BEFORE YOU BUY
■ Always check an oven’s weight. The majority of pizza ovens – particularly clay or brick designs – are very heavy and can be tricky to manoeuvre without equipment or several helpers. If the model you want is a beast, ask if the supplier will move it into position for you. Alternatively, pick a design that comes with a stand on wheels so that you can move it around the garden.
■ Pizza is traditionally cooked in a wood-fired oven for that signature smoky flavour. However, some pizza ovens