$239.20

Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven - 1st Generation

Ooni Karu Wood and Charcoal-Fired Portable Pizza Oven | Ooni USA

Karu 12 - 1st Generation

12" Multi-fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven

$299.00 $239.20

Rugged and ultra-portable multi-fuel pizza oven

At just 26.5 lbs, and with a compact footprint, the Karu 12 is at home on your balcony, in your back garden or on a trek into the Great Outdoors.

Reaches a max temperature of 950 °F (500 °C) and can cook a restaurant-quality pizza in as little as 60 seconds.

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Wood-fired flavour or gas convenience

Wood. Charcoal. Gas.* Whichever fuel you feel like, go for it. You’re in charge. *Ooni Gas Burner sold separately

High Temperature Cooking for Restaurant-Quality Pizza

Professional-level temperatures of 950 ˚F deliver phenomenal pizza in just 60 seconds

Portable and Ready for Adventure

At just 26.5 lbs, you can take the Karu 12 pretty much anywhere. Fold up the legs and grab a handy Carry Cover for the Karu 12 to keep your oven safe, and you’re ready for anything.

Cook-it-All Food Flexibility

From wood-fired wings to seared steaks or meat feast pizzas, the Karu 12’s world-class heat and fuel flexibility offers boatloads of flexibility for what you can cook.

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Wood-fired flavour or gas convenience

Wood. Charcoal. Gas.* Whichever fuel you feel like, go for it. You’re in charge. *Ooni Gas Burner sold separately

High Temperature Cooking for Restaurant-Quality Pizza

Portable and Ready for Adventure

Cook-it-All Food Flexibility

Ooni Karu 12 combines optimum, multi-fuel performance with ultimate portability.
Karu 12 lets you use wood, charcoal or gas burner* to make flame-cooked, restaurant-quality pizzas in as little as 60 seconds.
With a small footprint, foldable legs and a weight of just 26.5 lb (12kg), the Karu 12 is an oven that’s just as at home on your balcony or in your backyard as it is on a camping trip.
Whether you’re at home or on the go, Karu 12 is a portable and powerful addition to your pizza-making setup.

*sold separately

Dimensions

Unboxed

Length: 31.5in

Width: 15.8in

Width: 30.3in

Length: 80cm

Width: 40cm

Width: 77cm

Boxed

Width: 28.4in

Length: 19.3in

Breadth: 13.4in

Width: 72cm

Length: 49cm

Breadth: 34cm

Weight

Weight Unboxed

26.5lb

12kg

Boxed

39.2lb

17.8kg

Cordierite Stones

Thickness

0.6in

15mm

Material

Oven Body

powder-coated carbon steel

Internal, Base & Legs

Stainless Steel

Back and Front Nose

Aluminum

Visor

Borosilicate glass

Stainless Steel

Regulator

37mBar

Take a closer look

Get to know the Karu 12, the oven that combines multi-fuel functionality with ultimate portability.

Ceramic fibre insulated stainless steel shell

This rugged, premium stainless steel shell not only adds a touch of class in the looks department but also offers excellent heat retention.

Folding legs with non-slip feet

The 12kg Karu 12 is already easy to carry, but folding legs add extra portability and make storage a snap.

Quick access fuel hatch

When it’s time to top up, you can load up your solid fuels quickly, easily and safely.

Enlarged Fuel Tray

The chimney can be removed for easy storage. When cooking with solid fuels, use the vent control to adjust the heat level. Keep it closed for low heat and smokey flavours, or open it up to reach the Karu 12’s max temperature.

15mm thick cordierite pizza stone

This thick, cordierite stone provides excellent heat retention for perfectly cooked pizza bases.

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Take a closer look

Get to know the Karu 12, the oven that combines multi-fuel functionality with ultimate portability.

Ceramic fibre insulated stainless steel shell

This rugged, premium stainless steel shell not only adds a touch of class in the looks department but also offers excellent heat retention.

Folding legs with non-slip feet

The Karu 12 is already easy to carry, but folding legs add extra portability and make storage a snap.

Quick access fuel hatch

When it’s time to top up, you can load up your solid fuels quickly, easily and safely.

