Why the Pizza Oven is the New BBQ: The Ultimate Guide for Family Weekends

Let’s be honest: The “Standard Saturday BBQ” can get a little repetitive.

You buy the sausages. You buy the burgers. The host stands by the grill flipping meat while everyone else sits at the table. It’s tasty, but is it exciting?

In 2025, there is a new king of the Costa del Sol terrace. It isn’t a grill, and it isn’t a smoker. It is the Outdoor Pizza Oven.

At TerrazaBella, we have seen a massive shift in what our clients in Estepona, Sotogrande and Marbella are buying. They aren’t just replacing their old gas grills; they are adding a dedicated Pizza Station.

Why the sudden obsession? Because a BBQ is a meal, but a Pizza Oven is an event.

If you are looking to upgrade your hosting game, especially if you have grandchildren visiting for the summer, here is why a Cozze oven might be the best investment you make this year.

1. The “2-Minute” Revolution

The biggest myth about pizza ovens is that they are slow.

When people think “Pizza Oven,” they imagine a giant, masonry wood-fired dome that takes 4 hours to heat up and requires a degree in fire management to operate. Who has time for that?

The modern Cozze Pizza Oven changes the physics.

• Warm up: 20 minutes (Gas or Electric).

• Cook time: 2 minutes per pizza.

Yes, two minutes. Because the Cozze reaches temperatures of 400°C+ and uses a cordierite stone base, it cooks the dough instantly, creating that leopard-spotted, crispy crust that you usually only get in an Italian restaurant. (Here is our favourite pizza dough recipe) 

You can feed a table of 10 people in 20 minutes, with everyone eating fresh, hot slices.

2. The “Grandkid Trap” – Interactive Cooking

This is the number one reason our clients buy these ovens.

If you are a grandparent with family visiting your villa in Sotogrande or apartment in Estepona, you know the struggle of keeping kids entertained away from screens.

A Pizza Oven turns dinner into an activity.

1. Prep Station: Set up a table with dough balls, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and bowls of toppings (ham, pepperoni, peppers, mushrooms).

2. DIY: The kids stretch their own dough and choose their own toppings.

3. The Magic: They watch it bubble and rise in the oven (safely supervised, of course).

It’s messy, it’s loud, and it’s incredibly fun. You aren’t just “feeding the kids”; you are making memories.

3. It’s Not Just for Pizza (The Secret Weapon)

Here is a secret that most people don’t know: A pizza oven is actually a high-speed roasting vault.

Because the heat comes from above (rolling flame/element) and below (hot stone), it is perfect for Mediterranean dishes:

• Gambas Pil Pil: Put your prawns, garlic, and oil in a cast-iron skillet. Slide it in. 3 minutes later, it’s bubbling furiously.

• Ribeye Steaks: A cast-iron pan in a pizza oven gets hotter than any BBQ. You can get the perfect sear on a steak in seconds.

• Roasted Vegetables: Peppers and asparagus char beautifully in the intense heat.

We recommend grabbing a Cast Iron Skillet from our accessories range to unlock this potential.

4. Gas vs. Electric: Which Cozze is for you?

At TerrazaBella, we offer the Danish-designed Cozze range because they offer the two best fuel types for the Spanish lifestyle.

Option A: The Gas Model (13″ or 17″)

• Best for: Villas and large terraces.

• The Pro: Connects to your standard Repsol/Cepsa gas bottle. Powerful, mobile, and authentic.

• The Con: You need to carry gas bottles.

Option B: The Electric Model (13″ or 17″)

• Best for: Apartments, Penthouses, and “No Gas” Communities.

• The Pro: Plug and play. No heavy bottles. Consistent heat.

• The Surprise: It gets just as hot as the gas version. It is a genuine 400°C oven.

Note: The 13-inch is perfect for personal pizzas. The 17-inch is better if you want to cook family-sized pizzas or large pans of meat/fish.

5. Complete the Setup (The Bella Way)

A pizza oven on the floor is no good. You need a station.

To create the perfect “Pizzeria” corner on your terrace, we recommend:

1. The Trolley: The Cozze trolley has a slide-out side table for prep and hooks for your pizza peel.

2. The Accessories: You need a Pizza Peel (to slide it in) and a Turning Peel (to rotate it).

3. The Presentation: Serve the final result on a beautiful wooden board from BellaHome.es with a professional cutter.

Ready to Slice?

Stop serving the same old burgers. Transform your terrace into the best Pizzeria in Estepona.

Visit our showroom to see the Cozze range in person, or order online for delivery across the coast.