Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens - Services for Commercial Kitchens

Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens offers a range of different services when you are looking to purchase your own Wood Fired Oven for your commercial business. They understand the importance of having not only the right equipment for your restaurant, but you also need a dedicated and expeirience team behind you to ensure your success. Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens supply premium Italian made wood fired ovens for professional use, and also place emphasis on provideing the best customer service in the industry!

Consultation

The Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens team guide you in selecting the right oven for your needs and budget. The showroom, located in Sydney, has a number of wood fired ovens on display and if required, they are available to visit your premises and discuss your needs in further detail. For interstate clients, there are a number of dealers who can assist you.  



Supplying

Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens supply the largest range of commercial wood fired ovens in Australia. They have four models available, each with various sizes. In total there are 23 professional ovens for you to choose from and they have ovens arriving regularly so stock levels are high. 

Installing

Installation of the modular wood fired ovens (GR Series) is easy and the perfect choice when access is limited. A builder can generally assemble the oven within a day however, if installation is required, Vesuvio can organise an experienced installer.  The Igloo, Verace and OT models come pre-assembled and can be wheeled into place.

Gas Option

There is the option of purchasing a gas kit with your oven. If you do so, it is essential you have a licensed gas fitter connect the gas and AGA approval must be obtained. These costs are not included in the cost of the oven. 

Accessories
 

The company also specialises in pizza making tools and accessories. They stock an extensive range of Italian made G.I. Metal tools and accessories, offering high quality and reliability at reasonable process.

Consulting Services
 

Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens have more than 20 years experience in the pizza industry, so they are able to help you meet the challenges of running a successful restaurant. 

Consulting services include:

Equipment Purchase Guide and assist with purchasing the right equipment for your kitchen, matching the best products for your needs and budget.

Kitchen Design  

Plan and design the best kitchen for your space and required functionality, ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity.

Menu Design Design and develop the right pizza menu for your chef, restaurant, location and clientele.

Menu Costing Once the menu is in place, we will advice on setting the right price for your pizzas’ and show you how to avoid wastage, thereby increasing profits.

Staff Training One on one or small groups, pizza chef courses are available at beginner, intermediate, advanced and master levels ensuring consistent staff development.

Observations and Reviews Onsite observation of your pizza restaurant and regular reviews to ensure you stay on the right track. Flexibility is built into our plans so that changes can be made as required.

Shipping
We are able to ship our ovens Australia wide and New Zealand direct from our Sydney warehouse or via your local distributor. Ovens are shipped in crates to ensure they are well protected.

What Does Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens Offer?

Buying something like a wood fired ovens is not a 5 second decision, it is something that requires thought and experience in order to make sure you get the right oven for your needs. What is it that Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens offer you when you are planning on buying a pizza oven for your residential needs.

Consultation

 

Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens welcome you into their showroom. There they can share their expertise and passion for wood fired ovens. Their experienced staff are ready to show you the brilliant range of pizza ovens and will be happy to discuss your project starting with design, to installation and operational use. They are qualified to help you decide which oven best suits your needs. 

If you are unable to visit our showroom we can arrange an on-site appointment.  If you are interstate, we will arrange for one of our distributors to discuss your needs with you.

Supplying

Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens supply the largest range of residential and commercial wood fired ovens in Australia. There are a number of models, each with various sizes to choose from in each range. Ovens arrive every 3-8 weeks from Italy, so their stock levels are high.

 
Installing

These ovens come in modular, kit form so are easy to self assemble, and come with complete, easy to follow instructions. However, if you prefer, our team of skilled tradespeople can assist with design and installation of your oven.

Accessories

Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens don't just specialise in ovens, they also sell a range of pizza making tools and accessories. They have an extensive range of Italian made G.I. Metal tools and accessories, offering high quality and reliability at reasonable prices.


Cooking Classes

Once you've got your oven and your tools, they don't just leave you to it, they also offer you a wide range of cooking classes to ensure you get the best from your Vesuvio Wood Fired Oven. You will learn how to create the perfect fire, the importance of ingredient combinations and how to cook everything from the perfect Italian style pizza to succulent roasts

Shipping

The company is able to ship our ovens Australia wide and New Zealand direct from the Sydney warehouse or via your local distributor.  Ovens are shipped in crates to ensure they are well protected.

Planning and Installing Your Commercial Wood Fired Oven

What should you consider when looking at putting a wood fired oven in your restaurant kitchen? Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens has a few tips for you...

