Kari Built wood-fired masonry oven alight

Premium Wood-Burning Masonry Ovens · Rooted in Finnish Tradition

Crafted for
connection.

Experience the tradition of authentic wood-fired cooking — Finnish masonry ovens that warm homes, spark conversation, and bring family and friends together around the fire.

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  • 40+ years of mastery
  • Designed in Canada
  • Inspired by Finland
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Thisisn'tjustanotheroutdoorcookingappliance.It'satraditionbuilttolastforgenerations.

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The Tradition

For centuries, fire has
brought people together.

Finnish masonry ovens have warmed homes, inspired conversation, and created unforgettable meals shared with family and friends. Today, that same tradition is available for your backyard.

Designed by master mason Kari Rale, our premium brick oven kits combine over 40 years of craftsmanship with professionally engineered components — making it easier than ever to build an authentic wood-fired oven that becomes the centrepiece of your outdoor living space.

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Master mason Kari Rale building a masonry oven
Designed inCanada
Inspired byFinland
Built byyou

The Brick Oven Kit

Everything to build it.
Nothing you don’t need.

A professionally engineered kit built on the same principles that have guided Kari’s work for decades: precision engineering, premium materials, efficient heat retention, and timeless design. The only thing you provide is a solid base to set it on.

The masonry oven dome The oven bake doors The oven and chimney Wood-fired pizza on a tray Wood-fired pizza fresh off the peel

  • The Oven

    A heavily insulated masonry dome that reaches searing heat and holds it for hours.

  • Bake Doors

    Sealed doors that trap heat for slow baking, roasting, and overnight retention.

  • Chimney

    An engineered draft for a clean, efficient burn and effortless smoke control.

  • 2 Premium Pizza Trays

    Restaurant-grade trays included as standard, so you’re ready from the first fire.

  • 1 Pizza Peel

    A balanced peel for confident launches and clean, unhurried retrievals.

All you provide

A solid base.

Set your oven on any solid, level base and you’re ready. No specialist tools and no guesswork — every kit is engineered to go together with confidence.

If you need assistance, we’re here to support you.

Crafted in detail

A closer look at the craft.

The masonry oven dome under construction
01

The Dome

A precision-engineered chamber that radiates even, enveloping heat.

The oven mouth with a cast-iron pan inside
02

The Mouth

A wide, sealed opening for confident launches and clean bakes.

Hand-laid firebrick and masonry detail
03

Brickwork

Hand-finished masonry that carries the quiet weight of real material.

A wood-fired pizza fresh from the oven
04

The Result

Blistered, wood-fired flavour you simply can’t fake.

Operation & Usage

Simple to fire.
Effortless to master.

A Kari Built Oven asks almost nothing of you. No gas lines, no complex setup — just good hardwood and a flame.

01

Load the hardwood

Fuel it with Oak, Birch, or any quality hardwood. The dense, insulated masonry holds the heat and does the rest.

02

Light a fire starter

No kindling rituals or guesswork. A single fire starter is all it takes to bring the flame to life.

03

Cook

Bake artisan pizza, roast meats, fire fresh bread, or simply gather around the warmth of a wood fire.

Flames roaring inside the wood-fired oven

Recommended fuel: Oak · Birch · any seasoned hardwood

Testimonials

Trusted for decades.

Kari Rale is a true masonry expert. When it comes to finding a specialist in wood-fired bake ovens of all types, as well as traditional masonry heaters, you would be hard-pressed to find anyone more capable or passionate. His years of experience allow him to listen carefully to each client’s needs and transform their ideas into beautiful, functional works of masonry with genuine artistic flair.
— Pekka V.
When Kari Rale built our three wood-fired baking ovens back in the 1990s, he had already demonstrated exceptional knowledge and craftsmanship. Those ovens were used in our commercial bakery for many years, producing authentic Finnish-style baking. Fired with wood, they delivered perfect results every time. I highly recommend Kari and his skills.
— Arja Railosvuo
I have been working with Kari for over 20 years, and throughout that time he has consistently demonstrated integrity and professionalism. He treats every project with the utmost care, never takes shortcuts, and always delivers quality workmanship. Whenever challenges arise, Kari has the experience to resolve them quickly and properly. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.
— Jason
From the beginning, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. The quality of their craftsmanship was exceptional — my new fireplace and masonry heater are not only beautiful, but solid, efficient, and clearly built to last. They take great pride in their work. I highly recommend Kari Built Ovens to anyone looking for reliable, skilled professionals.
— Eva Firla

About Kari

A lifetime mastering
the art of fire.

Some of the world’s best ideas have been perfected over centuries. The traditional Finnish masonry oven is one of them.

Master mason Kari Rale

For more than 40 years, master mason Kari Rale has dedicated his career to preserving and advancing this remarkable craft. Trained in Finland and building throughout Canada since 1989, Kari has designed and constructed custom masonry ovens, fireplaces, and stonework for homeowners, restaurants, and commercial spaces, earning a reputation for exceptional quality and uncompromising craftsmanship.

Kari’s passion began in his childhood home in Helsinki, where the family soapstone oven, built by his father, served as the heart of daily life. It provided warmth through long Nordic winters, produced incredible wood-fired meals, and brought family and friends together around a tradition that had been passed from one generation to the next. Those early experiences sparked a lifelong appreciation for the beauty, efficiency, and enduring value of authentic masonry construction.

Today, that lifetime of experience has been transformed into something more accessible.

Rather than requiring every customer to commission a fully custom-built oven, Kari has developed a professionally engineered brick oven kit that brings authentic wood-fired cooking within reach of homeowners, builders, and outdoor living enthusiasts. Every kit is built upon the same principles that have guided his work for decades: precision engineering, premium materials, efficient heat retention, and timeless design.

The result is more than an outdoor oven. It is an opportunity to create memorable meals, gather family and friends, and enjoy the tradition of wood-fired cooking with confidence that your oven has been designed by a craftsman who has spent a lifetime mastering the art.

Every brick, every detail, and every design reflects one simple philosophy: build it once, build it right, and build it to last for generations.

Pricing & Orders

One kit. One price.
A lifetime of fire.

The Kari Built Oven Kit

$6,899.00

Plus applicable tax & delivery.

Every kit includes

  • Heavily insulated masonry oven
  • Sealed bake doors
  • Engineered chimney
  • 2 premium pizza trays
  • 1 balanced pizza peel
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