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Original = 5-6 x 300mm pizzas
Midi = 3 x 300mm pizzas
Courtyard = 2 x 300mm pizzas
Although the Original Oven can easily fit 6 x 300mm pizzas, one would have to be an expert to control the cooking of this amount. We recommend cooking 2 pizzas at once for home use. The Alfresco Factory also manufactures ovens that can hold 16 pizzas or 10 full size baking trays. The mouth of these ovens is made wider for 2 chefs to operate at once.
Given that wood fired ovens were around well before gas or electricity, you should be able to cook just about anything in your Alfresco Factory oven. We have designed our ovens so that they can be used with the door to maximize heat control, allowing you to use them for stewing, roasting, baking, frying, smoking, grilling, cooking pizzas, breads and even desserts.
Yes. All brick and refractory cement ovens have to be burnt in. All ovens hold moisture in the cement after manufacture which has to be expelled by ‘burning in’ the oven in order that the refractory cement can be fully cured. The curing process is very simple and takes about 12-16 hours. Instructions for burning in come with all Alfresco Factory ovens.
All ovens smoke. Alfresco Factory ovens may smoke during the initial curing process as there is too much moisture in the cement to allow for efficient burning until it is fully cured. Once the oven is cured, you will also find that it will smoke for the first 5 to 7 minutes each time you light it. Your oven may also smoke if you are burning green or wet wood in it, or the burning chamber is receiving too little oxygen.
Yes. Alfresco ovens have been designed for the outdoors, however, it is very important that you keep the moisture out of your oven. Keeping your oven dry will ensure that your oven works efficiently and will also prolong the life of your oven. If your oven is exposed to the elements, we recommend that you apply a natural look penetrating concrete sealer to the external render after the curing process is complete and to any porous materials surrounding your oven (eg your stand and slab) which may also absorb water and cause your oven to become wet. Sealers such as Crommelins Natural Diamond Coat Paving and Concrete Sealer or Dunlop Premium Natural Look Sealer can be purchased from Bunnings.
Acrylic render products such as Dulux Acratex Coventry Coarse can also be applied as a sealer, with the added benefit of being able to change the render colour without having to remove the render provided with your oven.
You should not be stooping or extending your body when working an oven. On average ovens are installed at 900 – 1100mm from the ground. The best way to work out how high your stand should be is to measure from the ground to the tip of your elbow. This height will also allow you to see the fire in the oven when you are seated.
Yes. Pizzas, breads and meats can be cooked directly on the bricks in the traditional way. Any mess left on the bricks can be cleaned away simply by moving hot coals to the area in order to burn the bricks clean. Do not spend money on expensive cooking equipment. Because of the even heat generated in our ovens, the cheapest pots and pans will do.
**Please note** Some other manufacturers build their ovens with the floor bricks sitting directly on the insulation fibre blanket. These ovens make for a ‘spongy’ floor and stray fibres which may find their way into your food are a health hazard.
Alfresco Factory Original models = approx. 1000kg
Alfresco Factory Midi models = approx. 600kg
Alfresco Factory Courtyard models = approx 500kg
Although we can build ovens out of brick, we prefer not to. Solid brick ovens take many hours to reach cooking temperature (as opposed to Alfresco ovens which can be cooked in after only 45 minutes) meaning that brick ovens are far less time and fuel efficient than those made of refractory cement. Brick ovens eventually need to be repaired and they all let binding cement fall into the food. Alfresco Factory ovens are made with a one-piece dome, resulting in a healthier internal cooking environment.
Absolutely not! Most of the wood-fired ovens that we sell are DIY kits – and most of our customers have no previous wood-fired oven building experience.
The assembly instructions are easy to follow and include lots of quick- reference pictures for the visual learners among us!
It should take between 6-8 hours to build your DIY kit – depending on the model.
No. Most of our customers choose to build a permanent stand made from brick or building blocks, ready for the oven to be placed on top of. We do, however, sell heavy duty galvanised steel stands which can be finished to your taste. Please see our wood-fired oven accessories page.
For information on building your stand please see 'Building your oven stand' under Resources.
Our pre-assembled ovens are assembled onto a reinforced rectangular concrete slab as a complete unit – pre-assembled ovens cannot be removed from the slab. Our DIY kits do not include the slab, but this can be purchased in addition to the DIY kit.
The heaviest part of the wood fired oven DIY kit is the dome. The domes are heavy, but they need to be to create the thermal mass that is required to retain the heat in the oven.
Yes, it’s heavy – but it needs to be in order to create the thermal mass that is required to retain the heat in your oven.
