How to Use a Smoker on Your Outdoor Fireplace (Easy Guide!)
Master Outdoor Smoking: How to Use a Smoker on Your Outdoor Fireplace Smoking meat on a traditional smoker often means…
READ MOREThe Leadership & Health Habits You Need | That’s Fire Podcast #5
James Grafas | The Leadership & Health Habits You Need This week on our That’s Fire podcast, we’re joined once…
READ MORECan We Make 10 Pizzas in 10 Minutes on our Flare Outdoor Fireplace?
10 Pizzas, 10 minutes, can we do it?! What happens when the game’s about to start, the guests are arriving,…
READ MOREHow to Cook the Perfect Wood-Fired Pizza on Your Flare Outdoor Fireplace
How to Cook the Perfect Wood-Fired Pizza on Your Flare Outdoor Fireplace Are you tired of burnt pizza bases, sticky…
READ MOREGood Neighbours Impact | That’s Fire Podcast #4
Building Stronger Communities: Good Neighbours Impact In this week’s episode of our That’s Fire Podcast, we had the opportunity to…
READ MOREThe Ultimate Backyard Oasis | Outdoor Fireplace Ideas & Inspiration
The Ultimate Backyard Oasis | Outdoor Fireplace Ideas & Inspiration There’s something special about seeing how people design their outdoor…
READ MOREDirty Steak | Cooking a Steak Directly on Open Coals!
Dirty Steak On a Flare Fire Today, we explore cooking dirty steaks directly on glowing embers on a Flare Outdoor…
READ MOREThat’s Fire Podcast x Sam Tanner (2x Olympian) | Ep #3
That’s Fire Podcast x Sam Tanner ( 2x Olympian) | Ep#3 This week on our That’s Fire Podcast, we’ve got…
READ MOREMore Than Just a Fireplace – It’s a Full Outdoor Kitchen | Grill, Rotisserie, Smoker & Pizza Oven!
More Than Just A Fireplace – It’s A Full Outdoor Kitchen | Grill, Rotisserie, Smoker & Pizza Oven! The Flare…
READ MOREFlare Outdoor Fireplace Installed in Just Hours!
Flare Outdoor Fireplace Installed in Just Hours! Dreaming of that perfect outdoor retreat? With Flare Outdoor Fireplaces, your backyard can…
READ MOREPreview Your Dream Outdoor Fireplace with Flare’s AR Experience
Preview Your Dream Outdoor Fireplace with Flare’s AR Experience Tired of wondering if a fireplace will really suit your outdoor…
READ MOREThat’s Fire Podcast x Brent from Stoney Creek | Ep #2
That’s Fire Podcast x Brent McConnell from Stoney Creek | Ep #2 Our brand-new episode of That’s Fire just dropped—don’t…
READ MORECEO vs Pro Butcher: Who Cooks the Better Steak Dish?
CEO vs Pro Butcher: Who Cooks the Better Steak Dish? Welcome back to Flare’s Outdoor Fireplace Face-Off Challenge. In today’s…
READ MOREViral Big Mac Tacos With The Tattooed Butcher
Viral Big Mac Tacos With The Tattooed Butcher James Smith, known as the Tattooed Butcher and owner of Chop Online…
READ MOREFirst ‘That’s Fire’ Podcast Episode with James Grafas
That’s Fire Podcast x James Grafas | Ep #1 Exciting news! We’ve just dropped the very first episode of our…
READ MORESlow Cooked Picanha + Red Chimichurri Sauce
Slow Cooked Picanha + Red Chimichurri Sauce Today, we’re mastering picanha (rump‑cap) perfection on a Flare Outdoor Fireplace. This cut…
READ MORECast Iron VS Stainless Steel – Which Is Better?
Cast Iron VS Stainless Steel – Which Is Better? Today, I’m testing which hot plate delivers the best steak: cast…
READ MORETransform Your Backyard: Outdoor Fireplace Ideas & Inspiration
Transform Your Backyard: Outdoor Fireplace Ideas & Inspiration Welcome back to Flare Outdoor Fireplaces! In this series, I review real…
READ MOREIs Slow Cooking The Best Way To Cook?
