Wood-Fired Cooking & Smoking Equipment

Engineered for Fire. Built for Flavour.

Great food starts with the right equipment. Flaxton Iron designs and builds commercial and residential cooking equipment for chefs, restaurateurs, and passionate home cooks who want performance, durability, and a piece of kit that looks as good as it cooks. Whether you're after a wood-fired barbecue setup, a charcoal BBQ, or a dedicated smoker for low and slow cooking, everything we build is engineered around how fire and heat actually behave.

We build to order, so you can specify size, fuel type, cooking surface, and finish — whether it's for a commercial kitchen or a weekend feast in the backyard.

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Products / Services

Outdoor Feature Fires

Our outdoor feature fires combine heating, cooking, and visual impact in one modular system. Designed to suit your space, these units can include a range of cooking accessories and configurations, creating a focal point for outdoor entertaining areas.

We can incorporate intricate detailing, mechanical elements, and custom features such as rotisserie systems, turning your cooking setup into a true centrepiece. For clients wanting a more contemporary look, we also produce sleek, modern designs with clean lines and a wide range of finishes, suited to both residential environments and high-end hospitality venues.

Steel Pizza Ovens

We fabricate custom steel pizza ovens for both commercial and residential use. Designed for consistent heat retention and efficient cooking, these ovens are built to perform while adding a bold, architectural element to your space.

Smokers

Our custom smokers include offset, vertical, and reverse-flow designs, built for low-and-slow cooking. Designed with airflow, heat control, and durability in mind, these units deliver consistent results for BBQ enthusiasts, caterers, and hospitality venues.

While traditional smokers are often simple in form, we can incorporate refined detailing and high-quality finishes, creating units that not only perform well but also look the part in both commercial and residential settings.

Wood-fired Cooking Equipment

We design and build wood-fired cooking equipment including grills, ranges, rotisserie systems, and hearth-style setups. Engineered around how fire and heat behave, these systems deliver authentic cooking performance for both commercial kitchens and outdoor entertaining spaces.

Charcoal BBQs

Our charcoal BBQs are built for reliability and consistent performance in both commercial and residential settings. Designed for durability and ease of use, they provide excellent heat control and long-term usability.

Braaiers (South African Grills)

We fabricate traditional braaiers, South African-style open fire grills designed for cooking over wood or charcoal. Built for authenticity and performance, these units are ideal for outdoor entertaining and social cooking.

Argentinian / Asado Grills

Our Argentinian (Asado) grills feature adjustable height cooking surfaces and traditional design elements. These grills allow precise control over heat and cooking style, making them popular for both commercial kitchens and serious home cooks.

Teppanyaki Grills

We build Teppanyaki grills with flat-plate cooking surfaces, available in gas or wood-fired configurations. Designed for performance and presentation, these grills are ideal for both commercial kitchens and interactive dining experiences.

Nationwide Delivery

Flaxton Iron builds custom cooking equipment for clients across Christchurch, Canterbury, and throughout New Zealand, with freight options available for delivery nationwide.