Lidl Grill Meister Pizza Oven - Review & Demo - WATCH THIS BEFORE YOU BUY

Lidl related they pizza oven this week, and shoppers have been going mad for it, and at just £79 i can see why! But for such a low cost pizza oven, can it really live up to the likes of Ooni to Gozney pizza ovens? In this video we put that to the test, and the results may surprise you!
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My Go to Pizza Oven
🇬🇧 - OONI Karu 12 - bit.ly/38SLvs5
🇺🇸 - OONI Karu 12 - bit.ly/2NrboHY
🇪🇺 - OONI Karu 12 - bit.ly/3loiBVV
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👩🏼‍🍳 PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE (Makes 3 dough balls)
• 00 Flour - 500g (100%)
• Tepid Water - 350g (70%)
• Fine Sea Salt - 15g (3%)
• Instant Yeast - 0.3g (0.6%)
🥣 PIZZA DOUGH METHOD
1. Combine water, salt and yeast, mix and dissolve
2. Add mixture to the flour
3. Mix until it forms a ball for about 2 minutes
4. Rest for 20 minutes
5. Knead dough for 2 more minutes until its a smooth ball
6. Proof in an airtight oiled tub for 2 hours
7. Measure out 3 equal parts and shape into balls
8. Proof for a further 6 hours ( or 4 hours and fridge over night)
9. Make sure your dough balls are at room temperature before cooking
10. Cook in a 450°c (850°f) oven for around 90 seconds
* Recipe Credit - Ken Forkish - The Elements of Pizza
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[@user-lh6pf9rh5r]

Glad I checked out this review. Was just looking at one of these today at my local Lidl and was considering it. Definitely won't be wasting my money on it now.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Check out the ooni ovens instead, they're not too much more expensive, but are much better in quality and results

[@charlottejameson8924]

Great review, thank you. I saw then i sore a couple of days ago and wanted a review before buying.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Glad I could help, it wouldn't be one I would recommend buying!

[@isikbulent]

Great and very helpful review Tom.. thanks a lot. I was on my way to return back to Lidl to buy this pizza oven which I saw while doing my weekly shopping. I had asked to the Lidl Store assistant which fuel is to be used for this oven as you have mentioned they covered this information with white tape. I had not noticed that it was covered before I watched your very helpful video 😅. So after your review I gave up to buy this pizza oven. Thank you very much again

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for watching, it does seem like a good deal but i really don't think it's worth buying this one 👍🍕

[@G4CEFITNESS]

🎉❤ First!! That's a great price but remeber, you get what you pay for! Great review. 👍

[@TomVoyageuk]

Yes that really is true! 👍🍕

[@aspjake123]

I have learned to buy once, cry once and thanks to your reviews have gone with the Ooni Koda16. No regrets at all.

[@mihaigrigori5724]

I have such a pizza oven and just added some insulation under it's cover and it works like a charm. Sure, as it is it's not doing a very good job but with this insulation added you would have a great pizza oven with a very cheap price. The insulation I used is basalt mineral wool but you can use also ceramic wool, the one that is used in fireplaces. The cover is held in simple rivets. After you take out the cover, you have like 3 cm space in which you can put the insulation, then mount the cover. I've made the best pizzas with this oven.

[@sambagatin7100]

Can you send me a picture of how you've done it?

[@mihaigrigori5724]

@@sambagatin7100 how can I post a picture?

[@sambagatin7100]

@@mihaigrigori5724 can you use any of those image temp hosting site, like imgbb ?

[@TomVoyageuk]

That's very interesting that you've done that! Thanks for watching 👍🍕

[@TahirAmeenGaming]

hi mate, what do you mean under the cover, i have also purchased this oven but haven't used it yet.

[@owls275]

Glad I went straight for the Ooni

[@TomVoyageuk]

They are great ovens!

[@jasonhargreaves7593]

Great video. Whilst I’m always keen on finding a bargain some things are too cheap to be usable for what they are advertised. My worries with something like this is that someone keen to get into home pizza making could be put off the whole idea by buying this and giving up.