Is Slow Cooking The Best Way To Cook? Slow it down, fire it up, and bring the world’s best cooking…
READ MORECooking Breakfast For My Team On 4 Grill Plates
Cooking Breakfast For My Team On 4 Grill Plates Today, I’m taking on a new challenge: cooking an entire breakfast…
READ MOREUltimate Family Pizza Battle
Ultimate Family Pizza Battle Get ready for the ultimate family showdown! In our brand-new Face-Off series, I take on two…
READ MOREDiscover Flare’s New Chimney Spark Guard
Discover Flare’s New Chimney Spark Guard In this video, we’re introducing the Chimney Spark Guard—a must-have accessory for anyone with…
READ MORELearn More About Flare’s Rotisserie Accessories
Learn More About Our Rotisserie Accessories Today, we’re showing you how the rotisserie accessories can work with your Flare Outdoor…
READ MOREDiscover Our Outdoor Fireplace Chimney Accessories
Today, we’re diving into all of the chimney accessories you can add to your Flare Outdoor Fireplace. Whether you’re looking…
READ MOREDave’s Outdoor Fireplace Installation Tips
Ever wondered how we install our outdoor fireplaces? In this video, we give you an exclusive, in-depth look at the…
READ MOREFind Out How Flare’s Outdoor Fireplace Accessories Work
Find Out How Flare’s Outdoor Fireplace Accessories Work In this video, we’re showcasing how the grill accessories work with your…
READ MOREHow To Cook The Best Philly Cheesesteak
Philly Cheesesteak In this fun and informative video, Max Wichers, the self-proclaimed “Sandwich King,” joins us to cook up some…
READ MORELow and Slow Beef Short Ribs
Low and Slow Beef Short Ribs Ingredients 1 whole plate of New Zealand beef short ribs (4 separate ribs) 2…
READ MORETomahawk Steak
Reverse Sear Tomahawk Steak Ingredients 1 Tomahawk steak Olive oil Salt Black pepper 2 tbsp butter 3 garlic cloves, crushed…
READ MOREX Blade Cut Steak Tacos
Cross Cut Blade Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce Ingredients For the Cross Cut Blade: 1 New Zealand beef cross cut blade…
READ MOREApple Crumble Pizza
Apple Crumble Pizza Recipe Ingredients Pizza Base: 4 cups of flour 2 tbsp yeast 1 tsp caster sugar 2 cups…
READ MORECreate your Outdoor Oasis
Welcome back to Flare Fires! Today, I’m sharing my top tips for creating an amazing outdoor oasis. Let’s dive in.…
READ MOREMike’s Family’s Favourite Meal
Welcome back to Flare Fires! Today, I’m cooking my family’s favorite meal: steak and chips. Let’s dive in. This dish…
READ MOREThe ELITE!
Welcome to Flare Outdoor Fires! Today, we’re excited to showcase the world’s largest pre-cast outdoor fireplace. Launched in mid-2023, it’s…
READ MOREOutdoor Fireplace Inspiration – Episode 4
Welcome to Flare Fires! Today, I’m showcasing outdoor fireplaces to inspire your home’s private oasis. Our vibrant private Facebook group…
READ MOREThe World’s Smallest Fireplace
Welcome to Flare Fires! Today, we’re exploring our lineup of modular outdoor fireplaces. While this isn’t the world’s smallest outdoor…
READ MORETop 10 Tips to Light & Manage Your Outdoor Fireplace
Welcome back to Flare Fires! Today, I’m sharing my top 10 tips for lighting and managing your outdoor fire. Let’s…
READ MOREFlare Outdoor Fireplaces – New Innovations
Welcome to Flare Fires! Today, we’re exploring new outdoor fireplace innovations you can find on a Flare outdoor fireplace. Let’s…
READ MORECast Iron vs Stainless Steel Hot Plates
Ease of Use: Navigating the Differences When it comes to outdoor cooking, the choice between cast iron and stainless steel…
READ MORERotisserie Lamb on a Flare Outdoor Fireplace
Hey everyone, great to be back! Today, I’m going to show you one of the easiest ways to cook on…
READ MORE10 pizzas in 10 minutes on a Flare Outdoor Fire
Hey everyone! Today, I’m attempting to cook 10 pizzas in 10 minutes. Picture this: the mother-in-law is coming over, you…
READ MORETexas T-Bone cooked 3 ways on a Flare Outdoor Fireplace
Mike cooked three thick Texas T-Bone steaks in three different ways and had the team at Flare Fires judge which…
READ MOREPlace an augmented reality outdoor fireplace at your place
Transforming your outdoor space into a cosy retreat is now easier with augmented reality (AR). Visualizing an outdoor fireplace in…
READ MOREHow to cook wood fired pizza, if your wood is a bit wet!
