A simple but powerful live-fire recipe demonstrating why cast iron remains unmatched for high-heat outdoor cooking and consistent searing results.

Not all wood fired pizza ovens are equal. Before you buy, understand the factors that truly affect cooking performance, fuel use, and long-term satisfaction.

Most people start with a BBQ because it feels like the default choice. But a wood fired oven doesn’t just cook differently — it changes what you can cook, how you cook, and the consistency of your results. This guide breaks down the real-world differences that matter.

This is the recipe that shifts perception. A wood fired oven is not just for pizza — it’s a complete outdoor cooking system. Chicken fillets and seasonal vegetables provide the perfect introduction to retained heat, stable cooking environments, and repeatable results.

A sleep-supporting fire meal: ember-baked salmon with greens and lemon butter — light, nourishing and designed to calm the body before deep rest.

Wood-fired flatbread with wild mushrooms, garlic and nettles — a British forager-inspired feast cooked fast on hot stone with flame at the back.