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Quick Specs
🔥 Fuel Type: Wood
🍕 Capacity: (3) 12-inch Pizzas At A Time!
📦 Weight: 400lbs
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If you're looking for the best outdoor wood-fired pizza oven for your backyard, catering, or a food truck, this is the perfect large pizza oven! We personally use this wood-fired oven and we LOVE IT! You can read our review of the Prime Wood Fired Oven here.
The Maximus Prime ARENA is the upgraded style that has a slate front look rather than the traditional brick look.
Don't be fooled by the chimney at the back of the oven. The Prime Arena Stainless Steel Wood-Fired Oven has an aluminum dome with a stainless steel dropped ceiling inside the oven. This ceiling directs the heat/fire from the back of the oven to the front of the oven and then up through a ceiling opening that goes back to the chimney.
This design sends the heat over your food which allows for convection cooking and better heat retention!
| EXTERIOR | COOKING SURFACE |
| 39" W x 39" D x 30.3" H | 35.4” W x 35.4” D |
| OVEN OPENING | CHIMNEY DIMENSIONS | WEIGHT |
| 20" W x 11" H | 14" H x 5.9" D | 400 lbs |
| PIZZA CAPACITY | HEATING TIME | MAX OVEN TEMPERATURE |
| (3-4) 12" Pizzas | 30-40 minutes | 1000°F (500°C) |
| COLOR OPTIONS |
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✓ WHY CHOOSE A STAINLESS STEEL PIZZA OVEN
Unlike a brick oven, a stainless steel pizza oven heats up fast. In just 30–40 minutes, you can fire it up after work and be cooking before you finish your first glass of wine. The larger cooking floor fits up to (3-4) 12" pizza pies at a time, and they will cook to perfection in less than 3 minutes.
✓ AWARD-WINNING QUALITY
Awarded the esteemed 'Best Wood-Fired Oven Producer' in the US for three successive years by LUXlife Magazine in 2022, 2023, and 2024! ⭐️
✓ HANDMADE 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.
✓ DURABLE DOUBLE-WALL CONSTRUCTION
Built to last, the Maximus Prime 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
Fire through up to 140 10" pizzas per hour (just think of the pizza orders you could fill!). At just 400 pounds, it's light enough to move and far more affordable than a pizza trailer, yet powerful enough to handle serious volume wherever you set up.
This is the perfect commercial pizza oven for mobile food truck businesses, caterers, pizza parties, small restaurant businesses, backyard birthday parties, corporate events, trailers, and fairs. Much less expensive than a pizza trailer and light enough to move around - even fits in the back of most cars. You can’t go wrong - optimize your business with this economical oven.
With 35" x 35" of internal space, this oven can comfortably handle multiple pizzas at once. To help you visualize the best way to use it, we’ve scaled it down in the illustration below.
The PRIME is the big brother to the MAXIMUS. If the Prime model is too big, take a look at the smaller wood fired oven from Portugal, the Maximus pizza oven. Either way, you'll find a pizza oven that's just right!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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More Reasons to Love this Oven
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For Food Truck or Trailer Use, Read HereIf 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 MAXIMUS PRIME LARGE COVERDon't let your Prime pizza oven get ruined by the weather! Wood-fired ovens are a big investment and something which should last nearly a lifetime. Take care of it and keep it out of the harsh weather elements with this durable black nylon cover. COVER FEATURES:
 MAXIMUS PRIME BELLO PIZZA OVEN STANDThis pizza oven stand/cart is a great base for your portable wood-fired oven and will allow you to easily move them around your patio. This custom stand has a convenient extendable wooden shelf to store oven tools, and food, on one side as well as a large under-shelf which is useful for food preparation. There is a handy rail on the other side that can be used to hang utensils. This stand is built like a cart with a wheel, making it easy and convenient to move your oven around. 39" Deep x 35.6" H x 39"W (54" extended.)  BOX OF COOKING WOODWe select only the finest aged red oak pizza oven wood to create perfectly crisp crusts and rich, smoky flavors. Dense and heavy, red oak is ideal for achieving high temperatures and even heat distribution in a wood-burning oven. AVAILABLE SIZES:
 SPIT/ROTISSERIE FOR PRIME LARGE OVENIf you're looking for a way to take your Maximus Prime Arena Red Large Pizza Oven to the next level, look no further than the Prime Rotisserie Spit! This handy accessory allows you to roast meats and veggies to perfection, while also trapping all the delicious drippings for extra flavor. Super easy to use, the Prime Rotisserie Spit is a must-have for any serious chef. So get one today and start cooking up some mouth-watering dishes! ROTISSERIE SPIT SPECIFICATIONS
 PIZZA OVEN TOOLS STARTER KITThese pizza oven tools are exactly what we personally use when baking pizzas in our oven. The pizza toolkit contains:
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VIDEOSCooking in the Maximus Arena pizza oven (note: the smaller Maximus Arena is shown in the video below) 
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! 
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DOWNLOADSMaximus Prime Large Pizza Oven |
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 Prime Oven 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.
I need to order this oven ahead of time to build the frame of where it’s going to be, how will we get help on lifting it when it’s ready to be dropped
The Prime wood-fired oven weighs approximately 300 lbs so it can be lifted with the help of some strong friends. However, the refractory bricks that make up the oven floor can be easily removed. If you take out the bricks, the oven only weighs around 100 lbs and can be picked up and moved to your base, Then, you can put the bricks back in the oven. We used this method when moving the Prime oven to our own base.
