Buying guide
Grill-to-Pizza Conversion
Updated How we research
Turn the grill you already own into a pizza oven. The page is split into four sections (Grill-top oven inserts; Steel made for grates; Stones that take the flame; Gloves for live fire), followed by every pick ranked by our score so you can compare them in one place.
The short version
We compared 16 picks. Our scores range from 7.0 to 8.8 out of 10.
- Best overall:Pizza Steel Hack with Handles and Pizza Peel, Pizza Stone Made from Steel for Oven and Grill, 16" x 16" Baking Surface, 3/8" Thick. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.8/10.
- Also great value:Unicook Pizza Stone, Heavy Duty Cordierite Pizza Pan for Oven and Grill, Thermal Shock Resistant Baking Stone for Bread, 15 x 12 Inch Rectangular, 6.8 lbs. Value score of 9/10, overall 8.6/10.
- Solid build:ThermiChef 16x16 Pizza Steel, 3/8" Thick, 27.5 lbs - Cooking Steel for Oven & Grill - Made in USA. Build and materials score of 10/10, overall 8.8/10.
- Feature-rich:Heat Resistant Gloves - 1472F Grilling Gloves, Long Cuff, Dupont Nomex HeatFiber Made in USA. Features score of 8/10, overall 8.4/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
Grill-top oven inserts
- Onlyfire Grill Top Pizza Oven Kit for Gas Grill, Charcoal Grill and Propane, Portable Stainless Steel Pizza Maker with Pizza Stone and Pizza Peel KitOur score7.8/10
- Cuisinart Grill Top Pizza Oven Kit, Portable Make Your Own Pie Set with Pizza Peel and Cordierite StoneOur score7.8/10
- Skyflame Universal Stainless Steel Pizza Oven Kit, 22x15 Inches | with Stone, for Most Gas Grills, Pellet Grill Conversion KitOur score7.8/10
- HeatGuard Pro Geras Pizza Oven for Grill - Grill Top Pizza Oven for Outdoor Camping with Pizza Stone and Pizza Peel Kit, Charcoal, Pellet, Propane Gas, WoodOur score7.0/10
Steel made for grates
- Pizza Steel Hack with Handles and Pizza Peel, Pizza Stone Made from Steel for Oven and Grill, 16" x 16" Baking Surface, 3/8" ThickOur score8.8/10
- ThermiChef 16x16 Pizza Steel, 3/8" Thick, 27.5 lbs - Cooking Steel for Oven & Grill - Made in USAOur score8.8/10
- Pizza Steel PRO by Hans Grill - XL 1/4" Thick Square Conductive Metal Baking Steel for Oven and BBQ, 13 x 13 Inches, Includes Beechwood Handle Metal Pizza PeelOur score8.2/10
- Primica Pizza Steel XL for Oven & Grill, 16" x 13.4", Perfect for Oven Baked Pizza with Higher Conductivity, Premium Baking Alternative to Pan and StoneOur score8.0/10
Stones that take the flame
- Unicook Pizza Stone, Heavy Duty Cordierite Pizza Pan for Oven and Grill, Thermal Shock Resistant Baking Stone for Bread, 15 x 12 Inch Rectangular, 6.8 lbsOur score8.6/10
- Unicook 20 x 13.5 Inch Extra Large Pizza Stone for Oven and Grill, 10.6 Lbs | Heavy Duty, Even Heating&Consistent Heat Retention, Crispy Crust for 2 Small Pizzas, Bread, Cookies, Includes Dough ScraperOur score8.0/10
- Nuwave Heavy-Duty Cordierite Pizza & Baking Stone, Heat Resistant up to 1472F, for Indoor Electric Ovens, Outdoor Gas, Wood Fire Grills, BBQ GrillingOur score7.8/10
- Pizza Stone, Engineered Tuff Cordierite Durable, Heavy Duty Ceramic Baking Stone, Pizza Pan for Oven, BBQ and Grill, Thermal Shock Resistant, 15x12 Inch RectangularOur score7.8/10
Gloves for live fire
- Heat Resistant Gloves - 1472F Grilling Gloves, Long Cuff, Dupont Nomex HeatFiber Made in USAOur score8.4/10
- Comsmart BBQ Gloves, 1472 Degree F Heat Resistant Grilling Gloves Silicone Non-Slip Oven GlovesOur score8.0/10
- Falluk BBQ Grill Gloves 1472F Heat Resistant Fireproof Grilling Gloves, Long Oven Mitts for Smoking BarbecueOur score7.6/10
- Premium BBQ Gloves, 1472F Extreme Heat Resistant Oven Gloves, Grilling Gloves with Fireproof Kitchen Oven MittsOur score7.0/10
All 16 picks, ranked by our score
Every product from the sections above, listed once. Sort by the criterion you care about most, or tick up to three to compare.