Cooking wood-fired pizza can be delightful, but using damp firewood presents challenges, such as achieving high temperatures for a perfect…
READ MOREAn Impossibe Install of an Outdoor Fireplace?
We’ve decided to capture some of our trickier installs. This one was complicated, but actually far from the trickiest we’ve…
READ MOREDouble Swing Frame on a Flare Outdoor Fire
Today is for those fire master fanatics. It’s for those people that want to learn to cook something new or…
READ MORETop seven tips to cooking the perfect wood-fired pizza on your Flare Outdoor Fireplace
This is our top seven tips to cooking the perfect wood-fired pizza on your Flare Outdoor Fireplace. The first tip…
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Reverse Seared Tri Tip Tacos
A delicious recipe from our September 2022 Flare Fires Demonstration Day. Reverse seared tri tip tacos make for a family…
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Honey, Chilli & Garlic Chicken Bao Buns
Another delicious recipe from our September 2022 Flare Fires Demonstration Day. These Bao Buns are a warm, light and fluffy…
READ MOREOur Boring Backyards
WE WANT TO SPEND MORE TIME IN OUR BACKYARDS – BUT NOT MOWING THE LAWNS There’s one main difference between…
READ MOREHow much heat to expect from your outdoor fireplace?
Heat output depends on the design of your fire… There are three main firebox styles — across the range of…
READ MOREKingfish Belly Flaps in a Turmeric Sauce
Make time to slow down and take time to appreciate the food you’re about to eat. Kingfish Belly Flaps cooked…
READ MORESnapper & Prawn Seafood Pizza
A family favourite on a Flare Fire will always be cooking pizzas! Gathering the family around an outdoor fireplace to…
READ MOREFlare vs Custom Built
How does a Flare compare to a custom built outdoor fireplace? In this article we will endeavour to provide an…
READ MOREWill I Need Truck or Crane Access?
With each of our outdoor fireplaces, except the Martello, you’ll need some heavy lifting equipment to get the outdoor fire…
READ MOREDo Flare’s Smoke?
We all remember getting smokey hair and clothing from an outdoor fireplace. That’s fine when it’s a campfire or a…
READ MOREHow Much Space Do I Need?
The size of your outdoor area will be a big consideration in choosing the right outdoor fireplace for you. Here…
READ MORECan I Install On My Boundary?
How close you can install an outdoor fireplace to your boundary will differ country by country and region by region.…
READ MORECan I Extend the Chimney Height?
Need your fireplace higher than your roof? Pushing past a gable? Want to add a spark reducer or rain cap?…
READ MOREWind Direction and Where to Locate Your Fireplace
Check your predominant wind Whilst you may have an ideal spot in mind for your outdoor fireplace, it’s good to…
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Grilled Lemon & Herb Chicken Legs
Great as a snack, entree or part of a main meal, this is a fairly simple recipe for Grilled Lemon…
READ MOREEaster Hot Cross Buns on a Flare Fire
Share a family favourite this Easter and make homemade Hot Cross Buns on a Flare outdoor fireplace. Sitting in the…
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This or that – Outdoor Fireplace Steel or Cast Iron Hot Plate
A lot of people ask us this question, cast iron or stainless steel hotplate? If you are near the ocean,…
READ MOREMelt in your mouth pizza on a Martello Outdoor Fireplace
Wood fired pizza on an outdoor fireplace is fun to cook. Most people burn or undercook a few in their…
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How to clean your Cast Iron Hot Plates and Grills
Do you hate cooking on a rusty cast iron hot plate? Most BBQ guys simply leave the fat on their…
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How to Schist your Flare Outdoor Fireplace
Every Flare Outdoor Fireplace can be plastered or have stone and schist applied. We don’t do any of this in…
READ MOREWant to slow life down this Summer? Install a Smoker
If you want to work and achieve, while you smoke, a Flare Fires smoker isn’t for you. Go and buy…
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Run multiple Swing Frames on your Flare Outdoor Fireplace
Every backyard cook “needs” more than one swing frame. You can see in this video just how easy it is…
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Look after that Hot Plate for your Flare Outdoor Fireplace
Most outdoor fireplaces don’t provide for functional outdoor cooking. With a Flare Outdoor Fireplace you can cook pretty much anything…
READ MOREMartello Outdoor Fireplace cooked Leg of Lamb
Bring the party back to life with this fantastic addition to your backyard. Get the outdoor fireplace roaring or get…