What's the heating time of stainless steel and brick ovens?
Stainless steel pizza ovens will heat faster but they won't stay hot as long. Brick ovens take longer to completely heat but the heat will be retained in the oven for much longer cooking times.
Hi im lock cook eria to put 50 poung pig insade.Im think 50x50
I don't think the Maximus Prime Large Pizza Oven is big enough to accommodate something this big. We recommend checking the Earthstone Modular Wood Fired Oven or the Chicago Brick Oven-1000 Pizza Oven Kit for a bigger cooking space!
Do you sell a stand that would support either the Maximus Prime or the Lisboa oven? I do not want to build a foundation.
Here's the link to the stand for the Maximus Prime Large Pizza Oven.
Can this unit be built in to a summer kitchen and framed and supported properly or does it need exposure other than the chimney?
The Maximus Prime Large Pizza Oven isn't certified for indoor use in the United States.
What are the base thickness requirements to support the maximums Prime large pizza oven.
I'm going to share a link to one of our blog posts that will help you with this! The Prime doesn't technically need a top to a base to hold the oven. There are rails on the bottom of the oven to support it. As long as you are making sure the structure you have can support the weight and is made of non-combustible material, you've got everything covered!
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Can the Oven be retrofitted with a gas burner. If so, which of the ones you sell would you recommend?
The Maximus Prime Large Pizza Oven is a Wood-Burning pizza oven. If you are looking for an oven similar to this that is a gas burning oven, in both size and quality, check out our Alfa Ovens Gas Pizza Ovens!
How hot does the outside get, dome and bottom
Great question! Even though internal temsp are much, much, higher, because of the way it is insulated, the outside of the Maximus Prime Large Pizza Oven is cool enough that you can place a hand on it. However, it is highly reccomended that it be placed on a sturdy base, away from all flammable materials.
Does the Maximus come with a propane gas option? If not, do you carry a similar oven that is gas powered?
No, the Maximus Prime does not come in a gas version. We suggest checking our Alfa Ovens Gas Pizza Ovens!
Do you sell the smaller version of the Maximus wood fire over
We do and it only weighs at 130 lbs which is perfectly portable and great to take camping or tailgating! You can check out Maximus Arena Black Outdoor Wood-Fired Oven. It is also available in Black or Red!
is the oven weather proof? i am considering installing it on the patio and exposed to the elements.
The interior walls of the Prime oven are made of 304-2B Stainless Steel and the outside of 1.4mm Aluminum. These materials are better due to its resistance to corrosion. However, all of our ovens require “all-weather” protection from rain, sleet and snow, fallen leaves, and protection from harsh elements when not in use. So it is always recommended you get a cover which protects your investment and looks great while doing so!
How high will the temperature go and how long does it sustain it? How much wood is needed to achieve 850-900 degrees F?
You can put enough wood in the oven to turn it into a fire much hotter than you’d ever need but, at some point, you’ll start burning up your oven. While the oven can withstand a fire of 900 degrees, it’s usually way too hot to cook at that temperature for most customers. We recommend keeping the fire below 900 degrees.
Does this oven have to be vented outside if you use it in a restaurant or can you just set it under the hood system?
The Maximus Prime can be used either way and is a super oven. However, if you need to have an oven that is UL-listed for indoor commercial use, this oven does not have that certification. For commercial ovens certified for indoor commercial use, you may need to look at the ovens found here: https://www.patioandpizza.com/collections/installation_commercial
Does the red exterior fade or loose its color due to heat I want red but worried about discoloration from heat
Thanks for the great question. The Maximus Primes are very popular ovens and, as far as we know, we've never had anyone complain about the red color fading or losing its color. We personally use the Prime oven and love it!
Can I use Maximus Prime Large Pizza Oven for baking bread?
Yes, most definitely! We have baked bread in our Maximus Prime Large Oven many times. Also, for reference, here is a video showing bread being baked in the smaller Maximus oven: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJn6nfkM6tE
how hot does this oven get to when heating up for about an hour?
The Maximus Prime oven can get well over 900°F within 30 minutes but that is typically too hot for normal cooking. We typically cook in this oven at temperatures between 575°F - 800°F.
Does the fire go over the top of the pizza inside the dome or does it just sit in one corner?
That depends on how you build your fire. When your fire is big enough, it can roll over the top of the inside of the oven, but if it's just small, it wont go over the top which is perfect for baking bread
Can the Prime Pizza Oven be installed on a trailer?
Most definitely! We have numerous customers using the Prime on trailers and in food trucks. The Prime would work perfectly bolted on a trailer because it has 3 rails underneath. The oven actually sits up an inch off the bottom so you won't have to worry about the bottom getting hot (and it has a ceramic fire blanket insulating the bottom anyway). Check out this FAQ on Modifying a Maximus Oven for a Food Truck or Trailer.
How long will it take to have my Prime pizza oven delivered?
We typically ship our Maximus Oven from Authentic Pizza Ovens within 2-3 business days from the when the order is placed. The Maximus Pizza Oven ships from our warehouse in Houston, so depending on where you live, the delivery time could be 1 - 7 days. You will receive a tracking email as soon as your pizza oven ships so you will be able to track your oven. Once your pizza oven arrives at the local terminal, you should get a call from the freight company to schedule the actual delivery.
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