A Guide to the Best Hobs in the UK
A cooker is a top that can be incorporated into a worktop and is separate from an oven. A cooker is freestanding and includes the hob as well as an oven.
Malignant - and possibly mischievous - sprites of the countryside, Hobs were often combined with Goblin to give us 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, induction, or gas. A good hob will heat up quickly and evenly to cook your food quickly and also add a sleek finish to your kitchen.
The precise temperature control is one of its main advantages. It is quick to reach high temperatures, making it ideal for cooking meat, boiling water, and stirring-frying vegetables. Its ability adjust heat output quickly is ideal for delicate dishes or sauces that require a lower temperature setting.
Gas hobs are also energy efficient. It uses natural gas, which is usually cheaper than electricity, making it more affordable to run a hob. Furthermore, it makes use of a direct flame to heat your utensils, which means that there is less wasted energy around the edges of the burners.
oven hob are made with a sleek design to fit in with any kitchen decor. You can find models with a glossy black or stainless steel finish that will blend seamlessly and make your kitchen appear more contemporary. If you prefer, you can pick glass ceramic that is easy to clean and highly durable.
Gas hobs are a popular option for modern kitchens due to of their versatility and ease-of-use. They can also complement traditional kitchen designs, especially when you integrate a range cooker in your layout. It is important to keep in mind that they can increase fire risk when as compared to induction or electric stoves. They don't have safety features like being able to shut off instantly and having child-safety lock on the knobs for control.
When you are deciding on a gas stove you must consider the number of burners and cooking zones you require. You can pick models that have 1,2 or five cooking zones. A lot of models also have central wok burners, which is a powerful burner that can be used for fast boiling or stir-frying. Find out the type of ignition you are using. Most gas hobs use an electric spark or a continuous electric pilot flame to light the burners.
Hobs Induction
Induction cookers have gained popularity due to their speed and efficiency. Gas hobs are an option for home cooks. These flat glass-topped 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 have a variety of features. Our Good Housekeeping Institute experts found that some of these features are extremely useful.
One of them is the bridge function that lets you join two hob rings to accommodate larger pans. You can regulate the temperature of each ring on the touchscreen panel. This is a great option for those who love entertaining and can be a lifesaver when you have guests with different dietary requirements. It is worth noting though that induction cooktops aren't suitable for those with pacemakers as they produce electromagnetic fields that could interfere with their function.
The British Heart Foundation recommends that you keep a distance of at 60 centimeters between any source of power and an active hob in the event that you wear a pacemaker. The magnetic field created by the hob could interact with other electrical devices and cause them to malfunction, so you should ensure that your device isn't in the vicinity of the hot plate or in a live cooking zone.
This model from CDA is another induction hob we offer. It features five zones and a variety of functions, such as melt and simmer, which are ideal for slow-cooked stews or bain-maries. This hob was designed with safety in mind, so it has child locks and overheat and anti-overflow settings that ensure that there are no accidents or damages.
This induction cooker has a more modern design than other models. This is reflected by the sleek black finish that blends well with all kitchen styles. It comes with a variety of options that include a pause function that lets you turn off the stove without taking off the pan, and an increase feature that provides an extra amount of power to facilitate a rapid heat-up. It's also energy efficient, and the touch-screen has some handy pre-set recipes to help you choose your favourite recipes.
LPG Hobs
Gas hobs are able to reach higher temperatures and offer instant heat control. Gas hobs are a favorite in commercial and domestic kitchens. They are used to heat leftovers or to create culinary masterpieces.
Our selection of LPG gas hobs includes various widths from 60cm comprising 4 burners to 90cm which comprises five or six burners. Many of these hobs are also compatible with natural gas with simple conversion kits which makes them the ideal solution for homes with mains connections.
All of our gas stoves are manufactured by brands you trust like Falcon, Imperial and Lincat with models available in a variety of finishes. You can find models in stainless steel, black glass, and other finishes that will complement your home.
There are a variety of features to take into consideration when selecting a gas hob, with some models offering automatic pan detection for added security. This lets the cooking zones be activated only after the necessary cookware is placed and prevents heat loss. Some hobs come with a mix of cooking zones that can accommodate different pan sizes. Some also have child locks, keeping unintended fingers from the controls, and some come with an auto switch off device that turns off the hob if it's not used for a certain period of time.
LPG is also more readily available than electricity in rural areas, which can be difficult to find. It's liquid form makes it easy to store and transport, making it ideal for those who live in remote areas or run catering businesses without access to mains-gas.
Gas hobs are available in different models, and some have water boiling times as little as five minutes. They are perfect for cooking pastas, potatoes, and other dishes when time is of the essence. A majority of our hobs come equipped with flat cast iron pan supports to ensure durability, as well as a flame-failure safety feature that ensures that the flame doesn't go out.
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The best hob can make all the difference when you're cooking with family or friends. Our experts will guide you though the four most popular types and help you identify the cooker hob best suited to you, your lifestyle and cooking habits.
Gas hobs come in a wide range of styles, from 4 to 6. They provide high-quality control and precision with accuracy. You can also find models which can be converted to use LPG which is a more secure and less expensive fuel. Our selection includes all the major brands, with a wide range of finishes and colours to complement your kitchen design.
The word hob is an old English word, originally meaning "a grate or shelf in front of a fire'. It's an old-fashioned word that describes how we cooked at home years ago, with massive fireplaces as well as shelves on which pots were placed to cook. Today, most kitchens have an oven, as well as a separate hob (stove top) that is either 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 saucepans as well as a cooker, which is a larger freestanding unit that consists of oven and hob. A range cooker is a combination of a hob and oven, often 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.
