Whether you’re looking to explore nature, entertain your friends and family or simply want to make more use of your garden, a fire pit can provide the warmth, the light, and the perfect place to decompress after a long day.
Once you’ve decided that you’re ready to invest in a new fire pit, there are a few factors to consider, to make sure you find the perfect fire pit to suit your needs.
Here, using our expert knowledge, we provide you with different options and things to consider when purchasing a fire pit.
- What do I want my fire pit for?
- What size fire pit should I buy?
- What is the best material for a fire pit?
- What can I burn on my fire pit?
- How do I choose a fire pit design?
- What accessories can I get for my fire pit?
- How can I use my fire pit safely?
What do I want my fire pit for?
First thing’s first, what is the purpose of your fire pit?
Of course, your fire pit will differ depending on what you want to use it for, where it will be located, and how you choose to store it.
Do you have a large area you can keep a fire pit in permanently, or will you need to store it? Are you planning on using the fire pit frequently or every now and again? Is the area patio or grass? Is the area enclosed or open? Can you move around your fire pit safely in its position? Will your fire pit be located too closely to surroundings that could potentially become damaged, melted, discoloured or charred when the fire pit is in frequent use?
What size fire pit should I buy?
The size of your fire pit, is once again, dependent on the purpose and the space you have available.
How many people will be using your fire pit? Will you want to use it as a BBQ also? What kind of space do you have available?
If you’re the host with the most, looking to keep everyone toasty at your parties and you have a large patio or garden area, a large, static fire pit might suit you best.
But if you are limited for space or want to take your fire pit on adventures with you, you’ll need something small, compact, and with multi-purpose cooking options.
What is the best material for a fire pit?
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel makes for a great fire pit material, this is due to its corrosion-resistant and durable nature. Stainless steel is generally lightweight and easy to maintain, however, because of all these pros, it can mean that it comes at a higher price point.
Copper
Copper is a great lightweight material and radiates heat well; this material can take more maintenance than stainless steel and can also be quite expensive.
Cast Iron
Cast iron is your budget-friendly option for a fire pit, it is a sturdy and durable material, however, this can mean it’s very heavy!
What can I burn on my fire pit?
Firstly, you will need to check with your local council on their fire pit/ burning rules and regulations before lighting up your fire pit.
If your idea of a fire pit is a traditional roaring, crackling fire, you’ll be looking to burn wood. We recommend using kindling or fire starters around dry wood to get the best fire and make sure you don’t overload your fire pit, you can always add more wood when the fire starts dying down.
Fancy a BBQ?
To cook on your fire pit, your best option will be coal, ensure the coals are white hot before you cook your food and make sure the food is thoroughly cooked through before tucking in!
Whatever you choose to burn, make sure you don’t leave a hot fire pit unattended, and you dispose of the ashes, coal, or wood according to local rules.
How do I choose a fire pit design?
Now you’ve thought about the purpose, size, and material of your future fire pit, it’s pretty easy to decide on the type of design. Simply put, what looks nice?
Our Olive and Wild fire pits come in a broad range of designs to suit all different tastes. From Superhero and Star Wars themes to classic Olive leaf patterns, we have something for everyone.
If you’re looking to make your fire pit that little bit more special, we also offer personalisation!
What accessories can I get for my fire pit?
Once you’ve chosen a style of fire pit, it’s far easier to research what accessories are compatible.
A few accessories you may need include heat-resistant gloves, tongs, a stoker, marshmallow roasting sticks, and a BBQ grill.
Why not order different side panels to change up the look of your fire pit? Our standard and large-size fire pits are compatible with a variety of side panels to change your fire pit from classic olive leaf style to Superhero…in a Flash.
Check out the different options available on our Etsy shop.
How can I use my fire pit safely?
Before using your fire pit, you should know how to do so safely.
Ensure that the location you intend to light the fire pit is safe, far enough from anything that could catch fire if embers spit, and plenty of space to sit and/ or move around.
Don’t light your fire pit under a covered area such as a gazebo or canopy, the rising heat may cause damage to the cover. You are also more susceptible to smoke inhalation if the smoke cannot escape.
Always take precautions! Before you light your fire pit, you should have an extinguisher, water, or bucket of sand readily available and accessible should you need to extinguish the fire quickly.
Keep children and animals away from the fire pit if they are unsupervised.
When you have finished with your fire pit, ensure that the fire is out completely, and the ash has cooled before you leave it unattended. If you have an open fire pit or it’s a windy day, consider covering the fire pit so any remaining embers or ash do not spread.
Be mindful that the area underneath the fire pit is likely to remain hot, so take care when walking around the area.
Where can I buy a fire pit?
Olive & Wild have a range of beautifully crafted fire pits; built with your family, friendships, and adventures in mind, we created our fire pits to encourage quality time, laughter, and unforgettable moments.
Made from hardwearing mild steel and stainless steel, your fire pit is made to last as long as your memories do.
Shop the Olive & Wild fire pit range here.
We offer personalisation and bespoke fire pit options too, so if you can’t find what you’re looking for, speak with our team directly.
