Wood-fired bakehouses shaped village life for centuries: people met on set days and baked bread together. Fontana Forni continues this tradition and offers wood-fired bakehouses for private use — combining the charm of traditional wood firing with the practicality of modern equipment.
Tradition meets the outdoor kitchen
Modern wood-fired bakehouses are now used on terraces, balconies or as part of an outdoor kitchen. Many models are mobile and can be rolled to the desired spot. Depending on size, they open up an impressive range of applications — from pizza and bread to sheet cakes and large roasts. In suitably spacious versions it is even possible to prepare a suckling pig.
Indirect wood firing: the principle
Fontana wood-fired bakehouses use indirect firing: the fire burns in a separate chamber while the baking chamber is heated evenly. This allows fine temperature control — ideal for delicate baked goods and long cooking times. Cooking and baking take place on multiple levels; depending on the model up to three shelves are available, enabling different dishes to be cooked in parallel.
Equipment to suit your needs
Depending on model and configuration, features such as an interior baking light or a convection system are available. These options can further even out results and increase convenience. Check the specifications of the unit you are considering or ask us which features suit your plans.
Versatile in use — beyond pizza
- Pizza and tarte flambée: high, well-controllable heat for crispy bases.
- Bread and tray cakes: a uniform baking atmosphere thanks to indirect heat.
- Low-temperature cooking: large joints stay moist and tender when cooked for hours.
- Multiple courses in parallel: on several levels you can prepare, for example, antipasti and lasagne at the same time.
Built-in, stand-alone or mobile
Wood-fired bakehouses can be used as a free‑standing unit or integrated into an outdoor kitchen. Key considerations are a suitable outdoor location, safe extraction of smoke and weather-protected operation. If you want flexibility, choose a mobile model with a sturdy base frame.
Choose with expert advice
Which wood-fired bakehouse is right depends on space, desired capacity and the dishes you plan to cook. Factors such as baking-chamber size, number of levels and available options (e.g. convection, lighting — depending on model) should be taken into account. We are happy to help you with the decision.
Visit our showroom in Linsengericht on the A66 between Frankfurt and Fulda to see the different models.