Gozney Dome Gen 2 Pizza Oven Review: High-End Backyard Cooking Upgrade

The Gozney Dome Gen 2, released last fall, represents an upgraded version of the 2021 original from UK-based company Gozney. Founder Tom Gozney, who built his first oven for garden gatherings, launched the portable Roccbox in 2016 before introducing the restaurant-inspired Dome. This second generation features a 40% larger cooking area due to a redesigned lateral burner, accommodating wood, propane, charcoal, and natural gas fuels. Weighing 150 pounds with its stainless steel body and 30-millimeter cordierite stone, the oven requires substantial moving assistance despite not being a permanent installation. A key accessory, the $60 Neapolitan arch, reduces the oven mouth to under 3 inches for achieving 900°F temperatures ideal for authentic crusts in under 20 minutes. The $199 wood-fire control kit allows airflow management, while a digital display with rechargeable battery monitors temperatures. With accessories like a stand, cover, and turning peel, the total cost can reach $3,270. James Beard Award-winning author Ken Forkish recommends 65-67% hydration dough for high-heat pizza making in the Dome, which he uses personally. The oven's 8.2-inch internal height accommodates steaks, fish, and skillet meals beyond pizza, supported by included meat probes and optional mantel accessories.