Why Charlie Oven Is the Best Wood‑Fired Pizza Oven Alternative

Looking for the best wood‑fired pizza oven experience without the hassle of splitting logs? Charlie Oven, handcrafted in Britain, combines the simplicity of charcoal with the soul of wood firing. Reach stone‑oven temperatures above 400 °C in minutes, then add woodchips directly onto the glowing coals to infuse every pizza with that coveted smoky aroma.

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One Appliance, Wood‑Fired Pizza and Beyond

Why juggle separate pizza ovens and smokers? Charlie Oven excels as a pizza oven, grill, smoker and roaster. Fire up three pizzas in under three minutes, sear steaks to perfection, slow‑smoke ribs or roast a joint—all in one versatile unit that captures true wood‑fired flavour through charcoal and woodchip fusion.

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    Pizza

    Cook up to three pizzas at once
  • Argentine grill v shape for grilling steaks parrilla grill rack

    BBQ Grill

    Grill directly over the flames

  • Multi-Level Cooking

    Cook a roast dinner all at once

  • Bake

    Reach higher temperatures

  • Hot Smoke

    Capture intense flavour and seal in moisture

  • Low 'n' Slow

    Hold temperature for 16 hours

  • Dirty Cook

    Cook directly on the coals

  • Cold Smoke

    Insulated and airtight
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  • Smoker grill with open door showing food inside on a white background.
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  • Purple barbecue smoker with open door showing food inside on a white background
  • Green smoker grill with food inside on a white background
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Charlie Charcoal Oven

£4,583.33
£4,583.33
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Colour – Blue Marlin
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Blue vertical smoker with food inside on a white background
Smoker grill with open door showing food inside on a white background.
Pink smoker with food inside on a white background.
Smoker grill with open door showing food inside on a white background
Purple barbecue smoker with open door showing food inside on a white background
Green smoker grill with food inside on a white background
Yellow smoker grill with open door showing interior and food, on a white background.
Green smoker grill with food inside on a white background

Best Wood‑Fired Pizza Oven Features

  • True Stone‑Oven Temperatures

    Achieve 400 °C+ heat for leopard‑spotted crusts in minutes—no timber required.

  • Woodchip Smoke Infusion

    Scatter woodchips on top of charcoal to layer in authentic smoke without extra trays or tubes.

  • All‑In‑One Cooking Power

    Pizza oven, barbecue, smoker and roasting oven—no extra kit cluttering your garden.

  • Year‑Round Weatherproofing

    Fully insulated and sealed to perform reliably through British rain, wind or frost.

  • Elegant British Craftsmanship

    Hand‑built by UK engineers from premium steel and ceramics, combining durability with style.

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Made in Britain and Designed in Britain. Built to last.

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  • Sustainable

    The front opening design and insulated construction makes Charlie incredibly fuel efficient.

  • Returns accepted

    We accept returns within 14 days

  • Shipping

    We offer economy pallet kerbside delivery to mainland GB. The oven will arrive fully assembled ready to use.

  • Worldwide shipping

    We ship worldwide. If you don't find shipping rates at checkout contact us. We ship to the USA by air, normal delivery time is 10 days.

Testimonials

Customer review of the Charlie Charcoal Oven in Teal used as part of an outdoor kitchen
Charlie Oven comes in a range of 10 beautiful colours. There is a colour for everyone. Charlie works as a garden feature, adding a splash of colour all year round.
Charlie against a cedar panel garden room. Charlie is a garden design feature.

Made s second purchase from Charlie Oven. The customer support was fantastic and really helpful to arrange shipping to my availability. Love the build quality from them. Have really made cooking outside fun.

James Datcher, Trustpilot

Oven looks spectacular in its setting! It could have been tailor made for our space! Lights easily, better than egg BBQ. Really well made! Because it keeps a stable temp for so long, other food can be added after the main event, very useful!

Author

We have used it time and time again since its arrival on our patio for cooking up amazing dishes. Roast potatoes has been the biggest win, super crispy with a fluffy centre and a subtle hint of smoke. The versatility of the Charlie Charcoal Oven is unmeasured with so much grill space and huge options in distance from the coals. It will take me years to exhaust the cooking options and combinations. A big bonus with Charlie compared to ceramic type BBQ's is the ability to add fuel and smoking woods as needed during long cooks with no need to lift out grates or heat deflectors etc.

Author

I bought this fantastic colourful oven 4 weeks ago. The first impression is how well it is made, and the second is the wonderful splash of colour it brings to the garden. It is very simple to use after only a little practice. So far have cooked at low temperature as well as Pizza at high temperature. Following guidance given by Neil and Tara you simply can't go wrong. My results initially varied a little through the learning curve, but are now very pleasing. It is a joy to use, easy to clean and is built to last. I am extremely pleased I bought it.

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We bought this at the Cheltenham food festival, safe to say it was the best purchase we've done in a while. The Charlie Oven has been great this summer. It's made me become a better cook (with a few learning curves!!) and host for my friends and family. It's really nice to have an oven like appliance that is very well built and made of premium quality materials. Customer service was great at the Cheltenham food festival as well. I fully recommend if you love using BBQs at home and want something that can do everything all at once! smoker, BBQ/Grill and pizza oven!?

Author

Due to the Charlie Charcoal Oven's efficiency we used a lot less fuel than we thought. A magnificent machine and super easy to use whether you're a top chef or a good loving amateur.

Mat Kemp - Director of Meatopia & Workers League

Transform Your Garden into a Wood‑Fired Pizza Haven

Charlie Oven isn’t just an appliance—it’s the beating heart of your outdoor kitchen. Invite friends around the glowing ember, experiment with woodchip varieties for bespoke smoke notes, and share unforgettable pizza nights that rival the best pizzerias.

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Ideal For

  • Home pizzaioli seeking the best wood‑fired pizza oven flavour with minimal fuss
  • Entertainers who want fast, crowd‑pleasing cooking and show‑stopping smoke
  • Food enthusiasts exploring the intersection of charcoal and wood‑smoke aromas
  • Professional chefs needing a portable, high‑performance pizza oven alternative

Ready to Own the Best Wood‑Fired Pizza Oven?

Join the ranks of outdoor cooking connoisseurs who’ve made Charlie Oven their go‑to pizza solution. Add woodchips, light the charcoal and discover the true art of wood‑fired pizza—order your Charlie Oven today.

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