We recommend using our sustainably sourced Kiln Dried Oak Wood Pieces which are easy to light and help you achieve a long slow burn which can be perfect for roasting and baking within the oven. Add to a pan of boiling water and par boil for 8 minutes. Drain in a colander and leave to steam dry for a couple of minutes. if the oven cools throughout the cook, use small pieces of wood or kindling to restore the temperatures – opening the damper to allow the wood to burn fully before closing again. The Alfresco Chef Roma pizza oven shares all the cooking features of the Naples Oven, but boasts a bigger cooking floor which fits up to 4 pizzas or dishes at once. If you have a larger family, or enjoy hosting for friends quite often, this oven may be the better choice of the two.

More than a pizza oven. The Milano wood fired oven gives you added flexibility and capacity to achieve the best fire cooking results. Don’t panic! We’ve put together this handy guide to help you discover which outdoor pizza oven is worth your dough! Which is the best pizza oven for my needs?

Like all our ovens, the Verona is easy to light and maintains its temperature so you can continue to enjoy those authentic woodfired flavours into the early hours. The perfect introduction to authentic wood-fired cooking. The Roma is fun and easy to use. Its small footprint makes it ideal for households with limited space. The oven also comes with a base shelf for wood storage, so you can keep your wood close at hand when using it. The detachable legs and chimney make it easy to store and the removable stone tile makes it easy to clean and maintain. We are going to start with fuel, a step that is often overlooked when learning how to light a pizza oven but one that can make all the difference for not only maintaining heat but also adding fantastic flavour to your food.

Once achieved, allow the wood to burn to embers and the temperature to drop to around 180°C to 200°C. The oven is super easy to light. All you need is one of our Woodson fire lighters and kiln dried hardwood. Our user guide shows you how to get your oven safely and efficiently lit. It’s also really easy to manage and use with our pizza peel set.Once achieved, allow the wood to burn to embers and the temperature to drop to around 200°C to 220°C The oven is super easy to light. All you need is a natural firelighter and our Alfresco Chef kiln dried hardwood. Our user guide shows you how to get your oven safely and efficiently lit. It’s also really easy to manage and use with the pizza peel. With clever positioning of the oven door and your kiln dried hardwood fuel, you can use the oven to perform a variety of different cooking methods. Key features If you’re a pizza enthusiast looking to add that wood fired flavour without breaking the bank, our Ember pizza oven may be the perfect choice for you. This tabletop pizza oven may be the cheapest and smallest oven in the Alfresco Chef range, but it can roast, bake and sear with the best of ‘em! We recommend the Ember for those who like to experience outdoor cooking while on the move. You can take this oven on day trips, camping holidays, or even just round to a friend’s house.

Gently hand stretch the dough, pinching and folding the sides into the centre. Turn the bowl 90 degrees and continue to repeat this process for 3-5 minutesWith a year of staycations and outdoor socialising ahead, there’s never been a more perfect time to invest in a pizza oven for your garden. We know what you’re thinking… “But how am I supposed to know which is the best pizza oven for me?”