Ninja, the culinary gadget brand, first made its mark in 2009 with a single blender, marking the start of an expansive empire. Over the past decade and a half, the brand has captured the hearts and kitchens of UK consumers, gaining recognition for everything from air fryers to its Creami dessert maker. Videos of the latter have amassed more than 1 billion views from dedicated ice cream enthusiasts on TikTok.

When Ninja launched their first outdoor gadget, the Woodfire Electric Grill last year - it quickly sold out, was restocked, sold out again and within months was officially declared the UK's top-selling barbecue. Earlier this year at a major international event in Palma, Ninja, along with its sister vacuum brand Shark, announced more than two dozen new products that British shoppers can look forward to in 2024. These include many more items ideal for gardens, patios and balconies.

Read more: Amazon knocks £40 off 'powerful' Ninja two-in-one blender as fans call it a 'game-changer' Read next: Dunelm halves price of 'perfect' luxury rattan garden sun lounger now less than £150 The first product Ninja unveiled was its Electric Outdoor Pizza Oven . With a heatwave forecast, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to get out into the garden and test it out. While barbecues have long been a garden staple for many, there's been a recent surge in the popularity of pizza ovens, with big brands like Ooni, Gozney and Witt leading the charge.

It was perhaps inevitable that Ninja woul.