Wood Wool Firelighters

At the moment, we only ship to the UK. See below for more info on delivery times.

UK Mainland | Royal Mail Delivery | 2 working days

Ireland / Northern Ireland | Tracked Delivery | 3 to 5 working days

Channel Islands / Isle of Wight / Isle of Man / Highlands | Tracked Delivery | 3 to 5 working days

Alfresco Chef guarantees its wood fired ovens and their components to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for up to 3 years. Check out our Warranty page for more info on this.

Our wood-fired ovens offer superior heat retention, faster cooking times, and the ability to reach much higher temperatures than conventional ovens. They also impart a distinct smokey flavour (subject to the fuel used) to food and allow for versatile cooking methods.

Absolutely! While pizzas are popular, wood-fired ovens are versatile and can be used for baking bread, roasting meats and vegetables, grilling, and even slow-cooking stews. Refer to our blog for more info - What More Can I Cook?

Space requirements depend on the model. Our smallest countertop models require little space as is portable with small legs. While larger freestanding models will need more space (BBQ sort of size). Refer to our oven comparison for all sizes.

Hardwoods like oak, maple, or fruitwoods (apple, cherry) are ideal. Avoid using softwoods or treated lumber, as they can impart unpleasant flavours and potentially harmful chemicals. TIP: Ensure all fuel, logs and kindling is as dry as possible before use.

Heating times vary by model and desired temperature. On average, it takes about 15-20 minutes to reach pizza-cooking temperatures. Though if you use a fire lighter times can be reduced.

Regular maintenance includes removing ash after each use, occasionally cleaning the oven floor with a brush, and checking for any cracks or damage. We provide detailed care instructions with each oven.

Our ovens can reach temperatures up to 1000°F (538°C), with most cooking done between 500-900°F (260-482°C). It is not advised to go hotter than this, though this is certainly possible. Higher temperatures than this can cause damage.

Wood-fired ovens are highly efficient due to their excellent heat retention. Once heated, they can maintain cooking temperatures for hours with minimal additional fuel. An example, our Naples oven will be able to cook 10 pizzas with 5-6 logs and maintain heat of 350C+ for hours.

Our customer support team is available via phone, email, and chat. Please do email us at info@thealfrescochef.co.uk