Is the G3 Ferrari G10006 Delizia Pizza Oven Worth It?
With the ongoing lockdowns, a good pizza oven might just be what you need to recreate that Sunday afternoon pizzeria outing experience, at the comfort and safety of your home. Enter the G3 Ferrari G10006 Delizia Pizza Oven, an easy to use homemade pizza oven that boasts a 400 degree temperature ceiling which promises to have you pizza ready in about five minutes!
The very high temperature produced by the oven is the key to making the pizza excellent, as it ensures that the pasta is cooked to give you that crispy crust base without drying the sauce. The refractory stone of the Delizia oven ensures that these uniquely high temperatures, which home ovens don’t typically reach, are maintained during the cooking process.
So if you’re looking for the perfect oven for homemade pizza, then the G3 Ferrari G10006 Delizia Pizza Oven could be what you’re looking for. To make a better informed decision, let’s discuss the specifications, pros, cons and price of the Delizia Pizza Oven.
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What is the G3 Ferrari G10006 Delizia Ferrari Pizza Oven?
The Italian company behind the device, g3ferrari, is a reliable brand that has specialized in the production of household appliances dedicated to cooking since the 1980’s. They therefore have years of experience in this field which allows them to design increasingly specialized kitchen products under the g3ferrari brand.
The G3 Ferrari G10006 Delizia Pizza Oven is built in a small, sturdy and compact design that can easily be set on your counter top just like regular kitchen appliances. This means you can get amazing homemade pizza while saving up on space and convenience, as the Ferrari Pizza Oven can easily be tucked away after use.
Aesthetically, the design is a win. The glossy metal polish blends in well with the plastic base, double handles and knobs, thus making the oven stand out on your countertop. The manufacturer also provides a variety of colour options to choose from apart from the popular red and black ovens that you can purchase online.
The Ferrari Pizza Oven offers multiple functionality as it can also cook a variety of dishes such as flatbreads, sweet or savory cakes, wraps and chestnuts, without bad smells or smoke.
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Specifications
We will review the specification of the G3 Ferrari G10006 Delizia Pizza Oven in four categories, namely: dimensions, functionality, performance and accessories.
1. Dimensions
They say good things come in small packages, and so does the G3 Ferrari Delizia Pizza Oven which measures a modest 33.5 x 20cm x 35cm (Length x Width x Depth). The device is designed in a small sturdy package that minimizes countertop space while still giving you a 31 centimeter refractory stone plate which is perfect for a homemade pizza.
2. Functionality
The Delizia Pizza Oven is packed with numerous features that enable you to get the best out of the oven. This simple kitchen appliance promises to make an amazing homemade pizza without the hassle encountered with a traditional oven. These include:
a) Adjustable thermostat up to 400 ° C
b) 5 minute timer with acoustic signal
c) Refractory stone plate ( 31 cm)
d) Double heating resistance in armored steel
One of the most outstanding features of the G3 Delizia Pizza Ferrari Oven is its ability to reach a very high temperature of up to 400 degrees, which rivals most indoor ovens in the market. To make a good pizza, high temperatures are needed to ensure that the base of the pizza is crispy and the evenly cooked within a short period.
The two refractory stone plates provided with the oven, (lower stone and top stone), help speed up the cooking by absorbing a tremendous amount of heat to give you the right temperature for pizzeria quality results.
The temperature dial on the pizza oven is adjustable to different levels and a light notifies you when the oven reaches the selected temperature. The light at the top of the oven indicates when the heating element is active. When the oven is cold, the red light comes on immediately it is plugged in and the thermostat cranked up to the desired temperature.
3. Accessories
The Ferrari Pizza Oven comes with three free accessories:
- Two aluminum pizza peels for placing and removing the pizza from the oven.
- A manual
- A pizza recipe book that you can follow if you don’t know how to pizzas are made.
The two aluminum pizza peels or spatulas are built with thick plastic handles that insulate your hands from the heat. They are of good quality and certainly better than the wooden peels from previous models.
The manual and recipe book come in both English and Italian, with detailed instructions on how to use the oven. The manual that comes with the Delizia Pizza Oven has an English section in the middle.
4. Performance
The G3 Ferrari G10006 Delizia Pizza Oven delivers on what it promises and that is; cooking a pizza in about 5 minutes. You can also make frozen pizza when you adjust the oven to a lower temperature setting which is ideal. Operating on 1200 Wattage, the power consumption is very good for such heat monster of a device thus saving you a pretty penny on utility bills.
How to use the G3 Ferrari G10006 Pizza Oven
The Delizia Ferrari Pizza oven has to be preheated for about 10 minutes between the 2 ½ and 3 settings on the thermostat after which the pizza can be placed on the refractory stone. The pilot light should still be on when you close the lid on the pizza. It takes about 2.5-3 minutes for the pizza to cook thus you should keep checking depending on the thickness of your pasta and pizza size.
Things to Take Note Of
To avoid the pizza dough sticking on the peels/spatula, lightly flour the worktop when rolling the dough, as well as the spatula and the underside of your pizza. But not too much flour otherwise it will taste floury when cooked. Just enough to prevent sticking. The timer doesn’t auto turn off the heat so be careful not to forget the pizza on the oven. Also note that the peels/spatulas have handles made of plastic and should therefore not be left inside the oven otherwise they will melt.
Pros
- Perfect Neapolitan pizzas created in 5 minutes
- Cheaper compared to brick/outdoor ovens
- Various colour options are available including red, yellow, blue and black
- Good customer service is available on the G3 Ferrari website (g3ferrari.net) incase of replacements, manual downloads or more information
Cons
- The timer doesn’t turn off the heat automatically
- The stone discolors after using a few times and becomes difficult to clean
- The stone will produce smoke if oil drips on it
- The plug provided for the oven is Italian/EU standard therefore users from the UK and other non-compliant countries need to purchase a compatible adapter
Price
Until recently, if you wanted an oven that was built to get hot enough to bake a pizzeria-quality pie, you would have to fork out thousands of dollars and set aside space for a brick oven in your home.
However that’s not the case anymore. Countertop ovens, such as G3 Ferrari G10006 Delizia Pizza Oven are less expensive, and don’t need a permanent residence in your kitchen or your backyard.
At a cost of £129.94 on amazon.co.uk, this model makes the idea of better homemade pizza attainable for more people. All in all, making pizzas at home would eventually be much cheaper in the long run than going out or ordering a delivery.
Conclusion
The drawbacks of the product such as a timer that doesn’t automatically shut off the appliance, take getting used to and can eventually be overcome with continued use and practice. Regardless, the benefits of the G3 Ferrari Pizza Oven far outweigh the cons thus making this product a must have for homemade pizza lovers who want a product that is a cut above the rest.
Traditional wood fire pizza ovens often require a lot of space and money to build. And if they are situated outdoor, they can only be used seasonally when the weather is conducive. The G3 Ferrari oven is the perfect affordable solution for any season and any person, whether a novice or a professional.
Overall the G3 Ferrari Pizza Oven delivers on what it promises and at the same time it’s super affordable and easy to use. It is also important to note that the oven is ranked on amazon.co.uk among the top 100 appliances in Home & Kitchen, and also ranked number 17 in Pizza Makers in 2021.
In conclusion, if you are in search of a portable indoor pizza oven, then the G3 Ferrari Pizza Oven is a standout product like no other. It checks all the necessary boxes and is perfectly suited for delicious homemade pizzas, in just five minutes.
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