Your Pizza Party Host And Oven Supplier

When most people think about buying a wood-fired oven, they imagine the delicious meals and long summer evenings to which it may pave a pathway. But what if the journey doesn’t stop with just having an oven installed? What if it includes expert guidance, personal support, and even having your very own chef come and fire it up for the first time?

At Orchard Ovens, we pride ourselves on being more than just suppliers; we are passionate partners in your woodfired journey.  We also love a party, even though we like to slip into the background and be the food creator, rather than the in-your-face DJ!

A kitchen, an oven and a 21st birthday party

A perfect example of all of this is a recent project that we completed in Shrewsbury. Andrew, the founder of Orchard Ovens, was commissioned to fit an Originale 100 oven, as well as designing an entire bespoke outdoor kitchen for a customer whose underused garden patch was crying out for transformation. 

The results have been truly transformational. What had once been a forgotten corner of the garden is now a thriving social hub.  It is warm, welcoming, and perfect for sharing great food, whilst creating indelible memories.

This is a story that doesn’t stop with bricks and mortar and countertops. After completing the outdoor kitchen installation, Andrew returned to Shrewsbury to help the customer celebrate her son’s 21st birthday. And he was not just as a guest, but the chef in the apron and in charge of the fire!

Cooking up a storm with the wood-fired oven he had installed, Andrew served up freshly fired delights that had guests talking long after the embers cooled. It was a true celebration, not just of a birthday but of what Orchard Ovens stands for: real connections, quality, and a love of food.

From first call to first pizza — we’re with you

When you purchase a Tuscan Valoriani oven from Orchard Ovens, you’re not just buying an appliance; you’re embarking on a journey.  From the moment you place your order, we’re by your side with guidance, expertise, and a genuine passion for helping you make the most of your investment.

Whether it’s your first wood-fired oven or your second (longevity doesn’t ever take us beyond that, and the ‘second’ is usually only when someone has moved home!), there are often questions along the way. Where should the oven be situated? How do I get started? What’s the best way to maintain the oven? Worry not.  We’re here to help you navigate all of that, with none of the hard sell, and all of the passion for helping you get the very most out of your wood-fired experience.

Andrew’s decades of expertise mean you get honest advice rooted in real-world knowledge. He’s cooked in hundreds of ovens, advised on countless build and installations, and worked with some of the best chefs in the UK.  If there’s a tip, trick, or shortcut to make your wood-fired cooking easier, he probably knows it and will be more than happy to share.

Cooking with the greats

Andrew’s culinary background speaks for itself.  He’s not just someone who installs ovens; he’s cooked alongside industry legends like Jamie Oliver, James Martin, and Gennaro Contaldo. This means that when he helps you learn how to use your oven, you're learning from someone who truly knows how to get the best from it, whether it’s a simple pizza or a full-blown garden feast.

This experience also shapes how we advise you here at Orchard Ovens.  We understand both the technical side of installation and the artistry of food preparation. That rare mix is what makes Orchard Ovens different.

A holistic service with a personal touch

We believe that installing a wood-fired oven should be a pleasure, not a project filled with stress and uncertainty. That’s why we offer a holistic, end-to-end service.  We’ll work with your builders or landscape team, or we can manage everything ourselves.  We’ll help you select the perfect oven for your needs, and we’ll even be there to cook with you on the day it’s fired up for the first time, if that’s what you want.

Need help designing a whole kitchen?  No problem.  Unsure how to use your oven?  We’ll walk you through it.  Want to impress your friends at your next party?  Let us help you do that, too.

In short, we’re not just selling ovens, we’re helping to create experiences.

The Orchard Ovens promise

The moment you choose Orchard Ovens for your pizza or wood-fired oven purchase, you gain more than a piece of equipment.  You actually acquire access to a team that’s passionate about helping you fall in love with wood-fired cooking.  Whether it’s guiding you through design choices, offering ongoing advice, or stepping in to help you throw the perfect pizza party, we’re here every step of the way.

So if you're dreaming of owning a wood-fired oven,  or maybe you're halfway there and not quite sure of the next step,  give us a call.  Whether it’s a quiet evening cooking with family, or a birthday bash filled with laughter and flames, Orchard Ovens is ready to help you make it unforgettable.

Get in touch today,  because fire and flavour are just the beginning.  Call us on 07743 847647.

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Editors notes

Orchard Ovens is the domestic and commercial pizza oven supplier in the UK of Valoriani, based in Reggello, Tuscany - the manufacturer of Italy's hugely respected Valoriani pizza ovens, known as the Maserati of pizza ovens and the kings of clay. These ovens are made from superb refractory clay - cotto clay - found in the family's quarry and unique, thanks to having just the right alumina. This allows Valoriani ovens to heat up quickly and retain heat superbly, bring huge advantages to homeowners, as well as restaurant owners, hotels, pubs, mobile caterers, pizzerias, takeaways and more.

Orchard Ovens supplies some of Britain's best-known restaurants and chefs, whilst it is also a specialist creator of outdoor kitchens and wood-fired oven builds for the rich and famous, as well as everyday homeowners wishing to add value to their home and enjoy an outdoor lifestyle to the full.