Gas cookers are a great addition to any kitchen. They heat up quickly, offer some excellent control when cooking and are perfect for anyone serious about making meals.
Of course, we’re sure you already know that though. Most people who are looking for a gas cooker are replacing an older gas cooker.
Once you have cooked with gas, it can be quite a culture-shock to replace it with an electric cooker.
Now, let’s take a look at the top 10 best gas cookers in the UK!
Best Gas Cookers in the UK
1. Leisure CLB60GCC
Energy rating: A+/A Width: 60 cm Number of ovens: 2
This attractive cream gas cooker from British brand Leisure features two gas oven cavities as well as a four-burner gas hob.
The main oven has a capacity of 78 litres with catalytic liners to aid cleaning, while the second oven is 34 litres and can double as a full-width gas grill. The ovens use conventional cooking rather than fans, which can be better for baking.
The hob includes four gas burners with cast iron supports and a rapid burner for quickly boiling a pan of water or using a wok. Another nice feature is that there’s a flame safety device which will automatically switch off the gas supply if the flame goes out.
One downside to this product is that the lower oven is very low, so it’s not ideal if you struggle to bend down. You also need to be careful not to hit your feet when opening the door!
This compact gas cooker from Indesit measures 50 cm wide, making it a good choice for smaller gaps.
It’s a straightforward and affordable appliance that features a single oven with a capacity of 59 litres alongside an integrated gas grill. It’s also a safe product to use, since it automatically cuts the gas supply if the flame is extinguished.
The inside of the oven has an easy-clean enamel finish that you can easily wipe down to clean. There’s also a convenient storage compartment beneath the oven, which has the added advantage of meaning that the oven itself isn’t too low down.
This product is generally easy to use, though some people find that the knobs don’t make it very clear what heat setting they are on.
If you’re happy to have just a single oven cavity as opposed to two, the Indesit IS5G1KMW is a good choice at a reasonable price.
The Beko KA52NES features 61-litre oven with an eye-level grill. The oven is a conventional oven rather than a fan oven, so it’s a good choice for people who prefer more traditional cookers.
This freestanding cooker has an eye-level grill, which is quite rare in cookers these days. It’s great for grilling and toasting without having to bend down.
At just 50 cm wide, this cooker is quite narrow, which is worth bearing in mind before purchasing. Usually, kitchens are designed to accommodate 60 cm appliances, so there might be a gap either side if you choose a 50 cm cooker.
The 61-litre single oven is spacious, so you can easily cook a large roast. However, some people prefer the flexibility of having two ovens.
Energy rating: A+ Dimensions: 90 cm high x 60 cm deep x 60 cm wide Number of ovens: 2
This oven from Currys-owned budget brand Logik is one of the cheapest on the market.
It features two ovens, the largest of which has a capacity of 67 litres and is conventional rather than fan assisted. The second oven features a grill feature and has a capacity of 32 litres.
Some people find the main oven to be a bit small. It also only comes with one rack, which is quite inconvenient.
Most people find this oven to be straightforward and easy to use, as well as easy to clean thanks to the enamel coating.
Some say it feels cheaply made though, and a few unlucky users have even had the oven doors fall off shortly after buying.
Energy rating: A+/A Dimensions: 90 cm high x 60 cm deep x 60 cm wide Number of ovens: 2
The Beko FDG6272TCSM offers traditional cooking with a main conventional oven and a second oven with a grill function.
The main oven has a large 78-litre capacity, so it’s a good choice for larger households. It’s also easy to clean thanks to the catalytic liners.
The 4-burner hob provides instant heat and plenty of pan space. The burners have different sizes, so you can choose to cook things gently on the smallest burner, or use the biggest burner for rapid high-heat cooking.
This cooker has a glass lid which you can use to cover the hob when it’s not in use. This makes it safe for pets or children who may touch the hot burners.
One frequent complaint is that the grill in the top oven doesn’t have a temperature control. There are also only two rungs for placing a tray under the grill, so it’s not very flexible.
