A fire pit table brings the warmth and atmosphere of an open fire together with a usable table surface, so it works as the social heart of a seating area as much as a source of heat. The flame sits at the centre of a flat surround, giving guests somewhere to set drinks and nibbles, and creating a natural focal point for outdoor seating, while the fire keeps the space warm and inviting long after the sun goes down.
At Alfresco Chic we stock fire pit tables in gas, bioethanol and wood-burning formats, across a choice of premium materials and finishes. Whether you want the instant, low-effort flame of a gas fire pit table, the clean-burning, eco-friendly warmth of bioethanol, or the natural character of a wood-burning Corten steel design, there is an option to suit your space and the way you like to entertain.
The Fire Pit Tables We Stock
Our fire pit tables divide into three main types: gas fire pit tables, which light at the turn of a control and need no fire management; bioethanol fire pit tables, which burn a clean, renewable fuel with no gas bottle or flue; and wood-burning fire pit tables, which give you a real wood fire as the centrepiece. All are built to live outdoors and to double as garden furniture even when the fire is not lit.
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Gas Fire Pit Tables
Gas fire pit tables give you instant flame at the turn of a control, with no ash to clear, no fire to manage and no waiting for embers. The burner sits at the centre of a table surround, with lava stones around it to enhance the flame effect, and the height of the flame adjusts with a simple control valve. This makes a gas fire pit table as practical for a quiet evening on the patio as for a longer gathering.
Our gas fire pit tables come chiefly from Happy Cocooning, a Dutch brand and one of the most established names in gas fire pit tables in Europe. The Estate range is the most popular choice, built from composite with a natural stone-look finish, and the round models in particular make a strong centrepiece for a seating area. EcoSmart Fire models are also available as gas fire pit tables, running on either mains gas or LPG.
Bioethanol Fire Pit Tables
Bioethanol fire pit tables burn a clean, renewable liquid fuel and are the most low-maintenance option of all. There is no gas bottle to connect and no flue required, because the fuel reservoir sits within the fire pit itself. The result is a cleaner-burning flame with no smoke or ash, and a more eco-friendly fire that is simple to light and control.
Our bioethanol fire pit tables come from EcoSmart Fire, a specialist in bioethanol outdoor fires. Every EcoSmart Fire model is available in a bioethanol or a gas version, so you can choose the fuel that suits your space, and the contained burner design makes them easy to place almost anywhere outdoors.
Wood-Burning Fire Pit Tables
Wood-burning fire pit tables give you a real fire as the heart of the table, with the crackle, the scent of woodsmoke and the natural flame that gas and bioethanol cannot replicate. They suit anyone who loves the ritual of a wood fire and wants it set into a sociable table surface rather than a standalone bowl.
Our wood-burning fire pit tables come from Adezz Forno, the Dutch design brand renowned for Corten steel. These tables are made from weathering steel that develops a warm, rust-toned patina over time, giving each piece a sculptural, earthy look that settles naturally into a garden. They are available in both round and square formats, with an optional grill for basic cooking over the fire.
Gas, Bioethanol or Wood-Burning?
The right choice comes down to how you like to use a fire. Gas and wood are the two most popular choices, with bioethanol a clean-burning, low-maintenance alternative.
A gas fire pit table is easy to live with day to day. It lights instantly, the flame is fully controllable, and there is no smoke, ash or fire management. It suits anyone who wants atmosphere and warmth with minimum effort, and who values being able to turn the fire on and off as the evening goes.
A wood-burning fire pit table gives you the full sensory experience of a real fire and the character of natural materials such as Corten steel. It asks a little more of you, with wood to source and ash to clear, but rewards you with the authentic look, sound and scent of a proper fire. For many people that ritual is the whole point.
A bioethanol fire pit table sits between the two on convenience. It gives you a clean, controllable flame with no gas bottle and no flue, since the fuel reservoir is built into the table, and it burns more cleanly and eco-friendly than either. It is a good fit for anyone who wants a real flame with the least fuss and the most flexibility on where to place it.
Choosing the Right Fire Pit Table
Start with the fuel, then let the space guide the size. Smaller, compact models suit patios, balconies and tighter seating areas, while larger tables come into their own in bigger gardens and around generous lounge seating. Think about how many people you usually seat around the fire, and leave enough clearance to move around it comfortably.
Material matters too. Composite stone-look and aluminium-framed gas tables offer a clean, contemporary finish with very little upkeep, bioethanol tables keep things simple with a self-contained burner, and Corten steel wood-burning tables bring a warmer, more natural character that changes as the steel weathers.
Materials and Year-Round Use
Fire pit tables are designed to live outdoors all year. Composite stone-look models are durable and weather-resistant with no annual treatment required, while aluminium frames resist corrosion and stay light and easy to reposition. Corten steel wood-burning tables are designed to weather naturally, forming a protective rust patina that shields the steel beneath and keeps maintenance low.
As a general care note, it is best to unpack a new fire pit table promptly so moisture does not sit in the packaging, and to site it on a firm, flat, heat-resistant surface. We recommend covering any gas or bioethanol fire pit table during extended periods of non-use, particularly through the wetter months.
Can You Cook on a Fire Pit Table?
It depends on the table. Gas and bioethanol fire pit tables are designed for warmth and atmosphere rather than cooking, and are not intended for use as a grill. Some wood-burning Corten steel tables offer an optional grill for basic cooking over the fire, though they are not a substitute for a dedicated barbecue or fire pit built for cooking. If cooking over fire is a priority, our wood-burning fire pits from BonFeu and MOODZ offer a wider choice of cooking accessories.
If you would like help choosing the right fire pit table for your space, please get in touch and a member of the team will be happy to advise. You can also explore our full fire pits collection for a wider view of what we stock.
