How to Choose the Best Hobs

A hob is an essential kitchen appliance, but which one you choose depends on your cooking preferences and budget. Gas hobs heat up quickly and provide precise temperature control, whereas electric hobs are more affordable but take a little longer to warm up.

To make cleaning simpler, look for models that have dishwasher-safe supports. You'll also need a hob with nine power settings so that you can select the most suitable setting for your food.

3. CDA DH702Z Induction Hob

There are many styles of hobs to choose from. However, it's not just about design - the performance of a kitchen appliance can be the difference between a successful or unsuccessful cooking experience. Whether you're an experienced cook or are just beginning your journey with cooking, our range of CDA hobs have features that help alleviate stress from your mealtimes.

Gas Hobs

Gas hobs have been a favorite for a long time with chefs and amateur cooks alike because of their instant, visible heat source and easy control. They hob and oven also tend to distribute heat more evenly, which makes frying easier. Their efficiency isn't as high as that of other types of hobs and can take longer to get hot. They also require a professional installation and proper ventilation in the kitchen to remove combustion fumes.

Electric Hobs (Coil & Smooth Top)

Electric hobs use an induction plate to heat your cookware directly, therefore they're typically faster and more efficient than traditional gas hobs. They produce fewer harmful emissions and are easier to clean. However they don't have the same appeal of flame-cooked cooking and could be incompatible with homes that have children or with medical equipment like pacemakers.

The Siemens IQ-500 EP9A6SB90 is modern and sleek gas hob that has five burners and plenty of room for all sorts of pots and pans, including a super wok burner to cook stir-fries and other Asian-inspired dishes. It is equipped with a range of functions that are user-friendly, such as the Quick Start feature that shows on the display panel which burner is on (and can be programmed to shut it off at certain time intervals). There's also a pause and start feature that allows you to stop temporarily cooking and resume after.