Finishes to choose from
- Stainless steel: the traditional gas hob: a brushed steel surface carrying the burners and pan supports.
- Slimline steel: a lower-profile steel top that keeps a tidier line against the worktop.
- Gas on glass: burners set into black glass, for a sleek, modern fitted kitchen.
- Enamelled steel: coloured tops such as ivory or matt black, often with metal knobs, that suit a traditional or range-style kitchen.
Looking for a narrower hob? Browse all gas hobs, or add a single wok burner with a domino hob.
Sizes and finishes compared
| Option | Suits | Worth checking |
| 70cm to 75cm | Five burners in a tighter width, often above a 60cm oven. | The burners are closer together, so make sure your largest pans fit side by side. |
| 80cm to 90cm and wider | Spreading out big pans and griddles. | The hood needs to be at least as wide as the hob. |
| Stainless steel | A tough, professional look. | Cast iron pan supports, which hold pans more steadily. |
| Gas on glass | A smooth top that's quick to wipe. | You'll need a cleaner that's safe for glass. |
Choosing your hob
Where does the wok burner go?
Some hobs put the wok burner in the centre, where it's easy to reach and other pans can sit around it. Others place it to one side, which keeps the fiercest heat away from anything simmering gently.
A mix of burner sizes
Five burners rarely means five of the same. Expect a wok burner, a rapid burner or two, and some smaller burners for gentle simmering. Think about what you cook most often rather than simply counting rings.
Pan supports
Heavy cast iron supports keep big pans stable. Where they run continuously from edge to edge, you can slide a heavy pan from one burner to the next without lifting it.
Knobs and safety
Knobs along the front are easy to reach, but also easier for small children to get to; side-mounted knobs keep the front edge clear. Usually you light a burner just by turning its knob, and a flame failure device stops the gas if the flame goes out.
Matching the rest of the kitchen
Several brands design hobs as part of a wider series, so the knobs and finish match an oven or hood. Bertazzoni's ranges include Heritage, Professional and Modern hobs that echo its range cookers. On AEG's FlameLight hobs, which are gas on glass, a lit ring around each knob shows which burner is on. A few hobs can also signal a matching hood so the fan adjusts by itself.
Before you order
- The cut-out. Wider hobs need a wider hole in the worktop. Compare the size on the product page with yours.
- Clearances. A wide gas hob needs clear space to the sides and behind, and the fitting instructions set the minimum. Next to a wall or tall unit, those distances can rule out a 90cm hob, however well its cut-out matches.
- Gas Safe connection. Connecting the hob is a job only a Gas Safe registered engineer may do.
- Power for the ignition. Most need a socket or fused spur nearby.
- The hood. Choose one at least as wide as the hob, mounted at the height its instructions give for gas.
- LPG. Some hobs come in LPG versions, and others can be converted by your engineer.
The brands we sell
Our five-burner gas hobs come from Fisher & Paykel, Beko, Miele, AEG and Smeg. Filter by brand beside the products, or open a brand's page to see matching ovens and hoods.
Buying a gas hob from KDH Electrical
All our hobs carry the full UK manufacturer's guarantee. Orders over £600 are delivered free, normally within 3–7 working days. Connecting gas is outside our service and has to be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer, but we can take your old hob for recycling in our installation area, priced in the basket.
If you find the same hob for less at another UK retailer, our price match means we'll see if we can match it. Questions? Call 01622 541312, or visit our showroom in Rochester, ringing ahead to check what's on display.