Space for oven in a corner

[lippolippi]

Hello, I am designing an L-shape outdoor kitchen and I am planning to have the Napolino 70 in the corner of the L. I am having trouble deciding how much space I should have in front of the oven. I know the Napolino 70 is 42" in diameter + 1" all over of spacing. The opening is 16" and the front floor 21". How much free space should I have between the two sides of the kitchen to work comfortably? 24"? 36"? I have attached a picture to explain more clearly what I am looking for. Thanks in advance for your help.

[Giovanni Rossi]

It really comes down to personal preference. Some of the things to consider:

- the deeper the landing the harder it is to manage the food you are cooking, especially with the size oven you are planning

- the deeper the landing the harder it is add wood and manage the fire

- you should have enough space to safely pull out cooking vessels to check progress without lifting them away from the oven

- it's nice to have some room on the landing to pull food away from the fire or hot floor if things are a bit too toasty. I do this now and again with pizza.

- it's helpful to have some space to stage (and maybe dry out a little) a few small pieces of wood to the sides of the opening

- your design is nice as you have nearby space to stage food or rest a lid from what you are checking!

I'm sure others will offer things I've overlooked.