Outdoor Living

Discover how to extend your living space and seasons with outdoor wood-fired cooking and heating appliances. Our outdoor living guides provide inspiration and advice for fire pits, BBQ grills, patio fireplaces, outdoor stoves, brick ovens, and more.

  1. Which Brands Make the Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens?

    Which Brands Make the Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens?
    If you’re sick and tired of only being able to cook burgers and sausages outdoors on your BBQ, why not try an outdoor pizza oven instead? They make cooking a pizza outdoors a breeze and you’d be surprised how good a pizza tastes when you’re enjoying it in the comfort of your own back garden. […]
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  2. What Gas Is Right for Your BBQ? (And Where to Buy It)

    What Gas Is Right for Your BBQ? (And Where to Buy It)
    Summer is here (sort of), so naturally our thoughts turn to the outdoors, to long lazy afternoons enjoying the garden, to cooking juicy steaks on the BBQ. Whether you’ve just invested in a new gas BBQ or you’re pulling your existing one out of storage, you’re probably in need of a fresh gas bottle. But […]
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  3. Mouth-watering Meats for BBQs, Grills and Smokers at Home

    Mouth-watering Meats for BBQs, Grills and Smokers at Home
    As soon as the British weather offers up some sunny weather, you can guarantee the enticing smell of grilled meats will be wafting through the air as you step outside. It’s a smell that makes you think, “I really need to get the Barbecue lit tonight”, and that point, you realise you don’t even have […]
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  4. Dough It Yourself - bring the authentic taste of Italy to your home with Outdoor Pizza Ovens

    Dough It Yourself - bring the authentic taste of Italy to your home with Outdoor Pizza Ovens
    As more and more people are finding, there is one sure way to bring the tastes and aromas of Europe to your home. To get a true slice of Italian cuisine you only need to travel as far as your garden or patio, with home cooking well and truly at the heart of the matter […]
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  5. Vegetarian Grill & Vegan BBQ Recipe Ideas

    Vegetarian Grill & Vegan BBQ Recipe Ideas
    It’s no secret that when us Brits see the first sign of sunshine the first thing we want to do is cut the grass, light the barbecue and then serve up some delicious, chargrilled delights to our family and friends. Those used to BBQs of the meaty variety may not realise some of the exceptional […]
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  6. Vegetarian Grill & Vegan BBQ Recipe Ideas

    Vegetarian Grill & Vegan BBQ Recipe Ideas
    It’s no secret that when us Brits see the first sign of sunshine the first thing we want to do is cut the grass, light the barbecue and then serve up some delicious, chargrilled delights to our family and friends. Those used to BBQs of the meaty variety may not realise some of the exceptional […]
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  7. The Best Gas Barbecues for Summer 2021

    The Best Gas Barbecues for Summer 2021
    There’s nothing quite like a barbecue for showing off your culinary skills. You’re literally cooking for an audience (an audience which is particularly engaged, as they are hungry). If you’re going to be barbecuing this summer, you want to make sure you’ve got a barbecue that will help you achieve the best culinary results. Carry […]
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  8. Introducing Firepit from Hergom, an Outdoor Grilling Sensation

    Introducing Firepit from Hergom, an Outdoor Grilling Sensation
    Much more than just its name suggests, “Firepit” from Hergom is sure to give your summer an extra sizzle. Delivering the quality heat that only cast iron can deliver, your outdoor space will benefit from a sensational centrepiece with this excellent piece of craftmanship. Shop the Hergom Firepit Outdoor Grill (High Base) Perfect for gatherings […]
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  9. Introducing the all new Balcone Grill from Morso

    Introducing the all new Balcone Grill from Morso
    Whether on an apartment patio or balcony, the ability to entertain guests outside with freshly grilled food is significantly reduced. An outdoor life is synonymous with the experience of gathering around the barbecue. Very frequently though, urban balconies and open fire is a prohibited combination. Even if it wasn’t, once you’ve managed to get a bulky […]
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  10. Warm Up Your Winter With Our Outdoor Heaters

    Warm Up Your Winter With Our Outdoor Heaters
    As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, those outside meet ups mean that you’re likely to be shivering into your Chardonnay. Fear not though, as we have a solution. Dive into the Direct Stoves website; where you’ll find our Outdoor Heating range, perfect for keeping the cold at bay this winter! We have range […]
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