How to Choose the Best Hobs

Hobs are an essential kitchen appliance but which one you pick will depend on your cooking style and budget. Gas hobs are easy to heat up and offer precise temperature control. Electric hobs on the other hand, are more cost-effective but take longer to heat up.

To make cleaning simpler choose models with dishwasher-safe supports. You'll also need a hob with nine power settings so you can choose the ideal setting for your food.


3. CDA DH702Z Induction Hob

A good hob is a must-have kitchen gadget, and there are a wide range of styles to choose from. But it's not all about style - the functionality of a hob can be the difference between a successful or unsuccessful cooking experience. Our CDA range of hobs has features that will allow you to relax and enjoy your mealtimes regardless of whether you're an experienced chef or just getting started.

Gas Hobs

Gas hobs have been the preferred choice of chefs and amateurs for many years due to their apparent heat and their ease of control. The heat is distributed more evenly, making cooking more enjoyable. Their efficiency is not as high as that of other types of hobs and can take longer to heat up. They also require professional installation, and proper ventilation in the kitchen to eliminate smoke from the combustion.

Electric Hobs (Coil & Smooth-Top)

Electric hobs heat up your cookware by using an induction plate, which is usually faster and more efficient than gas hobs. best hobs produce less harmful emissions and are easier to clean. They don't have that same appeal of a flame-cooked kitchen and may not be suitable for homes with medical equipment such as pacemakers or children.

The Siemens IQ-500 EP9A6SB90 is modern and sleek gas hob with five burners that offers plenty of space to accommodate all kinds of pans and pots, including a powerful wok burner for stir-fries and other Asian-inspired dishes. It comes with a variety of features that are user-friendly, such as a handy Quick Start function that shows which burner is lit on the display panel (and can be programmed to shut off at specific times). There's also a stop and start feature that allows you to stop temporarily the cooking process and then resume later.