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Maximus Arena Outdoor Wood-Fired Oven

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Quick Specs

🔥 Fuel Type:  Wood

🍕 Capacity:  (2) 12-inch Pizzas At A Time!

📦 Weight: 200lbs

Color: Red

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Maximus Wood Oven = Next-Level Tailgating!

A tailgater's dream and one of the best portable wood-fired pizza ovens!!!  If you need to satisfy your inner caveman with STEAK & FIRE, this little oven will allow you to experience flavors you can’t get from traditional indoor ovens. 

The Maximus outdoor wood-fired oven is portable, so it works as a permanent feature in your backyard or can be taken tailgating, to family reunions, to a friend’s for the holidays, and more. Be the most popular tailgater this season when you are grilling steaks and whipping up delicious game day food in your Maximus Portable Outdoor Pizza Oven.

The Maximus Arena offers a modern upgrade with its sleek slate-front design, setting it apart from the traditional brick look.

You might notice the chimney in the back of the oven, but don’t let that fool you. Inside, the Maximus Arena Stainless Steel Wood-Fired Oven has an aluminum dome with a clever stainless steel dropped ceiling. This setup moves the heat and fire from the back of the oven, across the top of your food, and then out through the chimney.

That means your dishes cook with a wonderful convection effect, holding heat beautifully and giving you delicious results every time.


MAXIMUS ARENA SPECIFICATIONS
Outside Dimensions
27.5" W x 27.5" D x 25.6" H
Cooking Surface:
23.5" W x 23.5" D
Door Opening:
15.5" W x 9" H
Chimney Dimensions:
13" H x 5" D
Oven Weight:
~200 lbs
Fuel Type:
Wood
Reaches up to 1000°F Removable Thermometer (2) 12" Pizzas /
(3-4) 10" Pizzas
Color Options:

Note: As these ovens are handmade, no two are exactly the same - the dimensions and colors may not be exact but are close.


MAXIMUS ARENA FEATURES
  • OUTSIDE Wall: Beautiful RED, BLACK, or ORANGE Aluminum wall - high oxidation and corrosion resistance (we've used ours in the Florida weather for years w/o any issues!)
  • INSIDE Wall: 304-2B grade Stainless Steel DOUBLE wall containing a high-temperature special ceramic blanket. Stainless Steel 304-2B is better due to its resistance to salt and sea corrosion.
  • INSULATION: High-temperature ceramic blanket and a special fire-blanket with safety homologation, bio-soluble, and asbestos-FREE, between inner and outer wall to hold in the heat.
    The thickness of the insulation between the dome of the oven and the inner layer is 3 cm/1.18" thick
  • FRONT FAÇADE: Cast stone in refractory cement (Lafarge) and inside a structure made with forged iron to reinforce the cast stone
  • CHIMNEY & DOOR: 100% 304-2B Stainless Steel
  • COOKING FLOOR: Refractory Tiles that could withstand up to 1200°C or 2,000°+F!
  • OVEN WEIGHT: ~200lbs - easy to move and take camping or tailgating!

✓ WE LOVE THIS OVEN FOR ITS TOP-RATED PERFORMANCE

This oven is a customer favorite and has been ranked in the Top 5 Best Home Pizza Ovens due to its lightweight and quick heating design. The Maximus Arena portable pizza oven is fast with a super quick 30-minute heat-up time.

Once fired up, you can cook your pizzas in 3 minutes! That means you'll be enjoying pizza, fish, roasts, loaves of bread, and lots of other dishes in record time!

✓ AWARD-WINNING QUALITY

Prime wood burning pizza oven in garden

Authentic Pizza Ovens is the recipient of the Best Wood-Fired Oven
Producer in the US! Awarded by LUXlife Magazine for three consecutive years! ⭐️

   

✓ MADE BY HAND IN PORTUGAL

Every Maximus Prime Arena is carefully built by skilled artisans in Portugal. This oven combines traditional craftsmanship with modern efficiency, making it one of the most reliable wood-fired ovens on the market.

✓ FUNCTIONAL YET PORTABLE

The Maximus Arena is perfect for small gatherings on the patio. But, you can also use the Maximus Arena outdoor wood-fired oven to:

    • Tailgate at your favorite sports game
    • Camp without leaving all the luxuries at home
    • Cook the best wood-fired meals in your own backyard
    • Light up your backyard when used as a fire feature!