[@TomVoyageuk]

I do love a bargain, but i also fully believe in paying more for quality. I'm glad i tested it out though and yes you are right, this could easily discourage someone learning to cook pizza 🍕🍕

[@danjv]

Thanks Tom for an honest review of this obviously lacking oven. In the US Walmart sells the charcoal fired Expert Grill Pizza Oven for $139. I got mine when thay rolled the price down to $97. It is very much better built than the one shown here. 20 minutes to temperature and it keeps up with other more expensive ovens.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for watching and checking out my video!

[@mauricevorstenbosch5878]

Honest review he is sponsored by ooni wauw he is honest

[@realeoinarmstrong]

Thanks for that review… dodged a bullet!

[@TomVoyageuk]

You're welcome, spend a bit more and get something that will last

[@subwaysurfer969]

I like the wood table, where can I purchase it? Great video the oven not so much. Thanks for the dough recipe, my new go to.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thank you for watching! It's from a company called Zest, i've filmed a video which will be going live soon👍🍕

[@adam508]

I got a similar oven from aldi a few years and it was a nightmare. I took it back and got an ooni and it was soo much better

[@TomVoyageuk]

You can't go wrong with an Ooni! 👍🍕

[@milupaoutdoor]

Hi Tom, I had the same problem with a nearly simular oven. It need much training to hold the temperature high. I think for beginners it is better to buy a oven with gas, because you can focus on the pizza

[@TomVoyageuk]

It would be a very difficult oven to learn with, I agree with you, gas is a great stepping stone in to learning! 👍🍕

[@Markku1000]

I bought same owen and it works perfectly with wooden pellets. Temperature rise fast to 350. I'll think the quality of pellets is important.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for watching

[@gregorhi2]

I bought one too and liked the pizza so far. It's really not the hottest pizza oven. Another downside is that the chimney is about in the middle of the stone instead of near the front so the flames are only being pulled about halfway over the pizza. But I think it works fine for an absolute beginner as timing isn't such a big thing due to the lower heat. I'm adding pellets once I've built my pizza so that I can cook at the height of the flames. It's very likely not going to be my final pizza oven but it allows me to gain experience and to evaluate what features I'll want on the next oven.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for watching! As a starting oven it’s ok, or for those cooks that need a longer bake at lower heat (NY pizza for eg) it’s ok, I think it would take time to learn how to regulate the temps in the oven, but once you have that down it’s ok. But I found it hard to get it hotter than 350c

[@rollo316]

If you're looking for a pizza oven but don't want to spend the price on a ooni, I suggest going for the big horn, it's a ooni clone and works great

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for watching, i'll be sure to check these out!

[@paulwatson5030]

Confirmed what I thought! You do get some bargains - but often you get what you pay for! I liked the pizza oven table - do you have a metal top for it, by any chance?

[@TomVoyageuk]

Hi Paul, Thanks for watching, I think I've just seen and replied to your comment on the video for this table 👍

[@GabrielIonescuisro]

I've been waiting for a while to make some review of this very cheap pizza oven from lidl.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Yeah as soon as I saw it I thought it would make a good video! Thanks for watching!

[@GabrielIonescuisro]

@@TomVoyageuk there are some cheap one on Vevor, around 160 euros shipping included, I got one last year, the build quality is quite good, thick stainless steel, but I stuggle with the same thing, keeping temperature up, maybe I'm doing something wrong...

[@gerardcampbell3981]

Great video, Tom. Too many negatives with this one (not that it's available in my country, anyway) but shows that cheaper isn't always the best way to go: There are too many trade offs. It'll just end up costing more in the end as you'll put it aside and spend more on an Ooni or similar.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Very true! I understand that people need cheaper options but unfortunately sometimes it ends up being a waste of money 👎

[@NorwichCampingLeisure]

This is why we don't stock the Ooni Fyra, too much loading to keep the temp up, karu all the wayyyyyy

[@TomVoyageuk]

I’ve had a few successful cooks on the Fyra, with the hopper it’s easy to keep the ful topped up, also I have heard of people using a small sub fan at the rear of the oven to help with airflow

[@overnightclassic2]

We have that one at lidl in the U.S. too

[@TomVoyageuk]

Have you tried it? 👍🍕

[@overnightclassic2]

no never got around to it@@TomVoyageuk

[@ryanmason491]

Seems to be solving a promising that doesn't really exist.. if you want to start on a budget then most would go Big Horn - alot even say can be compatible to an Ooni and can be had for around £130. Those wanting to start premium have the Gozney option. As you say, if you buy this you'll want better and end up buying twice

[@TomVoyageuk]

I'll check out the Big Horn ones - thank you!

