Outdoor Fire Pits and Pizza Ovens: The Best Fuels for Summer

As soon as the warm weather arrives, many of us head outdoors to enjoy the garden. Whether it’s relaxing around a fire pit or cooking up a storm in a pizza oven, the fuel you choose makes all the difference. The right firewood will give you more heat, better flavour, and a cleaner burn. Here’s a guide to the best fuels for summer evenings outdoors.

🔥 Fire Pits: Creating Atmosphere and Warmth

Fire pits are all about ambience. The right fuel should light easily, burn cleanly, and provide a cosy glow without too much smoke.

Best Fuels for Fire Pits

Kiln-Dried Logs
- Low moisture content (under 20%) = less smoke.
- Hardwood logs (oak, ash, beech) burn longer and hotter.
- Birch logs give a bright flame, perfect for atmosphere.
Wood Briquettes
- Compact, clean, and consistent.
- Great for steady heat but less of the “crackle” effect.

👉 Avoid burning wet or green wood, which creates excessive smoke and dampens the mood.

🍕 Pizza Ovens: Heat and Flavour

Pizza ovens need intense, consistent heat to cook quickly and evenly. The fuel not only drives temperature but also adds flavour to your food.

Best Fuels for Pizza Ovens

Kiln-Dried Hardwood Logs
- Provide steady, high heat.
- Impart a subtle smoky flavour that enhances pizzas, breads, and roasts.
- Oak and beech are especially good choices.
Kindling and Firelighters
- Essential for getting the fire started quickly.
- Once lit, you can add larger logs for long-lasting heat.
Specialist Pizza Oven Pellets (if compatible)
- Some compact ovens are designed for wood pellets, which give precise, consistent heat.

👉 Pro Tip: Use smaller split logs for quick, hot burns, and larger hardwood logs for sustained cooking sessions.

🌍 Eco-Friendly Choice

Both kiln-dried logs and wood briquettes certified as Ready to Burn are environmentally responsible options. They burn efficiently, produce less smoke, and comply with UK air quality standards.

Key Takeaway

For outdoor fire pits, choose kiln-dried hardwood logs for a crackling flame and warm glow, or briquettes for clean, steady heat. For pizza ovens, stick with kiln-dried hardwoods for that authentic flavour and high cooking temperatures. With the right fuel, your summer nights will be warmer, tastier, and far more enjoyable.

👉 Explore our full range of Ready to Burn kiln-dried logs and briquettes, perfect for both outdoor fire pits and pizza ovens.