When we moved to our new house last year we were very happy with a small workspace (actually an old silversmith atelier) in the back of our garden. Looking at the old wall (the house is built in 1894) we were thinking this is the perfect place for a real pizza oven.

Initial thoughts were on a clay oven. But these weight over a 1000kg, and were too large to get into our garden. So we decided for a metal oven. Which according to a lot of people is way more practical, has better isolation and can be fired much faster.

We choose the Clementi Mondo, and this is definitely a great oven. In about 20 minutes I can get the oven to almost 400 degrees Celsius and can start baking pizza. At the same time the oven is also great for baking bread, grilling meat or vegetables. So it is also a replacement for a BBQ. 

With summer starting, can’t wait to try out a lot of recipes and make some great (sourdough) pizza.