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Clementi pizza oven | wood fired pizza ovens

The Clementi pizza oven is another fine wood burning offering from Hot Box Stoves. At Hot Box we believe that communication is the key to establishing consumer confidence in our range of products. This article aims to focus on one of our outdoor living brands, Clementi. During the course of this article we will provide insight into the available models. Further, it is our intention to ensure that those looking for a wood fired oven are making an informed choice before purchasing.

Which wood fired pizza oven?

As with most products, especially popular ones, there is often too much choice. At Hot Box, we have taken the time to look at numerous wood fired pizza ovens over our decade in the industry As such, we now believe that our unique edit offers the best that are available, Clementi pizza ovens are no exception.

How much is a wood fired pizza oven?

There are many wood ovens available, all at very different price points. However, the main variations on most outdoor ovens is build quality. There is a saying, ‘you get what you pay for’, this certainly applies to wood pizza ovens. At Hot Box, we have been selling pizza ovens for many years. Having seen offerings from most manufacturers we have honed our offerings Clementi provide an oven for every occasion. Prices range from £599.00 for The Clementino to £2470.00 for the Clementi Pizza Party Oven.

What we look for…

Aesthetics are always important, as such, we prefer wood fired ovens that look the part. Build quality is one of our main drivers, bear in mind that your oven is going to be sat outside and exposed to the British elements. Range, different homes require different sizes, as such a manufacturer that offers such is key for us and our clients. Price, being Yorkshire our standard cry is very much ‘How Much’! we strive to offer best value on our range of wood pizza ovens. Clementi pizza ovens are certainly not a budget product, they are a quality oven at a price point which is fair and reasonable, even for a Yorkshire person.

The Clementi pizza oven range | wood fired pizza ovens

From the bottom, starting with the smallest, the Clementi pizza oven range is as follows: Clementino: A portable pizza oven, small enough to stick in your boot and take to the beach. However, it does not fold up and offers the same cooking functionality as its larger counterparts Ok, so your pizza might be smaller but just make more of them! Available in red, anthracite and stainless steel finishes. Clemy: A small pizza oven on a handy trolley, wheel it out like Hannibal Lector and wash your pizza down with a nice Chianti, it would be rude not to! The Clemy is available in two sizes, 600mm x 400mm or 700mm x 500mm, enough to feed you and friends of the family. Only available in anthracite colour. 430 Family: You could reasonably cook enough pizzas for a family of 430, you might be there some time though! However, this oven is made entirely from stainless steel and is available in to sizes, 600mm x 600mm and 800mm x 600mm. Anthracite only, place this oven onto your own stand.

More from Clementi…

430 Pulcinella oven: Essentially this oven is the same as the one above with the addition of a sturdy base. Stick it on the patio and get cooking. also available in 1000mm x 800mm for those of you looking to cook a whole sheep! Family oven: Designed for even the largest of families and friends of the family and their friends too! Available with a stainless steel roof or customisable powder coat options. Three sizes available for a friend of ours or a friend of theirs. 600mm x 600mm 800mm x 600mm 1000mm x 800mm, fuggeedaboutit! Pizza Party: Lets face it, if you are going to bother buying a pizza oven you are going to throw a pizza party! Further, this Clementi oven has a 800mm x 600mm cooking area with the added convenience of a table for bashing dough to the side.

How long does it take to heat up?

In around 30 minutes, when using the correct fuel, your oven should be scorchio. Further, optimum cooking temperature for pizza is around 400 degrees Celsius Further, at Hot Box, we like to make things easy for our clients. Add Hot Box Firestarter and kiln dried logs to your basket at Checkout and they will be delivered in time to set your oven alight as soon as it arrives!

How long to cook a pizza?

So, let us tell you a story…

As the MD of Hot Box Stoves Limited I like to test the products that we sell. This process provides us with unique insight to help our clients. Several years ago I recall being the prod recipient of a shiny wood fired pizza oven. I wanted to get to grips with how they worked and what they cooked! As such, I instructed two of our guys to deliver said wood fired pizza oven. Having taken delivery of the unit and some appropriate wood fuel I set about building a fire, this was before our Hot Box Firestarter so I did it using kindling and small logs, so old hat! Moving on, I had spent the afternoon preparing some of Aldi’s finest pizza toppings and even made my own dough . Thereafter, I set about assembling my fist pizza! Once assembled, I floured my pizza peel and put it in the oven. Having mastered the ability to cook pizzas in my usual oven during university I turned around and headed to the fridge for a beer. There I located a bottle of Moretti, rooted though the drawer for a bottle opener and popped the cap. Thereafter, I turned to check progress in the oven only to see my first ever pizza engulfed in flames! In short, the answer is around 90 seconds, but don’t take your eyes off it! keep your turning peel handy and carefully fettle your pizza as it cooks!

Cooking in a wood fired pizza oven…

Moreover, we can now describe the cooking process as follows:

• Take delivery of your pizza oven.
• Place in the desired location.
• Build a fire.
• Wait 30 minutes or so.
• Prepare your ingredients and create your pizza.
• Flour your surfaces and peel, be generous.
• Get your beer ready, or whatever you intend to drink, do this first!
• Put your pizza in the oven, turn to cook using the turning peel.
• Thereafter, remove and serve.

Not bad third time around…

Conclusions

Finally, cooking in a wood fired pizza oven is great fun. Hot Box offer great ovens at great prices. Buy a Clementi pizza oven today.  Out…