Ovens
The range runs from no-fuss fan ovens through to steam, self-cleaning and compact combination models.
Not sure where to begin? Settle the layout first: one oven, two, or a full-size oven with a compact one above it. Then weigh up cleaning and cooking functions. The guide below the products takes each decision in turn.
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Browse ovens by type
- Electric ovens: the everyday workhorse, with fan, conventional and grill settings for roasting, baking and browning.
- Double ovens: a main oven and a second, smaller one in a single appliance. Handy for Sunday lunch or batch baking.
- Pyrolytic ovens: run a high-heat cleaning cycle that reduces baked-on grease to a fine ash you simply wipe out.
- Steam ovens: cook with pure steam, or blend it with fan heat, for tender fish, crisp-crusted bread and leftovers that don't dry out.
- Steam-assisted ovens: ordinary fan ovens that can add a burst of moisture when a recipe calls for it.
- Combination ovens: compact ovens with a built-in microwave, so one appliance can reheat, defrost and bake.
Which type suits you?
| Oven | Suits | Worth checking |
|---|---|---|
| Single oven | Most homes: one generous cavity that takes a large turkey or several trays. | The usable capacity in litres and whether you need every function listed. |
| Double oven | Households that regularly cook two things at different temperatures. | Whether your kitchen has an eye-level tall housing or a space under the worktop. The two heights aren't swappable. |
| Compact combination | A second oven above a single, or a smaller kitchen. | The housing height (compacts are roughly 45cm tall) and the microwave's power. |
| Steam oven | Healthy cooking, artisan bread and reheating without a microwave. | A refillable water tank or a plumbed-in supply, and how descaling works. |
| Pyrolytic | Anyone who hates scrubbing an oven. | The cycle length, and which runners and accessories have to come out first. |
| Catalytic | Lower-cost easy cleaning. | The liners soak up splashes as you cook but lose their effect with age, so check replacements are available. |
Making the choice
One cavity or two?
A single oven gives you the biggest space in one place and is the simplest to use. Two cavities earn their keep when you often roast in one while baking or grilling in the other. Got a tall housing? Pairing a full-size oven with a compact steam or microwave model above it is often more versatile than a double.
Eye level or under the worktop?
Fitting an oven at eye level in a tall unit means no bending to check on the food. A built-under model sits below the worktop, usually beneath the hob. Double ovens come in a built-in height and a shorter built-under height, so match the one your units were designed for.
Cleaning
Pyrolytic cleaning does the hard work for you: the door locks, the cavity gets very hot and the grime burns away. Catalytic liners cost less and absorb fat while you cook. A smooth enamel lining with a steam-clean setting is the simplest option, softening light soiling so it wipes off.
Is steam worth having?
Moisture keeps meat juicy, gives bread a glossy crust and revives yesterday's leftovers far better than a microwave. A steam-assisted oven adds that moisture to normal fan cooking. A dedicated steam oven can also cook on steam alone, which is ideal for vegetables and fish.
Width and capacity
The standard width is 60cm, which suits most housings. Capacity varies more than you might expect between models of the same width, so compare the litres on each product page. Some brands also make wider ovens for larger kitchens.
Controls and connectivity
Choose anything from classic rotary dials to full-colour touch displays with guided recipes. Connected ovens let you preheat or check the timer from your phone, which is useful if you're often out of the kitchen.
Before you order
- Measure the space in the unit. Use the installation sizes on the product page rather than the size of your current oven, as cut-outs differ from brand to brand.
- Know your power supply. Smaller single ovens may run from a standard plug. Larger and double ovens normally need wiring into a dedicated cooker circuit by a qualified electrician. The product page tells you which.
- Leave the right gaps. Ovens need the ventilation shown in the fitting instructions, particularly when a built-under model sits directly beneath the hob.
- Check the door. Most drop down, but a side-opening door can be easier to reach past at eye level.
The brands we sell
You'll find ovens here from . Filter by brand beside the products to compare them, or open a brand's page to see its hobs, hoods and other matching appliances.
Buying an oven from KDH Electrical
Every oven carries the full UK manufacturer's guarantee. Delivery is free on orders over £600, normally within 3–7 working days. We can fit your new oven and recycle the old one in our installation area; both appear as options in your basket with their price.
Found the same oven cheaper at another UK retailer? Our price match means we'll do our best to beat or match it. For advice, call 01622 541312, or visit our showroom in Rochester. Please ring first so we can tell you what's on display.
Ovens: your questions answered
Do I need an electrician to install an oven?
Usually. Larger single ovens and double ovens are wired into a cooker circuit by a qualified electrician, though some smaller models run from a normal 13A plug. Each product page states which applies.
Pyrolytic or catalytic: which cleans better?
Pyrolytic is the more thorough. It heats the empty oven until grease turns to ash, which you then wipe out. Catalytic liners absorb fat while you cook and cost less, but they gradually wear out.
What does a steam oven actually do?
It cooks with steam on its own or alongside fan heat. That keeps fish and vegetables moist, gives bread a better crust and reheats food without drying it out.
How do I know a new oven will fit?
Measure the opening in your unit and check it against the fitting sizes listed for the oven, rather than against your old one. If you're unsure, call us on 01622 541312 and we'll go through the measurements with you.
Built-in or built-under double oven: what's the difference?
A built-in double oven is the taller version, fitted at eye level in a tall unit. A built-under double oven is lower so it fits beneath the worktop. Because their heights differ, you need the one your kitchen was designed for.
What size is a compact oven?
Roughly 45cm high, compared with about 60cm for a standard oven. Many add a microwave or steam function, and they sit neatly above a single oven in a tall housing.
Will you remove my old oven?
Yes, if you're in our installation area. Choose recycling when you order and we'll take the old one when we deliver. We can install the new oven too, and both are priced in the basket.