#1Pizza Steel Hack's 16" x 16" 3/8" thick steel with handles and a pizza peel, a heavy baking surface for oven or grill.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 9/10
- + 3/8" thick steel stores lots of heat for fast, crisp bottoms
- + Handles make a heavy steel easier to move in and out of the grill
- + Pizza peel included, so the kit covers launching as well
- - Thick steel is very heavy, so check your oven rack can take the load
- - Bare steel needs seasoning and drying to prevent rust
#2ThermiChef's 16x16 3/8" thick pizza steel, weighing 27.5 lbs and made in USA for oven and grill baking.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 10/10 · Value 8/10
- + 27.5 lbs of steel holds heat for many pizzas in a row
- + Made in USA with a thick 3/8" profile for serious crust results
- + 16x16 surface fits large pizzas and doubles as a griddle
- - 27.5 lbs is a lot to lift onto a hot grill safely
- - Needs regular oiling to keep the surface seasoned and rust-free
#3Unicook's 15 x 12 Inch rectangular heavy duty cordierite pizza stone at 6.8 lbs, for oven, grill and bread.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10
- + 6.8 lbs of cordierite holds heat without being unmanageable
- + Thermal shock resistant stone copes with grill temperature swings
- + Rectangular format fits standard ovens and long bread loaves
- - No handles, so lifting a hot stone takes thick mitts
- - A dough scraper is included with this 15 x 12 inch stone
#4Heat resistant 1472F grilling gloves with a long cuff, made in USA with Dupont Nomex HeatFiber.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 7/10
- + Dupont Nomex HeatFiber is a proven heat-resistant material
- + Made in USA construction adds confidence in build quality
- + Long cuff protects wrists at the oven mouth
- - Priced above generic heat resistant gloves
- - Fabric may stain from soot and grease over time
#5Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO, an XL 1/4" thick 13 x 13 inch conductive steel with a beechwood handle metal pizza peel.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10
- + 1/4" thick conductive steel crisps crusts well in home ovens
- + Includes metal peel with beechwood handle for launching pizzas
- + 13 x 13 inch square fits compact ovens and many grills
- - XL label is optimistic, as 13 x 13 inches suits medium pizzas
- - Steel needs regular oiling and dry storage to avoid rust
#6Primica's Pizza Steel XL, a 16" x 13.4" high-conductivity steel for oven baked pizza as an alternative to pans and stones.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Higher conductivity steel sears pizza bottoms faster than stone
- + 16" x 13.4" XL size fits most home ovens edge to edge
- + Durable steel will not crack from thermal shock
- - Needs seasoning care to prevent rust spots
- - Weight and size make it awkward to store in small kitchens
#7Unicook 20 by 13.5 inch rectangular cordierite pizza stone, 0.6 inches thick, for oven and grill. Large enough for two small pizzas or a few baguettes, and includes a plastic dough scraper.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Cordierite stone rated to 1,450 F, at 0.6 inch thick and 10.6 lbs for heat retention.
- + The 20 by 13.5 inch surface bakes two to three pizzas or loaves at once.
- + A plastic scraper is included for dough cutting and scraping residue from the stone.
- - The listing asks for at least a 1 inch gap around the stone in the oven, so check your oven's interior width.
