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Why Charlie Oven Is the Best Outdoor Cooker

Transform your patio or terrace into a gourmet kitchen with Charlie Oven, the best outdoor cooker on the market. Hand‑built in Britain from premium materials, it blends the authentic taste of charcoal cooking with professional‑grade precision. From searing steaks to baking artisan breads, and slow‑smoking joints (just scatter woodchips over the coals), Charlie Oven delivers consistent, show‑stopping results.

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Charlie Oven dual pizza oven smoker with woodchip flavour

One Appliance, Infinite Cooking Possibilities

Why settle for a single function when Charlie Oven does it all? This versatile outdoor cooker excels as a grill, smoker, pizza oven and roaster in one compact unit. Reach roaring 400 °C heat for perfect sears, then dial back to 100–200 °C for low‑and‑slow smoking. Bake breads, pizza and pastries or roast whole joints—all with genuine charcoal flavour and effortless temperature control.

  • pizza ready to cook going into the charlie oven

    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
  • Cooking on multiple levels in the Charlie Oven BBQ

    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
  • 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.
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Charlie Charcoal Oven

£5,500.00
£5,500.00
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Colour – Oregano
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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

Outdoor Cooker Essentials

  • All‑In‑One Culinary Power

    Grill, smoke, bake, roast or barbecue—no need for multiple appliances.

  • Effortless Temperature Control

    Intuitive vents let you move from high‑heat searing to gentle, steady smoking in seconds.

  • Authentic Smoke Infusion

    Add your choice of woodchips directly onto glowing charcoal to layer in rich, bespoke smoke flavours.

  • Year‑Round Performance

    Fully insulated and weather‑proof, Charlie Oven delivers reliable heat and stability through all seasons.

  • Sleek, Durable Craftsmanship

    A minimalist silhouette and precision welding make Charlie Oven a striking centrepiece, while British‑made construction ensures lasting durability.

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An open Charlie Oven with a roasting chicken and pot
Charlie Oven Temperature Gauge
Adding wood to the Charlie Oven BBQ
Outdoor kitchen setup with a teal Charlie oven, white drawers, and purple side Kitchen Cabinet.
Made in Britain and Designed in Britain. Built to last.

  • Best pizza oven smoker UK – authentic pizza and BBQ in one
  • A stainless steel kebab rack with two sets of skewers cooking kebabs over an open flame grill.
  • A board of beautiful pizza from the Charlie Oven Pizza Oven

Buy with confidence

  • 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

Best pizza oven smoker UK – authentic pizza and BBQ in one
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.
A saffron charlie oven and blue marlin kitchen cabinet in the sunshine
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.

Author

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

Change Your Garden Cooking Experience

Charlie Oven isn’t simply an oven—it’s the focal point of your outdoor gatherings. Whether you call it the best outdoor cooker, a garden cooker, or a top outdoor oven, it brings professional-grade fire cooking to your home.

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Grilling Steak in the Charlie Oven BBQ
pizza ready to cook going into the charlie oven
People sitting at a table in a garden setting with a barbecue in the background.
Cheeky Charlie Oven in a professional kitchen

Ideal For

  • Home chefs seeking versatile, restaurant‑quality results
  • Barbecue enthusiasts who want both high‑heat grilling and low‑and‑slow smoking
  • Entertainers craving a single, stylish centrepiece for al fresco dining
  • Culinary professionals in need of a portable, high‑performance outdoor cooker

Ready to Invest in the Best Outdoor Cooker?

Join the growing community of outdoor cooking aficionados who’ve made Charlie Oven their go‑to outdoor oven. Light the charcoal, adjust the airflow, add woodchips for smoke and unlock the full potential of your garden kitchen—order your Charlie Oven today.

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Charlie Oven FAQs: Why It’s the Best Outdoor Cooker

What makes Charlie Oven the best outdoor cooker?

Unlike standard BBQs or pizza ovens, Charlie combines grilling, smoking, baking, roasting and even cold smoking in one unit. Hand-built in Britain with premium materials, it’s designed to deliver professional-quality results all year round.
Can the best outdoor cooker really replace a BBQ or pizza oven?

Yes. Charlie Oven reaches searing heat for steaks, holds low temperatures for slow smoking, and bakes perfect breads and pizzas. Instead of buying multiple appliances, the best outdoor cooker does it all in one.
Is Charlie Oven easy to use?

Absolutely. With insulated design and precise airflow control, you can set and hold the temperature without constant tending. It’s built to make outdoor cooking effortless for beginners and experienced chefs alike.
Why choose a charcoal outdoor cooker over gas?

Charcoal delivers authentic wood-fired flavour that gas simply can’t replicate. With Charlie Oven, you get that deep, smoky taste plus the convenience of modern temperature control. That’s why it’s regarded as Britain’s best outdoor cooker.
How durable is the best outdoor cooker for year-round use?

Charlie Oven is fully insulated, weather-resistant and designed to perform in all seasons. Whether it’s a summer barbecue or a winter roast, this outdoor cooker is built to last for decades.
Who is the best outdoor cooker designed for?

Home cooks, entertainers, barbecue enthusiasts and even professional chefs. If you want one piece of kit that can do everything outside, the Charlie Oven is the best outdoor cooker for you.

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