A Guide to the Best Hobs in the UK

A hob is a cooker top that fits into an oven worktop. It is also separate from an oven. A cooker is freestanding and comes with both a hob and an oven.

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

Gas Hobs

In any modern kitchen, a high-quality hob is essential. There's a suitable hob for every budget and style, whether you're a fan of ceramic, induction, or gas. A quality hob will heat quickly and evenly, allowing you to cook food in a flash. It also adds an elegant look to your kitchen.

One of the main advantages of a gas cooker is its precise temperature control. It's easy to reach high heat levels which is ideal for boiling water, searing meat and stirring-frying vegetables. Its ability to alter heat output quickly is also ideal for delicate dishes and sauces, which require a lower temperature setting.

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


Modern gas hobs come with modern designs that will complement any kitchen decor. Models with a stainless steel or glossy black finish blend seamlessly into your kitchen and make it look more contemporary. You can also select models made of glass that is easy-to-clean and highly durable.

Gas hobs have become a popular choice in modern kitchens because of their versatility and ease of use. They can also be a great complement to classic kitchen designs, particularly when you incorporate a range cooker into your kitchen layout. But, it is important to keep in mind that they can increase the risk of fire when compared with electric or induction hobs. This is because they don't have the added safety features of being able to be switched off instantly and also having child safety locks on the control knobs.

When choosing a gas stove, consider the number of cooking zones and burners you require. You can select models with 1, 2 or 5 cooking zones. Many models have a central wok, which is an extremely powerful burner that can be used for rapid boiling or stir-frying. Find out the type of ignition you are using. The majority of gas stoves use an electric spark or a continuous electric pilot flame to ignite the burners.

Hobs Induction

While gas hobs are still an option for home cooks, induction cookers are gaining popularity due to their speed and efficiency. These flat glass-topped stoves use magnetism instead of heat to heat the contents of the pan. This makes them more efficient, and safer as there isn't any flame underneath. Induction hobs come with many options, including some that our Good Housekeeping Institute experts have discovered to be particularly useful.

One of them is the bridge function that lets you join two hob rings to make room for larger pans. You can set the temperature of each ring on the touchscreen panel. This is an excellent option for those who love to entertain and is an essential feature if you have guests that have special dietary requirements. Induction hobs can be dangerous for people who have pacemakers as they create electromagnetic fields that can interfere with the operation of their devices.

The British Heart Foundation recommends that you keep a distance of 60 centimeters between any power source and an active hob especially if you're wearing a pacemaker. The magnetic field produced by the hob can also interact with electrical devices, causing malfunction, so you must ensure that the device isn't near an oven or a live cooking zone.

Another induction hob we have available is this model from CDA that has five hob zones as well as a variety of functions, including melt and simmer which can be ideal for bain maries and slow cooked stews. The hb was made with safety in mind, and so it has child locks and overheat and anti-overflow settings to prevent accidents or damage.

This induction hob has a more modern design than others. This is reflected by the sleek black surface that will blend well with most kitchen designs. It has a range of features including a pause feature that lets you temporarily turn off the hob without taking the pan off, and a boost function that provides additional power for quick heat-up. It's also rated as energy efficient and the touch-screen display is equipped with handy preset options for your favorite recipes.

LPG Hobs

Gas hobs offer controllable heat instantly, with the ability to reach far higher temperatures than electric cooktops. With options that can be used in professional and domestic kitchens, they're a popular option for those looking to create culinary masterpieces from scratch or cook leftovers.

Our selection of LPG hobs comes in a variety of sizes, ranging from 60cm with 4 burners to 90cm when you have 5 or 6 burners. Many of these hobs are also compatible with natural gas using a a simple conversion kit which makes them the ideal solution for homes with mains connections.

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

When selecting a gas stove, there are plenty of options to take into consideration. Certain models have automatic pan detection as an additional security feature. This lets the cooking zones be activated only after the necessary cookware is placed, preventing heat waste. Certain hobs feature a mix of cooking zones that can accommodate different sizes of pans. Some also have child locks to keep unintentional fingers from the controls, and some even have a handy auto switch off device that turns off the hob if it's not utilized for a specific duration of time.

LPG is also more accessible than electricity in rural areas, which can be difficult to find. Being a liquid means it can be easily stored and transported, making it a popular option for those living in remote locations or catering companies that don't have access to gas mains.

Our range of gas hobs has a wide range of options, with some of our models offering quick water boiling times of under five minutes. This makes them ideal for cooking pasta or potatoes as well as other popular dishes in busy kitchens where time is of the essence. Many of our hobs come equipped with flat cast iron pan supports to ensure durability, as well as a flame-failure safety device that guarantees the flame never extinguishes.

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The right hob makes an enormous difference when cooking for your family or with friends. Our experts will guide you though the four most popular kinds and help you choose the cooker hob most appropriate for you, your lifestyle and cooking habits.

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

The word hob is an old English term, originally meaning "a grate or shelf by a flame'. It's an old term that reflects the way we cooked at home years ago, with massive fireplaces and shelves that were separate from where pots were placed to cook. Today, kitchens are equipped with ovens and a separate stove top (hob) that can be electric or gas-powered.

The British frequently refer to their stove as a hob but other countries might use the term cooker. A hob is an individual piece of equipment that has heating rings for saucepans. A cooker is a larger unit that includes a hob and an oven. A range cooker is a combination of a hob and oven, usually built into an worktop. More information about the gas hobs that are affected along with hazard descriptions as well as the product's identifiers can be found on the Product Safety Report pages linked to above.