March 31, 2020

History of Wood Fired Pizza Ovens

The earliest ovens were found in central Europe, and dated to 29,000 BC. They were used to cook mammoth and often had a roasting and boiling pit within the structure. In the Ukraine from 20,000BC they used pits with hot coals covered in ashes.

How Pizza Ovens Work

The main principle of a wood-fired oven is very simple. A wood fire is lit in the back, side or centre of the oven to heat up the inner dome and hearth area (mass). The oven will retain heat to create optimum cooking temperatures long after the flame is exhausted.