We recently set off for the City of Angels, deep in the iconic neighborhood of the Sunset strip to host a pizza party filled with 25 influencers and publishers who were interested in looking at the newest addition to the Ooni HQ line up, the Volt12 and Karu12 G which launched in March. Both ovens have been highly anticipated and offer customers flexibility in cooking both indoors and outdoors.
Our host site was an amazing AirBnB just off the sunset strip. It was a perfect set up for sharing indoor and outdoor space with a huge sliding glass door that our guests could walk in and out of, viewing both ovens within feet of one another. The Volt, known for more indoor cooking, was featured on the kitchen countertop while the Karu12 G was placed outdoors for a patio fun experience.
Our menu consisted of 6 delicious offerings:
How did we manage with 25 guests? First we started by introducing the ovens and allowing guests to check out the inner workings of each oven and how they operate based on various temperatures. Both ovens were placed in areas that our guests would easily be able to walk around, seeing the oven from different angles and interacting with them. We allowed guests the option to make their own pizzas, some took advantage of this opportunity while others watched intently.
We loved showing off the Volt’s versatility with ranging temperatures from 250 degrees up to 850 degrees. Our favorite features of this oven include:
- Alerting sounds that notify you when the oven has reached temperatures
- Cool to the touch exterior
- Ability to set top and bottom controls
- 20 minute safety feature
Additionally, we enjoyed sharing the Karu 12G’s compact design for on the go cooks. Like the Karu16, the 12G offers a simple design and allows cooking temperatures to reach up to 900 degrees for beautiful Napoletana style pizzas. It’s new technology shows a thermometer gauge on the side of the oven that is extremely accurate. Because we are movers, a smaller footprint oven makes it easier to pick up and go, you can even get a carrying case to make toting this oven easier.
Our guests enjoyed a variety of options per our menu, we prepared 18 dough balls for the event plus 11 Detroit par bakes including 3 that were gluten free. It’s important to provide options for your guests based on their food allergies and preferences. Always inquire about this before preparing for your event. We knew there were a few requests for gluten free before the event and wanted to make sure that everyone had an opportunity to try something.
Ooni has created a fun way to bring pizza home to you and your friends. Pizza is a communal food and what better way to share than to invite guests over to participate in the action. You can find Ooni's wide array of products here.
The key to a successful pizza party is allowing guests to mingle with you and other guests while being able to look forward to something. Remember, slow and steady wins the race!
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