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Most of us will use the hob more frequently than the oven, so it's an important piece of equipment. In a modern kitchen, the hob doesn't have to be situated above the oven, and we can even install it for you. The options presented in this mini-guide will help you choose the right hob. View our range of hobs.
Certain hob types may only be suitable with certain cookware (e.g. ceramic hobs and iron-based pans). To make the right choice, it helps to understand the different types of hobs and heat sources, as an unsuitable saucepan may not only be damaged itself but could also cause damage to the cooking appliance.
Gas is still popular because the heat is visible and easy to control. Most have mains rather than battery ignition; some have automatic ignition so the burner ignites as you turn the knob. With others you need to press and hold an ignition button as you turn the knob.
Some automatic ignition hobs have the benefit of reignition if the burner is blown out, and others have flame failure cut-out which turns the gas valve off if the flame is blown out.
Plates give a traditional look and provide excellent heat distribution across the base of the saucepan. Because they conduct all the heat into the pans they are cost effective to run, and some have red spots which provide more power than equivalent size standard plates. Sealed plates can accommodate any type of flat base saucepan and are especially suited to cast iron cookware.
These popular hobs have a touch glass surface with heating elements beneath; the heat is conducted through the glass into the pan only. They are easy to clean and some are operated by finger touch controls; some have sensors which will turn down or cut off the heat automatically, or timers so that you don't need to return to the hob to switch off the heat. All hobs have residual heat lights so you can see when it's cool enough to touch.
The heating elements in a ceramic hob come in various forms, such as standard radiant (basic), fast response ribbon elements, and halogen (nearest in control compared to gas, with constant heat levels). Cooking by induction is also a very effective method with instant, precise and even heat; though more expensive to buy, an induction hob is quicker and more controllable than gas and cheaper to run than other electric hobs. You'll need special saucepans with ferrous iron content to make them magnetic.
View our range of electric hobs
Electric hobs are easy to clean and have heat retention lights so you can see when it's cool enough to touch.
View our range of gas hobs
Gas hobs are popular because the heat is visible, easy to control, and cheaper to use than electricity.
View our range of induction hobs
Induction hobs offer the ultimate in control, speedy heat up times and safety.
View our range of domino hobs
Install several together to create a flexible and versatile cooking hub.