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Rotisserie Porchetta
Porchetta, otherwise known as pork belly, makes an incredibly tasty and simple rotisserie cook. No fancy rubs are needed, just…
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Mint Lamb Ribs – on the swing frame
Cooking lamb ribs like this is fairly simple and people love eating them by hand as an entree or part…
READ MOREMeet the Flare Outdoor Fire team in Canada
Flare Outdoor Fires Available in Canada If you’re from Canada and this is the first time on our site, be…
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Flare Outdoor Fires Growing in Canada
We’re stoked with the growth of Flare Outdoor Fires in Canada. The Flare team based in Ontario are doing a…
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Stop the Hustle, Part 1
Who would have thought, six months after lockdown that I’d be burnt out. In addition to leading Flare Fires I…
READ MORECaveman’s Netflix – The Ultimate Distraction
We are very distracted There is no doubt we are very distracted. Most of us know this about ourselves. At…
READ MOREHow to use your Swing Frame – Firemasters
My Favourite Cooking Accessory The swing frame is my go-to cooking accessory. The reasons for this are: I can swing…
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Meet the Founders – Torrey & Sue Hilton
Torrey & Sue Hilton founded Flare Outdoor Fireplaces in 2001. They are still actively involved in the business and live…
READ MOREA lot of Hard Work!
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve seen the team put in a massive effort. We currently have a container…
READ MOREEndless Summer Nights – Tip 4
Steak Made Easy So, you’ve cleaned out any wet ash, started the outdoor fireplace and the masonry is all warm.…
READ MOREEndless Summer Nights – Tip 3
Warm Up Your Fire Warming up your Flare Outdoor Fireplace is a critical step for entertaining and cooking with ease.…
READ MOREEndless Summer Nights – Tip 2
Stack Your Wood Jenga Style When you are lighting your outdoor fireplace, a great technique is to stack your firewood…
READ MOREEndless Summer Nights – Tip 1
Clean Out the Wet Ash If it’s rained overnight, the ash in your outdoor fireplace can be wet. If you…
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Our First Outdoor Fireplace in Hong Kong
We were quite surprised when we received this enquiry from Hong Kong. In-fact we are always a little suspicious when…
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We are enjoying exporting
Covid, what Covid? That’s actually a really arrogant statement, but we are enjoying the Covid bounce-back and are pleased to…
READ MOREBack to the Busy – Ep 1 – with James Grafas
Welcome to this Fireside Chat, where we talk with business leaders about what was important during lockdown and what they’re…
READ MORECook Lamb like a Superstar with this Lamb Shoulder Recipe
This Rotisserie Lamb Shoulder tastes amazing and is another great idea for a Midwinter Christmas Dinner. You may have seen…
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Do you have the space for a Flare Fire?
So you’re thinking, how much room do I need for a Flare Fire? Well, the great news is our fires…
READ MOREImagine Creating Food Like This at Your Place!
Party time, family time, relax time. Whatever the occasion a Flare Fire is about slowing life down and making it…
READ MOREEvery perfect summers day finishes with good food and a great yarn
Holiday’s are over, kids are back at school, but summer has just begun! This post is dedicated to inspiring perfect…
READ MOREWhen Pizza Oven meets Outdoor Fireplace
Ahhh, the depth of flavour, the beautiful caramelization, the slight char that can be produced and the smoky infused crusts…
READ MOREGoing back to the basics…fire, family and great food!
I’m stoked to be in isolation with this guy: @lukeedwardsphotography, who whipped up this great video of a reverse sear…
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Summer is Coming – That Means BBQ’s Backyards & Good Times!
Everyone gathers around a flame, especially on cool summer nights. It provides more opportunity to relax with a good drink in hand and some snacks on…
MAKE IT YOUR TIME!
We all want more time. It was this very desire that birthed the first Flare Fire. We wanted something to engage around with our growing family, we also wanted to add value to our outdoor space. I guess in both areas we wanted to invest into our future.
Can I get a Flare Fire where I live?
If it’s Your Time, it’s important to know you can get a Flare Fire at your place. It’s possibly a bit of a stretch to say we are global. But we have sent fires all over the globe…here’s where we are.
Blow Their Socks Off with The Most Simple Mid-Winter Christmas Turkey Ever!
