Welcome to yet another Burton Living blog and this time, we are heading back into the mouth watering world of cheese, tomato, herbs and pepperoni once again..
That's right, dear reader, we are back in the ever expanding world of pizza ovens, however if you've read our previous instalments, you should already be clued up on both: Clementi and Igneus (Two other mighty pizza oven options, that we have available on our online store and within our Outdoor Living showroom) but if you're looking for something a little more affordable and take home today friendly, then look no further as we have the perfect option available.
Let me introduce to you: The Woody Pizza Oven!
Before we find ourselves getting lost in the moment, where as I write this blog the sun is shining on a beautiful blue skied Wednesday afternoon, let us travel back to May of 2021.. When the world was much more grey, a period of time where most of us would rather just forget but let us not dwell too much on the negatives of the past but focus on some of the good that did come of 2021.
It was a time of unity, compassion, where the kindness of humanity prevailed and many of us found ourselves embracing a whole new way of living, a life where work was no longer the sole focus of each and every day, a time where Outdoor Living was something that so many finally found time for.
It was during that time, a new, beginner friendly and easily affordable pizza oven touched down to earth and made itself known and not only that, It would be seen as David verses Goliath in the pizza oven market and in May of 2021, after endless amounts of tinkering, more than enough experiments and 30 initial prototypes later..
The Woody came crashing the doors of the retail market and within it’s first initial release, it proved that it was here to stay as both Josh and John were underprepared for the mass demand that such came with and in less than a year, they were completely sold out on preporder! (Now that’s impressive stuff!)
It was all made possible and with thanks to rave reviews from the national press and large scale publications, who heavily praised the affordability as well as the compact size of the Woody pizza oven and this left both the creators, Josh and John in a position that was just too good to turn their backs on.
Fast forward to August 2022, things continued to grow for the two J’s as Ideal Home magazine sang the praise of the pairs creation with “Best value oven” and BBC Good Food “Best wood fired oven.”
But often with keeping things simple, growth can be restricted but not in the case of the Woody pizza oven as in a touch of genius, an updated and improved version was launched with a significant change, one which blew the doors of the portable pizza oven even wider and with it, the option to use gas was made available to loyal customers.
By extending the wings of genius, the company continued to soar, this was all thanks to the enhancement of a gas attachment as well the option of a mini hooper, which allowed the Woody to be lit via the aid of wooden pellets, further allowing customers to make the absolute most of the oven, be it at home or away.
But as we move towards the present, in 2023, the team continued to grow and extend and with it, customer support and product development were at the forefront of everyone’s minds, helping to improve overall service, helping to grow the vast community of passionate cooks who’d prove why Woody Pizza Ovens are the only choice for those who have just entered the pizza game.
As we enter the present of 2024, The Woody Oven entered within a whole new era of product design and development, further exploring options that are a far cry from their primitive days and with it, they released the option of a modular table, giving you somewhere to place your pizza oven without compromising on surface space at home. (Now that’s a result!)
Phew! What a history lesson that was, right? But now, let’s turn our focus to the features of this rather mighty little appliance (Think: The little Red Toaster, C’mon, I can’t be the only one who remembers.. Surely?).
Whilst there’s not a great deal to brag about here, it’s important to know that these features truly help this mighty little oven stand out and with the power to hit 500°C (950°F) in just 15 minutes (Now, that’s some serious shi.. Thanks Dr. Emmet Brown!) and with the ability to cook a 12 inch pizza in just under 60 seconds, you’re going to be popular wherever you decide to take this culinary classic.
Speaking of taking this culinary classic with you, portability is very much at the heart of the design and with an easy to manage and carry 12KG weight overall, you’ll be taking it everywhere and anywhere you can.
The inbuilt thermometer allows you to safely monitor the temperature within your oven and whilst the temperature may drop quickly upon taking the front panel Off, do not fret, as such will quickly regain the temperature once more, once the front is back but this will depend on your needs and how you plan on using such, whether as an open or closed oven.
When it comes to fuelling the Woody, as above, you are not limited by the options available to you and whereas the original oven comes suited for wood fire, you can also use pellets and charcoal, which will change the taste and flavour of whichever culinary creation you decide to bless this little oven with and all can simply be added into the back of the Woody via an inbuilt hopper and tray, meaning you’ll be safe to refuel without getting hurt but if you decide that wood fire is just not worth the hassle or clean up, and you fancy a less messy alternative, you can purchase a gas attachment separately (this will mean you can use regular camping gas canisters or Woody’s own brand canister) and just as with everything Woody related, it’s an affordable option, once again.
However, whilst most other pizza ovens on the market (we’re looking at you Clementi and Igneus..) expect you to buy those much needed utensils as optional extras but if you find yourself incredibly eager to get stuck into some delicious, wood fired pizza and you’re unable to wait any longer, those good old boys over at Woody have decided to include a perforated pizza peel and heavy duty cover/ carry case combo with your initial purchase, which means you can get on with the important moments in life.
Whilst there isn’t much to say when it comes to the Woody Pizza Oven, I wouldn’t say this was a bad thing as sometimes, less is more and in the case of the Woody, it’s more about great food, great drink and great company that makes life worth living and at Burton Living, we believe we can make such possible.
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