Derek Gaughan
Derek Gaughan is the Founder and Content Lead for Pala Pizza. He's been featured in PMQ Magazine, The Washington Post, and Home & Gardens. Derek holds an MBA from Pennsylvania State University and is a trained pizzaiolo, specializing in New York style, Neapolitan, and Detroit pizzas.
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in GuideFirst Look: Ooni Koda 2 Max is BIG
Ooni just officially announced their biggest oven ever. I say “officially” because there were some interesting rumors about Ooni purposely trying to “leak” images of the oven prior to release (which is what happened to the Gozney Arc). I can’t say if there’s any truth to that. But in any case, I think we can […] More
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The 6 Best 12″ Pizza Ovens: Side-by-Side Tests
I’m ad-free, because I can’t stand ads. I buy the majority of these ovens with my own money. Every review is created without any external influence. When you use my provided links to buy products, I receive a commission as an affiliate. Narrowing down your choices for a pizza oven can feel like an impossible […] More
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Pizza Sticking to Peel? Here’s How to Actually Fix It
Creating the perfect homemade pizza often feels like an art form, with every step from kneading the dough to the final toppings playing a crucial role. But there’s nothing worse than taking care in the prep of the pizza, only to have it stick when launching. Luckily, with a couple of pro techniques that I […] More
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Pizza Party Ardore Review: Outperforms Cost
Well, I finally got my hands on a Pizza Party oven. Over the past year, many of my Youtube followers have been asking me to review their ovens. I heard a lot of really good things about this company, so I finally made the leap and tested their flagship, portable-sized Pizza Party Ardore. Made in […] More
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The 4 Best Indoor Pizza Ovens: Side by Side Tests
I’m ad-free, because I can’t stand ads. I buy the majority of these ovens with my own money. Every review is created without any external influence. When you use my provided links to buy products, I receive a commission as an affiliate. If you’re looking for the best electric pizza oven for indoor use, this […] More
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Review: Gemelli Indoor Pizza Oven Misses Mark
Gemelli, a smaller company that focuses on unique countertop appliances, launched an indoor pizza oven that caught my attention for its sleek design and slate color. Ever since the launch of the Ooni Volt, more and more indoor pizza ovens are being made in black instead of typical stainless steel colors, and I’m all for […] More
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Effeuno P134 Pizza Oven Review: Over 1,000F Indoors
I’m thrilled to have finally picked up an Effeuno P134HA, a 240 volt fully electric beast that reaches over 950 degrees. The A and HA models are basically the same oven, with the HA having a taller chamber allowing you to cook a variety of foods. But it also has an extra 200 watts of […] More
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Solo Stove Pi vs Ooni Pizza Ovens: Which One is Best?
Over the last two years, there’s been a huge surge in interest for portable outdoor pizza ovens. As an enthusiast myself, I’ve had the pleasure of using both of Solo Stove’s pizza ovens (Pi and Pi Prime), in addition to using all of Ooni’s offerings. Ooni has historically been the leading brand in this niche […] More
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First Look: New Gozney Arc Pizza Oven
Update: This is no longer speculation! We now have definitive info on the new Gozney Arc lineup of outdoor pizza ovens. And I’ll be placing my order Day 1 to do a full review Alongside Ooni, Gozney revolutionized the outdoor pizza oven market. And they’re back with what I believe will be another gamechanger. Low-heat […] More
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Breville Pizzaiolo Review: Top-Tier Indoor Pizza Oven
Breville was first to market in the US with a true indoor pizza oven – and the performance continues to hold up years later. The Breville Pizzaiolo originally launched in 2018 but later re-launched around 2020 with some new changes (we’ll talk about this soon). The Pizzaiolo markets itself as being able to bake true […] More
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Review: Cuisinart Indoor Pizza Oven Fails Test
I’m here with the new Cuisinart indoor pizza oven. It markets itself as only reaching 700 degrees Fahrenheit, yet it has a price tag of $400. The Chefman pizza oven I recently reviewed reaches above 800 and is a lot cheaper. Right off the bat, this one doesn’t seem too promising. A lot of kitchen […] More
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8 Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens for 2024
I personally tested and wrote about every major outdoor pizza oven on the market. This isn’t one of those BS “review” websites that re-hash manufacturer specs. Seriously, just search for best pizza oven and you can see the Food Network and the Wire never even touched one of these ovens. I actually used these products and continue […] More
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