Ooni flash sale sees top selling pizza ovens slashed in price ahead of April Bank Holiday

Spring is almost certainly in the air with breezes starting to have a whiff of warmth and the sun finally showing its face on evening commutes home. If you're anything like me, it's already got you thinking about summer and renewed opportunities to host parties the garden once again.

While barbeques might be the go-to event for most people, home-made pizzas are quickly becoming all the rage with pizza ovens more available than ever. One of the UK's most prestigious makers of at-home pizza ovens, Ooni, is running a sale on two of its best-rated ovens, knocking a decent chunk off the price.

Normally £349, the Koda 12 model can currently be snapped up for £299. With over 5,600 reviews and an above 4-star rating, it's clear that customers who've bought the pizza oven seem to enjoy it.

That's likely down to how effective it is at cooking good quality pizzas. It's gas powered, so you don't need to worry about buying loads of additional fuel - plug in a gas cannister and you're ready to see the temperatures soar to 500°C in as little as 15 minutes.

That intense heat means you're able to cook a 12" pizza in around a minute, perfectly melting any cheese on top and providing a gorgeous char on the dough. Ooni reckons this piece of kit is portable, although I'd question that personally given its 9.25kg weight, but customers concur that the outdoor kitchen gadget is easy to set up.

"Had the Ooni Koda 12 for a couple of years now and it's still going strong. Like others, we opted for the gas model for speed, always helps when you have two hungry kids who love pizza!," reads one positive review. Another adds: "I've wanted a outdoor pizza oven for ages. A few friends have Ooni wood fired ones but with limited free time we decided on