✓ DOUBLE LAYERS TO LOCK IN THE HEAT

Built to last you for years, the Maximus Arena features a 1.4mm aluminum outer wall that resists wet, salty climates and a 304-2B stainless steel double wall for unmatched strength. With ceramic insulation, a refractory floor tile, and a decorative brick façade, it stays hot for hours inside while remaining cool to the touch outside.

✓ COOKING PRODUCTIVITY

Crank out up to 80 of your favorite 10" pies or 40 full-sized 12" pizzas every hour. That's the kind of volume that keeps hungry crowds happy and big events running smoothly. At just 200 pounds, this oven is light enough to move yet powerful enough to keep the orders coming.

At this size, this oven is perfect for food trucks, catering, fairs, corporate events, small restaurants, and even backyard parties. It's a fraction of the cost of a pizza trailer, easy to transport, and compact enough to fit in the back of most cars.

This oven packs a roomy 27.5" x 27.5" cooking space, giving you plenty of room to feed a crowd. We’ve scaled the interior in the illustration below so you can see just how much pizza power you’re working with.



The ARENA is the little brother to the PRIME.  If the Arena model is too small, take a look at the bigger wood fired oven from Portugal, the Maximus Prime Large pizza oven.  Either way, you'll find a pizza oven that's just right! 

WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Removable 5" Diameter Stainless Steel Chimney - makes it easy to put your Maximus in the car for the party
  • Stainless Steel Door - use when you are cooking at slow heat to make perfectly crusted bread loaves!
  • Aluminum Pizza Peel - perfect for putting your pizza in the oven and turning to perfection - aluminum pizza peels don't need to be seasoned and won't absorb unwanted odors and food particles like wood peels
  • Thermometer (0-932°F) - know the perfect time to cook your entrees
  • Ash/Wood Holder - helps block wood when the oven is ready for cooking
  • (1) Extra Floor Tile
  • FREE Terracotta Clay Baking Dish (14.5" x 10" x 3") - save $60 so you can spend it on pizza ingredients and beer!

More Cool Things About This Oven
  • ORIGIN: Hand-made in Portugal
  • EASY TO MOVE: Compact and just ~200 lbs, so you can set it up wherever the party is
  • COOKING STYLE: Wood-fired cooking creates a delicious flavor and is WAYYY more fun than grilling because the whole family gets involved!
  • SLEEK DESIGN - A pop of RED, a vibrant ORANGE, or an elegant BLACK
  • OUTPUT: Up to 80 unit. ( 10") or 40 unit. (12") Pizzas Hour
  • PIZZA CAPACITY: (2) 12" pizzas or (3-4) 10" pizzas
  • WOOD CONSUMPTION: 4-6 lbs+ per hour depending upon moisture
  • Shipped securely in a custom box inside a wood crate

For Food Truck or Trailer Use, Read Here

If you are planning to use this oven for a food truck or trailer, it MUST BE MODIFIED in order to handle the constant movement and vibrations. Your vehicle must have satisfactory suspension and the face of the oven must be secured with added bolts from the dome into the face. We have an instructional video which we can provide.

This is an after purchase modification. We are not responsible for any damages if not properly modified.

For a hassle-free professional option, consider our Maximus Prime PRO Large Pizza Oven. This is our new professional-grade oven and it now comes pre-secured for use in food trucks and trailers, so you don't need to make these modifications yourself.


OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (click on the image to view the product description)

VIDEOS

Cooking in the Maximus Arena pizza oven (note: the smaller Maximus Arena is shown in the video below)



Setting up a Maximus Arena pizza oven (note: the smaller Maximus Arena is shown in the video below)



Breakfast Casserole Cooking in Prime Pizza Oven

We don't like wasting good heat in our wood-burning ovens so after the pizzas are cooked, we often throw in a good breakfast casserole in preparation for the following morning!  Here's a video of a scrumptious southwestern breakfast casserole complete with eggs, cheese, and salsa! Check out the large cooking space!


Maximus Arena Red Outdoor Wood-Fired Oven Specification Guide
Warranty
Read Authentic Pizza Ovens Warranty here

All our ovens REQUIRE "all-weather" protection from rain, sleet, and snow, fallen leaves, and protection from the harsh elements when not in use. If you don't have a cover, you can find the Maximus Arena Cover here that fits snugly over the oven and secures with a pull tie.  These are beautiful ovens that are meant to last for a very long time, but you must take care of it. 