Removable chimney with adjustable vent

15mm thick cordierite pizza stone

This thick, cordierite stone provides excellent heat retention for perfectly cooked pizza bases.

Why Buy Direct From Ooni

Great Pizza Or Your Money Back

If you’re not satisfied after 60 days, we’ll buy it back.

Free 5 Year Warranty

Only on ooni.com

Why Buy Direct From Ooni

Great Pizza Or Your Money Back

If you’re not satisfied after 60 days, we’ll buy it back.

Free 5 Year Warranty

Only on ooni.com

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Media Reviews

“There’s something about the flavor of wood-fired cooking that makes it incredibly appealing, and the Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven can deliver since it can run on gas, wood, or charcoal, just like many barbecue grills.”

- Spruce Eats

"The Ooni Karu 12 is easily the best portable pizza oven on the market right now [...] And easily, my favorite feature is that it can use either charcoal or wood for fuel, giving you the option to have an authentic wood-fired pizza experience at home."

- Food Network

“Ooni has made it possible—and easy—to make Instagram-worthy, Neapolitan pizza at home with its Karu 12 multi-fuel pizza oven.”

- Popular Mechanics

"Not only has this oven proved to be an efficient way to make pizza but it's brought us hours of joy with pizza nights with our son and his friends: You get a perfectly crisp pizza in less than three minutes, and faster once the oven warms up."

- CNET

Media Reviews

- Spruce Eats

- Food Network

“Ooni has made it possible—and easy—to make Instagram-worthy, Neapolitan pizza at home with its Karu 12 multi-fuel pizza oven.”

- Popular Mechanics

- CNET

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Which Karu is right for you?

From 12" to 16" pizza, discover which multi-fuel oven is the best fit for your cooking style.

Specification comparison between products Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven - 1st Generation, Ooni Karu 2 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven- 2nd Generation, Ooni Karu 2 Pro Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven- 2nd Generation
	Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven - 1st Generation$239.20 (7024) View details	Ooni Karu 2 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven- 2nd Generation$319.20 (1355) View details	Ooni Karu 2 Pro Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven- 2nd Generation$639.20 (47) View details
Pizza Ovens
Best For	Budget-conscious shoppers seeking the authentic wood-fired craft from a compact and portable design that's suitable for taking on the road or packing away (with optional gas compatibility for mid-week convenience). The Ooni standard without some of the enhanced spec of the second generation of Karu 2.	Pizza lovers who want authentic results from a compact and portable design that's suitable for taking on the road or packing away, whilst still benefiting from multi-fuel versatility to suit different preferences and locations.	Passionate cooks eager to experiment with the authentic craft of wood-fire (with optional gas compatibility for mid-week convenience), the latest premium tech features and flexing new and adventurous cooking techniques within a backyard environment.
Fuel Type	Multi-Fuel	Multi-Fuel	Multi-Fuel
Where It Can Be Used	Outdoor	Outdoor	Outdoor
Product Rating	4.8	4.7	4.8
Awards	—	iF Design Award of 2024 for Product Design With its borosilicate glass door and ClearView technology, integrated thermometer, powder-coated oven body, and advanced Airflow Management system, this oven was designed to deliver a superior pizza-making experience	Best Pizza Oven of 2025 by Popular Mechanics The Karu 2 Pro combines Ooni’s original design in a larger size, with a door and app connectivity to deliver one of its most deluxe ovens yet.
Registered Warranty	5 Years	5 Years	5 Years
Great Pizza Guarantee	Yes	Yes	Yes
Maximum Pizza Size	12"	12"	16"
No. of 12″ Pizzas	1	1	1
Heat up time	15mins	15mins	15mins
Temperature Range	210°F - 950°F	210°F - 950°F	210°F - 950°F
Weight	26.5lbs	34.17lbs	62.6lbs
Pizza Stone Dimensions	15.5" (front) x 14.6" (deep) x14.2" (rear)	13.3" (front) x 13.3" (deep) x 13.3" (rear)	16.7" (front) x 24.5" (deep) x 11.8" (rear)
Pizza Stone Area	176in²	176in²	404in²
Pizza Stone Thickness	0.6" cordierite stone	0.6" cordierite stone	0.6" cordierite stone
Opening Height	3.89″	3.86″	5.4"
Opening Width	13.3"	13"	16.7"
Unboxed size	30 x 15 x 31″	29.7 x 28.7 x 16.5″	31.9” x 19.7” x 32.7”
Gas Burner	Single Inshot Gas Burner Attachment	Single Inshot Gas Burner Attachment	Single Inshot Gas Burner Attachment
Gas Controls	Single	Single	Single
Gas Control Location	Rear	Rear	Rear
Propane Gas Compatible	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ignition Type	Mechanical Piezo	Mechanical Piezo	Mechanical Piezo
Fuel consumption	3.3lbs for 10 pizzas	2.4lbs for 10 pizzas	4.8lbs for 10 pizzas
kW (BTU)	5.0kw (17060.7 BTU)	5.0kw (17060.7 BTU)	7.3kw (25000 BTU)
Ooni Connect DTH	-	-	Compatible

