The Outdoor Cooking Revolution: Why Charlie Oven is the Must-Have for 2025


There’s something about cooking with fire that speaks to our primal instincts.

The sizzle of searing steak, the smoky depth of slow-cooked meats, and the crisp perfection of flame-baked bread—cooking over an open flame brings out the best in food. But, for many, the thought of wrangling with charcoal, battling inconsistent temperatures, and dealing with temperamental flames is enough to stick to a gas grill. Enter the Charlie Oven, a stylish, all-season charcoal oven that takes the stress out of fire cooking while delivering professional-grade results.

A Fire-Cooked Feast Without the Fuss

Fire cooking is where flavour truly shines—imparting a depth that gas or electric simply can’t match. But controlling an open flame has long been an art form that requires patience and skill. The Charlie Oven changes all that, offering an intuitive, front-opening design that makes regulating heat levels a breeze. Whether you're aiming for the high-heat char of a steak or the slow-cooked tenderness of a brisket, Charlie makes it effortless to cook with precision. No more constant flipping, checking, or worrying—just perfect results every time.

A Show-Stopping Centrepiece for Outdoor Kitchens

Outdoor dining spaces are evolving. Gone are the days of clunky, uninspiring barbecues—today, an outdoor kitchen is as much about aesthetics as it is about performance. With its bold, customisable colours and sleek, architectural design, Charlie isn’t just an oven; it’s a statement piece. Whether placed on a sun-drenched patio or nestled into a landscaped garden, it brings a pop of colour and sophistication that’s impossible to ignore.

Why the Charlie Oven Stands Out

Multi-Level Cooking: A Unique Superpower – Unlike traditional outdoor ovens and barbecues, Charlie’s spacious design allows for multi-level cooking, meaning you can grill, roast, bake, or smoke multiple dishes simultaneously. This feature makes it perfect for preparing a full feast with minimal effort—everything cooks at its ideal temperature without compromise.

More Than Just a Pizza Oven – While it can churn out three perfect pizzas in minutes, Charlie also bakes bread, roasts meats, grills vegetables, and smokes everything from ribs to fish.

A Smarter Alternative to Ceramic Egg BBQs – With a larger cooking area, better heat control, and improved fuel efficiency, Charlie outperforms traditional ceramic cookers in both versatility and ease of use.

A Better Choice Than a Gas Grill – Gas grills might be convenient but lack the deep, smoky flavour that only real fire cooking can achieve.

Built for All-Weather Cooking – Handmade in Britain and designed to withstand the elements, this is an oven that works just as well in midwinter as it does on a balmy summer evening.

Effortless Efficiency – Thanks to its insulated design, Charlie retains heat beautifully, requiring less fuel while maintaining steady cooking temperatures for hours.

The Future of Outdoor Cooking is Here

With outdoor kitchens taking centre stage in home design, the Charlie Oven is the must-have appliance for 2025. Combining stunning aesthetics with unparalleled cooking versatility, it offers a seamless way to enjoy fire cooking without the hassle. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just love the idea of cooking outdoors, this oven is set to change the way we think about open-fire cooking.

About Cheeky Charlie Oven Company Ltd

Discover Charlie: The Outdoor Oven That Does It All

Charlie started with a simple love of bread-making. Founders Tara and Neil wanted to bake perfect sourdough outdoors, but nothing on the market quite delivered. Barbecues lacked control, pizza ovens were too limited, and ceramic eggs were too much hassle. So, they created Charlie—a versatile charcoal oven that could do it all.


Inspired by the charcoal ovens used by top chefs, Charlie makes cooking over fire easy, efficient, and packed with flavour. From slow-cooked brisket to crispy pizzas, whole fish to flame-roasted veg, and, of course, incredible bread, it delivers exceptional results without the stress.


Why Charlie?

A BBQ, smoker, charcoal oven, and pizza oven in one

Hassle-free & intuitive—if you can use an oven, you can use a Charlie

Cooks everything from 100°C slow roasts to 400°C pizzas

Handmade in Britain, built to last in all weather

Available in a range of stunning colours to be a garden feature, not an eyesore

“It’s completely changed how we cook outdoors—so easy to use, so versatile, and the flavours are unreal.”


Charlie isn’t just for BBQ lovers—it’s for anyone who loves great food. Whether you’re baking sourdough, grilling steaks, or slow-cooking lamb, Charlie makes it effortless.


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