# How to start cooking with my pizza oven (16" stone)

> Congratulations on your new pizza oven Below are some tips on getting started cooking with your new Pizza Oven      Our team has been working on creating some

Source: https://help.blackstoneproducts.com/en_us/how-to-start-cooking-with-my-pizza-oven-16-stone-BkUfp0jbT

Last updated: 2025-11-17T20:59:31.854Z

Our team has some [helpful videos to get you started](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcHfPj67m_HZSExvj9UzAw5Qwhc9USoox). Follow the ignition instructions in your user's manual to begin cooking on your pizza oven. 

Below are some articles we have made with extra tips and instructions to help optimize your results:

*   [How does this adjustable regulator work?](https://help.blackstoneproducts.com/en_us/how-does-the-regulator-on-the-pizza-oven-with-a-16-stone-work-r15ZpCoZ6)
*   [What is the best way to keep my pizza from sticking to the peel?](https://help.blackstoneproducts.com/en_us/what-is-the-best-way-to-keep-my-pizza-from-sticking-to-the-peel-H1_WT0iZp)
*   [How do I help my pizza cook through evenly?](https://help.blackstoneproducts.com/en_us/how-do-i-help-my-pizza-cook-through-evenly-HyLb6RoZ6)