10 Easy Pizza Oven Recipes You Need to Try This Weekend

Firing up your outdoor pizza oven is one of the best ways to bring people together — whether it’s a chilled family night, a summer BBQ, or a weekend gathering with friends.
But pizza ovens aren’t just for pizza.
You can cook everything from flatbreads to desserts, roasted vegetables, and even steak.

Here are 10 unbelievably easy and delicious recipes you can make in any outdoor pizza oven — wood-fired, gas, pellet or electric.

🍕 1. Classic Neapolitan Margherita

The essential pizza oven recipe.
Crispy crust, melted mozzarella and fresh basil — simple, pure perfection.

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough

• Tomato passata

• Mozzarella

• Basil

• Olive oil

Tip: Cook at 450–500°C for a perfect leopard-spotted crust in under 90 seconds.

🔥 2. Pepperoni & Hot Honey Pizza

Sweet + spicy + smoky = a guaranteed favourite.

Ingredients:

• Tomato sauce

• Mozzarella

• Pepperoni

• Drizzle of hot honey after cooking

Why it works:
The oven’s intense heat crisps the pepperoni into little flavour cups.

🧀 3. Garlic Butter & Mozzarella Flatbread

This cooks in under 2 minutes and makes the best starter for guests.

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough

• Garlic butter

• Mozzarella

• Parsley

Perfect heat: 350–400°C.

🥦 4. Wood-Fired Veggie Mix

A great option if you want something lighter.

Ingredients:

• Courgettes

• Peppers

• Mushrooms

• Cherry tomatoes

• Olive oil + herbs

Tip: Cook in a cast-iron tray for that smoky, roasted flavour.

🥩 5. Cast-Iron Ribeye Steak

Yes — your pizza oven can cook steak better than a frying pan!

Method:

• Preheat a cast-iron pan

• Season steak generously

• Sear 1–2 minutes each side

High heat = incredible crust.

🧆 6. Wood-Fired Halloumi Bites

A quick and irresistible appetiser.

Ingredients:

• Halloumi cubes

• Honey

• Lemon

• Black pepper

Cook for 1–2 minutes until golden.

🍞 7. Fresh Garlic Bread

Because every pizza night needs garlic bread.

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough

• Garlic butter

• Mozzarella (optional)

Cook low and slow: 320–360°C.

🐔 8. Lemon & Herb Chicken Skewers

Perfect for pellet and gas ovens too.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast

• Lemon juice

• Olive oil

• Garlic

• Rosemary

Cook until lightly charred.

🍫 9. Nutella Dessert Pizza

A favourite with kids (and adults who pretend they don’t like dessert).

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough

• Nutella

• Strawberries

• Icing sugar

Cook the base first, then top afterwards.

🍎 10. Cinnamon Apple Cast-Iron Crumble

End the night with a warm, wood-fired dessert.

Ingredients:

• Sliced apples

• Brown sugar

• Cinnamon

• Crumble topping

Cook until bubbling and golden.

🔥 Final Tips for Perfect Pizza Oven Cooking

• Use high heat for pizza (450–500°C)

• Use lower heat for bread and desserts (300–380°C)

• A pre-heated stone makes all the difference

• Rotate your pizza to avoid burning

• Use dry hardwood for the best flavour in wood-fired ovens