Browse gas hobs by type
- Stainless steel gas hobs: the long-standing favourite, tough and at home in both traditional and professional-style kitchens.
- Gas on glass hobs: the burners sit in toughened glass, which looks sleek and is simple to wipe.
- 5 burner gas hobs: 70cm to 90cm and wider, which leaves room for extra pans and normally includes a wok burner.
- Domino hobs: narrow modules, gas wok burners among them, to fit next to other cooking types.
- Mixed fuel hobs: gas burners and induction zones sharing one hob.
Gas hobs compared
| Option | Suits | Worth checking |
| Stainless steel | Durability and a professional feel. | The pan supports. Cast iron weighs more than enamelled steel and holds pans more steadily. |
| Gas on glass | A sleek finish that wipes clean. | Use a cleaner made for glass, never anything abrasive. |
| 60cm, four burners | Most kitchens and everyday meals. | The mix of burner sizes, and whether there's a rapid or wok burner. |
| 70cm to 90cm, five burners | Running several pans at the same time. | Whether the wok burner sits centrally or to one side. |
| Domino gas module | Adding a wok burner next to an induction hob. | Every module has its own cut-out and gas connection. |
Choosing a gas hob
Width and burner count
Four burners on a 60cm hob cover most households and fit a standard cut-out. Moving up to 70cm to 90cm gets you five burners with more room between them, which helps when big pans are side by side.
Different burners for different jobs
Burners vary in output. A small auxiliary burner holds a gentle simmer, semi-rapid and rapid burners do the day-to-day work, and a wok burner, with its two or three rings of flame, produces the intense heat that stir-frying and searing need.
Pan supports
Cast iron supports are heavy and steady. On many wider hobs they meet edge to edge, so a pan can slide across from one burner to another without being lifted.
Ignition and safety
Most gas hobs light straight from the control knob, with no separate ignition button. A flame failure device, standard on new gas hobs, stops the gas if the flame goes out.
Hobs with extraction built in
A few gas hobs include an extractor in the centre, so you can do without a hood. The air goes outside through ducting, or passes through filters and back into the room.
No mains gas?
Some hobs come in an LPG version and others can be converted for bottled or tank gas. Any conversion is a job for a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Before you order
- Measure the cut-out. Compare the hole in your worktop with the size on the product page. A larger hob means recutting the worktop, and a smaller one may leave part of the old hole exposed.
- Arrange a Gas Safe engineer. They must connect the hob, and they'll confirm the room is ventilated well enough for a gas appliance.
- Plan for the ignition. Most hobs need a socket or fused spur close by to power the spark.
- Check the hood height. A hood generally has to sit higher over gas than over an electric hob, so follow both sets of instructions.
The brands we sell
Our gas hobs come from Hotpoint. Filter by brand beside the products, or visit a brand's page for matching ovens and hoods.
Buying a gas hob from KDH Electrical
Every gas hob carries the full UK manufacturer's guarantee. Delivery is free over £600 and normally takes 3–7 working days. We don't connect gas, so you'll need a Gas Safe registered engineer for the fitting, but in our installation area we can recycle your old hob, priced in your basket.
Cheaper at another UK retailer? Use our price match and we'll aim to match the price. For advice, call 01622 541312, or come and see our showroom in Rochester; ring before you travel to check what's on display.
Gas Hobs: your questions answered
Who is allowed to fit a gas hob?
Only a Gas Safe registered engineer. As part of the job they'll test the connection and make sure the room is properly ventilated.
Does a gas hob need an electricity supply?
Most do, to power the ignition, which usually means a socket or fused spur close to the hob. The product page has the details.
What is gas on glass?
The burners are mounted on toughened glass rather than steel. It looks sleek and is simple to wipe; just avoid abrasive products and use one made for glass.
What does a wok burner do?
It's the most powerful burner on the hob, with two or three rings of flame that spread fierce heat across the bottom of a wok, ideal for stir-frying and searing.
Will a gas hob run on LPG?
Some are made in an LPG version, and some can be converted later. A Gas Safe registered engineer has to carry out the conversion.
Why won't the burner stay lit when I let go?
Keep the knob pressed for a few seconds after the flame appears. That warms the flame failure device, which then lets the gas keep flowing.