HPC Fire Forno Series Hybrid Dual Fuel Wood & Gas Burning Pizza Oven with Cart

Description

Most pizza ovens that claim to be premium are built from stainless steel, cordierite stone, or pressed materials. The HPC Fire Forno is built differently, and the difference starts with the oven body itself.

The Forno's dome is cast as a single seamless piece from refractory material with walls that are a full two inches thick. That wall thickness is not a rounding-up claim, it is an engineering specification. Two-inch refractory walls withstand internal temperatures up to 2,400°F, retain heat twice as long as thinner alternatives, and allow the oven to reach cooking temperature twice as fast and burn fuel at twice the efficiency of conventional oven constructions. That is not marketing language, it is how refractory thermal mass behaves at scale. The Forno's dome geometry follows the same ancient principle behind traditional Neapolitan wood-fired ovens, using a curved interior to create a rolling convection heat wave that circulates from the flame source outward and back, bathing every inch of the cooking surface in even, consistent temperature.

The result is that the Forno does something most portable ovens cannot. It generates three simultaneous heat modes in a single cook. Conduction heat rises from the hearth surface directly into the bottom of your pizza. Radiant heat comes off the dome walls and surrounding refractory material. Convective heat circulates through the chamber from the burner or fire. That combination of all three heat transfer modes working at once is what professional brick ovens rely on for speed and quality, and it is what lets the Forno produce a genuine Neapolitan pizza in under 90 seconds.

The dual fuel system gives you complete flexibility at every session. The electronic ignition gas burner lights immediately and holds precise temperature, making gas mode the right choice for consistent repeated cooking or when time is short. Switch to wood and the character of the cook changes entirely. Smoke flavor penetrates differently in a high-mass refractory dome than in a thin-walled stainless oven, and the thermal mass holds through long sessions without the temperature swings that wood fire naturally creates in lighter constructions. The stackless front ventilation design is a specific engineering decision: rather than directing heat and smoke upward through a chimney, the Forno manages airflow through advanced front venting, which keeps heat inside the dome more efficiently and gives the oven a cleaner, more contemporary exterior profile.

At 870 square inches of cooking surface, the Forno has enough room to run multiple pizzas simultaneously, work through a full roasting session, smoke proteins low and slow, or bake bread in quantity. This is genuinely a three-in-one outdoor cooking appliance: a pizza oven, a conventional oven, and a smoker, all operating from the same refractory chamber.

The exterior is handcrafted glass mosaic tile applied over the refractory dome using a proprietary high-temperature mortaring formula engineered to maintain its bond and appearance under repeated extreme heat cycling. Six standard tile colors are available, and custom colors can be ordered through American Glass Mosaics for buyers who want the oven to match a specific outdoor space aesthetic. Every oven is individually handcrafted, which means no two are exactly alike. That hand-tiled finish is not just visual. It provides a weather-resistant outer layer that protects the refractory dome from the elements between uses.

The powder-coated black steel cart is built to carry an oven that weighs approximately 445 to 450 pounds, which is a serious structural requirement. Four locking caster wheels give you full mobility to position the oven wherever your session needs it and lock it firmly in place once there. The cart's storage shelves keep accessories within reach during a cook. The entire setup can be disassembled for transport if needed, which is unusual for a 450-pound oven and a genuine advantage for buyers who want to take it to events or move it seasonally.

The electronic ignition system uses 2D batteries lasting six to twelve months or accepts a standard 3-volt DC adaptor. The stainless steel door is sold separately, allowing buyers to customize the setup. The FDP-ACCESSORY-KIT is available separately and includes a tool holder bracket, oven brush, aluminum pizza peel, wooden paddle, two oven pans, and two dough rolling sheets.

Made in the USA by HPC Fire Inspired, the Forno Series is backed by a 2-year warranty on materials and workmanship. Note that cracks in the refractory material smaller than one eighth of an inch are normal and expected under thermal cycling and are not covered by the warranty, which is standard for all refractory pizza ovens of this construction type.

Key Features

Outdoor Pizza Oven Key Features:

• Single-piece refractory dome with 2-inch thick walls for maximum heat retention and longevity
• Walls rated to 2,400°F, cooking surface reaches up to 1,000°F
• Cooks authentic Neapolitan pizza in under 90 seconds
• 2x faster heat-up, 2x more fuel efficient, 2x longer heat retention vs thin-wall alternatives
• Triple heat mode cooking: radiant, convection, and conduction simultaneously
• Dual fuel: cook with gas or wood at any session
• Stackless front ventilation system retains heat more efficiently than chimney designs
• 870 sq. in. cooking surface for pizzas, roasting, smoking, and baking
• True 3-in-1 functionality: pizza oven, conventional oven, and smoker
• Handcrafted glass mosaic tile exterior with proprietary high-temperature mortar
• Six standard tile colors with custom color options available
• Every oven individually handcrafted, no two are identical
• Electronic 3V flame-sensing auto ignition for fast reliable starts
• Heavy-duty powder-coated black steel cart rated for 450-pound oven
• 4 locking casters for mobility and cooking stability
• Fully disassembles for transport to events or seasonal storage
• Made in the USA by HPC Fire Inspired
• 2-year warranty on materials and workmanship

What's Included:

• Glass mosaic tiled refractory oven dome:
• Stainless steel hearth:
• Stainless steel vent:
• Powder-coated black steel cart with storage shelves and 4 locking casters:
• Electronic ignition system:

Sold separately: Stainless steel door (FDP-DOOR), Accessory kit (FDP-ACCESSORY-KIT)

Specifications

Pizza Oven Specifications:

• Model: FDP-FORNO-EI (Electronic Ignition)
• Brand: HPC Fire Inspired (Forno de Pizza)
• Fuel Type: Dual fuel: gas (LP or NG) and wood
• Oven Construction: Single piece refractory material, 2-inch thick walls
• Wall Temperature Tolerance: Up to 2,400°F
• Max Cooking Temperature: Up to 1,000°F
• Neapolitan Pizza Cook Time: Under 90 seconds
• Cooking Surface: 870 sq. in.
• Cooking Grid Dimensions: Approximately 29" x 30"
• Heat Modes: Radiant, convection and conduction simultaneously
• Ventilation: Stackless front ventilation system
• Ignition: Electronic ignition (3V flame-sensing auto ignition)
• Ignition Power: 2D batteries (6-12 months) or 3V DC adaptor
• Exterior Finish: Handcrafted glass mosaic tile with proprietary high-temp mortar
• Standard Tile Colors: Ocean Blue, Pool Blue, Simply Red, Black Onyx, Retro, Copper
• Custom Colors: Available through American Glass Mosaics
• Cart: Powder-coated black steel with storage shelves
• Cart Wheels: 4 locking casters
• Weight: Approximately 445 to 450 lbs
• Portability: Fully disassembles for transport
• Origin: Made in the USA
• Door: Sold separately (FDP-DOOR)
• Accessory Kit: Sold separately (FDP-ACCESSORY-KIT)
• Warranty: 2-year on materials and workmanship

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Installation Guide & User Manual

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ's

The HPC Fire Forno Series FDP-FORNO is one of the most technically advanced outdoor pizza ovens available at any price point, and it is also one of the most frequently misunderstood. Buyers coming from the stainless steel countertop oven world often have questions about how a refractory dome oven performs differently, what dual fuel actually means in practice, and whether an oven weighing nearly 450 pounds is genuinely worth the investment over lighter alternatives. The short answer is yes, and the reasons are specific. We have pulled together the most common questions we hear from buyers researching the Forno Series and answered them honestly so you can make a confident decision before you buy. If you have a question that is not covered below, our team is here to help.