Family, Food, and Fire: Nadia and Adrian’s Woodfired Oven Story
Oven: JA70 Real Brick
Customer: Nadia and Adrian Venditti
Location: Rosebud
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. That dream came to life at their family beach house in Rosebud with the addition of a JA70 Real Brick oven from Jalando.
Surrounded by family, the oven has quickly become a centrepiece for gatherings, where everyone gets involved—from kneading dough to topping pizzas. “It’s a real team effort,” Nadia says. “Everyone does their bit and we all learn from each other.”
Getting the pizza dough right took time, with plenty of trial and error. They tested different flours, temperatures, and techniques. Inspired by family recipes and determined not to give up, Nadia kept experimenting until the results matched her childhood memories.
Though they also use a Gozney gas oven at home, the charm and atmosphere of the woodfired oven is unmatched. It’s more than just a cooking tool—it’s the heart of the backyard.
They’ve cooked everything from pizzas and calzones to porchetta and roasts. There’s been a few mishaps along the way (including a melted oven tray and burnt Nutella pizza!), but it’s all part of the fun. While they occasionally cook using residual heat, the oven shines during family cook-ups.
With tools like digital thermometers, peels, and proving boxes, their setup is dialled in. A smaller proving box for fridge storage is next on the wishlist.
Reflecting on their experience, Nadia says, “It’s entertaining, rewarding, and interactive.” Their journey with Jalando was seamless, with helpful staff and flexible pickup. Or as Nadia summed up in her glowing Google review: “Why didn’t I do this earlier?”
