When it comes to firing up your pizza oven, getting the basics right makes all the difference. No matter the size of your appliance, a great fire starts with the basics: fuel that lights easily and stays burning. That's why the right kindling and firelighters are essential for pizza perfection.
Why Kindling is Key
To cook authentic pizza, you oven needs to hit temperatures of 400°C or more. But before you reach for your hardwood logs or charcoal, you need a steady, strong flame, and kiln-dried kindling is the best way to get there.
Our Kiln-Dried Kindling is:
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Ultra-dry (less than 20% moisture) for a fast, clean burn
- Consistently cut and packed, so every fire gets off to a smooth start
- Smoke-reducing and easy to handle, making it ideal for outdoor ovens
Kindling acts as the foundation, igniting easily and helping your main fuel catch quickly and efficiently.
Boost It With Twizlers and Fibre Firelighters
Want a pizza oven fire that lights first time, every time? Pair your kindling with our natural firelighters:
- Homefire Twizlers Wood Wool Firelighters - Long-burning and made from natural wood shavings with a wax coating
- Homefire Fibre Firelighters - Easy to use, odourless, and clean-burning
Both options are chemical-free, safe for cooking environments, and perfect for pizza ovens. Just place on or two underneath your kindling, strike a match, and let them do the work.
How to Light Your Pizza Oven
- Place 1-2 Twizlers or Fibrelighters in the centre of your pizza oven floor
- Build a teepee or criss-cross of kiln-dried kindling over the top
- Light the firelighters and wait for the kindling to catch
- Once you've built a strong flame, gradually add logs or charcoal to build up the heat
In 30-45 minutes, your pizza oven will be ready to cook, and the fire will be doing all the had work.
The Homefire Difference
Cheap or damp kindling can stall your fire, cause smoke, and waste time. That's why Homefire only supplies sustainably sourced, high-performance kindling and firelighters designed to take the hassle out of pizza prep.
So next time you're planning pizza night, start smart with kindling. Twizlers, and Fibre Firelighters from Homefire.
