Ask around and you'll hear very different numbers for a wood-fired pizza oven. That's because "pizza oven" covers everything from a small portable gas unit to a large brick oven built on site. The useful question is what you get for the price, and what you'll still need to pay for afterwards.
What drives the price
- Type of oven. Small portable ovens, refractory wood-fired ovens and custom brick ovens are built very differently, and priced very differently.
- Materials. A refractory dome on a real firebrick floor costs more to make than thin metal, but holds heat far better.
- Insulation. Good insulation adds cost and saves wood every time you cook, because the oven holds its heat for hours.
- Size and weight. Bigger ovens use more material and cost more to deliver and install.
- What's included. A door, a flue pipe and cowl, a thermometer and a base frame are sometimes extras.
- Finish. A textured, coloured finish that suits your space costs more than a bare oven.
The costs people forget
When you budget, make a list of everything it takes to have pizza on the table, not just the oven:
| Item | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Base or counter | Does the oven need a built counter, or does it come with a base frame? Is the surface non-combustible and insulated? |
| Delivery | Is delivery included, or quoted separately for your area? |
| Installation | Who places and installs the oven, and what does it cost? A 200 kg+ oven needs several people or equipment. |
| Flue and cowl | Are they included? Do you need a longer flue for your space? |
| Thermometer | Is one built in, or do you need a separate infrared thermometer? |
| Cover | A cover protects the oven from rain when it's not in use. |
| Tools | A pizza peel, a brush for the floor and heat-resistant gloves. |
| Wood | Dry, untreated hardwood for curing and every cook. |
What about building a brick oven yourself?
A self-built brick oven can look cheaper on paper. In practice you're paying for firebricks, refractory mortar, insulation, a foundation, and many weekends of skilled work, and the result depends on getting the dome shape, insulation and curing right. A ready-made refractory oven arrives finished and is ready to cure as soon as it's in place.
What's included in a Ferno Vera
The Ferno Vera Medium Complete costs R16 999 complete. That includes:
- the medium pizza oven dome, hand-finished in refractory material
- a base with real firebricks, and insulation
- the door, cowl and flue pipe
- a black steel base frame
- a built-in thermometer
- a textured finish in your choice of 15 colours
- the Owner's Manual with the curing and care guide
Delivery across Gauteng is quoted for your area, and arrives in 5–7 working days or according to stock on hand. Installation is available on request and is also quoted for your area. We confirm both before you pay, and nothing is charged until you approve.
Not sure which oven suits your space? Read our wood-fired pizza oven buyer's guide, or WhatsApp us on 072 554 0632.
Questions, answered
How much does the Ferno Vera pizza oven cost?
The Ferno Vera Medium Complete costs R16 999 complete. That includes the dome, firebrick base, insulation, door, cowl and flue pipe, black steel base frame, built-in thermometer and a textured finish in any of 15 colours.
Is delivery included in the price?
Delivery across Gauteng is quoted separately for your area. We confirm the cost before you pay.
Can you install the oven for me?
Yes. Professional installation is available on request and is quoted for your area when you order.
Does choosing a colour cost extra?
No. The textured finish in your choice of 15 colours is included in the R16 999 price.
When do I pay?
We confirm your colour, delivery and installation by email first, then send payment details. Nothing is charged until you approve.