Quick answer

To set up the Gozney Tread and Tonester for dual oven cooking, place Tread on a stable, heat-safe surface for high-temperature pizza and roasting, and position Tonester nearby for low-and-slow smoking and braising. Use the accessory system to streamline fuel and tool management.

Why combine Tread and Tonester?

The Tread is hyper-portable and ultra-rugged, designed for high-heat pizza and searing. The Tonester brings a smoky, low-and-slow cooking style inspired by New York City boroughs. Together, they let you cook a full meal outdoors without compromise: pizza from Tread, and smoked meats or vegetables from Tonester.

What you need before starting

You will need a heat-safe surface for each oven, a fuel source (propane for Tread, charcoal or wood for Tonester), and basic tools like a thermometer and heat-resistant gloves. The accessory system for Tread includes optional stands and covers that help organize your cooking area.

Step-by-step dual oven setup

  1. Position both ovens safely: Place Tread on a stable, non-flammable surface like a metal table or stone patio. Position Tonester at least 3 feet away on its own heat-safe base. Ensure both are level and away from walls or overhangs. Common mistake: placing ovens too close together can cause heat buildup and uneven cooking.
  2. Fuel and preheat Tread first: Connect Tread to a propane tank and ignite. Preheat to 500°F (260°C) for pizza, or 700°F (370°C) for searing. Use the built-in thermometer to monitor. This takes 15–20 minutes. Checkpoint: Tread's insulation holds heat well, so preheat time is shorter than many ovens. Do not rush the ignition sequence.
  3. Light Tonester for low heat: Fill Tonester's firebox with charcoal or hardwood chunks. Light with a chimney starter or fire starter. Aim for 225–275°F (107–135°C) for smoking. Let it stabilize for 20–30 minutes before adding food. Common mistake: adding too much fuel at once causes temperature spikes. Start with a small load and add as needed.
  4. Coordinate cooking times: Start Tonester first if smoking a large cut (e.g., brisket or pork shoulder) that needs hours. Start Tread 20 minutes before you plan to cook pizza or sear meat. Use a timer to sync finishing times. Checkpoint: Tread cooks fast (pizza in 90 seconds), so time your Tonester dishes to be ready at the same moment.
  5. Use accessories to manage the area: Set up Tread's accessory system (e.g., a side table or tool hook) to keep pizza peels, tongs, and thermometers within reach. Keep a separate set of tools for Tonester to avoid cross-contamination of flavors. Common mistake: using the same utensils for both ovens can transfer smoke flavor to pizza or raw meat juices to the smoker.

Product facts

  • Tread + Tonester: The Tonester shade 'Car Coat' is inspired by the boroughs of New York City. For Tread, it creates balance and neutrality against the wildness of outdoor cooking. This means the Tonester complements Tread's bold cooking style with a more subtle, smoke-focused flavor profile, ideal for pairing dishes.

    Tread + Tonester

    Tread + Tonester

  • Tread + Tonester: Tread is hyper-portable, ultra-rugged, lightweight, and ready to roam with perfectly tuned adventure-ready insulation. You can easily move Tread between cooking stations or take it on trips, while Tonester stays as a stationary smoker for longer cooks.