Koda 2 Max: A Gas Oven (R)evolution

The next big thing in outdoor cooking is here. And when we say “big,” we mean it. The super-sized, gas-fuelled Koda 2 Max is the latest addition to the Ooni oven lineup. This oven sports a massive 24-inch cooking surface, two independently controlled cooking zones and a brand-new Bluetooth-enabled Digital Temperature Hub. 

Let’s jump right into those features so you can truly see why the Koda 2 Max is such a revolutionary outdoor oven.

Size Matters

Without getting too much into geometry (unless you want to), the Koda 2 Max’s 24-inch cooking area–spread across two baking stones–offers incredible versatility. If we’re JUST talking pizza that’s big enough to cook:

Two 12-inch pizzas side-by-side

Three 10-inch pizzas

A single, monster 20-inch New York-style pizza ready to be sliced up for a group or just yourself (when it comes to pizza, we don’t judge).

If you want to get really crazy (and who doesn’t?), you can use that big baking area for a side and a main or a pizza and a roast. Let this gas-powered oven fire your imagination. 

You’re probably asking yourself, “But aren’t different things supposed to be cooked at different temperatures?!” How astute of you! And what a lovely segue, too.

Zonal Cooking

Remember how we said that the Koda 2 Max has two baking stones? Inside the oven, you’ll also find two independently controlled gas burners that enable cooking at a wide range of temperatures across the two cooking zones. 

Cook a deep-dish pizza on one side while firing out a NY-style pizza on the other. Sear steaks on the left while flame-cooking veggies on the right. Make a main course and a dessert. Pizza and burgers. Hot dogs and roast chicken. This isn’t just an oven; it’s the life of the party. 

If that seems like a lot to keep track of while you’re trying to entertain guests, hungry kids and that one neighbour who just won’t stop telling you how to cook, don’t worry; we’ve thought about that too.

Digital Temperature Hub

At the front of the oven, you’ll find a digital display. This is the brand-new Digital Temperature Hub. It can provide air temperature readings from either side of the oven (so you know exactly when to launch your pizzas or slide in that roasting pan). 

For the carnivores, the Digital Temperature Hub has two (detachable) food probes for testing the internal temperature of roasting meats.

You can even monitor the oven’s temperature with the Ooni app, thanks to yet another brand-new innovation: Ooni Connect™. Just sync your oven to the app and get access to real-time cooking notifications, product updates, tips and more. 

Next-Gen Gas System

Finally, let’s talk about how this oven brings the heat. The totally redesigned and reimagined Ooni G2 Gas Technology™ eliminates hotspots and cold pockets and delivers incredibly consistent temperatures and impressive energy efficiency. 

The gas system also features a patent-pending tapered flame, a dial for each burner for precise temperature control, and an auto-sparking ignition for convenient lighting. Paired with thicker-than-ever 20 mm baking stones, you can cook multiple pizzas back-to-back with minimal recharge time.

Trust us when we say that the Koda 2 Max isn’t just an evolution of the ovens that came before it; it’s a true revolution in outdoor cooking. You can learn more about the oven and see the entire family of Ooni ovens and accessories at uk.ooni.com