Pizza Volume 01 by Gozney – Hardback Cookbook

Pizza Volume 01 is Gozney's first cookbook, a 256-page hardback from the pizza oven makers that teaches 8 styles of dough, over 75 pizza recipes and how-tos, and 20 outdoor recipes to get the most out of a pizza oven at home. It's built for oven owners who want restaurant-level pizza and more from their fire.

Your pizza oven's missing manual

Gozney makes some of the most popular home pizza ovens around, and founder Tom Gozney started out by building an oven in his own garden. This book distils what the team has learned from years of cooking with fire and working with top chefs. It's practical first, beautiful second, which is the right way round.

What's inside

The book is organised into six sections covering dough, sauces, toppings, finished pizza combinations and outdoor cooking with fire. You learn eight different dough styles, so you can move from classic Neapolitan to other styles without guesswork.

Thirteen guest chefs add their own pizzas, including Daniele Uditi, Frank Pinello, Missy Robbins, Lee Tiernan and Brad Leone, and there are dishes like Richie's Upside-down Cheese Pizza. The 20 outdoor recipes cover meat, seafood and tapas-style plates, so the oven earns its keep beyond pizza night.

Who it's for

Anyone with a pizza oven, or about to buy one. Beginners get clear dough and launch basics; confident cooks get new styles and chef recipes to chase. It also works for kettle and grill owners using a pizza stone.

About Gozney

Gozney is a pizza oven company founded by designer Tom Gozney, who poured himself into cooking and built his first pizza oven in his garden before turning it into a business. The brand works with chefs around the world, and this book brings together recipes from the Gozney kitchen, Tom and 13 guest chefs.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Off the record, Darryl says this is the book that finally makes a pizza oven pay rent. Eight dough styles, seventy-odd pizzas and a pile of outdoor dishes, all from the people who build the ovens. The Smuggler can't get past Richie's Upside-down Cheese Pizza; it's a crust built for a crowd. Get it, and pizza night goes from takeaway-level to the one everyone talks about. Pair it with The Pizza Bible for regional styles and Joy of Pizza for dough obsession, then finish with a drizzle of Foo Chilli Company Nonna Piccante Chilli Oil.

Questions answered

Who wrote Pizza Volume 01?

Pizza Volume 01 comes from the Gozney kitchen, with an introduction by founder Tom Gozney and recipes from 13 guest chefs.

How many recipes are in Pizza Volume 01?

It has over 75 pizza recipes and how-tos plus 20 outdoor recipes, with 8 styles of dough across 6 sections.

Is Pizza Volume 01 good for beginners?

Yes. It starts with dough, sauces and toppings before moving to chef recipes, so first-time oven owners can build up step by step.

Is Pizza Volume 01 a hardback?

Yes. It's a 256-page hardback published by HarperCollins in 2024.

Do I need a Gozney oven to use this book?

No. It's written with pizza ovens in mind, but the dough, sauce and topping recipes work in any hot pizza oven, and many outdoor recipes suit other live-fire cookers.