Gozney Arc XL
Gozney
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Gozney's 16 inch gas oven, the Arc's lateral-flame burner scaled up for bigger pizzas.
About the Gozney Arc XL
The Arc XL is the larger of Gozney's two Arc ovens, with a 41 cm opening that swallows a full 16 inch pizza. Like the standard Arc it uses an arched chamber and a rolling rear flame to wrap heat over the top of the pizza, and it reaches 950F, though the bigger chamber wants about 25 minutes to get there.
At roughly 58 lb it is a fixed-patio oven. The extra size is the reason to buy it over the standard Arc: room to turn a large pizza and enough stone to feed a group without cooking in shifts. It is gas only, so there is no fire to tend.
Specifications
Strengths
- 41 cm opening fits a full 16 inch pizza
- Rolling flame bakes the top of large pizzas evenly
- Steady gas heat, nothing to tend
Watch for
- Heavy at about 58 lb, a fixed station
- Longer 25 minute preheat than smaller ovens
- Gas only and among the pricier options
Common questions
How big a pizza does the Gozney Arc XL fit?
Up to a full 16 inch (41 cm) pizza, so a New York pie or a large Neapolitan with room to turn it. That extra room over the standard Arc is the main reason to step up to the XL.
How long does the Gozney Arc XL take to heat up?
About 25 minutes to reach its 950F ceiling, a little longer than smaller ovens because the larger chamber and stone hold more mass to bring up to temperature. Give the stone the full preheat for a crisp base on the first pizza.
