Pizza Oven FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Performance & Cooking
The oven reaches up to 1000°F (538°C), ideal for Neapolitan-style pizza
and other high-heat cooking.
The bake time will depending on your dough, toppings, and oven temperature. Here are the typical times you should expect by pizza style:
- Neapolitan-style pizzas: 1-2 minutes
- New York–style pizzas: 3–4 minutes
- Detroit (pan)–style pizzas: 10–12 minutes
Yes. The oven features a rotating 16” cordierite stone which promotes and even heat distribution and consistent results.
Absolutely! It’s great for baking bread, roasting vegetables, cooking meats, and even desserts.
The
Festa Pizza Oven includes several unique features:
- Two independently controlled burners (above and below the stone)
- A rotating 16” cordierite stone, which promotes an even cooking
- Spacious enough to cook large New York–style pizzas
- Built-in temperature gauge calibrated to read the temperature of the oven and stone accurately when they are both between 750–850°F
- The essentials bundle Includes a pizza screen, which we believe is essential for beginners to have success
- Able to be fueled by natural gas when a NG conversion kit is installed.
Installation & Setup
The oven runs on liquid propane gas but can be converted to natural gas with the appropriate kit.
No. This oven is for outdoor use only, unless professionally installed with proper ventilation and code compliance.
Use & Maintenance
Yes. After cooling:
- Remove and clean the stone with a wire brush
- Remove the stone wheel for easy access to vacuum or wipe the firebox
The oven features two independently controlled burners (above and below the stone) for faster heating and precision temperature adjustments during baking.
Yes, but it’s easy to overcome. With a few uses, you’ll be making pizzeria-quality pies in no time.
Visit Festa Universite: www.festapizzaco.com for tutorials and recipes.
Warranty, Accessories & Value
- 1-year warranty for manufacturing defects.
- 3-year extended warranty if registered within 60 days of purchase.
See our full warranty policy for details.
- Yes. Included:
- Pizza peel
- Pizza screen
- Pizza cutter
-AC adapter
The Festa oven offers high quality at a reasonable price. With the average household eating pizza 3 times a month, the oven could pay for itself in under a year. It’s built to last and easy to repair, making it a smart long-term investment.
Size, Portability & Storage
The oven measures approximately 21.25 inches in diameter x 15 inches in height, ideal for patios, balconies, and outdoor kitchens.
It weighs approximately 44.75 lbs (20.3 kg) and is easy to move.
Yes, but we don't recommend it. Storing the oven indoors will lengthen its life. Conversely, leaving it outdoors may shorten its life and void the warranty. If you are going to store it outdoors, we recommend using a Festa weatherproof cover, which is sold separately.