A Guide to the Best Hobs in the UK

A cooker is a top that can be incorporated into an oven worktop. It is also separate from an oven. A cooker is freestanding and comes with both a stove and an oven.

Mischievous – and possibly malignant sprites of the countryside, Hobs were often combined with Goblin to create the Hobgoblin.

Gas Hobs

A well-built hob is essential in modern kitchens. There’s a hob to suit any budget and style, whether you’re looking for ceramic gas, induction, or ceramic. A good hob can heat up quickly and evenly to cook your food in a snap and also add an elegant look to your kitchen.

A gas hob’s precise temperature control is among its main advantages. It is quick to reach temperatures that are high which makes it ideal for cooking meat, boiling water and stir-frying vegetables. Its ability adjust heat output quickly makes it ideal for delicate sauces or dishes that require low temperatures.

Another benefit of a gas stove is its energy efficiency. Gas is less expensive than electricity and can be used to power the hob. Furthermore, it makes use of direct flames to heat the utensils, which means there is less energy wasted around the edges of the burners.

Modern gas hobs are designed with a sleek look to fit in with any kitchen decor. There are models with a shiny black or stainless steel finish that will blend in seamlessly and make your kitchen appear more contemporary. If you prefer, you can pick glass ceramic that is easy to clean and is extremely durable.

Gas hobs are a common option for modern kitchens because of their versatility and ease-of-use. They can also complement traditional kitchen designs, especially when you include a range cooker in the layout. It is important to be aware that they can increase the risk of fire when compared to electric or induction stoves. This is because they don’t have the added security features that allow them to shut off immediately and also having child safety locks on the knobs that control the hob.

When selecting a gas stove, consider the number of cooking zones and burners you need. You can find models with one, two or five cooking zones. Many models come with central woks, which is an extremely powerful burner that can be used for rapid boiling or stir-frying. Check the type of ignition you are using. Most gas hobs use an electric spark or a continuous electric pilot flame to ignite the burners.

Induction Hobs

While gas hobs remain popular with home cooks Induction cookers are gaining popularity due to their speed and efficiency. These glass-topped flat stoves use magnetism instead of heat to heat the pan’s contents. This makes them more efficient, and safer as there is no flame beneath. Induction hobs are equipped with a range of features, including some which our Good Housekeeping Institute experts have found can be particularly useful.

One of these is a bridge function, which allows you to join two hob rings to make room for larger pans. You can also choose to manage the temperature of each ring independently by using the touchscreen panel. This is a great option for those who like to entertain and is an essential feature if there are guests who have different dietary needs. It is important to note that induction cooktops aren’t suitable for those with pacemakers as they create electromagnetic fields that can disrupt their operation.

The British Heart Foundation recommends a minimum of 60cm separation between a power source and any active hob, if you have a pacemaker fitted. The magnetic field produced by the hob could cause some 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 we offer. It has five zones and various functions, including melt and simmer, which are great for slow-cooked stews or bain-maries. The hob is designed with safety in the mind. It has child locks, anti-overflow, and overheat settings.

The design of this induction hob is more modern than some others we have available. This is evident in the sleek black finish that blends perfectly with the majority of kitchen designs. It has a range of options that include a pause function that allows you to turn off the stove without removing the pan, and a boost feature which gives additional power to speed up heat-up. It is also rated energy efficient, and its touch-screen panel is equipped with handy pre-set options for your most loved recipes.

LPG Hobs

Gas hobs can achieve higher temperatures and provide instant control of the heat. With options that can be used in domestic and professional kitchens, they’re a popular choice for people who want to make culinary masterpieces from scratch or heat leftovers.

Our range of LPG hobs are available in a variety of sizes, from 60cm with 4 burners to 90cm when you have 5 or 6 burners. Many of these hobs also compatible with natural gas using a a simple conversion kit, making them the perfect solution for homes that have existing mains connections.

All of our gas hobs come from reputable brands like Falcon, Imperial, and Lincat. They are available in a variety of styles and finishes. From stainless steel to black glass, you’re sure to find a model that will suit your home and match other appliances in your kitchen.

When choosing a gas stove, there are a variety of features to think about. Certain models have automatic pan detection as an added safety feature. This lets the cooking zones be activated only after the necessary cookware is in place to avoid heat loss. Some hobs also feature interchangeable cooking zones that can be used to accommodate a variety of pan sizes. Some hobs come with child locks to keep unintentional fingers from the controls. Others even include an auto shut-off feature that shuts the hob off when it isn’t utilized for a specified period of time.

LPG is also more readily available than electricity in rural areas, which can be difficult to find. The liquid form of LPG makes it easy to store and transport, making it an an ideal choice for people who live in remote areas or cater businesses without access to mains-gas.

Gas hobs come in various models, and some have water boiling times as short as five minutes. This makes them perfect for preparing pasta, potatoes and other favourites in busy catering settings where time is of the essence. Many of our hobs come equipped with flat cast iron pan supports to ensure durability and a flame failure safety device that guarantees the flame doesn’t go out.

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The right hob can make all the difference when cooking with family or friends. Our team of experts will guide you though the four most common kinds and help you choose the cooker hob that is most suitable for you and your lifestyle as well as cooking habits.

Gas hobs come in a wide range of styles, ranging from 4 to 6. They provide high-quality control and precision with precision. You can also find models that can be converted to use LPG, a safer and cheaper fuel. Our range includes all major brands, with a wide selection of colours and finishes to match your kitchen style.

The word hob is an ancient English word, originally meaning ‘a shelf or grate by a fire’. It’s an old term that describes the way we used to cook at home in previous decades with large fireplaces and shelves that were separate for pots. Today, most kitchens have an oven and an additional hob (stove top) that can be electric or gas.

The British often refer to their stove as a hob, although other countries may use the term cooker. Hobs are a separate piece of equipment with heating rings that heat pots as well as a cooker, which is a bigger freestanding unit that includes oven and hob. A range cooker is an oven and hob that are typically incorporated into a single unit. More information on the gas hobs affected by this issue along with hazard descriptions as well as the product’s identifiers can be found on the Product Safety Report pages linked to above.