Does this Chiminea give off a good amount of heat to sit around like a campfire when not being used to make pizzas?
1338859
It is plenty hot sitting around it cooking but the opening is not that big so it is OK
1338860
It is really designed as a heat source and the pizza oven is a bonus. I rate it high for both uses.
888197
I have found that it is truly not a heat source, as the flame is pretty but in the open air it does not produce heat as a source for comfort. It is a nice and the unit is attractive. Amazon price is MUCH less than any other place is what I found and it was Prime shipping when I purchased. Please follow the directions exactly ... do not tighten until instructions tell you to.
1475097
I have it built into a wood caninet, but the back gets air & it sits on legs which allows for air circulation too. It gets warm but not hot externally when baking . Puts out a lot less heat than a conventional oven.
2203447
It get very warm but not enough to bother or set anything on fire. I have oven mitts and two kitchen knives on top of mine. Would not be suitable for putting chocolate bar on top!
1775156
It will heat if you run the machine long enough, however you still need to cook some of your ingredients if you are making soup or sauce. Play with it.
302168
I have not used it for pizza, just outside on the gas grill, always preheated and it works great.. BUT I suggest you preheat the stone, that way your pizza will bake evenly.
1629604
I do not see a problem with that as long as you keep the wind off it. Mine will reach 900 on a hot day, but I have found that 900 is to hot to cook a pizza in this oven. Mine come out good at around 700-800. At 900 I completely burned one up. This oven takes a little practice to get use to baking with it. I believe my review will help you if you buy the proper size peel for this item. I had trouble with my dough raising to much causing it to undercooked in this oven. I have ordered a pizza docker. Which does not pierce the dough, but rather pinches it together like the two side of a quilt. This helps keep the dough from raising to much when baking. Hope this helps you! I do not see a problem with that as long as you keep the wind off it. Mine will reach 900 on a hot day, but I have found that 900 is to hot to cook a pizza in this oven. Mine come out good at around 700-800. At 900 I completely burned one up. This oven takes a little practice to get use to baking with it. I believe my review will help you if you buy the proper size peel for this item. I had trouble with my dough raising to much causing it to undercooked in this oven. I have ordered a pizza docker. Which does not pierce the dough, but rather pinches it together like the two side of a quilt.... » Read More I do not see a problem with that as long as you keep the wind off it. Mine will reach 900 on a hot day, but I have found that 900 is to hot to cook a pizza in this oven. Mine come out good at around 700-800. At 900 I completely burned one up. This oven takes a little practice to get use to baking with it. I believe my review will help you if you buy the proper size peel for this item. I had trouble with my dough raising to much causing it to undercooked in this oven. I have ordered a pizza docker. Which does not pierce the dough, but rather pinches it together like the two side of a quilt. This helps keep the dough from raising to much when baking. Hope this helps you! « Show Less
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Yes, it will keep it hot for a couple of hours without cooking it and it getting too strong.
1362180
sure, I put it on the grill right above the coals and often when I move the coals around they flare up. I cook pizza or foccacia over the really hot coals after a rotisserie turkey or ham - I warm the stone for a few minutes before putting the dough down.
615813
No, I don't think it would generate enough heat, it is really meant to keep the meat warm. However, you can remove the stone and probably be able to cook the meat on the top grill portion (although I have not tried that yet).
659803
There is plenty of heat "60,000" BTU and yes things would cook. Marshmallows if they fall off would get into the lava and logs and be messy. Hope that helps. Patio Splash
260272
Nope. It's only 400 Watts, and even with the temp reading 71 degrees, I held my palm on the flat surface for a minute with no discomfort. I would NOT allow kids or pets close to it, and I'd be sure to keep the space in front and around it clear of any paper, fabric, anything flammable. It gives off a gentle, warm heat, and is not intended to be the sole source of heat.
524192
I am not using it to cook on. I make jewelry. This hot plate reaches temperatures of 700+ and I need the heat for the keumboo process.
1048180
Cast iron is great for pizza. We use it on our grill, preheated to 650 degrees. Works great. Makes a crispy crust. Oil the pan with paper towel and dust with cornmeal or semolina flour before placing dough in pan.
1061247
Not really as you have the water pan in between the food pan and the flame which helps evenly distribute the heat. It's similar to what you see at buffet restaurants. That said, you should still stir your food occasionally.
1263247
The product does get very hot on the high setting, in order to make an awesome Panini. It cools down in about 10 minutes and use it on my granite counter top with no issues. If you just take care when using it you will be very happy with it.
56372
It burns and produces heat to keep chafing dishes warm. Not a big flame though.