I Just Got My Hands on the New Compact Gozney Arc Lite Outdoor Pizza Oven for My Small Yard – I Can't Wait to Try This Summer Crowd-Pleaser

Launched in March this year, the new Lite model offers artisanal pizza on a smaller footprint

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I have been cooking and baking since I could walk (I was always helping my mom in the kitchen). However, I have always been in the kitchen, but with the new Gozney Arc Lite pizza oven, I can finally take my culinary journey outdoors.

In the past, I have been put off trying an outdoor oven because of the size and significant investment, but the Arc Lite changes things, offering a more compact cooking experience for under $400.

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I Just Got My Hands on the Compact Gozney Arc Lite

I have been slowly collecting pieces to turn my backyard into the ultimate entertaining space, and what better way to do that than a pizza oven? We reviewed the original Gozney Arc a few years ago and gave it 4.5 stars, setting it as our top pizza enthusiast investment, so I have very high hopes for its smaller sibling.

The exterior of the oven measures 16.9” W x 18.9” D x 11.7” H, making it still large enough for 12-inch pizzas, but not so large that I am struggling to find storage for it in my shed. The extra Gozney Arc Lite cover also helps with this, tucking neatly around the unit to protect it from dust, debris, bugs, and UV, too.

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The black Gozney Arc Lite on a wooden coffee table.
The Arc Lite is still big enough for full 12" pizzas(Image credit: Future / Chiana Dickson)

I am waiting for a warm, sunny day to finally put the smaller model to the test, but I have unboxed it all early in my excitement. The gas oven can be used for everything from pizza to desserts, and with the extra Gozney Pizza Volume 01 Cookbook, I don't think I will run out of inspiration to put to the test. My friends are certainly already lining up to be my taste testers.

The oven promises ‘unboxing to first fire in minutes’, so when the next good day arrives, I’ll be timing exactly how quickly I can get it up and running using the included quick-start guide.

As a first-time gas tank user (outside of scuba diving), I’m particularly curious to see how seamless the setup feels. That said, with little more required than attaching a tank to the regulator, I have high hopes the process will be every bit as straightforward as promised.

I can't wait to put it through its paces, but if it is anything like the Gozney original we reviewed and loved, I know we will be onto a winner with the latest more compact offering.

What Else to Shop

A pizza oven is a sizeable investment, so I've curated six essential accessories (plus a larger model worth considering) to help transform your backyard setup into a five-star pizzeria.

All prices were correct at the time of publication.

Still not sure which model works best for you? Check out our guide to indoor pizza ovens vs outdoor pizza ovens to select the perfect model for your home.

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Chiana Dickson
Chiana Dickson
Kitchen Appliances Editor

Chiana is Homes & Gardens’ kitchen appliances editor. With a lifelong passion for cooking and baking, she grew up experimenting in the kitchen every weekend with her baking-extraordinaire Mom, has spent time cooking with Le Creuset's expert chefs, and has developed a great understanding of how tools and appliances can make or break your ideal relaxing kitchen routine.