Chicago Brick Oven CBO-500 Pizza Oven

The CBO-500 DIY kit includes the essential refractory cement dome pieces, the hearth cooking surface, the door, the flue adapter, and the insulating materials. You are responsible for building the base, the enclosure, and the exterior finish, which allows you to customize the oven's look to match your patio or outdoor kitchen design.

Yes, the CBO-500 is certified for both residential and commercial indoor use. However, because it is a wood-fired appliance, you must install it with a proper ventilation system that meets local building codes and safety requirements for indoor solid-fuel ovens.

Because of its high-quality refractory cement construction, the oven heats up relatively quickly compared to traditional masonry ovens. Depending on the wood used and ambient conditions, you can typically reach pizza-ready temperatures in about 45 to 60 minutes.

FlameRoll is a design feature that forces the fire's heat to roll up the back of the oven, across the ceiling, and back down the front. This creates a consistent, even heat distribution that eliminates cold spots, ensuring your pizzas cook evenly without needing to constantly rotate them.

While it excels at pizza, the CBO-500 is highly versatile. Once the fire dies down and the oven retains its heat, it acts like a traditional brick oven, making it perfect for roasting meats, baking bread, or slow-cooking vegetables.

The oven footprint itself is 45 inches wide by 36 inches deep, but you must account for additional space for the exterior masonry enclosure you build around it. Ensure your foundation is rated to support the weight of the oven components, which total approximately 1,100 pounds.