goal isn’t to buy everything, it’s to get the tools that actually help you cook better and enjoy the process. If you’re planning an outdoor cooking setup, try our free outdoor kitchen design tool or book a call with one of our design experts.