A Guide to the best oven Hobs in the UK

A hob is an oven that is separate from the cooker. A cooker is a freestanding unit that includes both an oven and a stove.

Hobs are sly and sometimes malignant sprites that live in the countryside. They were often combined with Goblins to create the Hobgoblin.

Gas Hobs

A well-built hob is essential in any modern kitchen. There's a suitable hob for every budget and style, whether you prefer ceramic, induction, or gas. A quality hob can heat up quickly and evenly to cook your food in a flash and adds a sleek finish to your kitchen.

One of the major advantages of a gas stove is its precise temperature control. It's quick to reach high temperatures, which is ideal for boiling water, searing meat or stir-frying vegetables. Its ability to adjust temperature quickly is ideal for delicate sauces or dishes that require the use of a lower temperature setting.

Another advantage of a gas stove is its energy efficiency. It uses natural gas, which is generally cheaper than electricity, which makes it more affordable to run a stove. Additionally, it uses a direct flame to heat the utensils, which means that there is less wasted energy around the edges of the burners.

Modern gas hobs are designed with a sleek appearance to match any kitchen design. Models with a stainless steel or glossy black finishes will blend seamlessly into your kitchen and make it look more contemporary. If you prefer, you can pick a glass model that is easy to clean and extremely durable.

Gas hobs oven are a popular choice for modern kitchens because of their versatility and ease-of-use. They can also be a great complement to traditional kitchen designs, particularly when you incorporate a range cooker into your layout. It is important to keep in mind that they can increase the risk of fire when contrasted with electric or induction stoves. They lack the safety features, such as the ability to shut off instantly and having child-safety lock on the knobs for control.

When choosing a gas hob it is important to think about the number of cooking zones and burners you require. You can choose models with either 1, 2 or five cooking zones. Many models also have central wok burners, which is a high-powered burner that is suitable for quick stirring-frying or boiling. Check the type of ignition used. Most gas hobs ignite the burners using an electric spark or a continuous electric pilot flame.

Hobs Induction

While gas hobs are still popular with home cooks Induction cookers are gaining popularity due to their efficiency and speed. These glass-topped flat stoves use magnetism instead of heat to heat the pan contents. This makes them more efficient, and safer because there is no flame beneath. Induction hobs come with a range of features. Our Good Housekeeping Institute experts found that some of these features can be extremely beneficial.

One of these is a bridge function, which allows you to connect two hob rings to make room for larger pans. You can control the temperature of each ring on the touchscreen panel. This is a great option for those who love entertaining and can be lifesaver if you have guests with different food preferences. It is worth noting though that induction hobs aren't suited for people who wear pacemakers since they generate electromagnetic fields which can interfere with their operation.

The British Heart Foundation recommends that you keep a distance of 60 centimeters between any power source and an active hob and oven in the event that you wear a pacemaker. The magnetic field produced by the hob could cause electrical devices to malfunction. Make sure that the device isn't in the vicinity of hot cooking or cooking zones.

This model comes from CDA is another induction hob that we offer. It features five zones and various functions, including melt and simmer, which are ideal for bain-maries or slow-cooked stews. The hb was also designed with safety in the mind. It comes with child locks, anti-overflow, as well as overheat settings.

The design of this induction cooker is a little more modern than the other models we have available. This is reflected by the sleek black surface that will blend well with all kitchen styles. It comes with a range of features including a pause function, which allows you to temporarily shut off the oven without taking the pan off as well as a boost feature which provides extra power to ensure quick heating up. It's also energy efficient and the touch-screen panel includes a variety of recipes that are pre-set for your favorite recipes.

LPG Hobs

Gas hobs provide a controlled heating instantly, and the ability to reach far higher temperatures than electric cooktops. With options to suit both professional and home kitchens, they're an ideal option for those looking to make culinary masterpieces from scratch or simply heat up leftovers.

Our range of LPG gas hobs includes various sizes ranging from 60cm, which includes four burners, up to 90cm consisting of five or six burners. A lot of these hobs can also be converted to natural gas by using an easy kit. This makes them the perfect solution for homes that already have mains connections.

All of our gas stoves are manufactured by brands you trust like Falcon, Imperial and Lincat with models available in a selection of finishes. From stainless steel to black glass, you're certain to find a model to suit your home and match the other kitchen appliances.

There are many features to take into consideration when selecting gas hobs, with some models that feature automatic pan detection for added safety. They allow the cooking zones to only turn on when the cookware required is present, preventing the heat from being wasted. Some hobs also feature adjustable cooking zones that can accommodate different sizes of pans. Certain hobs are equipped with child locks to keep unintentional fingers from the controls. Some even include an auto shut-off feature that shuts the hob off if it's not used for a specific amount of time.

LPG is also more readily available than electricity in rural areas, where electricity can be difficult to find. Being liquid allows it to be stored easily and transported making it a preferred choice for those living in remote locations or catering companies that aren't connected to gas lines for mains supply.

Our selection of gas stoves has a wide range of options, including some of our models boasting quick boiling times of less than five minutes. They are perfect for cooking pastas, potatoes and other meals when time is at a premium. Our hobs have cast iron pan supports that are durable and come with a flame failure safety system to ensure that the flame is never completely extinguished.

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The best hob can make all the difference when cooking with your family or friends. Our kitchen experts will walk you through the four most popular models that will help you identify the cooker hob which is most appropriate for your lifestyle and cooking preferences.

Gas hobs are extremely precise and control, with a variety of styles to choose from with 4 to 6 burners. You can also find models that can be converted to LPG which is a safer and more affordable fuel. Our selection includes all the major brands, with a broad range of finishes and colours to match your kitchen's style.

The word hob is an ancient English term that originally meant the term 'a grate or shelf that is placed by a fire'. It's an old-fashioned term that reflects the way we cooked in our homes years ago, with massive fireplaces and separate shelves where pots were set to cook. Today, the majority of kitchens have an oven and an additional hob (stove top) which is either electric or gas.

The British typically refer to their stove as a hob but other countries might use the term cooker. A hob is a distinct appliance that uses heating rings to heat saucepans as well as a cooker, which is a larger freestanding unit that consists of oven and hob. A range cooker is an oven and hob that are often built into one large unit. More information about the gas hobs affected by this issue as well as hazard descriptions and the product's identifiers can be found on the Product Safety Report pages linked to above.