The Best Pizza Ovens for Tailgating: Portable Options for Sports Fans
Tailgating is a time-honored football season tradition, bringing people together to enjoy food, drinks, and excitement before the big game. Most tailgates follow a familiar routine—grilling burgers, flipping hot dogs, and cracking open cold drinks. While these staples are always a hit, adding something different can make your tailgate truly special. Imagine impressing your friends with fresh, hot pizza made right on the spot—it’s a great way to elevate your game day celebration.
Pizza Takes Tailgating to a Whole New Level
Most fans know the basic tailgating must-haves: a grill, cooler, folding chairs, and, of course, some great food. While these items are key to a successful tailgate, there's one piece of tailgate equipment that will make you the MVP of the parking lot: a tailgate pizza oven.
Pizza is universally loved, and serving hot, fresh pizza straight from the oven instantly sets your tailgate experience apart. The aroma of baking pizza wafting through the air will have fellow fans flocking to your spot, eager for a slice. Whether it's a classic margherita, a meat-lover’s special, or a unique creation, offering pizza is a surefire way to win over everyone at the game. Plus, with a portable pizza oven, you don’t have to sacrifice quality for convenience.
How to Tailgate with a Portable Pizza Oven
With the right oven, tailgating with pizza is a simple process. Here’s how it works with a portable Fontana Forni outdoor pizza oven like the Maestro 60.
Setup
- Place the oven on a flat surface, like a sturdy table or the optional portable cart we offer.
- Connect a propane tank to the oven’s gas line for quick heat-up.
- Ignite the oven and let it heat to 750°F. This should take approximately 30 minutes.
Making the Pizza
- Roll out the dough, add toppings, and use a pizza peel to slide it into the oven.
- For thorough, even baking, make sure to rotate the pizza halfway through cooking. It should be ready in about 90 seconds!
To easily stack and transport your dough, use the convenient dough boxes in our Entertainer’s Kit!
Takedown
- After cooking, turn off the gas and allow the oven to cool.
- Disconnect the propane, clean the oven, and stow it for easy transport home.
Other Tailgating Tips
- Pre-roll your dough and chop or prep toppings ahead of time.
- Don’t forget to bring a pizza peel, oven mitts, and a pizza cutter.
- If it’s windy, position your oven to shield it from gusts that might affect the flame.
- Consider serving multiple pizzas family style and let everyone enjoy a variety of flavors!
Party with More Than Just Pizza
While pizza is the highlight, a Fontana Forni portable pizza oven can cook a wide range of tailgate-friendly dishes, such as:
- Blooming cheesy stuffed bread
- Calzones
- Roasted vegetables
- Chicken wings
- Pigs in a blanket (great for kids!)
- Apple crisp
- Peach cobbler
Fontana Forni Makes the Best Portable, High-Performance Pizza Ovens for Tailgating
Our portable pizza ovens combine craftsmanship, performance, and portability for the very best tailgate gear. Gas-fired or hybrid models are especially ideal for game day, providing quick and easy cooking without the cleanup or time commitment of wood.
Maestro 60 Gas Countertop Pizza Oven
The Fontana Forni Maestro 60 is a top choice for tailgaters who want the perfect balance of performance, portability, and ease of use. Whether you're cooking for a few friends or hosting a larger group, this gas-powered oven delivers consistently great results without the hassle of a bulky setup.
- Portable and compact: Weighing 120 lbs, the Maestro 60 can be transported easily. Its compact size allows it to fit comfortably in most vehicles, while still offering enough cooking space to feed a crowd.
- Gas-powered convenience: Heats up in just 15 minutes and reaches 750°F. This quick heat-up time means you can start cooking almost immediately after setting up—ideal for the fast-paced environment of a tailgate.
- High versatility: While perfect for pizza, the Maestro 60 can also roast meats like chicken wings or sausages, and even bake desserts, making it a versatile option for any tailgate menu.
- Durability: Built with high-quality stainless steel and refractory bricks, the oven is designed for long-lasting performance and can handle the demands of outdoor cooking.
If you're ready to take your tailgating to the next level, check out our portable pizza oven. Designed to make game day cooking easy, fun, and absolutely delicious, this model is perfect for creating mouthwatering pizzas wherever you go. Shop now to elevate your next tailgate party!