1. How much space do you have allocated for your oven in the kitchen plan?
When designing your kitchen, consider how much space you have for your wood fired pizza oven and the work space you require.  For example, how close is the preparation area to the pizza oven?  Does the chef have enough space to manoeuvre?

2. What is your expected capacity per night at the busiest time?
Estimating the amount of pizza’s to be sold each night is the best way to determine which sized oven is best for your needs.  Our wood fired ovens have a capacity from 4 to 18 pizza’s.

3. What fuel source would you like to be using?
All Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens can be used with wood only, gas only or a wood/gas combination.

4. How would you like the Flue positioned?
Unless the oven is outdoors, a ventilation specialist should be consulted to determine the best position and ventilation for the flue.

 5. What access to the site is available?

Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens are available in modular or pre-assembled form.  If site access is restricted, our GR Series ovens are the perfect choice.

6. What are your local goverment regulations?
Ensure you consult your local government regarding any special regulations in your area.  We can provide assistance if required.

Having sold over 150 professional wood fired ovens Australia and New Zealand wide, we have the expertise and knowledge to assist you in selecting the right oven for your needs and budget.

Planning & Installing Your Residential Wood Fire Oven

Have you ever wondered what you need to consider when planning to buy and install a wood fire oven in your home. Vesuvio Wood Fire Ovens has some advice to help you. 

Planning

1. Consider the area available for the oven. 

Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens are available in three sizes, offering an oven perfect for almost any space.

FVR 80 –  1200mm x 1200mm minimum base size.
FVR & TOP 100 – 1400mm x 1400mm minimum base size.
FVR & TOP 120 – 1600mm x 1600mm minimum base size.

2. Consider any additional work space you need. 

You may wish to consider having some space around or near the oven where you can prepare and rest the food. 

3. Consider what type of finish you would like.

Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens can be finished in a number of ways for offering great versatility in how the oven is finished. They can be rendered, enclosed, bricked in, painted or tiled.  For inspiration, go to our photo gallery to see how other ovens have been completed.

4. Consider where the flue will be

If your oven is under roofing, you may need to extend the flue so that it goes through the roof, or divert the flue around the structure.  Remember, Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens are perfect for both outdoor and indoor use.

Installation

Vesuvio Wood Fired Ovens are supplied in modular form, ready to be constructed on site.
Construction is straight forward, and complete, easy to follow instructions are provided.
You can choose to:

1. Assemble the oven yourself or employ your own builder.
2. Have one of our qualified installers build the oven on your already constructed base
3. Have our qualified installation team build your base and oven for you.
4. We can assemble the oven for you on a stand at our factory and deliver it to you complete.

For further information on which assembly method is best for you, please contact us. 

The History of Wood Fired Ovens

Wood fired ovens have been used in many civilizations around the world, particularly in Europe, throughout history. The best known use of the ovens would be in Pompeii, during ancient Roman civilisation. IN the preserved ancient ruins of Pompeii, more than 30 wood fired ovens have been discovered and show a remarkable level of engineering and many similarities to the way of life from ancient days to today.

Some of these wood fired ovens date back 3,000 years and are still in remarkable condition. They are a superlative example of the wonderful craftsmanship of the ancient Romans. The ovens that have been discovered are primarily constructed from an assortment of bricks and ceramic materials. Beautifully built, even these ancient wood fired ovens were well shaped, insulated and vented.

Throughout Europe it appears these ovens were used for different purposes. Large, oversized ovens have been found which were most likely built and owned by wealthy land owners who probably ‘rented’ out the oven to the local villagers. Wood fired ovens found in ancient Roman civilisations were however used for both commercial and residential purposes. These smaller ovens were most likely used to only feed one or two families at a time. The larger ovens were used for commercial purposes and have been discovered throughout ancient Italy in places people gathered to eat. These early restaurants, especially in Pompeii, have been wonderfully preserved due to the force and unexpectedness of the volcanic eruption, to reveal a surprisingly modern commercial centre with what looks like modern day pizzerias – with some even having granite bench tops.

Many Italians have continued to cook using wood fired ovens, even with the advent of electricity and gas. After World War II, the Italian Government commissioned Silvio Valoriani in the reconstruction efforts of Italy, by building wood fired ovens for Italian families.

Valoriani continues today to manufacture wood fired ovens, which are selling as Vesuvio wood fired ovens.Valoriani uses the superior craftsmanship handed down for centuries in building beautiful wood fired ovens, for the world to enjoy.