If you caught our recent launch write‑up on the Gozney Dome Gen 2, you’ll know we’re buzzing about what this oven can do. Today, we’re going fully hands‑on — firing up both the Dome Gen 2 and the Dome XL Gen 2 — to share what it feels like to cook on them in the real world. This isn’t lab talk; it’s pizza‑night, steak‑searing, brunch‑for‑the‑fam energy.

First Impressions: Space to Cook Like You Mean It

The first thing you notice is the room to move. The Dome Gen 2 handles two 10" pizzas at once or a single 16" pie, with space left for more than pizza — think cast‑iron sides and sizzling veggies. Step up to the Dome XL Gen 2 and you’re doing three 10" pizzas, two 12" pizzas, or even an 18" beauty without breaking a sweat. It’s genuine crowd‑pleasing capacity.

Both ovens now ship with an extended flue as standard, which helps reduce emissions and soot around the mouth of the oven. Translation: a cleaner front and a more pleasant cooking zone.

Fuel Your Way — Wood, Charcoal, or Gas

We love the freedom to choose the fire for the moment: wood for romance and flavour, charcoal for that deep, slow roast, or gas when friends are hungry now. Three layers of insulation partnered with a 30 mm stone mean serious heat retention for back‑to‑back bakes, and a quicker path to pizza — you’re up to temp for pizza service in around 30 minutes from cold.

Controls That Make You Feel Like a Pro

The new front display is a quiet game‑changer: it shows air and stone temperatures at a glance, includes a timer for heat‑up or bakes, and accepts two meat probes so you can track proteins precisely. The lateral burner has moved into the side wall; that frees up floor space and lets you dial the flame way down for slower bakes when you need finesse.

Built to Be Used — and Look Good Doing It

Stones are replaceable and parts are serviceable, so you can cook hard without fear. Choose from two finishes — Bone or Off‑Black — and pair your oven with the accessories that match how you like to cook. We’ve linked our favourite add‑ons below.

Accessories We Recommend

• Wood‑Fire Control Kit — a neat module with fan boost that turbo‑charges your fire for lively wood‑flame cooking.
• Gozney Dome Gen 2 Stand — shared for Dome and XL, with sturdy butterfly wings for prep, extra storage, and smooth‑rolling casters.
• Door — Dome‑specific versions for slow roasting, charcoal cooks, or pan pizzas (not intended for use with gas).
• Mantle — clips on to extend your landing zone; perfect for turning pizzas or resting hot cast‑iron. 
• Neapolitan Arch — narrows the opening to focus heat for fast, puffy Neapolitan bakes.
• Covers — oven‑only or full‑length options, designed to fit with the extended flue and mantle attached.

Explore the full range of Gozney add‑ons here: Gozney accessories.

Which One’s for You?

If you cook for smaller groups and want a compact footprint, the Dome Gen 2 is a sweet spot — fast, flexible, and endlessly capable. Feeding a crowd or love making multiple pies at once? The Dome XL Gen 2 is built for you. Either way, you’re stepping into a new era of live‑fire cooking.