Crafting the Perfect Flame: The Story Behind the Napoli Flame Shield

When I first purchased my Gozney Arc XL, I was thrilled by the possibilities. The design, the performance, the sheer joy of crafting perfect pizzas at home—it was a dream come true. But as I started experimenting, something became clear: I wanted more control. More precision. More of that professional oven experience.

In commercial ovens, there’s space—a barrier between the flame and the food that allows you to cook evenly without burning edges before the pizza is ready to turn. But in smaller ovens like the Arc XL, that space isn’t naturally there. I found myself thinking, what if we could create it? That was the spark that led to the Napoli Flame Shield.

From Need to Innovation

What began as a personal project to enhance my cooking experience quickly evolved into something bigger. I wasn’t the only one craving that level of control. The Gozney community on social media echoed the same challenges: crusts burning too fast, uneven cooking, and the desire to mimic the flame dynamics of a professional wood-fired oven.

The Napoli Flame Shield was designed to solve all of that. Its perforated structure creates a barrier between the direct flame and the food, allowing for even cooking while preserving the beauty of the Arc’s full flame technology. Instead of rushing to turn your pizza before the edges burn, you can cook like a pro—letting the dough rise, crisp, and char perfectly.

More Than Just Pizza

But the benefits don’t stop with pizzas. The shield enhances the Arc’s natural convection, crafting a flame that flows across the dome for a balanced, versatile heat. Whether you’re grilling meats, baking bread, or broiling cheese, the Napoli Flame Shield gives you the ability to craft your fire to suit your cooking style.

This tool isn’t just about controlling the flame; it’s about empowering creativity. Fire is the heart of the oven, and now you can shape it to your needs.

From Idea to Reality

Developing this product has been an incredible journey. It started as a solution for my own oven, but it quickly grew into something more—a way to bring a professional oven experience to the Gozney community. Today, we’re not just crafting shields; we’re building a brand.

Our packaging and branding are currently in the works, designed to reflect the passion and precision that went into creating this product. The Napoli Flame Shield, the first in our line of shields, is manufactured from premium stainless steel with an OEM fit, ensuring it integrates seamlessly with your Arc XL.

And the journey doesn’t stop here. We’ve partnered with Pinnacle Products LLC, a Florida-based distributor that will serve as the main importer of FireCraft products in the United States. They’ll be working with distributors and consumers to make sure the Napoli Flame Shield reaches those who need it most.

Looking Ahead

This past month has been a whirlwind of development and excitement. From crafting the first prototypes to finalizing partnerships, we’re building something that’s about more than just accessories—it’s about enhancing the cooking experience for a passionate community.

The Napoli Flame Shield is the start of something much bigger. It’s for pizza makers, bakers, grillers, and everyone who understands that the flame is the heart of the oven. It’s for those who want to craft their fire and elevate their cooking.

Thank you for joining us on this journey. Stay tuned as we continue to innovate, create, and share the tools that will take your cooking to the next level.

Craft your flame. Cook like a pro. Welcome to FireCraft.