Frank Nardella – Bringing the Taste of Naples Home

Oven: JA70 Real Brick
Customer: Frank Nardella
Location: VIC

At Jalando Pizza Ovens, we love hearing the stories behind our customers and the passion that inspires them to cook with wood fire. One customer who has truly mastered the art of authentic pizza making is Frank Nardella, who purchased his JA70 Real Brick Pizza Oven back in 2017.

For Frank, buying a pizza oven wasn’t just about cooking outdoors—it was about reconnecting with his heritage.

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.

To develop his skills, Frank spent time with John from Pizzeria 400 Gradi, where he learned the secrets behind creating the perfect Neapolitan pizza dough. Armed with that knowledge and his JA70 Real Brick Pizza Oven, Frank was finally able to recreate the flavours and traditions of his hometown.

Over the years, Frank’s oven has become much more than just a pizza oven—it’s been the centrepiece of countless family gatherings, delicious meals and memorable moments.

One thing that makes Frank’s cooking even more unique is his love of creating homemade ingredients. He makes his own black garlic, bottling it to share with family and friends, adding another layer of flavour and craftsmanship to his cooking.

When asked about his Jalando oven after nearly a decade of ownership, Frank’s feedback couldn’t make us happier.

“Thank you for selling me the oven. I’ve been happy with it. It never disappoints me.” 

Among the many pizzas Frank has created, one of his favourites is what he proudly calls his masterpiece—a delicious combination of broccolini, Italian sausage and guanciale. Cooked in the intense heat of his JA70 Real Brick Pizza Oven, it’s a perfect example of how simple, quality ingredients can produce incredible results.

Stories like Frank’s remind us why we do what we do. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing our customers pursue their passion, develop their skills and create authentic wood-fired pizzas that bring family and friends together.

Every Jalando Pizza Oven has a story, and we’d love to hear yours.

Whether you’ve mastered the perfect Neapolitan pizza, created a family favourite recipe, built your dream outdoor entertaining area, or simply enjoy bringing family and friends together around your wood-fired oven, we’d love to feature you on our website and social media.

Simply send us a few photos of your pizza oven, your favourite pizzas, and tell us a little about your pizza-making journey. What inspired you to buy a Jalando Pizza Oven?

Email your story and photos to marketing@jalandopizzaovens.com.au or send us a message through our social media pages.