High Performance Woodfired Ovens
PROFESSIONAL WOODFIRED OVENS
Choosing the Right Oven
Are the ovens wood fired only or can you use gas?
Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens may be used wood only, wood/gas combination or gas burner only.
What are the ovens made from?
Will the oven be able to withstand rain, wind, direct sunlight (or the environment)?
How long do the ovens last? How much warranty?
Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens come with a manufacturer’s warranty of 3 years. They are highly durable and with care will last for many years to come. Our ovens have been in production for over 50 years, many have been installed in Italy for decades and are still functional.
Where are your ovens made?
Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens are made in Reggello, Florence, Italy, in the foot hills of Tuscany.
I have seen ovens that are not a dome – do I need a dome shaped oven?
To achieve the best cooking results you do need a dome shaped oven. In a dome shaped oven, the flame rolls around the roof, creating the perfect amount of radiant heat. When other shapes are used, it compromises the cooking process and is not as effective.
Is a cotto clay cooking floor in a wood fired oven better than a concrete oven?
Do you deliver?
How long will it take from placing an order to receiving the oven – do you always have the ovens in stock?
How heavy is the oven? Will I need assistance when it is delivered?
Depending on the size of the wood fired oven you purchase, the weight ranges from 280kg – 450kg for our modular series. However, as it is modular form it is possible to lift each piece.
Do the ovens come assembled or require assembling?
Is a base required?
Is a flue required?
How are the ovens installed? Do you need a professional?
Where can the ovens be installed?
How long does it take to install an oven?
Where is the best place for my oven?
Can I move my oven once it is built?
What is the best height for my oven?
Do the ovens require regular cleaning?
Do I need to cure the oven?
What type of wood is required?
How much wood can I expect to use?
Is the oven environmentally friendly?
How long does it take to cook a pizza?
How does the oven maintain its heat?
What other foods can be cooked in a wood fired pizza oven?
How long does it take for the oven to reach cooking temperature?
Typically, your Vesuvio Wood Fired Oven will take 90-120 minutes to heat up to cooking temperature, depending on oven size.
How can I tell if the oven is hot enough?
Where can I find wood fired recipes?
Can I use the oven during a total fire ban?
Is the oven safe to touch when in use?
Do I need to cook with the door off/open?
I am interested using gas only – can I still achieve the wood fired flavours and aroma?
Do you offer training on how to operate the oven?
Can you supply accessories I need for my wood fired oven?
Benefits of a Vesuvio Residential Woodfired Pizza Oven
- Choice of Pre-Cast Modular or Pre Assembled pizza ovens.
- Presents a spectacular cooking display, adding ambience.
- Low maintenance cooking.
- Cost effective operation with a choice of wood only, gas only or gas/wood combination pizza ovens.
- Cost effective operation with a choice of wood only, gas only or gas/wood combination pizza ovens.
- Fast cooking times – a pizza will cook to perfection in 2-3 minutes.
- Ability to cook an array of different foods – from pizzas to your complete menu.
- Extremely durable and – built to last.
- Made in and fully imported from Italy.
- Easy to install.
- 3 year manufacturer’s warranty.