On the hunt for a truly large pizza oven capable of powering a proper pizza party? The Ooni Koda 2 Max is marked down 20 percent for Labor Day, bringing the price down to just $1,039. This massive oven has a 24 x 21-inch build plate, which Ooni says is capable of cooking two 12-inch pies side by side, or a pizzeria-sized 20-inch pie. It’s our favorite pizza oven for big families who are tired of tiny pies, or anyone looking for big, pizzeria-style slices at home.
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A number of WIRED writers and editors use Ooni pizza ovens on a regular basis in their own homes, thanks to their ease of use, clean design, and options for multiple fuel sources. They also look particularly attractive on a backyard patio, with stainless steel shells and striking angles. While it varies between models, the Koda 2 Max has great heat consistency and high enough temperatures to get a proper crust.
While this monument to pizza-making is definitely appealing for big families and friend groups, it’s not for the fainthearted. Ooni leverages in-house technology to distribute the heat evenly across the two massive pizza stones, which means a little bit of warm-up time before you can actually get cooking. While there’s a natural gas version of the oven, I was only able to select the propane version on the site, so your mileage may vary.
While it does include a fuel hose and two temperature probes, the Koda Max 2 doesn’t include a peel, so you’ll want to make sure you get one that’s big and sturdy enough for the task. It also weighs in at almost 100 pounds fully assembled, so if you want to avoid recruiting a friend or family member to help move it, Ooni is also offering 20 percent off the waterproof cover.
Both deals will last until 11:59 pm PT on September 8, so you’ve got a bit of time to decide whether you’re up to the challenge. If you’re not sure whether you need that much pizza all at once, check out our other favorite backyard pizza ovens.