Buyers Guide: Choosing the right Hob for you

No matter if it’s for your current cooker or brand-new cooker, choosing the right Hobs is vital. So much so, that it won’t be worth investing heavily in a cooker with cheap, unreliable hobs.

This is exactly why Paul Davies has this Buyers Guide to ensure you choose the right hob for you!

The Very Basics

Firstly you will need to know what type of hob works with your cooker, the easiest part of the process. For instance electric hobs or ceramic hobs of course belong on an electric cooker not gas.

Alternatively, you may decide you want your hob separate from your cooker. By having a hob separate, you can have it built into a countertop for a much more modern approach. These are most commonly seen on islands, in the centre of the kitchen.

Hob Size will be very important, as you may choose to upgrade size to better performance. This most certainly applies if you use bigger pans and woks, which may not stand on a traditional four burners. Or if you have a genuinely bigger hob surface compared to the everyday cooker, applying more to commercial environments.

Two Different Gas Hobs to choose from

A traditional Gas Hob is a hob with a visible flame and is the most popular in commercial kitchens. This is due to the instant most flexible heat control, ideal for the most effective cooking. Gas Hobs are both the cheapest to buy and to run, however, gas products are soon to go out-of-style.

Gas on Glass Hobs are essentially the design of electric hobs with the glass panel yet use gas hobs. Glass instead of metal is more aesthetically pleasing and is much easier to clean too. Overall, Gas Hobs lead to the best and most consistent results when cooking.

Different types of Electric Hobs

Ceramic Hobs are a glass hob surface powered by electricity, with the halogen cooking surfaces being able to be adjusted. The red light shows that the hob is on, with the radiant element transferring heat to the surface. Thus, the surface will stay at a consistent temperature until the food is cooked.

Induction Hobs focus more on heating the pan rather than heating the food itself. A magnetic field is created between the element and pan, heating the pan and keeping the surface cool. As a result of this, Induction Hobs offer a safe yet reliable means of cooking.

Electric Solid Plates use metal plates to evenly cook each part of the pan. In terms of design, this is the most like traditional gas hob systems meaning it’s very accessible.  Overall, this is the cheapest hob, however, is the most expensive to run and lacks the luxury appearance of the others.

Shop Hobs at Paul Davies

Paul Davies Kitchens & Appliances aim to bring the most reliable cooking solutions at affordable prices. Browse our wide range of hobs, cookers and grills both online and at our Bolton Showroom. So, for any further enquiries about any cooking product, get in touch with our team.