Alfa Ciao 27-Inch Freestanding Wood Fired Outdoor Pizza Oven with Base - Silver Grey

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Overall Dimensions: Oven on base approx. 46.9 x 24.8 x 70.9 in (W x D x H to the flue cap), per the Alfa Ciao data sheet

The Alfa Ciao is a compact, Italian-made wood-fired oven on its own freestanding base, sized for families who want real wood-fired pizza without building a masonry oven. Its 27.5 x 15.7 in refractory floor bakes two pizzas at a time, and the stainless steel dome and ceramic fiber insulation let it reach cooking temperature in about 15 minutes on a small load of wood. This listing is the Silver Grey oven with a grey or stainless steel base and a weatherproof cover.

Features

• Two pizzas at a time on a 27.5 x 15.7 in (70 x 40 cm) cooking floor of interchangeable refractory bricks
• Heats in about 15 minutes; Alfa rates the maximum oven temperature at 500 C
• Stainless steel dome and door with ceramic fiber insulation to hold heat in the chamber
• Built-in thermometer to read the cooking chamber temperature at a glance
• Bakes up to 2 kg (4.4 lb) of bread per batch and handles roasts, vegetables and desserts
• Burns small logs and trimmings up to 5 cm (1.9 in) in diameter; average use about 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) of wood per hour
• Arrives ready to cook: set it on the base, fit the flue and light it
• Compliant with UNI 10474 and EN 13229

Key Specifications

Dimensions and Cutout

What Is Included and What You Will Need

• Alfa Ciao wood-fired oven in Silver Grey with refractory brick floor, door and thermometer
• Flue pipe and chimney cap
• Freestanding base in your choice of grey or stainless steel (see options)
• Alfa weatherproof cover (included with both options on this listing)
• You will need: dry hardwood logs or trimmings up to 1.9 in in diameter, a fire starter, and a pizza peel and tools

Optional Accessories

• Alfa peel sets and pizza tools, such as the Alfa 36-Inch 4-Piece Pizza Peel Set
• Alfa Grilling Grate for Nano and Ciao Pizza Ovens
• Alfa L37 Wood Holder

The pizza peel and pizzaiolo tools shown below are sold separately.

Installation Notes

The Ciao is an outdoor wood-burning oven. Place it on a flat, stable surface at least 8 in (20 cm) from walls and other equipment, and keep anything flammable at least 3 ft (1 m) away. The oven body gets hot to the touch in use.

Do not use a wood-fired oven in an enclosed room unless it is properly vented to local code. For a covered patio or pergola, Alfa calls for a UL103HT double-wall chimney (3 in clearance around it, at least 3 ft above the roof it passes through) in place of the supplied single-wall pipe, which needs 18 in of clearance. Rules on wood smoke, terraces and rooftops vary by building and town, including in New York City, so confirm with your building and local authority before you install.

For help planning placement, a covered location or a full outdoor kitchen, book a design consultation.

Documentation

• Alfa Domestic Ovens User Manual (North America)
• Alfa Ciao Data Sheet (FXCM)
• Alfa Ciao M Data Sheet (previous Ciao M version)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pizzas can the Ciao bake at once?

Two. The cooking floor is 27.5 x 15.7 in (70 x 40 cm), and Alfa rates it for 2 pizzas at a time or 2 kg (4.4 lb) of bread per batch.

How long does it take to heat up?

Alfa lists a heating time of about 15 minutes. Build a small, lively fire to one side and add small pieces of wood at regular intervals to hold temperature.

Can I use it under a covered patio?

Only with proper venting. Alfa recommends a UL103HT double-wall chimney for any installation under a roof or pergola, with at least 3 in of clearance around the chimney, and it must extend at least 3 ft above the roof it passes through.

Is a cover included?

Yes. Both options on this listing include the Alfa weatherproof cover.

Related reading: Outdoor pizza oven buying guide, Gas vs wood pizza ovens, Alfa vs Gozney pizza ovens.

Warranty

Alfa warrants the oven for 2 years against defects in materials and workmanship (parts and components); gas burners, where fitted, carry 3 years. Shipping and assembly costs are the owner's responsibility. Coverage does not apply to improper installation or use, damage from exceeding 500 C (1000 F), use of liquid fire starters or chemicals, unapproved replacement parts, or a removed or altered rating plate. See the Alfa North America warranty addendum in the user manual for full terms.