What does a cast iron chiminea look like after six years outdoors with absolutely no maintenance? You can spend time keeping a cast iron chimenia in perfect nick, getting rid of small spots of rust as they appear, covering her up, and keeping her out of the rain through the winter months. Or you could […]
When the world went into lockdown in 2020 our sales shot into outer space. Brits discovered the joy of the chimenea in their millions, many for the first time. 2021 saw much of the same, with sales booming and countless people wanting the finest chiminea accessories. In 2022 it’s a case of ‘same again’. The […]
You’re loving your chiminea so much you’re going to use it through the next winter, as well as throughout the spring, summer and autumn. But what kind of clothing do you wear for a winter’s day or wintry evening outdoor ‘do’? Here are our expert tips. The best winter alfresco party wear Layers. That’s the […]
You want one. You need one. You desire one. But what on earth is it called? Our world can get confusing, with a choice of ways to spell the products we sell. Chiminea is simply the Spanish word for chimney. It makes perfect sense bearing in mind the shape of the thing, with its elegant, […]
Fire Pit of Chiminea? It’s a tough one. You’re trying to choose between a chiminea and a fire pit, but which is the hottest? Well, that’s easy enough. A chimenea will usually get hotter than a fire pit of the same size. Why? Because the clever shape means the fire is contained, heating up the […]
Chimineas and covid. It’s a match made in heaven. Who knew, when we started the business, that we’d end up a primary provider of chimineas to a nation flattened by a pandemic? There we were, trundling along happily, selling chimineas around the UK, then covid hit, everyone was locked down, and one of the weirdest […]
It’s windy. And as climate change moves ahead it’s set to get more windy across the UK. While wind can be fun and exhilarating, it can also be destructive and annoying. Picture this. Your friends, family and guests have arrived ready for an outdoor event at your place. Everything’s prepared. You’re on the ball. Then […]
Our large collection of stunning chimineas come in a multitude of shapes, sizes, and colours. They’re perfect for outdoor entertainment even when the weather’s cold. Clay chimineas made in Mexico are the best of the bunch. The design has ben developed and honed over hundreds, maybe thousands of years and they’re loved for their especially […]
With the best will in the world, our forecasters can’t make decent predictions about the weather more than a few days ahead. There’s no way the weather people can pin down an entire ‘barbecue summer’ like the tabloids predicted a few years ago. They were wrong, of course. It was a particularly damp and chilly […]
Look out of the window. Go on, take a peek. Is it sunny? Is it warm? Probably. We’re on the very brink of summer, a delightful time of year, and you’re mulling over the plans for your first big alfresco ‘do’ of the season. You want everything to go right first time. But what if…? […]
