PIZZA OVENS
The fire still burns… From traditional to modern, Gozney has the sector covered – and there’s plenty more to come.
relationships with the likes of Franco Benugo, Pizza Pilgrims, and MOD clearly illustrate that he made the right call. “Our modular oven assembly and efficiencies initially drove many of our restaurant relationships in the London area – and we are known as a go-to brand for multiple reasons,” said Gozney. “We have worked with incredible brands across the UK and abroad, from Franco Manca to The Pig Hotels. Just as interesting are our successful independent restaurant brands and street food vendors.” EARLY AMBITION The oven is the heartbeat of any pizza restaurant, delivering dishes at speed, from the highest of temperatures – and the wood-fired version has been a staple of commercial restaurants for a long time. While electric is proving popular in this tough economic climate, the traditional wood-fired oven still dominates the fuel-used segment, with a share of 41% of the global pizza oven market in 2022 [Grand View Research, Pizza Oven Market Size, Share & Trends]. It seems the unique, smoky flavour, giving the crust a charred texture, is irreplaceable, while operators can deliver a much more bespoke offering. Commonly used terms include high-quality refractory materials, with improved airflow systems and more precise temperature controls. It’s an incredibly exciting time, and no one understands this better than Tom Gozney. He is the founder and designer of Gozney, following the decision to build an oven in his back-yard at the age of 21. The home-made pizza tasted so good, his life was changed forever. The mission today is to create pioneering ovens, from portable to professional, but also to build a community, incorporating ‘Secret Supper Clubs’, pizza classes and local events. Business 26 P&P_Dec23_219_p26-33_Ovens AB.indd 26
HYBRID OF STYLES There’s a remarkable statistic from 2019, with a Technomic study saying that 83% of consumers eat pizza at least once per month – while a Mintel survey said that in the US, it was 93%!
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