The Sage Advice On Best Hob From A Five-Year-Old

How to Choose the Best Hobs

The kitchen hob is an essential, but the type you pick will depend on your cooking style and your budget. Gas hobs are quick to heat up and provide precise temperature control. Electric hobs on the other hand, are more economical, but take longer to warm up.

Choose a model with dishwasher-proof pan supports to simplify cleaning. You'll also require a cooktop with nine power settings so you can choose the ideal setting for your food.

3. CDA DH702Z Induction Hob

There are a variety of styles of best hobs available. But it's not all about fashion - the function of a hob can be the difference between a successful or unsuccessful cooking experience. Our CDA range of hobs comes with features that will help you relax and enjoy your meals regardless of whether you're an experienced chef or just beginning your journey.

Gas Hobs

Gas hobs are a long-time favourite among cooks and chefs alike because of their instant visible heat source and easy control. The heat is also dispersed more evenly and makes cooking easier. Their efficiency isn't quite as effective as other types of hobs and they can take longer to heat up. They also require a professional installation oven and hob proper ventilation for the kitchen to get rid of the fumes from combustion.

Electric Hobs (Coil & Smooth Top)

Electric hobs heat your cookware with an induction plate that is usually more efficient and faster efficient than gas hobs and ovens. They produce fewer harmful emissions and are also easier to clean. However they don't have the similar flame-cooked appeal and may not be suitable for homes with children or those with medical equipment such as pacemakers.

The Siemens IQ500 EP9A6SB90 gas hob is a sleek, modern design with five burners. It has plenty of room for pots and pans. There's even a wok burner that can be used to make stir-fries and other Asian dishes. It has a host of user-friendly features, including a handy Quick Start function that shows which burner is lit on the display panel (and can be programmed to shut it off at specific time intervals). There's also a stop and start feature to allow you to stop temporarily the cooking process and resume at a later time.