Safety first
Now, there’s a serious side to outdoor cooking, and it wouldn’t be a great guide if we didn’t include a few safety tips! Safety ensures everyone can have a great cooking experience, so here are our top tips:
Be Prepared: Read and follow the instructions and safety guidelines that were included with your Ooni oven.
Keep your oven secure: Place the oven on a stable, heat-resistant surface, away from flammable materials and with sufficient clearance above and around it.
Protect the hands: Use heat-resistant gloves or oven mitts when handling hot surfaces.
Watch out!: Supervise children and pets around the cooking area.
Cool things off: Allow the oven to cool down completely before cleaning or storing.
Travelling with an Ooni
With an Ooni Pizza Oven, you can bring the flavours of Italy to your backyard. But, what if you’re out and about? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Whether you’re camping, glamping, or just making your mates jealous, there’s a great range of portable Oonis that let you take your pizza expertise with you wherever you go.
Travel size: The Fyra 12”, the Karu 12”, and the Koda 12” are all portable, but still large enough to cook a delicious pizza or a variety of other dishes. Our latest release - the Ooni Karu 12G - has even been called “The world’s most advanced portable pizza oven”, so you can travel with your oven, without compromising on functionality.
Food for thought: Taking an Ooni on your travels lets you whip up a variety of hot, delicious dishes for hungry campers – and not just pizzas. You can use it for meat, veggie dishes and even fish. Check out our range of recipes for some inspiration.
Don’t overload: Just like you don’t want too many toppings on a pizza, you don’t want too many groceries in the trunk of your car, so it's best to plan accurately for outdoor cooking. Avoid the hassle of carrying home unrefrigerated leftovers or dealing with sweaty cheese.
Bush safety: If you’re using a wood fuel oven, be aware of the conditions and be extra careful if you’re taking your Ooni into the outback. Bushfires can easily start by a few stray embers. Check with your local authorities to ensure you’re allowed to cook in the area.
Long live outdoor cooking
Outdoor cooking is one of the great gifts of living in Australia and our amazing climate means we can cook outside more than most. It also offers so many long-term benefits, from socialising to mental well-being. Additionally, the option to pay in instalments provides convenience and flexibility. So, hopefully we’ve convinced you. Now all that’s left to do is grab an Ooni oven, get outdoors and start cooking!