Small But Mighty Pizza Oven With Commercial Grade Construction Produces Exceptional Quality Results With Very Few Trade-offs

The Gozney Roccbox pizza oven is one I have been testing along with 10 other popular portable ovens. Goney’s Roccbox is the oven that I pull out of my arsenal the most for many reasons. First, let’s take a look at the oven’s specs, what it does well, some of its shortcomings, and how it became my backyard pizza oven of choice.

Roccbox Overview

With so many pizza ovens to choose from, it’s important to know what makes the Gozney Roccbox unique. First, the pizza oven is designed to make 12 inch Neapolitan pizzas, and in my opinion does the best job of doing exactly that – without trade-offs. When I say trade-offs, I mean the Roccbox does what it’s supposed to do without having to “hack” the oven and adjust your entire pizza making process around the oven.

With many portable ovens, much time is spent manipulating the flame ranging from high to low, ultra low, and sometimes off to get the desired baking results. The oven is capable of making more than just Neapolitan pizzas (such as Detroit Style and NY Style), but know that the design is really created for neo’s.

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Heavy insulation, burner location and flame direction, an ultra-thick stone (19 mm), and a narrower opening help the oven to retain heat better than other ovens. These attributes also make the Roccbox less susceptible to wind, a common enemy of outdoor pizza ovens. The build quality of the oven is exceptional. Simply picking up the oven out of the box for the first time, you’ll understand exactly what I mean.

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What comes with the Gozney roccbox?
The Gozney Roccbox comes with the Oven, propane burner, perforated pizza peel, velcro carrying strap, and a bottle opener.

What’s in the Box?

Gozney Roccbox is a multi-fuel pizza oven which means it can heat via gas or wood. The oven comes stock with a gas burner that connects to a standard propane tank. The optional wood burner is sold separately, but gas is by far the more popular and convenient way to bake a pizza in this oven. It has everything you need to get started baking including:

  • Roccbox Pizza Oven
  • Roccbox Gas Burner
  • Roccbox Perforated Peel
  • Velcro Carrying Strap
  • Bottle Opener

The included perforated peel is the best all-around peel that I have used for it’s high quality construction. Perforated slots allow shaking off of excess flour before going in the oven and for moisture to escape from the bottom of cooked pizzas. I love the peel for “launching” into and retrieving it out of the oven. I feel the heavy duty velcro strap is an underrated accessory. This wide band wraps around the pizza oven and fastens with velcro. Carrying the oven safely and securely is a breeze with the easy to carry handle.

Gozney Roccbox Features

The restaurant grade oven comes with a soft touch silicone jacket that makes the oven safe to touch even at its highest temperatures. The oven is able to reach 950f degrees, and in my experience that is a reliable maximum temperature that can be reached in about 25 minutes. Roccbox comes with a 5 year warranty, and if anything goes wrong – such as a cracked stone – Gozney covers it. I am a member of the Gozney Community facebook group and often see praise from customers of how the company makes good on warranty claims time and again.

Pepperoni Pizza made in the Gozney Roccbox
One of many Pepperoni Pizzas I baked in the Gozney Roccbox.

Basis of My Review

My review of the Gozney Roccbox Pizza Oven is based on my experience with the 3 Roccboxes that I have personally purchased over the past 2 years. You’ll notice in photos and on my social media that my ovens are not sparkling clean and new. That is because I have tested them extensively for a long time prior to writing this review. I have been making pizza for over 25 years (10+ years full time working in pizzerias and another 10+ years making pizza at home and blogging about it).

FULL TRANSPARENCY: I am sharing my own honest views and actual experiences and have not been compensated by the company to write this. Yes, if you do click on an Amazon Affiliate Link, I will make a commission on the sale but I am not paid directly by the company. You can also use my friend’s and family referral link (that I received after purchase) to save an extra 5% off your order and I will also receive a discount toward a future purchase.

The Roccbox consistently cooks beautifully crispy and golden brown bottom crusts thanks to its extra thick corderite stone.

Roccbox Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Heavy construction with a ton of insulation makes this oven retain heat very well
  • Great value when considering the build quality, included peel, included gas burner, and carrying strap
  • Reliable and predictable heat source that provides consistent results
  • Built in thermometer is useful and accurate at measuring stone temperature.

Cons

  • 12″ wide x 4″ high opening limits the size of pizzas you can make
  • Oven tends to run hot even on lowest setting. Requires an active bake with continual attention to the pizza in the oven like most other backyard pizza ovens.

Gozney Roccbox Overall Review

Bottom line on the Gozney Roccbox Pizza Oven is that it is an absolute joy to cook with. It is by far the best built oven of all the portable ovens in its class that I have evaluated. It’s superior construction allows it to get hotter faster and retain that heat for longer periods of time. This means that back to back pizzas without reheat time are not an issue.

I recently preheated the stone to 950f degrees and then dialed the stone to medium/low and cooked 6 12″ New York style pizzas and 4 detroit style pizzas back to back without touching the flame once! That is a feat that I haven’t found possible in any other oven tested so far without a reheat period between pizzas.

This oven is thoughtfully engineered, constructed for chefs in a commercial setting, and is an absolute joy to cook with. You can cook a wide variety of foods in it like steaks, chicken, vegetables, and of course – pizza! It’s built from high quality materials to last a long, long time. I’ve tested many pizza ovens and this one stands out from the crowd.

Accessories for Gozney Roccbox

Although the Roccbox comes with everything you need out of the box to get baking pizzas Gozney makes some great accessories. Their products are generally all exceptionally well made, perform well, and are built to last. I have invested in all of these below and highly recommend them!

Gozney Roccbox Cover

The Gozney Roccbox cover is a great way to protect your pizza oven, especially if you’re going to be leaving it outside between bakes. I like that it is made from a very thick fabric and comes with an attached nylon velcro band and drawstring to make sure your oven is secure.

The Gozney Turning Peel is an exceptional tool to turn your pizzas easily inside the Roccbox’s small space. It is built to be sturdy with a small head that is easy to maneuver and for me is an essential tool in whatever pizza oven you decide to purchase!

The Gozney Roccbox Wood Burner 2.0 is an updated version of the original wood burner that makes it easier to add wood while cooking. If you want the variety and challenge of being able to cook with wood, this attachment is for you! I like the versatility this wood burner brings.

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