What Our Customers Say

What fuel can I use in Karu 12?

Use wood or lump charcoal for a traditional wood-fired experience, or attach a gas burner (sold separately here) for easy propane-fueled baking.

What size of pizzas can I make in the Karu 12?

The Ooni Karu 12 can comfortably make 12 inch round pizzas, and can also fit our Ooni Detroit-Style Pizza Pans.

What fuel can I use in Karu 12?

Use wood or lump charcoal for a traditional wood-fired experience, or attach a gas burner (sold separately here) for easy propane-fueled baking.

Is Karu 12 portable?

With its small footprint, Karu 12 is an oven that’s just as at home on your balcony or in your backyard as it is on a camping trip. the Ooni Karu 12 has been designed to be super portable. For ease of transport, we would recommend the Ooni Karu 12 Cover.

How long does it take to cook a pizza in Karu 12?

The Ooni Karu 12 can cook a Neapolitan style pizza in just 60 seconds. The oven temperature can be controlled so you can cook all styles of pizza, such as New York, Detroit and beyond.

Does Karu 12 come with a thermometer?

The Karu 12 doesn't have a built in thermometer, but pairs excellently with our Infrared Temp Gun.

How should I store Karu 12 when not in use?

Ooni Karu 12 is built to last and you can leave it outdoors all year long. You can use the Ooni Karu 12 Carry Cover to keep it safe from the elements. We do recommend that you store Ooni Karu 12 indoors for extended periods without use and to protect it from harsh weather conditions.

What are the warranty times and how can I activate it?

Your Ooni Karu 12 comes with a 1 year standard warranty which can be extended to a 5 year warranty by registering your oven at ooni.com. In addition to that, we're so confident you're going to love it that we offer a 60 day worry free Great Pizza Guarantee. If you aren't loving the pizzas you make in your Karu 12, let us know and we'll be happy to help.

Does it come with a pizza peel, thermometer, or other accessories?

We highly recommend taking advantage of our bundles above to get all the essentials you'll need for making great pizza such as a pizza peel, infrared thermometer to accurately read your stone temp, and a turning peel to help you turn your pizzas like a pro.

What food can I cook other than pizza?

Ooni Karu 12 is super versatile and allows you to cook more than just pizza, whether that be flatbreads, naan, roasted meat or vegetables, bread. Ooni Karu 12 has such great heat control, so you can experiment with different dishes and recipes. We have a range of Cast iron cookware and roasting pans which will be the perfect addition to your oven.

Need Assistance?

Setup Guide

Watch how-tos, get recipes and everything else you need to get the most out of the Ooni Karu 12.

User Manual

Download the Karu 12 manual and safety instructions.

Warranty Information

Warranty coverage and how to make a claim.

Get in touch with us directly. We’re here to help.

Need Assistance?

Setup Guide

Watch how-tos, get recipes and everything else you need to get the most out of the Ooni Karu 12.

User Manual

Download the Karu 12 manual and safety instructions.

Warranty Information

Warranty coverage and how to make a claim.

Get in touch with us directly. We’re here to help.

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Karu 12 - 1st Generation

12" Multi-fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven