Gas & Electric Hobs
Your hob may well be one of the most important features of your household. For those of you in the states, a hob refers to what Americans commonly call a stovetop. It is the center of all household culinary endeavors, and acts as a sort of modern day hearth for apartment dwellers the world over.
The decision between gas & electric hobs is an important one, and it pays to be well informed about the strengths and weaknesses of each.
One key drawback of an electric hob is taste. While there is some controversy about this, with many claiming there is no real difference, most career chefs agree that ‘it just doesn’t taste the same as gas.’
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 70cm Scholtes professional Induction Hob ***RRP £950***  £850.00
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 DeDIETRICH DTI705W 65CM WHITE INDUCTION HOB £544.99
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 Zanussi Gas Hob 59cm ZGL62ITW / 1 in White £120.00
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 NEW WORLD ELECTRIC HOB WITH 4 SOLID HOTPLATES £180.00
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 MINI HOB CAST IRON TABLE TOP 1500W POWER BRAND NEW £12.99
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 Isis Built In Electric Solid Plate Hob £137.00
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 Brand New Zanussi Ceramic Electric Hob ZVM64N in Black rrp £299+ £199.95
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 Baumatic BHG631SS Premium 4 Burner 60cm Gas Hob, £248.97
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 Neff T12K10X1 Built In Ceramic Electric Hob #448 £179.00
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 SMEG GAS HOB PVS750 SILVER GLASS £600.00
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 Newworld NWCR601 electric CERAMIC frameless build built in BLACK HOB NEW £165.00
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 Baumatic BHI610 4 Zone Induction Hob £289.99
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 Whirlpool AKT680 4 Burner Gas Hob in Stainless Steel £229.99
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 BRITANNIA CH-TC90 CERAMIC 90CM HOB £699.99
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 Bosch PCH345DGB Hob £169.00
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 Electric Hob 60cm Stainless Steel 4 Plate CDA HCE 540 £149.99
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 Gas Hob 5 Burner Stainless Steel inc Wok Burner CDA 4Q5 £449.99
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 CDA HCG741 70CM Black Five Burner FSD Gas Hob £239.98
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 Electric Ceramic Hob Four Zone Frameless CDA HCC570 £214.99
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 NEW HOOVER HGH64SQDX BUILT-IN 60CM GAS HOB STAINLESS STEEL £263.00
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 Electric Ceramic Hob 90cm Four Zone Frameless CDA HVC93 £419.99
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 Diplomat 4 ring Gas Hob £110.00
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 Electric Ceramic Domino 2 Zone Hob CDA HVC 32 £278.99
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 Electric Ceramic 60cm 4 Zone Hob Stainless CDA HVC 60 £270.99
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 Electric Ceramic 4 Zone Hob Stainless Steel CDA HVC 65 £329.99
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 Electric Ceramic 4 Zone Hob Stainless Steel CDA HVC 75 £399.99
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 Electric Ceramic 70cm 4 Zone Hob Stainless CDA HVC 70 £339.99
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 Electric Ceramic 90cm 5 Zone Hob Stainless CDA HVC 90 £379.99
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 Baumatic Homeking 4 function Fan Oven and Ceramic Hob with Touch Control £319.00
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 Gas Hob Westinghouse £55.00
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 Baumatic Homeking 4 function Fan Oven,Ceramic Hob Touch Control and Chimney Hood £389.00
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 Baumatic Homeking 4 function Fan Oven,Ceramic Hob Touch Control, and Glass Hood £419.00
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 CDA HCG612 60cm SS Four Burner Flame Failure Gas Hob £189.99
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 MHG001SS Stainless Steel 60cm 4 Burner FSD Gas Hob £124.99
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 CDA HCG501 60cm SS Four Burner FSD Gas Hob £134.99
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 NEW BOSCH PKN811E14E BUILT-IN 80.2CM ELECTRIC HOB BLACK £770.00
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 CDA HCG301 30cm SS Domino Two Burner FSD Gas Hob £134.92
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 CDA HCG602 60cm Stainless Steel Four Burner FSD Gas Hob £174.89
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 SMEG SE193AEB1 WHITE 90CM GAS HOB £299.99
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 CDA HCG741 70CM Stainless Steel Five Burner FSD Gas Hob £239.98
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 CDA HVG32 30cm SS Domino Two Burner Glass FSD Gas Hob £279.12
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 Bosch gas hob PBP615B90E £80.00
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 CDA HCG501 60cm White Four Burner FSD Gas Hob £138.99
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 kuppersbusch four burner gas hob gms614 stainless steel Brand New Neff £159.00
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 Candy Stainless Steel Hob P604/1X (Ex Display) £60.00
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 CDA HVG65 60cm Black Four Burner Bevelled Glass Gas Hob £388.30
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 CDA 4Q4 60cm Stainless Steel Four Burner FSD Gas Hob £439.00
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 WHIRLPOOL AKM 393/IX STAINLESS GAS HOB W CAST SUPPORTS £225.00
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 NEW NEFF T67S76NO BUILT-IN 70.8CM GLOSS GAS HOB BLACK £761.72
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 NEW ZANUSSI ZDE320X BUILT-IN 29CM SOLID PLATE DOMINO HOB STAINLESS STEEL £163.39
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 NEW SIEMENS EH675ME11E IQ-700 BUILT-IN ELECTRIC CERAMIC HOB STAINLESS STEEL £749.00
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 NEFF N24K30N0 Black Glass Gas Domino Hob # 200 £299.00
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 SAMSUNG C61R2AEE CERAMIC HOB NEW £219.99
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 ISIS White Built in Electric Solid Plate Hob £139.00
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 Diplomat ADP1200 stainless steel electric hob £20.00
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 Russell Hobbs Portable Double Electric Hot Plate Hob £76.95
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 Kuppersbusch Teka Built-in Gas Hob GMS614J (P6) £159.00
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 Salter Pecise Induction Hob £68.99
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 Neff T14T82N0 80cm Ceramic Hob £539.00
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 Stoves S7-G700C 5 Burner Stainless Steel Gas Hob £350.00
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Indeed, there is some key difference in the texture of a meal cooked over an electric hob when compared to one prepared on gas. This is likely due to the cook’s ability to precisely control the heat produced on a gas hob. While this may not be a deal breaker to some, others consider it the most important aspect of a cooking station.
Although electric stoves are becomingly increasingly precise as the technology advances, there are just some culinary feats they simply aren’t capable of. For instance, try roasting your marshmallows on an electric hob, and be prepared for disappointment.
On the side of electric is price. Some electric units can cost half of their gas counterparts. One must also consider the availability of gas in modern housing. While gas was used frequently in the past, houses built less than twenty years ago may not have it readily available, making an electric hob the natural selection. Safety is another key concern. Gas hobs can be quite dangerous when a pilot light is accidentally blown out, and can fill a small space with highly flammable gas in only a few days.
Once you have made your decision, you can find quality gas & electric hobs at your local hardware department store. However, if you want to avoid the traffic and pushy salesmen, the internet is now a viable source for hardware. The internet auction house eBay has a wide selection of hobs to choose from. Furthermore, due to the competitive nature of the site, some of the best values can be found there.
Wherever you buy, make sure you take the choice between gas and & electric hobs seriously…your stomach, and your wallet will thank you.