Our COVID-19 Guidelines
We are dedicated to the safety of our community, which is why we’ve created a list of COVID specific guidelines for those enjoying the oven to follow. This includes:
- A roped off perimeter around the oven will be set up during events. This allows attendees of the event to effectively social distance with the public using the park
- Guests must provide the number of people attending their event when booking
- Anyone who enters the perimeter is required to wash their hands and fill out a contact tracing form with their name and number – this is compliant with current provincial guidelines
- No more than ten people are allowed inside the perimeter at one time, and we encourage there to be less so social distancing can be maintained
- We are asking our fire masters and guests to wear masks if effective social distancing is not possible
- Guests must take their prepared food outside of the perimeter to eat it, and social distancing from those not in your “bubble” is encouraged while you eat
- Guests must bring their own utensils, cutlery, plates, cooking utensils, etc…
- The handles of pizza peels that are provided will be sanitized in between each use; one peel is designated for fire master use only
- Food prep surfaces are to be cleaned with a food grade sanitizer between each use
Updates
July 7th -August 25th, 2022: Next 8 Cookouts
Make sure to register!
July 7th- Open Cookout
July 14th- Wood Fired Montreal Bagels
July 21st- Quiche and Spanish Tortillas
July 28th – Wood Fired Pizza Cookout
August 4th- Open Cookout
August 11th- Corn Fest Cookout
August 18th – Community Recipe Cookout (Probably Indian Parantha’s)
August 25th – Summer Tacos
June 23: Wood Fired Cast Iron Pan Cooking
This Thursday event is an open cookout day to play with cooking/baking using the wood fired oven and cast iron pans. About this event About Front Street Community Oven Cookouts cookouts happen every Thursday night from 6:00pm-8:00pm until October explore new foods...
June 16th: Wood-Fired Naan and Chana Masala
Join us for wood-fired naan making and sharing a meal on June 16th from 6pm-8pm at the Front Street Community Oven Please "Register" so we know how much dough to make. About Front Street Community Oven Cookouts cookouts happen every Thursday night from 6:00pm-8:00pm...
our guiding Values
Our values were prepared by our 8 founding board members and from notes Adam and Duncan took from conversations with community members at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market. Everything we do will be lead by our values.
Community
We strive to bring people together; generosity and gratitude are at the heart of what we do. We believe our web is stronger when we are connected. We aim to provide opportunities to share food and space, while slowing down and being present.
Inclusion and Diversity
We believe in wellness for all, including those who may feel under-served within our community. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend and participate at oven events. Our space is a place of kindness, respect, cooperation, and connection.
Accountability
We believe in being accountable to each other, those we serve, and those who support our efforts – from financial transparency to staying true to our values and principles. We strive for order, effectiveness, and efficiency, with clear communication and organization at all levels.
Lifelong Learning
Fun and adventure are intertwined with how we function as a community organization. We aim to provide opportunities for people of all ages to make and learn about food, so it can be incorporated into their daily lives. We value experimenting, expanding horizons, and trying new things; this can be exciting but also intimidating, so we’ve incorporated fun into all aspects of learning.
Join Our Unstoppable Community of Supporters
The best way to donate is online, using a credit card (look to the right or below). Or, you can send a cheque to: Front Street Community Oven Society, 2700 Greenfield Rd, Gaspereau, NS, B4P 2R1
Where & when is it open?
Robie Tufts Nature Park, 122 Front Street, Wolfville, NS
From July to October 2019 every Saturday from 12pm-3pm. See “Open Ovens“ page for details. The oven is also available to book for groups, please see “Bookings” in the menu above.
Things you can do at the wood-fired oven
Food and Fire Magic
Cook Together
Picnic in the Park
Bake Bread
Tacos and Homemade Tortillas
Naan and Curry
Wood Fired Pizza
BBQ
Join our volunteer team! Sign up to become a “Fire Master”.
what’s coming up
Be the first to get notified about upcoming events at the oven by joining our email community.
Inspiration for the Idea
This is the Park Avenue Community Oven in Dartmouth. Ours will be similar in that it’s in the park, but a different design. Our volunteer architect is working on it and we’re working with the Wolfville architectural committee to ensure it fits aesthetically with the town.
Want to learn more about sponsorship and donation options?
the backstory
This community oven started as a dream of Adam Barnett & Duncan Ebata, inspired by the magic of bringing people together to cook together, eat together, celebrate and share stories.
Our team of founding board members & builders
Duncan Ebata
Adam Barnett
Anne Stieger
Travis Mills
Builder
Brian Riley
Brian McKibbin
NSAA Professional Architect and Amateur Winemaker
Nancy Saul-Demers
Eleonora Ebata
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