This will depend on where you live and what timber you have available in your area. Always look for hard woods (like Jarrah or white gum) as these are dense and burn hotter and longer than soft, light woods (such as pine).
You will need approximately between 3kgs – 4.5kgs of wood per hour, depending on the size of your oven.
Our ovens heat up to optimum temperature for cooking pizzas as quickly as 45 minutes (Courtyard model)
Both Cast and Brick ovens are susceptible to cracking from improper heating. If you introduce too much heat too fast, this can cause cracking.
We manufacture our own stands with wheels. Any of our ovens can be made so that they are portable. Stands start from $650.
We do not offer Afterpay, However, if you are paying by bank transfer, then you can pay for your oven over a two-month period prior to dispatch of your oven. Please note that the full payment will be due within two months from the date of order. The oven will be ready for dispatch once full payment has been made.
Delivery is not included in the price. But we deliver our ovens Australia wide. Please contact us for a quote on freight. Alternatively, you can collect your oven from our factory in Neerabup, Perth.
Our DIY pizza oven kits are designed to make the assembly process as simple as possible, with no more than 17 steps to follow. Even if you have limited handyman experience, assembly is straightforward, with detailed photos provided in the instructions.
The kit includes all the necessary materials, pre-cut and pre-mixed, such as a one-piece refractory cast shell, a one-piece front arch, pre-cut floor insulation, and fire bricks. With a 1m length of stainless-steel flue and cap, an oven door, and a two-piece tool set included in the kit, there's no need to purchase anything else to start using the oven.
Once you've assembled the components, covered the oven with an insulation blanket and chicken wire, and applied the two coats of render, you're ready to start cooking!
No, it cannot. Our pre-assembled ovens come ready-built on a reinforced concrete slab so that all you have to do is lift your oven into place on your stand. If you are in the Perth metro area and have adequate access, we can deliver and place a pre-assembled oven on your stand for you.
If this does not suit your situation, please contact us and we may be able to recommend an installer in your area to assist in building your oven on-site.
You can definitely install a wood fired oven outside without cover, however it is essential to keep it dry and moisture-free to ensure it continues to work efficiently. When selecting a location for your oven, consider the Australian climate's impact on your oven.
If your oven is exposed to the elements, we recommend applying a natural-look penetrating concrete sealer to the external render after the curing process is complete. It's also a good idea to seal any porous materials surrounding your oven, such as your stand and slab, which may absorb water and cause your oven to become wet.
There are several sealers available, such as Crommelins Natural Diamond Coat Paving and Concrete Sealer or Dunlop Premium Natural Look Sealer, which you can purchase from Bunnings. Additionally, acrylic render products like Dulux Acratex Coventry Coarse can also be applied as a sealer, with the added benefit of allowing you to change the render colour without removing the existing render.
By taking these measures to protect your oven, you can enjoy using it for years to come.
Nothing at all! Both the DIY kits and the pre-assembled ovens come with everything you need to get started. If, however, you require additional flue or cooking accessories, these can be found in our store and may be added to your order.
Our DIY pizza oven kits are designed to make the assembly process as simple as possible, with no more than 17 steps to follow. Even if you have limited handyman experience, assembly is straightforward, with detailed photos provided in the instructions.
The kit includes all the necessary materials, pre-cut and pre-mixed, such as a one-piece refractory cast shell, a one-piece front arch, pre-cut floor insulation, and fire bricks. With a 1m length of stainless-steel flue and cap, an oven door, and a pizza peel included in the kit, there's no need to purchase anything else to start using the oven.
Once you've assembled the components, covered the oven with insulation blanket and chicken wire, and applied the two coats of render, you're ready to start cooking!
No, it cannot. Our pre-assembled ovens come ready-built on a reinforced concrete slab so that all you have to do is lift your oven into place on your stand.
If this does not suit your situation, please contact us and we may be able to recommend an installer in your area to assist in building your oven on-site.
You can definitely install a wood fired oven outside without cover, however it is essential to keep it dry and moisture-free to ensure it continues to work efficiently. When selecting a location for your oven, consider the Australian climate's impact on your oven.
If your oven is exposed to the elements, we recommend applying a natural-look penetrating concrete sealer to the external render after the curing process is complete. It's also a good idea to seal any porous materials surrounding your oven, such as your stand and slab, which may absorb water and cause your oven to become wet.
There are several sealers available, such as Crommelins Natural Diamond Coat Paving and Concrete Sealer or Dunlop Premium Natural Look Sealer, which you can purchase from Bunnings. Additionally, acrylic render products like Dulux Acratex Coventry Coarse can also be applied as a sealer, with the added benefit of allowing you to change the render colour without removing the existing render.
