# Mod Wood-Fired Pizza Ovens The Alfa Forno Ciao is a Contemporary Cooker for Outdoor Occasions By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodfired-pizza-oven References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/464382475095777207/Alfa-Forno-Ciao-Wood-Fired-Pizza-Oven) & [alfapizza.au](http://www.alfapizza.com.au/product/inox-mobile-ovens/forno-ciao) The wood-fired pizza oven might not be a common appliance in the home, but it is a common concept that many probably wish they always had on hand. That can be made a reality thanks to the Alfa Forno Ciao. It is a contemporary take on the traditional wood-fired pizza oven, which could easily live next to someone's barbecue. With its [stainless steel body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-stainlesssteel), wheels and overall sleek aesthetic, the wood-fired pizza oven allows modern families to enjoy an age-old technique that will yield the [best pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stonebaked-pizza) short of traveling to Italy. What makes this particular design great is that it won't take up too much space on the patio as well, which is definitely a plus. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wood-fired Pizza Ovens:** Opportunity for manufacturers to innovate and create more advanced, efficient, and user-friendly wood-fired pizza ovens. - **Outdoor Cooking Equipment:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market a range of innovative outdoor cooking equipment that goes beyond traditional barbecues. - **Sustainable Cooking:** Opportunity to explore eco-friendly cooking methods and materials for outdoor cooking, such as using renewable energy sources or biodegradable materials for pizza ovens. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Opportunity for kitchen appliance manufacturers to expand their product lines and incorporate wood-fired pizza ovens into their offerings. - **Home Improvement Retail:** Opportunity for home improvement retailers to cater to the growing demand for outdoor cooking equipment and offer a diverse range of wood-fired pizza ovens to customers. - **Sustainable Product Design:** Opportunity for sustainable product designers and manufacturers to create wood-fired pizza ovens that prioritize energy efficiency, reduce waste, and use eco-friendly materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metallic Open-Concept Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeo-livefire-pizza-oven.md) - [Omni-Fuel Personal Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooni-karu-16.md) - [Artisan-Grade Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-pizza-ovens.md) - [Portable Wood-Powered Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pi.md) - [Triple-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooni-karu-2-pro.md) - [Hybrid Exterior Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fontana-forni-volta.md) - [Pizzeria-Style Backyard Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gozney-arc.md) - [Freestanding Backyard Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stadler-outdoor-pizza-oven.md) - [Industry-Quality Outdoor Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campania-pizza-oven.md)