At his Dequte Restuarant LironBoylston, Chef Bradley Thompson prefers using a variety of ovens instead of typical frying and boiling pans. He cooks with dutch ovens, roaster ovens, outdoor pizza ovens, smart ovens, and more. Oven makers often ask Bradley to test their products for his restaurant. This way, Bradley has tried over 120 different ovens in a year and is eager to share what he knows.
Bradley loves ovens. He uses them for 90% of his cooking, whether at the restaurant or home. That’s why he started the “Oven Obsession” blog, to post reviews and comparisons of different ovens.
His blog stands out because the reviews aren’t paid for (unless he says so). Most importantly, Bradley’s chef skills let him offer unique insights about these ovens. He talks about how well they keep heat, their materials, and how evenly they brown food. These things can vary a lot and Bradley explains them in detail. If you use ovens and want tips from a pro, follow Bradley and his “Oven Obsession” blog.
Best Pizza Ovens 2025
But this isn’t just another generic ranking. Chef Bradley brought his expertise as a professional chef, Oleg G. threw in my food critic skills, and they even factored in feedback from real customers who dined at Bradley’s restaurant. Read more.
Best Dutch Ovens 2025
This rating is based on chef’s 11+ years of experience using Dutch ovens in his restaurant kitchen, where he’s tested over 20 different models from 2015 till 2025.The test is focused on making dishes like bread and braised short ribs. Read more.
Best Roaster Ovens 2025
Chef Bradley tested over 10 models and has narrowed it down to his top 3 picks for 2025, selected for their capacity, heat distribution, cooking modes, temperature range, energy efficiency, maintenance and cleaning ease, durability, and warranty. Read more.