Earlier this week, someone popped in to ask about the ESSE Bakeheart.

They’d read the brochures and watched the videos - but wanted to see one in person.

It’s always worth doing because these are so unique compared to anything else on the market…

They aren’t just ovens, they’re a bit of independence, too.

Once you’ve got a flue in place and a stack of logs to hand, you can cook, bake, and keep warm without relying on the mains at all.

And that can matter more than you think…

If you remember the huge power cut that hit Spain and Portugal earlier this year, millions of homes were suddenly without light, heat, or a way to cook. But with a wood-fired cooker, you might not have even noticed it. You can just carry on as normal – a casserole in the oven, kettle on the hotplate, and your kitchen still warm.

I’ve got three ESSE models in the showroom you can come and look at:

• Ironheart — the big one, with that fireside glow.
• Bakeheart — compact but serious, great for baking and roasting.
• Lightheart — smaller again, but ideal for cabins, garden rooms, or snug kitchens.

The customer who came in asking about this had a few questions about the setup.

So if you’re wondering the same, here’s the short version.

You need:

A flue or chimney connection (lined and safe).
Kiln-dried hardwood logs (or well-seasoned for at least two years) give you the cleanest burn and best oven performance.
A bit of daily structure: you light it mid-morning, cook lunch on the hotplate, and slide in something to slow-cook for later.

That’s about it!

The rest is just enjoying the glow and the steady background warmth.

If you’d like to see one for yourself, come by the showroom.