Two smaller pizzas at once, a digital readout of the stone and the option to switch between gas and wood. The Alfa Forni EVO is a new outdoor oven for anyone who wants to cook more food outdoors and keep a better eye on the heat.
It is easy to get stuck on the maximum temperature when you look at a pizza oven. But for the person who is actually standing there with dough on their hands, other questions are at least as interesting. Is the stone hot enough? Is there room for the next pizza? And can the oven be used for something else once pizza night is over?
That is the kind of use Alfa Forni is aiming for with the EVO, which was unveiled on November 3, 2026. The name comes from Everything Outdoor. The manufacturer describes an oven for pizza, bread, meat, vegetables and other oven dishes, with a stated temperature range of around 180 till 500 °C. Alfa’s presentation of the EVO
Room for two pizzas, but mind the size
The baking surface measures 60 × 40 centimeters. Alfa states that it holds two pizzas with a diameter of 28 centimeters or one larger pizza of up to 40 centimeters. That gives a concrete picture of the capacity: two smaller pizzas, not two full-size 35-centimeter pizzas side by side.
The floor consists of refractory slabs three centimeters thick. The oven weighs 81 kilo without the base, so this is a product for a well-considered spot on the patio rather than something you carry out when guests arrive. Alfa’s technical specifications
Stone, oven and food each get their own temperature
One of the most interesting features is the digital temperature display. The EVO measures the temperature in the oven chamber and in the refractory floor separately. There is also an included probe for the internal temperature of the food.
Via Bluetooth and the ToGrill app, you can follow the temperatures and set alarms. Here is an important detail: the app monitors the heat. The gas flame is still adjusted manually with the knob on the oven.
For the pizza baker, the stone readout is particularly interesting. It makes it easier to judge whether the baking surface has had time to get hot before the first pizza goes in. How well it helps over several bakes in a row remains to be tested. How the thermometer and the app work
Gas for everyday cooking, wood when you want to build a fire
The EVO can be used with gas or wood. When firing with wood, the included burner cover must protect the gas burner, and the fire is placed on the opposite side of the oven. The fuels are used as alternatives, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
The separate wood holder is an accessory, not a requirement for cooking with wood. It helps keep the wood gathered together, but Alfa also allows the fire to be built directly on the refractory floor, with correct placement and the burner protection in place. So there is a difference between the protection that is included and the wood holder that is sold separately. Alfa’s information on wood firing
What does the claim about faster heating mean?
Alfa’s updated heating system is called Flue System Technology 2.0. It combines the burner with two heat shields to control the flame, airflow and heat inside the oven.
On the product page, Alfa states around 25 minutes to 752°F under stable conditions and up to 20 percent faster heating compared with the comparable ovens the company has tested. These are the manufacturer’s figures, not results from a BBQLovers test. Above all, they should not be read as a promise of 932°F after 20 minutes in all weather. The EVO product page
Alfa’s care information points out cold, wind and moisture as factors that can affect the time. For conditions in Sweden, it is therefore wise to read both the stone and the oven rather than going by the clock alone. Heating and temperatures
Plan the spot before you buy
The EVO can stand on a suitable countertop or on Alfa’s dedicated base. The gas connection can be routed from underneath for a more discreet installation. That does not mean, however, that the oven can be built in just anywhere.
It is intended for outdoor use only and requires ventilation, a heat-resistant surface and the prescribed safety distances. Changes to the gas connection must be carried out by qualified personnel. Check the entire installation guide before you draw the oven in under a roof or close to other materials. Alfa’s installation requirements
Price and availability in Sweden
When checked on November 9, 2026, the German retailer Grillgoods lists the EVO in anthracite gray, in the gas/wood version, for 2 690 euros including VAT. The base is not included. This is a German price, not a confirmed Swedish price or a quote for delivery to Sweden. The German product listing
BBQLovers has not yet verified a Swedish sales launch, Swedish pricing or delivery here. Anyone considering an import should first get an answer on the right gas version, connection equipment and service for the Swedish market.
What we want to see in a test
On paper, the EVO looks most interesting for anyone who wants to use an outdoor oven often and for many kinds of food. A separate readout of the stone and the option to choose fuel are features with clear practical benefit.
A practical test needs to cover several pizzas in a row, temperature holding around 356°F and heating up on a chilly Swedish day. Only then can we say how well the promises hold up in everyday use. This article is a review of the launch and the manufacturer’s figures, not a product test.
News image: AI-generated editorial product illustration based on the manufacturer’s reference material. Not a photograph from a BBQLovers test.