The present invention provides a compact stove that may be used for the warming of food or the like. The stove includes a burner unit that is mounted above a gas fuel reservoir. Control means are provided to effect a control of fuel from-the reservoir, through flow means being in fluid communication with both the reservoir and the burner unit, and thereby control the heat generated at the burner unit. The stove further includes heat control means which are adapted to minimise a transfer of heat from the burner unit back towards the gas reservoir.