By taking these measures to protect your oven, you can enjoy using it for years to come.
Our DIY pizza oven kits are designed to make the assembly process as simple as possible, with no more than 17 steps to follow. Even if you have limited handyman experience, assembly is straightforward, with detailed photos provided in the instructions.
The kit includes all the necessary materials, pre-cut and pre-mixed, such as a one-piece refractory cast shell, a one-piece front arch, pre-cut floor insulation, and fire bricks. With a 1m length of stainless-steel flue and cap, an oven door, and a two-piece tool set included in the kit, there's no need to purchase anything else to start using the oven.
Once you've assembled the components, covered the oven with an insulation blanket and chicken wire, and applied the two coats of render, you're ready to start cooking!
Our DIY pizza oven kits are designed to make the assembly process as simple as possible, with no more than 17 steps to follow. Even if you have limited handyman experience, assembly is straightforward, with detailed photos provided in the instructions.
The kit includes all the necessary materials, pre-cut and pre-mixed, such as a one-piece refractory cast shell, a one-piece front arch, pre-cut floor insulation, and fire bricks. With a 1m length of stainless-steel flue and cap, an oven door, and a two-piece tool set included in the kit, there's no need to purchase anything else to start using the oven.
Once you've assembled the components, covered the oven with an insulation blanket and chicken wire, and applied the two coats of render, you're ready to start cooking!
Our DIY pizza oven kits are designed to make the assembly process as simple as possible, with no more than 17 steps to follow. Even if you have limited handyman experience, assembly is straightforward, with detailed photos provided in the instructions.
The kit includes all the necessary materials, pre-cut and pre-mixed, such as a one-piece refractory cast shell, a one-piece front arch, pre-cut floor insulation, and fire bricks. With a 1m length of stainless-steel flue and cap, an oven door, and a two-piece tool set included in the kit, there's no need to purchase anything else to start using the oven.
Once you've assembled the components, covered the oven with an insulation blanket and chicken wire, and applied the two coats of render, you're ready to start cooking!
All materials in our DIY Kits are pre-cut or pre-mixed to save you time and effort. No last-minute trips to the hardware store are needed! Check out our Resources section for a complete list of DIY Kit components.
Please note that our DIY Kit ovens do not include the concrete slab or a stand for your wood fired oven. These can be purchased separately, or you can build your own.
You can get the oven done in a weekend, provided your slab and stand are ready to be built on.
Our DIY pizza oven kits are designed to make the assembly process as simple as possible, with no more than 17 steps to follow. Even if you have limited handyman experience, assembly is straightforward, with detailed photos provided in the instructions.
The kit includes all the necessary materials, pre-cut and pre-mixed, such as a one-piece refractory cast shell, a one-piece front arch, pre-cut floor insulation, and fire bricks. With a 1m length of stainless-steel flue and cap, an oven door, and a two-piece tool set included in the kit, there's no need to purchase anything else to start using the oven.
Once you've assembled the components, covered the oven with an insulation blanket and chicken wire, and applied the two coats of render, you're ready to start cooking!
Our DIY pizza oven kits are designed to make the assembly process as simple as possible, with no more than 17 steps to follow. Even if you have limited handyman experience, assembly is straightforward, with detailed photos provided in the instructions.
The kit includes all the necessary materials, pre-cut and pre-mixed, such as a one-piece refractory cast shell, a one-piece front arch, pre-cut floor insulation, and fire bricks. With a 1m length of stainless-steel flue and cap, an oven door, and a two-piece tool set included in the kit, there's no need to purchase anything else to start using the oven.
Once you've assembled the components, covered the oven with an insulation blanket and chicken wire, and applied the two coats of render, you're ready to start cooking!
Our DIY pizza oven kits are designed to make the assembly process as simple as possible, with no more than 17 steps to follow. Even if you have limited handyman experience, assembly is straightforward, with detailed photos provided in the instructions.
The kit includes all the necessary materials, pre-cut and pre-mixed, such as a one-piece refractory cast shell, a one-piece front arch, pre-cut floor insulation, and fire bricks. With a 1m length of stainless-steel flue and cap, an oven door, and a two-piece tool set included in the kit, there's no need to purchase anything else to start using the oven.
Once you've assembled the components, covered the oven with an insulation blanket and chicken wire, and applied the two coats of render, you're ready to start cooking!
Wood fired ovens have been around long before the advent of gas and electricity and so you should be able to cook just about anything a traditional oven can in your Alfresco Factory oven. To achieve optimal heat control, we’ve also designed our ovens so that they can be used with the door, allowing you to use them for stewing, roasting, baking, frying, smoking, grilling, cooking pizzas, breads and even desserts.
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