Get Your Pizza Oven Ready for Summer with the Right Firewood
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There’s nothing quite like cooking pizza in a proper wood-fired oven. The high heat, the crackle of the fire, and that distinctive smoky flavour come together to create something you simply cannot achieve in a standard kitchen oven.
But great results take more than just lighting a fire. The quality of your fuel, how you build it, and how you manage the heat all make a difference. With the right approach and the right products, you can consistently produce perfectly cooked, wood-fired pizza at home.
What You'll Need
A reliable fire starts with the right combination of materials. To build heat quickly and efficiently, you will need:
2 to 3 pieces of Blaze Natural Firelighters
A handful of kindling from our Kindling Nets
2 to 3 logs from our Kiln Dried Firewood range
A set of extra-long matches
Each of these plays an important role. Firelighters give you a clean, quick ignition. Kindling helps the fire establish itself. Kiln-dried logs then take over, delivering the high, steady heat needed for pizza cooking. Using high-quality kiln-dried hardwood is essential. It burns hotter, lights more easily, and produces far less smoke than damp or low-grade wood.
Kiln-Dried Crates
Available in Ash, Birch and Oak
Kiln-Dried Bulk Bags
Available in Ash, Birch, Mixed and Oak
Kiln-Dried Nets
Available in Ash, Birch and Oak
Building the Perfect Fire
Remove excess ash, clean the grate, and fully open all air vents for airflow
Place larger logs at the base of the oven, leaving gaps for circulation
Add kindling in a crisscross pattern to encourage airflow and ignition
Place and light a couple of firelighters on top of the kindling
Let the fire build, then add logs gradually to maintain steady heat
Heat for 30 to 60 minutes until the oven reaches 260 to 290°C for pizza cooking
Why Our Firewood Makes a Difference
The type of wood you use has a direct impact on both heat and flavour. Our kiln-dried hardwood is carefully selected and dried to ensure a low moisture content, which allows it to burn efficiently and consistently.
We offer ash, birch, and oak, each suited to slightly different needs:
Ash burns steadily and is easy to work with
Birch lights quickly and is excellent for getting heat into the oven fast
Oak provides a longer, slower burn with strong, consistent heat
This combination makes it easy to control your fire and maintain the high temperatures needed for great pizza.
Our firewood is available in a range of formats to suit how often you use your oven. Nets are ideal for occasional use or smaller setups, while crates and bulk bags are better suited to regular cooking or higher demand.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Even with a good oven, a few simple mistakes can affect your results:
Using softwood, which burns too quickly, produces excess smoke, and struggles to maintain high temperatures.
Burning damp or low-quality wood, leading to inconsistent heat and a bitter taste
Adding too much wood at once, which restricts airflow and reduces heat efficiency
Not allowing the oven enough time to fully heat up before cooking
Poor airflow caused by closed vents or overcrowded logs
Get the Best Results This Summer
As the warmer months arrive, pizza ovens come back into their own. Whether you are cooking for family or entertaining guests, getting the fire right is the key to great results. Using high-quality kiln-dried firewood makes the process simpler and more reliable, helping you achieve consistent heat and better flavour every time you cook.
If you are looking to get the most out of your pizza oven this summer, choosing the right fuel is a great place to start.
