Cast your mind back to 2020: Australia has just entered its first round of lockdown restrictions and for once in the 21st century, time was actually not of the essence.
Unsure of what to do, the Western world turned to its devices, and the TikTok boom boomed. Memorable trends from this unprecedented era included the rise of Charli D’Amelio, obsessing over perfecting the Glitter dance, and, of course, baking Banana Bread. Countless batches of Banana Bread. The only thing more exciting than trying new recipe tips was watching the ingredients whirl ’round in a Food Processor—the kitchen appliance of the moment.
Fast forward to 2021, and it seemed everyone’s patience with baking (and the lockdowns, in general) was wearing thin. The pain of watching dough rise through the oven glass was eased by the Airfryer—a “game changer” that, for many, has been collecting dust on kitchen benches ever since the restrictions were lifted.
Enter the summer of 2024: freedom feels abundant. The Brat girlies are Brat’ing in their micro shorts and tank singlets, and afternoons spent outdoors—far, far away from our devices—couldn’t be more desirable. Staying outside this festive season is made easy with the new “it” appliance of the moment: the Gozney.
What Is A Gozney?
A Gozney is a high-quality, portable wood-fired pizza oven designed for outdoor celebrations. It’s used by top chefs world-wide, including Michelin-starred British chef Tom Kerridge, Australia’s own Danielle Alvarez, and UK icon Marco Pierre White.
But it’s not just for whipping up restaurant-quality pizzas in 90 seconds or less. The Gozney is being used to create all kinds of dishes (though, we haven’t tried banana bread yet).
What To Cook In A Gozney
Pizza, obviously. But the communal experience of kneading your own dough, in the sun with friends, makes it all the more delicious.
Some of our other tried-and-tested dishes in the Gozney might surprise you—and your guests. From scallops to fajitas, check out our top hits below.
Like our familiar old friend the air fryer, the best thing about the Gozney is the speed at which it cooks things. So, it’s perfect for all our lazy-girl cooks who don’t want to compromise on flavour or quality.
Gozney Models
There are a number of different models to choose from. Things to consider might be your budget, outdoor dining space and cooking skills (though you don’t need to be expert to use a Gozney).
Roccbox
A scaled-down version of the kind of pizza oven you’d find in a commercial kitchen, this model is perfect for hosts who like to move. With features like retractable legs, a detachable burner, and a low-profile design, it’s as portable as it is practical.
Arc
Did someone say sleek? This oven looks like it’s landed from another world and cooks at lightning speed, with pizzas on the table in 60 seconds or less. Need we say more?
Dome
Serious home cooks, listen up. Invest in a Dome and you’ll be opting for it instead of your own oven every. damn. time. You can roast, smoke, steam or bake. Super fast or low and slow.
