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About Oliver's Craft

Oliver’s Craft is a proudly South African manufacturer of high-quality gas pizza ovens and cooking appliances, built on years of expertise in the industry. We design and assemble all our products locally with meticulous care and attention to detail. Our mission is to bring restaurant-grade cooking performance to both professional kitchens and

home cooks. Whether you’re a seasoned chef, running a pizzeria, or an enthusiastic home

cook, Oliver’s Craft equipment is made to help you create the perfect dish.

Our brand stands for craftsmanship, innovation, and product quality. We use only the best materials (like premium stainless steel and ceramics) and continuously refine our designs to ensure exceptional results and durability. Customer satisfaction is at the heart of what we do – we back every product with a solid quality guarantee and a 1-year warranty to give you peace of mind. When you choose Oliver’s Craft, you’re investing in appliances that are built to last and engineered for excellence. We’re not just selling ovens and gadgets – we’re sharing a passion for great food and empowering you to cook with confidence.

Our Story – From Dream to Innovation

At Oliver’s Craft, we believe that determination and passion can turn challenges into opportunities. Our journey from a small idea to a leading brand in cooking appliances is a story of ingenuity, perseverance, and love for good food. Here’s a look at how it all began and evolved over the years:

2015 – Humble Beginnings

Our founder, David Oliver, took a leap of faith by leaving university to follow his dream of He started a simple food stall at Kruiskerk in Stellenbosch, serving delicious pizzas. The venture was successful and attracted a loyal following – until an unfortunate car accident forced David to pause and return home. While this setback closed one chapter, it ignited a new determination in him to continue pursuing his passion for food.

2016 – 2017 – Innovation Born from Necessity

Back home, David launched a “dark kitchen” (delivery-only kitchen) to keep the dream Business was booming, but he encountered a major obstacle: the professional pizza ovens he needed were prohibitively expensive. Instead of giving up, David decided to invent his own solution. He spent two years designing, building, and testing a better alternative. The result was the first-ever Oliver’s Craft gas pizza oven, a compact 2-pizza capacity oven that was efficient, reliable, and affordable. This breakthrough proved that with creativity and hard work, high-end cooking equipment could be made accessible to smaller businesses and serious home cooks.

2018 – Oliver’s Craft is Founded

As word spread about David’s innovative oven, other local businesses began asking if they could get one for Sensing a bigger opportunity, David officially founded Oliver’s Craft in 2018. He expanded the product line by developing a larger 4-capacity pizza oven, enabling pizzerias to bake four pizzas at once with ease. Our company was built on a simple but powerful principle: create high-quality, high-performance cooking appliances at a reasonable cost, catering to both commercial kitchens and home enthusiasts. Oliver’s Craft was no longer just a personal project – it became a business devoted to sharing great cooking tools with a wider audience.

2019 – 2022 – Growth and Refinement

Over the next few years, Oliver’s Craft grew We gathered feedback from chefs, restaurant owners, and home users, and used it to continually refine our ovens’ design, reliability, and usability. The team expanded, bringing on skilled individuals (like our Head of Assembly, Mike, and Operations Lead, Marchant) who shared David’s vision for excellence. We also forged partnerships with local suppliers and service providers to improve our manufacturing and distribution. By focusing on quality assurance and customer support, we ensured that every Oliver’s Craft product in the field was meeting our high standards and delighting its user.

2023 – New Innovations Launched

Innovation remains the lifeblood of Oliver’s Craft. In 2023, after extensive RCD, we introduced upgraded designs for our pizza ovens – improving heat distribution, fuel efficiency, and adding features like integrated rotation for even These new models pushed performance even further, solidifying our reputation for cutting-edge design. This year also marked our venture into gas grills, as we applied our engineering know-how to create ultra-hot grills for steaks and more.

2024 – Expansion into Kitchen Equipment

With our success in pizza ovens, we set our sights on other kitchen In 2024, Oliver’s Craft expanded its product range beyond just ovens and grills. We developed a line of innovative kitchen appliances – including a pneumatic dough press, dough divider, and dough rounder – to help automate and perfect the art of dough-making. We also began offering mixers and other appliances (as you can find in our shop) to become a more comprehensive solution for culinary professionals and enthusiasts. Our love for product design and desire to improve kitchen workflows led us to these new horizons, and the response has been fantastic.

Today – Continuing the Legacy

Oliver’s Craft has grown from a one-man endeavor into a company that supplies chefs, restaurants, and home cooks across South Africa (and beyond). We remain committed to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction in everything we What started with one man’s need for an affordable oven has blossomed into a broader mission: to empower people to cook amazing food with the best tools available. We’re excited about the future – new products, new improvements, and new members of the Oliver’s Craft family – and we invite you to be a part of our story going forward.

Our journey so far has taught us that passion and innovation drive success. We’re incredibly grateful for the community of customers and partners who have supported us. As we move ahead, Oliver’s Craft will continue to uphold the values that got us here: exceptional craftsmanship, continuous innovation, and uncompromising quality in service of great cooking. Thank you for being part of our story!

Meet Our Executive Members

Oliver’s Craft is led by a dedicated team. Our founder & director David heads product design, Marchant leads operations, and Mike oversees assembly – together ensuring every product meets our standards. We’re supported by a skilled crew that shares a love for good food and engineering.

David

Director, Designer

Marchant

Operations Lead

Mike

Head of Assembly