Guides

How to get the best out of your Charlie, from lighting and temperature to fuel and technique.

Ash charcoalHow to Choose the Best Charcoal for a Charcoal OvenGood charcoal provides clean heat, reliable performance and less waste. Learn what to buy, how much to use ...Continue reading
Charlie OvenHow to Light a Charlie Charcoal Oven and Control the TemperatureLearn how to light Charlie, control the vents and temperature, create different cooking zones and get the b...Continue reading
Designing an Outdoor Kitchen for Year-Round British CookingDesigning an outdoor kitchen for British weather takes thought. From choosing materials that last through r...Continue reading
Why a Modular Outdoor Kitchen Is the Smart Way to Cook Outside in the UKThinking of building an outdoor kitchen? Whether you're after serious firepower, design that fits your gard...Continue reading
Thinking About Buying a Charlie Oven? Here Are the Top 10 Questions Everyone Asks FirstThinking about a Charlie Oven?Here are the top 10 questions people ask before buying—everything you need to...Continue reading
bloggleWhat's the difference between a Charlie Oven and a kamado oven/ceramic egg?Some of the key principles are pretty similar. Both cook with charcoal in a closed unit, both allow tempera...Continue reading
bloggleWhy a Charlie Oven is an excellent alternative to a traditional pizza ovenDiscover how the Charlie Oven is breaking the mould and changing the way we think about outdoor cooking. Ex...Continue reading
Cold SmokedHow to Cold Smoke at Home: Cheese, Meat and FishWith very little effort you can transform food with the addition of smoke. Here is a beginner's guide to s...Continue reading
Spring time for Charlie Oven is Rhubarb timeRhubarb is one of the first vegetables to come up in spring. It’s also one of the most fabulous ingredient...Continue reading
CharcoalHow to Cook With Charcoal: A Beginners GuideThis blog aims to explain your burning questions about this fuel. Whether you’re a seasoned charcoal cook ...Continue reading
Creating the perfect outdoor kitchenThere are many things to consider before you decide on an outdoor kitchen design that will work best for yo...Continue reading
7 Reasons to why a Charlie Oven makes the perfect foodie Christmas gift.The ideal Christmas gift for someone who loves to cook, someone who likes to be first with the latest and g...Continue reading