We all love creating moments with our friends and family. At Flare we especially enjoy taking time to slow life down and enjoy time with the people we love…
Making You the Hero of Your Outdoor Space
We all want a great outdoor space. We want to bring people together, to pull out amazing food and entertain a crowd with ease, but sometimes it almost seems impossible to draw people together in a meaningful way.
You know you have the right outdoor fireplace when you when you can cook on it like this
A whole brisket is a huge cut of beef that we often see turned into corned silverside. But when you smoke it, low and slow, oh my, its good! Imagine being able to do this on a fantastic looking outdoor fire!
Flare Launches in Australia
Flare Fires is proud to announce it is launching into Australia, beginning in Melbourne. It’s an exciting move for the company who has been working towards exporting for the last 2 years
Wood-fired Pizza on a Flare Fire
Wow this tastes good…pizza cooked on a Flare Fire…the depth of flavour, the beautiful caramelization, the slight char…and the warmth and ambience of an outdoor fire
Come and see Andrew Mackle, Al Brown’s Executive Chef, cooking on a Flare Fire
In attendance at this years Fieldays is Andrew Mackle, Executive Chef of Al Brown’s two restaurants; Depot Eatery and Federal Deli. Andrew will be cooking up a storm on a Flare Fire…
Amazing outdoor spaces created with Flare Fires
One of the things we love about our Flare Fires is that they often become a design centrepiece of our customers outside spaces. They give people more reason to use their areas and draw people outside to engage with friends and the earthy experience of lighting and watching a fire
OH MY…PIZZA SHOULDN’T BE THIS GOOD!
Wow this tastes good…pizza cooked on a Flare Fire…the depth of flavour, the beautiful caramelization, the slight char…and the warmth and ambience of an outdoor fire
Create the Ultimate Outdoor Entertainment Area with a Flare Fire
Perhaps you’re just completing your dream house and outdoor space, or maybe you’ve been sitting inside dreaming about finishing it for years
Imagine having an outdoor fire you can cook on
Ahhh, the depth of flavour, the beautiful caramelization, the slight char that can be produced and the smoky infused crusts and skins with just that hint of live fire. That’s not to mention…
How to cook pizza on a Flare Fire at really high temperatures, without burning the base
Here’s a couple of tips to cooking pizza on a Flare Fire at really high temperatures, without burning the base.
Enjoy Wood Fired Pizza plus the Warmth and Ambience of an Outdoor Fireplace
Ahhh, the depth of flavour, the beautiful caramelization, the slight char that can be produced and the smoky infused crusts with just that hint of live fire…
Build an Outdoor Kitchen Like Al Brown’s
An outdoor kitchen makes entertaining outdoors really easy which in turn brings your outdoor entertaining to life…
5 Outdoor Fireplaces to Inspire Your Summer
Now’s the time to start dreaming of summer, and the time to start planning what to do with your outdoor space.
It’s Time to Start Dreaming of Summer
Many of us dream of entertaining our guests and family with amazing wood fired pizza or the perfect cut of meat cooked with fire.
The Number One Secret to Cooking on an Outdoor Fireplace
Ahhh, the depth of flavour, the beautiful caramelization, the slight char that can be produced and the smoky infused crusts and skins…
South African Braai or BBQ, it’s in our DNA
Want to cook outside…you can whip out the BBQ or with a Flare Fire you can achieve wood fired cooking South African braai style.
Imagine having an outdoor fireplace you can cook on
Whether you call it a an outdoor fire, BBQ or a Braai, the love of cooking outside is in our DNA. The Flare Fire is designed to warm your guests while you entertain.
Your Flare Outdoor Fireplace now delivered cheaper in the South Island
Yes, thanks to a new South Island depot your Flare Outdoor Fireplace can now be delivered cheaper in all South Island regions.
Enjoy a wood fired pizza oven plus the warmth of an outdoor fireplace
Many of us dream of entertaining our guests and family with amazing wood fired pizza however the challenge with a traditional wood fired pizza oven is that they are designed to keep the heat in and not warm the surrounding area.
Celebrity Chefs Outdoor Kitchen
NZ House & Garden editor Sally Duggan takes a tour of Chef Al Brown’s outdoor kitchen with his Flare outdoor fire as the focal point of the outdoor…
A must-have for this Papamoa family
After enjoying a Flare Outdoor Fire at their previous Papamoa home, Andrea and Kjell Nilsson knew that when building their new home, including plans…