If your clay chiminea is cracked, not completely broken into bits, there’s a reasonably easy way to repair it. This post explores how to mend a clay chiminea when it has cracked through heat stress, in the frost, or through being hit or dropped. Can I mend a totally broken clay chimenea? Despite being designed […]
Are you searching for the best quality chiminea accessories? We sent one of our customers a big pack of fun stuff to get them going, the accessories needed to create fire and cook in their large clay chiminea. Here’s what happened when they unpacked the Gardeco BBQ Grill, Poker, Cook Stick, Toast Fork, Tongs, Thermal […]
Looking for chimenea answers? You’ve arrived! We sell chimineas. Some are clay, made in Mexico by local craftspeople who’ve been doing it for years. Some are plain, some feature fabulous decoration, but they all work beautifully to warm an outdoor space, keep people cosy outside, and cook luscious BBQ food. Others are metal, designed for […]
You can spend time outdoors in comfort all year round when you own a chiminea. But even on a warm summer’s night, a stiff breeze or sneaky wind can soon make you feel less than perfectly comfortable. Luckily there are many ways to create a sheltered spot in your garden for alfresco entertainment, one of […]
Alfresco living. Or, as some spell it, ‘al fresco’. It’s an Italian word, and we don’t really have an English alternative. How come? Because, until recently, the opportunities for enjoying lots of time outdoors with friends and family were fewer in the UK. Global warming is changing things. Climate change is underway and while it […]
Chimineas, also called pot-bellied ovens, were invented in the 1600s in Mexico but can be traced back to Spain. The chimney directs smoke up into the air, protecting the fire inside, and the bulbous design means you can set a good blaze that isn’t affected by wind or rain. So how is a clay chiminea […]
A clay chiminea is a precious thing. It has been carefully made by hand, with love and skill, in Mexico. It has travelled thousands of miles by sea, sometimes in dreadful weather, and stayed whole. It has spent time on the back of a lorry, been kept in a warehouse, then delivered to your home […]
Eventually, everything dies. Even our beautifully made, quality steel, cast iron and clay chimineas. Sometimes we just get tired of them and fancy a change. But these days the trend is clear. We don’t just throw things away. We recycle, repurpose and repair. We use it up and we wear it out. So what can […]
Are you Vegan or vegetarian? The UK is home to more Vegans than ever before, as climate change bites and people give up meat to help reduce farming’s CO2 emissions. In fact, according to Truly Experiences, the number of Vegans in the UK has increased by 445,428 or 40% over the past 12 months. If the two […]
As you can see from our site, we have a zillion chimineas to choose from. How do you choose the best one for your outdoor space? There’s plenty to think about. Here are our top tips for how to choose the right chiminea. Find the perfect chimenea How to choose the right chiminea – Size […]