Baw Baw Community Wood Fired Oven

Modeled on the highly successful Albury Wood Fired Oven, the Baw Baw Wood Fired Oven will be accessible to the public on scheduled firing days under the control of a trained and paid Oven Master. The oven could also be available for special events while it is regularly operated in the lead-up to Christmas through to Easter and then by arrangement. It would help in socialising the community over a focal community asset by inviting people of all cultures to bring and cook their foods.

Bringing community together using the common bond of food authentically cooked in a public space where culture - and food - can be freely shared is a positive towards cross cultural exposure and acceptance. While diversity in the community is encouraged, a publicly owned and operated asset such as a Wood Fired Oven brings cultures together - with food as the common element. It can also be the venue for cooking and bread baking courses and could support local businesses providing specialist catering and event facilities.