[@Leprekorn]

Hey Tom your discount code for Zest isn't working for me.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for letting me know I’ve updated the link now and tried the discount code and it should work!

[@user-wr6hr6dv6u]

Thanks Tom, can you recommend an equivalent sized better portable alternative, preferably a fuel heated one, not gas. Thanks.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Hello, the Ooni Karu12 would be my recommendation, it's the first oven that I got and is a good size, not to heavy and easy enough to move around

[@user-wr6hr6dv6u]

@@TomVoyageuk Bought it! It's been a hit at many parties! Great recommendation. Thanks.

[@johnnyj360]

Can you share the link for the table please

[@TomVoyageuk]

I've got a video going live this afternoon and i've got a discount code too 👍

[@TomVoyageuk]

Actually it's next week the video is live... the table is from zest outdoor living the code is TOM25 😊

[@Ares0025]

What you have a lidl where you live? 😊 Grill Meister apparently is a german brand it means barbecue master

[@TomVoyageuk]

Good to know! 👍🍕

[@FlaviusBulldog]

"WATCH THIS BEFORE YOU BUY" I wish I did, Tom. I wish I did... I've had it for a month and a half and as a total beginner it's been a huge pain. Tried with charcoal and wood first, didn't heat enough. Bought pellets, tried with that, fire management is awful. After painfully cooking 2 or maybe 3 pizzas and adding pellets, they start to burn incompletely and i have to dump the fire tray and start over. Now I'm looking into buying a Glowen or an Ooni

[@TomVoyageuk]

Ah i'm sorry you're having problems with it, it really wasn't an easy oven to use unfortunately, i've not tried a Glowen before, i'll have a look in to this, but if you have any Ooni questions let me know 👍

[@FlaviusBulldog]

@@TomVoyageuk The Glowen is a newer product, the one advantage I see is the side firebox/gas burner, allowing you to see better what is happening at the side closest to the fire. Oh, and it's also manufactured in the EU

[@TomVoyageuk]

@@FlaviusBulldog Yeah i like the look of the Glowen, they contacted me to send a sample and then never sent it so I guess they changed their minds! Shame

[@FlaviusBulldog]

@@TomVoyageuk Damn, i would surely have hoped to see a proper review, as I'm currently undecided

[@TomVoyageuk]

@@FlaviusBulldog I’ll reach out to them again and see if they can send one over, I think they may just sell in Europe at the minute though

[@jcdark28]

Ojala terminaras de hacer la pizza, seria lo mejor para ver como funciona el puñetero horno.

[@TomVoyageuk]

thanks for watching

[@andyliv78]

Definitely one to avoid. Have you reviewed any of the UK made Inferno/Skilcraft ovens?

[@TomVoyageuk]

I haven’t actually, the only UK based ones aside from ooni are a brand called Woody that was a nice oven to use and great lads who run it too

[@omidchelsea]

Where's the best to get the wood pellets mate

[@TomVoyageuk]

I just get the ooni ones, they seem to work well for me

[@strongviews5773]

Bought one last week and tried it this weekend. Tried charcoal and could barely get it to 180. Closing the vent made it slightly hotter up to 200. Went on a run and could only find wood chips. Constantly refilling and could get a peak temp of 350. Tbh i can do better in my oven. Feels like a real waste of effort

[@TomVoyageuk]

Did you add wood to the charcoal? I feel adding wood for a flame is the only way to get temps high, also I would leave all vents open for maximum airflow.

[@strongviews5773]

Yes wood chips to charcoal was how I got up to 350. It was very peaky though. Only a few mins at that temperature and not long enough to fully cook the pizza. Certainly wouldn't have got the stone hot enough. I removed the pizza did the initial burn and put it back in. Lots of agro to barely make it work. I'll see if I can return it. If not I'll see if it can be upgraded.

