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SustainabilitySustainable cooking with Mathew Hampshire-Waugh

Sustainable cooking with Mathew Hampshire-Waugh

This week we are super excited to team up with Mathew Hampshire-Waugh to learn more about sustainable cooking. Mathew is the author of two books, the first ‘Climate Change and the road to Net-Zero’...

Oven TipsPizza Oven Wood Pellets: Why they’re perfect for your pizza oven

Pizza Oven Wood Pellets: Why they’re perfect for your pizza oven

Our pure wood pellets are the perfect choice to fuel your pizza oven. Not only do they light super easily, they are designed to burn longer and hotter than alternative fuel options. They achieve a...

Oven TipsWhat Can You Cook in a Pizza Oven?

What Can You Cook in a Pizza Oven?

Are you thinking of investing in an outdoor pizza oven for your garden but wondering how much pizza can you really eat? Despite what the name implies, you can cook lots of different food and recip...

Oven TipsWhat is the best outdoor pizza oven?

What is the best outdoor pizza oven?

With 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...

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Oven TipsWhich type of wood can I use for my wood fired pizza oven?

Which type of wood can I use for my wood fired pizza oven?

Can you see the wood for the trees?  So you’ve really got your teeth into outdoor cooking. You’re becoming a dab hand at using our wood fired pizza ovens. And yet to really master the art, it’s ...

Oven TipsCan I use my outdoor oven all year round?

Can I use my outdoor oven all year round?

As winter approaches the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer. The temperature is beginning to drop and everyone’s desire for hearty winter stews is on the up. Although using...

Oven TipsHow to light a pizza oven – Ember Pizza Oven

How to light a pizza oven – Ember Pizza Oven

In this week’s blog, we have been helped by BBQ connoisseur Jack, from Jack’s Meat Shack with a step-by-step video. Together we are going to help you with some of the best tips regarding how to li...

Oven TipsHow to light your Ember Oven

How to light your Ember Oven

You will need: Natural Fire Starter – we recommend using a wood wool lighter. Kiln Dried Hardwood pre-cut pieces or food grade pellets Process Place a natural wood wool lighter into the firebo...

Cooking TipsHow To Make The Perfect Pizza

How To Make The Perfect Pizza

Follow the lighting instructions. Once the oven reaches 350°C and the wood has started to burn down to embers, use an ember rake (or brush) to push the wood to the back corner of the oven. If des...

Oven TipsHow to light your wood fired oven

How to light your wood fired oven

You will need: Natural Fire Starter – we recommend our Woodson Firestarter Kiln Dried Hard Wood Logs (moisture content of 10% or less) Kindling (if desired) Alfresco Chef 2pc or 4pc Peel Set ...

CleaningEssential Wood Fired Oven Cleaning

Essential Wood Fired Oven Cleaning

Cleaning and maintaining your wood fired oven isn’t the most glamourous feature of owning an outdoor oven, but it’s still a crucial element. We are going to talk you through some of the top tips a...

Cooking TipsGetting The Perfect Bake & Roast In Your Oven

Getting The Perfect Bake & Roast In Your Oven

Follow the lighting instructions until you achieve temperatures above your target cooking temperature. Once this has been reached, allow the wood to burn to embers and the temperature to drop to ...