From Gardeners’ World to the Chelsea Flower Show – Meet the RB73 Quercus

From Gardeners’ World to the Chelsea Flower Show, the RB73 Quercus is stealing the spotlight. But what makes this outdoor stove and oven so appealing to designers and homeowners alike?

August 10, 2023
By Reece Toscani
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Fireside Lifestyle

A Stove That’s More Than Just a Fire

Outdoor wood stoves have evolved far beyond being simple heaters. Today, they’re multifunctional centrepieces that combine design, atmosphere, and cooking. The RB73 Quercus embodies this shift perfectly. Made from durable corten steel that naturally weathers into a rich orange-brown patina, it’s designed to be left outdoors year-round without rusting through. Its enclosed fire chamber keeps sparks contained, while the integrated oven offers a clean way to cook wood-fired meals without food being exposed directly to flame or smoke.

With its bold square profile and tall chimney, the Quercus brings a sense of presence to any garden or terrace. It’s practical, beautiful, and versatile — equally at home in a family patio or a high-end garden design. In 2023, the Quercus stepped into the cultural spotlight, with a string of appearances across British television, major events, and even YouTube.

BBC Gardeners’ World - Hampton Court Feature

The Quercus first captured public attention with a feature on BBC Gardeners’ World, the UK’s most iconic gardening programme. Known for inspiring millions of viewers to reimagine their outdoor spaces, the show introduced the Quercus as a stove that does more than just keep you warm during its coverage of the Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. Its oven chamber, designed for baking and roasting, caught the eye as a way to extend the garden season by turning outdoor spaces into social hubs for dining and entertaining.

Positioned as both functional and aspirational — the Quercus helps homeowners use their gardens year-round, adding atmosphere and practicality. For viewers, it wasn’t just about seeing flames; it was about creating memorable evenings gathered around a fire while sharing food.

RB73 Quercus Outdoor Cooking Stove with Oven

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A Castle Takeover with Sorted Food

The Quercus’s cultural tour didn’t stop with TV and flower shows. Later in the year, it featured in a castle takeover with Sorted Food, the popular YouTube collective with millions of subscribers. Filming at Portishead Castle, the Sorted team showcased the Quercus as a wood-fired oven capable of producing hearty, flavourful meals in a dramatic setting.

This appearance highlighted the stove’s adaptability. From the manicured precision of Chelsea gardens to the rugged stone backdrop of a castle, the Quercus proved itself a flexible piece of kit. It’s not limited to one type of environment or one type of user; whether you’re a design-conscious gardener or an adventurous foodie, the Quercus speaks your language.

Centre Stage at Chelsea Flower Show

Before both of these events, the Quercus made an appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show, the pinnacle of the gardening calendar. Shown as part of Parker & Coup’s outdoor living range, it became an instant talking point. Chelsea is known for setting design trends, and the Quercus fit seamlessly into their vision of blending sustainability, style, and comfort in the garden.

The corten steel finish complemented the natural planting schemes on display, while the oven demonstrated how an outdoor stove can serve as both a functional appliance and a sculptural object. Surrounded by some of the world’s most carefully curated gardens, the Quercus looked perfectly at home — a testament to its design credentials. Visitors could see that it wasn’t just a piece of equipment; it was part of a lifestyle where fire, food, and outdoor living converge.

Why These Appearances Matter

These appearances matter because they show how the Quercus has broken out of niche status and into the mainstream of outdoor living. Featuring on Gardeners’ World validated it for home gardeners. Being part of Chelsea Flower Show proved its place in design-led spaces. And the Sorted Food collaboration underlined its appeal to a younger, foodie audience online.

Taken together, these moments position the Quercus as a cultural marker for modern outdoor life. It isn’t just a stove; it’s a symbol of how people want to live — outdoors, sustainably, and with fire and food at the centre of the experience.

Update – Read Our Full Spotlight

Since these high-profile appearances, we’ve taken a closer look at the Quercus itself — from its technical specifications and fire performance to how it compares with other RB73 models like the Quaruba and Fennek. Read our full Stove Spotlight on the RB73 Quercus here.

Were you at the Chelsea Flower Show and did you spot the Quercus on display? Or maybe you caught its feature on Gardeners’ World or spotted it during @Sortedfood’s castle takeover? We’d love to hear your thoughts — drop a comment below and let us know where you first came across the Quercus.

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Reece Toscani

Reece has over two decades in the fireplace and stove world — testing, reviewing, and occasionally getting covered in soot, all in the name of wood-fired home heating. He cuts through the nonsense, busts the myths, and shares straight-talking advice to help you enjoy your stove without the confusion. From Fireplace Products to Redefining Woodburners, if it burns wood, he’s probably tested it, fixed it, or argued about it. Now, through Woodburner Insights, he shares that experience with the world — both here and on YouTube.