Rank #4 in Best Pizza Oven 2026: The Preheat Time Is the Real Number
Zanussi ZPO1BPC Outdoor 12 Inch Wood Pellet Pizza Oven with Paddle and Cover
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Zanussi ZPO1BPC is a 12-inch pellet oven with a stone, folding legs, a cover and a storage bag for £119, with a 15-minute preheat — the quickest claim on this page — and 4.4 stars from 101 ratings.
It is fourth because of the paddle in the box: 9 inches, for an oven that takes a 12-inch pizza. That, plus a capacity field reading 9 cubic inches, is what separates a spec sheet from a test drive.
How those 101 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Fuel | Wood pellets |
|---|---|
| Preheat time as listed | 15 minutes |
| Cook time as listed | As little as 60 seconds |
| Included paddle | 9 inches |
| Included | Cover, storage bag, paddle |
| Item weight | 12 kg |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great pizza ovenPizzas are cooked well and really fast”
Verified purchase“As a family we love this pizza oven!! Looks good heats up quickly”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Pizza Oven 2026: The Preheat Time Is the Real Number.
Rank #1
BIG HORN OUTDOORS 12 Inch Wood Pellet Pizza Oven with Pizza Stone
£128.16
Rank #2
Ninja Artisan Electric Outdoor Pizza Oven and Air Fryer, MO201UK
£214.98
Rank #3
George Foreman Outdoor 12 Inch Wood Pellet Pizza Oven with Paddle and Carry Bag
£172.00
Rank #5
KLAIF Electric Pizza Oven Indoor with 12 Inch Ceramic Stone, LMR-Black
£75.99
Questions people ask
Is the paddle big enough?
No. The included paddle is 9 inches while the oven takes a 12-inch pizza, so budget for a 12-inch peel.
How fast does it heat?
15 minutes according to the listing, the quickest preheat claim among the ovens on this page.
Does it come with a cover?
Yes, a cover and a storage bag are included, which rivals charge for separately or leave out.
What fuel does it use?
Wood pellets, which are not included.
Is it good value?
At £119 with a cover and a bag it undercuts the branded pellet ovens, though the BIG HORN above has a far deeper review record.
How many ratings does it have?
101 at the time of collection, averaging 4.4 stars, with 71 per cent five-star and 2 per cent one-star.
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