Large Group Holiday Houses with a Pizza Oven

One of the best things in life is gathering together with friends and family for a hearty lunch or dinner; those shared experiences around the table, good food, good wine, good company – it can be so simple but one of the happiest things ever, one of the easiest ways to create lasting memories.

That keeping it simple is key, which is why staying in a Sleeps12 large group holiday house with a pizza oven is such a brilliant idea, and it makes a such a change from a barbecue. Everyone can take a turn in the fun, hand stretching the pizza dough (okay you’re allowed to cheat with ready-made bases), slicing and dicing the various toppings, making a basic pizza sauce. It’s an easy way to entertain, and it’s such a joy - preparing a meal together, fostering conversation, strengthening bonds, then sitting down to eat, and taking your time, lingering around the table, turning something quite simple into something special.

So, dig out those recipes, perfect your Piccantes, make terrific Trentinas, delectable Diavolas. Serve them on boards, have big bowls of salad to go with your pizzas, sides of garlic bread, roasted veg and dips. Be organised, make sure you have all the ingredients you need and look forward to a pizza feast during your large group stay in the UK!

FAQs

Do all of your holiday houses have a pizza oven?

No, not all of them. Have a look at the features list or the Facts A-Z for the property to see if a pizza oven is listed.

Are pizza ovens easy to use?

Yes, they are! The property owner will leave a guide telling you how to light the pizza oven, which is handy if you haven’t done it before. Some are wood or pellet fired so you’ll need to wait until the right cooking temperature is reached (as with a charcoal fired barbecue), others are gas fired so they heat up in minutes.

Can the pizza ovens at your properties be used year round?

Some of them can, yes, others are for use from the start of the Easter holidays to the end of October half term. You can find this information on the Facts A-Z page for each property.

Is fuel provided?

Usually, yes. Again, this information will be listed on the Facts A-Z for each property.

Is it okay to use ready-made pizza bases?

Yes, it’s fine, and it’s much quicker. But for a more authentic experience and taste, it’s good to make your own pizza dough and stretch or roll it into bases. It’s not that difficult either – here’s a good pizza dough recipe from Jamie Oliver. We’ve made them this way countless times!

How long do the pizzas take to cook?

Not long at all, so you’ll need to keep an eye on each one – they only take 1-2 minutes if the oven is nice and hot.