The Blue Rooster Chiminea Review: Quality Cast Iron And Aluminum Chimineas

The Blue Rooster chiminea range is definitely worth considering if you are looking for a premium outdoor fireplace.

They do not sell traditional clay chiminea that are prone to cracking from heat and decay from moisture. Rather, Blue Rooster manufacture and sell quality cast iron and cast aluminum chimineas.

Some of their products can even be used with propane or natural gas, which is something quite different from the ordinary wood-burning chiminea.

We love sitting out beside our chiminea on cool nights, cooking pizza, flatbread, or meat on the grill. There’s nothing like the ambiance chimineas create, along with the flavor and smells of food cooked on a woodfire!

The Blue Rooster Chiminea Review

Where are Blue Roster chimineas made?

The company is located in Northern Minnesota.

The chimineas are designed by Blue Rooster and then parts manufacture is contracted internationally to be sand cast.

When they get the parts in they are all inspected to make sure they meet Blue Rooster’s high specifications.

Next, they’re put together to ensure a tidy fit, then broken down and packaged, and shipped from Minnesota.

To sum up, their chimineas are made in China (which is updated to reflect incorrect earlier information stating they were made in America).

The Blue Rooster Co. has been around since 1997.

Its mission has been to design and engineer high-quality, long-lasting chimineas for families and friends to enjoy their time together outdoors.

In fact, they are so confident in the quality of their products that they come with a lifetime warranty.

Without a doubt, they are among the best chiminea on the market.

Can you cook on these chimineas?

Yes, you can generally cook on most wood fire chimineas, though some are easier to use for this purpose than others.

Many in the Blue Rooster range are perfect for cooking because they have a wider mouth for inserting a grill and manoeuvering food around. Many of their chimineas will come with grills as well, or you can pick them up separately here on Amazon.

Here is what they state in their manual about cooking with a Blue Rooster chimenea.

There is that important point made again, only cook on wood fire stoves, not on those which have been converted to natural gas or propane.

Where can you buy a Blue Rooster chiminea?

Many of their chiminea models can be purchased online here.

Having them shipped to your door is certainly the preferable option as they are not very light, nor will they fit very easily into your vehicle.

Check out these portable propane firepits if you were wanting something to take camping or on holiday (though remember, these are not good for cooking over).

1. The Blue Rooster Gatsby Wood Burning Chiminea

The Gatsby Chiminea is one of Blue Rooster’s most popular outdoor fireplaces.

It is constructed of cast aluminum (which will not rust) and usually comes with a cast iron cooking grate.

The door safety screen, hinge, latch, and other hardware are made from stainless steel. It is charcoal colored.

This is considered a medium-sized chiminea, weighing in at 65 pounds with a 12.5-inch fire bowl, but it will put out a decent amount of heat with the right wood.

Other features include:

• Carry handles for easier moving
• A removable rain lid
• The removable neck with cooking insert
• Spark arrestor neck insert

It comes with a lifetime warranty, a screen, a wood tool, and some touch-up paint.

Overall, the Gatsby Chiminea is a very good option and will fit into most settings to create a warm and vibrant atmosphere.

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2. Blue Rooster Venetian Grill Chiminea

The Venetian Chiminea from Blue Rooster is another wonderful cast aluminum outdoor fire.

This model is a slightly larger option that could be more imposing on small areas, and therefore better for those with extra space.

It weighs about 92 lbs, so it’s a third heavier than the Gatsby model.

This fireplace has a very large mouth, offering an almost 180-degree view of the fire, and making it all the easier to cook in. This means you can cook larger items like pizza as well!

Other than the design, it is very similar to the previous Blue Rooster Chimenea:

• A spark arrestor neck insert (keeps sparks going up and away)
• Decorative rain lid
• Solid carry handles
• A lifetime warranty
• A cast-iron grilling plate insert

It’s another excellent choice for those who want a large chimenea and like the Venetian design.

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3. The Blue Rooster Dragonfly Chiminea

The Blue Rooster Dragonfly Chiminea is a beautiful little fireplace that will compliment any area.

This stunning design comes in Charcoal (here on Amazon) Gold (here on Amazon), or Antique Green (here on Amazon) – the latter being the nicest in my opinion!

However, the Blue Rooster recommends the Charcoal color because it will look better longer. The Antique Green coloring may darken during the ordinary use of the fireplace.

It is a large, heavy cast aluminum chiminea while being a unique and functional outdoor fireplace design. It can handle larger logs than many of the alternatives and has a large mouth opening for a good view of the fire.

As with all of Blue Roosters’ chimineas, the hinged safety door provides easy access for adding wood, roasting marshmallows, or cooking.

The quality of the Cast Aluminum construction combined with Stainless Steel hardware is excellent.

It requires very little maintenance and will last for many years of use -though keeping it covered when not in use is a good idea.

Other points of note:

• Don’t worry about rust
• Could be used during power outages for cooking
• Weighs 80 pounds, so it’s a little lighter than the Venetian
• Removable rain lid
• Spark arrestor neck insert
• Includes cast iron grill for cooking
• Built-in handles

And, as with all Blue Rooster chimineas, it comes with a lifetime warranty.

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4. Blue Rooster Casita Grill

 

This is the Blue Rooster’s largest chiminea fireplace – the Casita Grill.

Weighing in at 285 lbs, it’s designed to last a lifetime and more. This outdoor fire can take full-sized logs and be built up to a roaring fire.

It has a specially designed cooking platform that is perfect for cooking pizza, smoking fish, or grilling a steak.

It is easy to set up, easy to light, easy to clean, and easy to love! And, as long as you’re burning well-seasoned wood, it will also be smoke-free.

One of the major differences between this Blue Rooster chiminea and the others (besides the size and design), is that is made of cast iron. However, the hardware and safety cover are stainless steel.

Other features of this large chiminea include:

• A well-styled rain lid
• Hinged mouth screen
• Can do 14″ pizzas
• Easy assembly
• Only comes in charcoal color

While the Casita Grill is less like a chiminea, and more like the Sunjoy Outdoor Fireplaces, it’s made with a lot of care and attention.

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5. The Blue Rooster Pine Chimenea

And last on our list of featured chimineas from the Blue Rooster, is the Pine chiminea.

This has a similar shape to the Dragonfly chimenia, but will slightly different design features.

It’s a small cast aluminum outdoor fireplace that weighs approximately 65 pounds – the same as the Gatsby.

As with all of the other BlueRooster.com chimineas we’ve featured here, it has:

• Stainless steel hardware
• A rain lid
• Paint for touch-ups
• Rust free
• Grilling inserts

It’s another option for those who like the look of this one over the others.

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Blue Rooster Chimineas

Our favorite Blue Rooster chiminea is the Dragonfly, which you can see in action in this video.

We really like the design, functionality, ease of use, and size. It’s the perfect chiminea for us – but is it right for you?

Find out more about it and read the Blue Rooster reviews in the product listing here on Amazon.

We prefer wood-burning chiminea as opposed to gas, but as with some of these options, you can change between the two.

It’s not as difficult as converting a wood-burning fireplace to gas!

If you were wanting a solution for cooking pizza outdoors, consider Ooni Pizza ovens. These are a premium solution for the pizza obsessed!

Let us know if you have any questions down below, and we’ll get you an answer asap!