# Opulent Outdoor Ovens The Kalamazoo Gourmet Pizza Oven Comes with a $7,000 Price Tag By M | Published 2015-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-oven References: [seriouseats](http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/08/kalamazoo-gourmet-pizza-oven-7000-dollar.html) & [kalamazoogourmet](https://kalamazoogourmet.com/products/pizza-ovens/) Pizza ovens are a luxury item that many strive to own to one day be able to make the perfectly authentic [thin crust pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-oetker-suprema) popularized in Europe. The [Kalamazoo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strada-vecchia) Outdoor Gourmet oven is such a device that offers top-of-the-line quality and performance in a luxuriously large design at a $7,000 price tag. The Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet oven is a freestanding unit that is designed for backyards and outdoor use without the need for installation. The innovative design fuses together traditional cooking techniques with the sleekness of a modern appliance allowing the oven to fully heat up in under 20 minutes. Due to the oven's structure and influence of [traditional pizza ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dome-gen-2), this appliance can cook a pizza in less than three minutes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Outdoor Cooking:** There is an opportunity to develop more high-end outdoor cooking devices that appeal to consumers who seek high-quality outdoor dining experiences. - **Rapid Heating Technology:** Innovative companies can leverage rapid heating technology to create innovative home appliances that save time and energy while providing restaurant-quality meals. - **Authentic European Style Cuisine:** There is a growing demand for products that enable home chefs to prepare authentic European style pizza and other dishes in their own kitchens. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Cooking Appliances:** Luxury outdoor cooking appliances like the Kalamazoo Gourmet Pizza Oven are in demand among consumers who value high-end outdoor experiences. - **Home Appliances:** Companies can develop home appliances that leverage rapid heating technology to provide restaurant-quality performance at home. - **Gourmet Food:** There is an opportunity for food companies to develop and market gourmet food products that adhere to traditional European cooking techniques and flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizzeria-Style Backyard Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gozney-arc.md) - [High-Power Insulated Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gas-pizza-oven.md) - [Industry-Quality Outdoor Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campania-pizza-oven.md) - [Omni-Fuel Personal Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooni-karu-16.md) - [Dual-Zone Cooking Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooni-koda-2-max.md) - [Metallic Open-Concept Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeo-livefire-pizza-oven.md) - [Triple-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooni-karu-2-pro.md) - [Artisan-Grade Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-pizza-ovens.md) - [Dual-Burner Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everdure-kiln-r-series-oven.md)