We aren’t kidding when we say we do more than sell pizza ovens - we constantly cook in them! We cook in a larger version of this oven every week and absolutely love it. Give your grill a break and bring wood-fired cooking into the rotation.

Authentic Pizza Ovens Authorized Dealer


Customer Reviews

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Tom B. (Bluffton, US)
Absolutely love our Maximus

This is our first pizza oven, so we weren’t sure what to expect. We’ve done several pizzas and cedar plank salmon so far, and are really enjoying it. Had a minor issue with the chimney extension, which they replaced immediately.

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review Tom!! We greatly appreciate it! Your setup looks fantastic and we know that food must be as good as it sounds when you're cooking it in a Maximus!

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Judy M. (Palm Desert, US)
Love my Maximus Arena!

Oven was delivered as ordered, no problems. I have had a mostly metal pizza oven with a slim pizza stone, it was hard to keep a consistent temperature. This oven has thick fire brick, which stays at a constant 600-700 degrees for hours with minimal wood addition. First pizza was beautiful, and so far every one after that. Baked an apple crisp in the ceramic dish the oven came with, it was delicious! Love my Maximus Arena, and so do my friends! Thank you, Patio and Pizza!

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this fantastic review Judy! We love the Maximus Arena Black Outdoor Wood-Fired Oven and are so excited that you do too! And it looks like you are making delicious meals in it with such ease! Please do not ever hesitate to reach out to us if there is anything we can help you with in the future!

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John C. (Locust Dale, US)
Exactly what I wanted

The communication process from purchase to follow up was superb. Dealing with Janelle was a delight

Wow John! Your Maximus Arena Black Outdoor Wood-Fired Oven looks fantastic! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review! We're happy to know that you enjoyed your entire experience, from the beginning to the fresh pizza ending. :-)

We agree, Janelle is a delight and we are so lucky to have her as a part of our amazing team! Please do not ever hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can help you with in the future!

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marco m. (Rehoboth, US)
Pizza time!!!

Love our pizza oven. Just the right size for our family and small gatherings!

Wow Marco! Thank you for the photo and review! Your Maximus Arena Outdoor Wood-Fired Oven looks FANTASTIC on it's base! What a beautiful color combo! We know you're cooking up delicious meals for your friends and family!!

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Elizabeth S.
Fabulous purchase!

We love our oven. We’ve baked pizza, salmon, chicken and bread is next on the list. We researched ovens and decided on the Maximus because it was the best value. We chose to buy it from Patio & Pizza Outdoor Furnishings because the reviews on their service were great. Our experience was ideal and I highly recommend both the oven and the retailer.

Thank you so much for this fantastic review Elizabeth! It always warms our hearts to hear our customers are truly enjoying their ovens, and it really sounds like your Maximus Arena Outdoor Wood-Fired Oven was a great purchase for your family! We would LOVE to see all this delicious food you are cooking! Please feel free to tag us in any content you post about it on Facebook/Instagram (@PatioandPizza) or come back to this review and upload some photos! And remember, we're always happy to help! So please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you ever need it!! (Although it sounds like you're already a pro!)

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John M. (Monongahela, US)
Maximus Arena

Great oven ! I love it. Also great feedback from the employees I talked to. Highly recommend

Thank you SO much for this fantastic review John!! We love love LOVE when our customers provide photos with their feedback and boy does your Maximus Arena Outdoor Wood-Fired Oven look great! Seems like you're making some extra delicious treats with it as well! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at any point if you ever have questions or concerns about your oven! We're always happy to help!

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Peter K. (Sacramento, US)
Love the oven

Love the oven. Was disappointed when the metal threshold came off after a week. Patio & Pizza have been excellent in getting this corrected. Was disappointed when the manufacturer sent me Liquid Nails to fix. Now I am waiting for the correct adhesive from the manufacturer.

Thank you so much for the review Peter! We always appreciate such honesty. We really were disappointed to hear that you experienced the issue with the metal plate, but were eager to help you resolve it. We strive to provide the highest customer service and diligently work to be able to provide it. A happy customer is the best customer! Thank you for being so understanding through this process!

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Ask a Question
  • Can you put it on a wood surface?

    The bottom of the Maximus Oven is well-insulated.  With that said, you are dealing with fire in the oven so the chance of dropping a burning embers on the wood surface is possible.  Therefore, we recommend putting a barrier between the pizza oven and any combustible material.

  • What is the recommended type and size of wood to use?

    That's a great question. You can find a great resource for the types of wood recommended for wood-fired cooking here.

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