A metal one will rust over a UK winter. A clay one will only crack and break if you:

a) don't season it properly (its anoying when you just want to enjoy it, but it makes all the difference)
b) overload it with too much wood, which is just common sense
c) knock it over when trying to chase the neighbour's stupid cat out of the garden because it keeps pooing on your lawn...

We got a metal one - lasted about 6 months even with a cover over - was a rust bucket in the end! Will be buying one of these, cheers op

I have a cast iron one including the flue. It has sat outsde for 15 years and its still going strong.

Tempted to cook tandoori chicken though !!

bought something similar from B&Q, followed the instructions about curing and sealing it,didn't overfill it and it lasted 4 months and then a huge crack,ending up at the local tip.
not saying they are all the same but something to consider

they fire clay in a kiln, surely it can handle a few sticks being burnt inside it

Haha! All chimineas should come with instructions on how to do this. Usually just consists of lightning two or three very small fires and leaving them to burn out.

good shout was looking for one of these cheers OP

And ...You seem pretty worked up about my comment. Chill

Bought one of these from Aldi last year - cracking little thing that costs loads more in other shops. Heat added.

Don't waste your money these will crack and break
Spend a little bit more and get a metal chimney instead

@RicardoFuller, Clearly your son paid too much for this item at £79.99 for an identical item. I bought this item last year from Aldi and its worth around £25.

For £79.99 your son could have got something 3 times better.

Mine not cracked and have used it a few times. You need to ensure its heated up gently at lower temperatures for the first few times.

Had one crack after first use.waste money

I got one of these last year from aldi only lasted a few months then fell apart. Only used it once I think!!!!

Good to know mate :smiley:

Can you cook pizza in it.

Great find, just ordered one. Thank you :smiley:

What is the point of these? Seriously if its cold come inside!

You could try typing "season chiminea" into your favourite search engine and take your pick from the many results.

Or breaks when you throw it at the effin cat and it misses

Sprinkle generous quantities of salt and pepper over it? :confused:

But seriously... how do you do this?

80 cm doesn't sem v. large less than 3 foot, Jane

do aldi take the money straight away for pre-orders or when the item is despatched ?

thanks heat added

We got a metal one - lasted about 6 months even with a cover over - was a rust bucket in the end! Will be buying one of these, cheers op

Chim-chimenea, chim-chimenea, chim, chim, cheroo
I'm gonna buy one and you should do too!