It’s solid, beautifully built and ready to become the heart of your outdoor cooking space. Before lighting that first fire, there’s one important step left: getting the oven safely into position.
Moving a pizza oven isn’t difficult, but it requires care. Jalando ovens are handcrafted from dense, heat-retaining materials that make them heavy and durable. Whether you’ve purchased a preassembled oven or a DIY kit, positioning it correctly is essential for performance and safety.
Jalando doesn’t carry out installations, but we provide assistance and’ resources to help customers move and set up their ovens with confidence. The Moving Your Oven Into Place page on our website includes step-by-step videos showing how to lift, move and secure your oven safely.
Each Jalando oven is designed to last for many years of use. The same strength that allows them to hold heat so well also means they need a stable, level base and careful handling during setup. Proper movement protects the oven’s finish and ensures it performs as intended.
Safe placement also helps:
If you are still choosing where to position your oven, our article on what base options work best for wood-fired ovens explores how stands, benches and custom-built bases compare, and what materials provide the most stability.
A few minutes of planning can save hours of trouble later. Check that:
A preassembled oven can weigh several hundred kilograms once in place, so preparation is key. If your oven will sit on a Jalando steel stand, make sure it is already level. For those building a custom setup, our guide to bench and stand options includes examples from customers who have built their own spaces.
The best method depends on your model and access to the space. Jalando’s Moving Your Oven Into Place videos show practical approaches that customers use at home.
The videos and photos demonstrate each of these techniques using real Jalando ovens, giving you a clear idea of what is involved. Stainless steel ovens are lighter and simpler to move. Heavier refractory models, may need extra support and a few helping hands.
Watching the Process
The best way to understand the process is to watch it being done. The short clips on Jalando’s Moving Your Oven Into Place page show ovens being moved, positioned and secured correctly on a variety of surfaces.
The videos include:
Each demonstration uses genuine Jalando ovens and standard tools, so you can follow along with confidence.
After Your Oven Is in Place
Once your oven is positioned, check that:
Once this is done, you can begin the next step: curing the oven before its first cook. Our curing guide explains how to build heat gradually to protect the internal materials and ensure long-term performance.
Getting your pizza oven into place is the start of every great cook. A stable base and careful handling make sure your oven performs as it should for years to come.
The video guides on Jalando’s Moving Your Oven Into Place page take the uncertainty out of setup. They show what real customers do and give you the confidence to move your oven safely and correctly.
Whether your oven arrives as a kit or prebuilt, taking your time now will make every pizza night smoother later.
Allow space for ventilation and access. At least 50mm of clearance behind and around the oven is ideal, especially near the flue. Also think about how far away from the neighbours you should place your oven.
You can watch all the step-by-step demonstrations on Jalando’s Moving Your Oven Into Place page, which shows safe and simple methods for positioning your oven correctly.
