● Beautiful. We wanted it to be an eye-catcher so that people are drawn to it. ● Durable. We wanted the oven to last many years and to be able to withstand Nova Scotia winters. ● Insulated. Because it is outside in an unheated building, we added rockwool insulation between the oven dome and our cladding brick; this keeps the oven at the same temperature for longer and allows for slow-cooking food items throughout the night. Structure ● Shelter, so that people can prepare food in wet or hot conditions. ● Enough space inside so that 3-5 people could be preparing food and cooking at the same time. ● Enough space that 10-12 people could sit down and eat together. ● Most of the walls are garage type doors that open up, allowing for the space to feel open air when rolled up, with the ability to pull down the walls to protect from the elements, as well as to lock up when not in use. ● Have it fit aesthetically with where it is located. We wanted it to be noticeable, but not to stand out as being incongruent with the surrounding area. ● Use as much local wood and materials as possible. ● Be efficient in terms of storing wood and equipment, as well as making it easy for people to use. Equipment There are a million different gadgets for wood fired oven cooking and these items can add up depending on where you get them. We worked a sponsor deal with our local Home Hardware to get a considerable discount and shopped around online as much as possible. We’d recommend budgeting at least $500 for the items listed below (not including stainless tables, $200); we spent just under $400, but this includes donated items. Here you’ll find our essentials list, items we added part way through our first season, and wish list items. 8
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