The Wood-Fired Blog
7 Reasons Pizza Oven Builds Don’t Get Hot (Don’t Make These Mistakes)
Nov 13, 2025We’ve heard from lots of people who had to tear down their Pompeii ovens because they couldn’t get them past 300°F, when they should be hitting over 900°F! So, we put together a list of common mistakes to help you steer clear of those problems. Check them out. 1. Forgetting the FLOOR Insulation Someone messaged us on social saying their contractor skipped the floor insulation, and now their oven won’t... Read More
Brick Oven Bus in Eagan MN
Mar 21, 2024This pizza company is making a buzz on the streets of Minnesota. With a growing fleet of pizza oven buses, the whole area is bound to experience some out-of-this-world pizzas. It Started With a Daughter’s Request Paris Rosen, the owner of Brick Oven Bus, had a unique solution to his daughter’s wish. The school was only walking distance from their house, but his daughter wanted to experience riding a school... Read More
Forno Bravo Pizza Oven Components
Dec 22, 2023At Forno Bravo, our high-end oven cores and components drive outstanding baking performance. We trust these components so much that we use the exact same elements in our DIY oven kits and our fully assembled pizza ovens. In this “Back to Basics” overview, we’re going to pull back the curtain, and provide a quick review of the elements that make Forno Bravo pizza ovens great! *Please note, Forno Bravo offers... Read More
More Fabulous Photos from the Forno Bravo 2023 Photo Contest
Nov 30, 2023With so many wonderful entries from our recent Forno Bravo Photo Contest, we couldn’t stop sharing at just the top 3! (Click here to see the winning entries) Keep scrolling to see more spotlights on these beautiful wood and gas fired pizza ovens builds, and some of the delicious food that has been made in them. These owners are really passionate about their ovens! You can read the fun stories... Read More
Lock in Your 2023 Pricing
Nov 14, 2023We are excited to announce an End-Of-Year Promotion just in time for the holidays! For a limited time, you can lock in 2023 pricing on our Primavera, Napolino, and Residential Oven Kits, and take delivery anytime before June 30th. Make a 25% deposit before December 29, 2023 to lock in 2023 pricing on select models. Take delivery anytime before June 30th with the balance due prior to shipping. Delivery within... Read More
October | 2023 Fall Photo Contest Winners, Jamestown Bread Project: Wood-Fired Quinoa Sourdough, Wood-Fired Banana Bread; Recipes: Lobster and Asperagus Pizza, Braised Beef au Chasseur
Oct 30, 2023Happy October! This month serves as a beautiful bridge, transitioning us from… Read More
September 2023 | 2023 Fall Photo Contest Reminder, 5 Fall Parties That Feature Your Wood Fired Oven, Jamestown Bread Project: Rustic Apple Tart
Oct 06, 2023Ahh, changing leaves and cooling temperatures make evening gatherings around the… Read More
5 Fall Parties That Feature Your Wood Fired Oven
Sep 29, 2023Looking for entertaining ideas, themes, or special occasions for throwing a party that centers around a wood fired oven this fall? In this article, you will find 5 fun ideas to get you started. These are memorable celebrations that your friends will be raving about for years to come! Starting principals: Do remember to post your menus in advance to build excitement, and consider any dietary preferences and restrictions of... Read More
Labor Day Gathering Guide
Aug 31, 2023On the first Monday in September, the United States celebrates Labor Day. It is a federal holiday established in 1894 by President Grover Cleveland to provide a day of rest for workers, and to honor their many contributions. The holiday is also a perfect time to gather with friends and family at the end of summer for a last hurrah as kids are going back to school and the weather... Read More