- - Care instructions say clean with water and no detergent, and the stone should cool before it is moved.
#8Comsmart's 1472 Degree F heat resistant silicone non-slip BBQ and oven gloves for grilling and pizza ovens.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + 1472 Degree F rating covers brief contact with hot oven parts
- + Silicone non-slip grip helps hold cast iron pans and peels
- + Five-finger design allows more dexterity than mitts
- - Heat protection is for short contact, not holding hot items for long
- - Gloves can feel bulky when handling small tools
#9Onlyfire's portable stainless steel grill top pizza oven kit for gas, charcoal and propane grills, with stone and peel.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Works on gas, charcoal and propane grills, so it fits most setups
- + Stainless steel body resists rust when left outdoors near the grill
- + Stone and peel included for a ready-to-bake grill pizza kit
- - Grill heat varies, so reaching high stone temperature takes patience
- - Box needs enough grill width and lid clearance to sit properly
#10Cuisinart's portable grill top pizza oven kit with a pizza peel and cordierite stone, a make-your-own-pie set for gas grills.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Cordierite stone handles grill heat without cracking easily
- + Cuisinart name offers reliable support and quality control
- + Peel included, so launching pies onto the stone is covered
- - Only as hot as the grill underneath, so crust results depend on burners
- - Hood design can be tight for thick or heavily topped pizzas
#11Skyflame universal stainless steel grill-top pizza oven kit, 22 by 15 inches, with a cordierite stone and built-in thermometer. Fits most gas grills and pellet grills.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Listed as compatible with Weber, Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe Classic, Pit Boss, Char-Griller and similar grills.
- + Stainless steel housing with a cordierite ceramic stone and a thermometer included.
- + Open hood design lets you watch the pizza bake, which the listing puts at 8 to 15 minutes.
- - The kit lists a stone and thermometer but no peel in the main features, so you may need to buy one.
- - Cook time of 8 to 15 minutes is slower than dedicated high-heat ovens.
#12Nuwave's heavy-duty cordierite pizza and baking stone rated up to 1472F for electric ovens, gas grills and wood fires.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Rated heat resistance up to 1472F covers wood-fired and gas ovens
- + Sold for indoor electric ovens as well as outdoor grills
- + Nuwave is a known appliance brand behind countertop ovens
- - Measure your oven rack before ordering to confirm stone fit
- - No peel or scraper included with the stone
#13An engineered Tuff Cordierite 15x12 Inch rectangular pizza stone for oven, BBQ and grill, marketed as thermal shock resistant.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Tuff Cordierite is engineered for durability under high heat
- + 15x12 Inch rectangle fits most oven racks and many grills
- + Heavy duty stone gives a crisper base than metal pans
- - Brand name is unclear in the listing, which makes support uncertain
- - Surface will stain with use, since soap should not be used on it
#14Falluk's 1472F heat resistant fireproof grilling gloves with long cuffs for smoking, barbecue and pizza ovens.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Long cuffs protect forearms when reaching into oven mouths
- + 1472F heat resistance handles brief contact with hot surfaces
- + Useful for both pizza ovens and smokers, so one pair covers most cooking
- - Long cuffs can feel warm and bulky in summer
- - Textured grip wears smoother over years of heavy use
#15HeatGuard Pro Geras grill top pizza oven kit with stone and peel, built for charcoal, pellet, propane and wood grills while camping.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + Rated for charcoal, pellet, propane and wood, so it adapts to many grills
- + Camping-friendly design packs smaller than a standalone pizza oven
- + Stone and peel included for immediate use on the grill
- - Charcoal and wood grills make steady temperature harder to hold
- - Lesser-known brand with limited information on steel thickness
#16Premium BBQ gloves rated to 1472F extreme heat resistance, grilling gloves with fireproof oven mitts.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + 1472F rating suits moving hot stones and pans briefly
- + Glove fit gives better control than bulky oven mitts
- + Useful for grilling, smoking and pizza oven tasks
- - Generic listing gives little detail on materials
- - Fabric gloves can transmit heat if they get wet
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