[@mauricevorstenbosch5878]

Check his review low cost pizza oven he is saying in this one and the ooni ones i am looking for stone temp 450 celsius in that video the stone is 450 celsius that is way to hot so how honest are his reviews

[@G17-911]

Thanks Tom. I hope you didn’t have to pay for this oven . This thing is nothing but a headache.

[@TomVoyageuk]

I did pay for it but that’s ok, I see it as an investment for the channel 😃

[@paulwatson5030]

P.S. The discount code doesn't seem to work on it.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for letting me know I’ve updated the link now and tried the discount code and it should work!

[@paulwatson5030]

@@TomVoyageuk Thanks Tom - That's great!

[@pricey78]

Just pay the money and get an Ooni! Same with the ceramic grills, just buy an Egg or Kamado…. These other variants just aren’t worth it imo. Interesting however on the temperature of this pizza oven, my Karu 12g I can’t get temps above 300! No matter how much charcoal lump wood or oak I use, so maybe it’s not always get what you pay for!? 😂🤷‍♂️

[@TomVoyageuk]

How are you finding the 12g (apart from the temp issues?) i'm jealous you've got one! I've got one on order and really hope it comes soon 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@pricey78]

@@TomVoyageuk I bought it because of you 🤣. After seeing your reviews and then the 12g you played with at a show, I ordered immediately. I love it personally, I think having the temp gauge and window is great, and the black colour looks quality! I’m looking forward to your reviews of it when yours arrives! 👍

[@TomVoyageuk]

I loved trying it out at the launch! I wish I'd ordered straight away too but I told myself I didn't need another oven so I waited and regret it 🙈

[@tgregi]

Bought a year ago. No reviews then. Today used it first time. Great pizza but temp was not enough:/

[@TomVoyageuk]

Sorry to hear that, i hope you have more luck than me!

[@joejuska5390]

Use charcoal

[@TomVoyageuk]

Maybe i'll try it out again with Charcoal 👍🍕

[@saroscuto]

You can use whatever fuel. They added the white tape because of the new enviromental BS regulation... Charcoal and turf have been banned. I also think you aren't using the fuel container properly. I just bought it for 40£.. I am going to give it a go. Thanks for the video.

[@TomVoyageuk]

I thought it might be for a different region or something, thanks for the answer

[@cameron4994]

@@saroscuto did you find out how to use it properly?

[@darrenhirst6606]

Buy cheap, buy twice!

[@TomVoyageuk]

Agreed!

[@JimAtHome]

Well that's a no no NO

[@Rik77]

I think you're better off using a kitchen oven than this.

[@stephenflood4526]

Spend a few extra quid and get a proper one.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Yep I agree 👍

[@user-dm8my8jw8m]

send in market Florida like tranning cook Pizza Medium market Cargo ship

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for watching

[@robert70v]

Drugar, ne znaš ložiti vatru...

[@paulcussen2144]

What a load of shite!!! Good work Tom.

[@TomVoyageuk]

🙈🙈

[@sodd1000]

What stir? I bet there was no stir at all. "Causing a bit of a stir" indeed haha. Utter drivel and I am only a few seconds in.

[@sodd1000]

Also how can this be a good starting option when it doesn't work and belongs in the bin? Really you may want to see if McDonald's are hiring as you need a new career.

[@TomVoyageuk]

Your comments are negative, however I'm still thankful you took time out of your day to watch my video, and even more time to write your comments, it all helps drive and promote the video, and helps suggest it to more viewers, so thank you!

[@sodd1000]

@@TomVoyageuk And your review was negative yet you still recommend people buy this rubbish that doesn't work. Then you openly admit that your sole interest is likes and followers. Be honest in your videos. Most people aren't idiots even if you are.

[@mauricevorstenbosch5878]

Ok you can keep on talking about your ooni but some people are not sponsored by ooni so how can u have a indipendant review because u keep everything comparing to your sponsor who is by the way a cheap chinees company who fools people by paying why to much for there stuff

[@TomVoyageuk]

I'm not sponsored by Ooni, it was the first oven I bought and genuinely think they make great ovens 👍🍕

[@deanogorman6335]

Looks crap

[@TomVoyageuk]

Thanks for watching