Originally from Naples, Italy, the birthplace of pizza, Frank had always dreamed of perfecting the art of making authentic Pizza Napoletana. Like many passionate home cooks, he knew that creating great pizza starts with learning the fundamentals.
Discover how Elliot transformed his backyard into the ultimate outdoor entertaining space with a JA80 Tiled Mushroom wood-fired pizza oven from Jalando Pizza Ovens. From authentic pizzas to smoked pulled pork creations, read his outdoor cooking journey and why quality mattered most.
Michael and Rosetta had been searching for the perfect pizza oven for quite some time, but ran into a challenge — access into their outdoor space made it difficult to install a pre-built oven.
Ian Robinson transformed his outdoor space with a JA100 Dome DIY Pizza Oven Kit, building a custom bench-top and finishing it with a sleek tiled design. Now, he’s enjoying wood-fired pizza nights with family and friends — a perfect example of how rewarding a DIY pizza oven project can be.
When Mike Robinson set out to build his outdoor area, a wood fired pizza oven was the missing piece. “We love outdoor cooking — low and slow BBQ, lighting fires, the whole experience. I’d always wanted a pizza oven to really complete the space. It’s perfect when entertaining.”
After (possibly too much!) research, Mike landed on Jalando — and hasn’t looked back.
Richard and Amanda from Churchill, Victoria share their experience purchasing and installing a JA70 Nero pizza oven, from the curing process to cooking their first wood fired pizzas in their new patio area.
After building their new home, Chris wanted a dedicated outdoor pizza and cooking space. After months of research, he chose the JA70 Fibreglass Pizza Oven—the perfect mix of traditional wood-fired performance with a modern look to suit their home. So far, Chris has cooked pizzas, lamb roast, focaccia and even Moreton Bay bugs with butter.
Frank Volza from NSW overcame access challenges to creatively install his JA70 Real Brick Pizza Oven. He built a stunning custom setup from scratch to make pizzas and share lasting memories with his five adored grandchildren.
When it comes to creating a beautiful and functional backyard, Landscape Designer Ben Trend believes it all comes down to one key factor: how the family will use the space. In a recent chat about his father Ian’s backyard and pizza oven installation, Ben shared his insights into design choices, trends, and what homeowners should consider when planning their own outdoor area.
Tim Newton chose a Jalando DIY Pizza Oven kit to fill the gap between his smoker and grill. The oven’s stable heat, custom build options, and social cooking experience made it the perfect choice. Now cured and ready, Tim can’t wait to fire it up for family pizza nights.
Newbury Primary School uses a JA90 Dome Tiled Pizza Oven to bring staff, students, and families together with wood-fired cooking and community events.
After owning a heavy, traditional wood fired oven for over a decade, Peter Livens knew it was time for an upgrade. He wanted something more lightweight, practical, and stylish—without compromising on the authentic wood fired experience.
Mel Zagami couldn’t be happier with her stunning JA80 Tiled Penny Round Black pizza oven. With a long four-hour journey ahead to get the oven home safely, she was grateful for the outstanding customer service and support from the Jalando team.
For Nadia and Adrian Venditti, food has always been about family. Growing up with homemade pizza nights, it was only natural they wanted to recreate those special memories as adults—and share the tradition with their own children.
Robi Pacnik’s love for woodfired cooking began years ago when his children were young. Every Friday night, the family would gather around their backyard oven, using up leftovers to create delicious pizzas. That tradition left a lasting impression—one that’s now part of a bigger dream brought to life.
Ryan Wallace of Williamstown has brought authentic Italian flair to his backyard with the stunning JA70 Tiled White Penny Round pizza oven. Drawn in by both the classic tiled design and the desire to create genuine woodfired pizzas, Ryan’s setup has quickly become a favourite for family gatherings and celebrations.
When two lifelong friends with Italian heritage decided to embrace their roots, it wasn’t through travel or ancestry tests. It was through fire, food, and a shared love of bringing people together. How Jalando helped that happen.
Trevor Corcoran didn’t plan to become the neighbourhood cook, but after a few pizza nights with his JA70 oven, his backyard in Sunbury became the place everyone came to gather and share good food.
From golf clubs to family homes, Jalando Pizza Customers keep returning – not just for the ovens, but for the honest advice, lasting support, and genuine service that starts long before the first pizza.
Alf’s garage rebuild was never just a DIY project. It became a local hub, with a Jalando pizza oven at its heart, fuelling Monday night pizzas, club meetups, and a growing community drawn to the flame.
What began as a potato bake became a full-blown passion. From pizzas to pork loins, Heidi’s wood fired pizza oven transformed her cooking and turned her backyard into a destination.
Royce didn’t just buy a Jalando oven: he bought it twice. From the first flame to a second home, his journey shows how good pizza is about more than toppings. It’s about trust.
A Jalando pizza oven changed more than the menu at Yarra Yarra. It transformed Thursday nights into theatre. Fire, dough, and conversation now shape the club’s most talked-about dining experience.