Most people that this cooker is easy to use and offers very good results.
Energy rating: A+ Dimensions: 90 cm high x 60 cm deep x 60 cm wide Number of ovens: 2
This reasonably priced cooker from Kenwood looks more expensive than it is, with a nice silver-coloured finish. It offers two conventional ovens, one of which has a grill.
Most people like the look and feel of this cooker, but some find that the grill is slow and doesn’t heat evenly, which can make even simple tasks like toasting bread slow and frustrating. Some people also find that the oven temperature doesn’t reach the temperature you set it to, so you need to set the temperature a bit higher than the actual temperature you want.
On the plus side, the main oven has a 71-litre capacity, so there’s plenty of cooking space. This cooker also looks very smart, and most people find it easy to use.
Energy rating: A+/A Width: 50 cm Number of ovens: 2
This compact 50 cm freestanding gas cooker from Montpellier features two ovens and a four-burner gas hob. The main oven has a capacity of 56 litres, while the top oven provides 24 litres of space. Both ovens are equipped with catalytic liners for easier cleaning. The hob includes four gas burners with enamel pan supports.
This cooker comes with a glass lid that provides additional safety by shutting off the gas when it’s closed. It also comes with an LPG conversion kit, which means you can use it with liquefied petroleum gas if you need to.
One downside to this product is that the main oven capacity is relatively small (56 litres). Therefore, it’s not a great choice for things like big roasts and Sunday dinners. The knobs also feel a bit cheap and aren’t very precise.
This compact 50 cm freestanding gas cooker from Flavel features a main oven with a capacity of 54 litres and a separate 27 litre gas grill. The four-burner gas hob includes burners of varying sizes to accommodate different cooking needs.
The interior of the main oven is made from easy-clean enamel, so you can just wipe it clean. The cooker is also LPG convertible, so you can use it with liquefied petroleum gas if you need to.
This cooker is generally highly rated by users, but some people find that it takes a long time to heat up and that the temperature controls aren’t particularly accurate.
This 60 cm freestanding gas cooker from Beko offers a practical design with two cavities: a 72-litre main oven and a-32 litre top oven with a grill. The four-burner gas hob includes a rapid burner for heating things up quickly.
While the Beko FTG6201K offers essential features at a reasonable price, it lacks advanced functionalities such as a fan-assisted oven or catalytic liners for self-cleaning. Additionally, the top oven’s smaller size may limit cooking flexibility.
While this oven can be described as mid-priced, it’s built to a very high standard and is a solid choice if you’re looking for something straightforward and reliable.
Energy rating: A+/A Width: 60 cm Number of ovens: 1
This 60 cm cooker from Rangemaster has the feel of a range cooker but without taking up so much space. It has two gas ovens: the main lower oven has a large 71-litre capacity, while the top oven (which also features a grill) has a capacity of 31 litres.
On the hob, you’ll find four gas burners, including a wok burner for high-heat cooking. One unique thing about this product is that it comes with a griddle which you can use on top of the gas burners.
This cooker is a bit pricey, but it feels very fancy with a sleek black finish and chrome trim, so it’ll give your kitchen a touch of class.
If you’re thinking about buying a new gas cooker, there are some important things to consider to make sure you pick the best product for your needs.
Consider these things before buying a gas cooker:
Dimensions and capacity
Most gas cookers measure roughly 90 cm high by 60 cm wide and 60 cm deep. However, some models are 55 or 50 cm wide. Measure your space and make sure the cooker you choose will fit before you buy it!
Most gas cookers on the market right now have two oven cavities—a main oven at the bottom and a smaller oven at the top. The capacity is given in litres. The main oven usually has a capacity of around 60-70 litres.
If you’d like something bigger than a regular cooker, with more hob burners and more oven space, you could look into getting a range cooker rather than a regular cooker.
Number and type of burners
On the hob of a gas cooker, you’ll usually find four burners. Sometimes they are all different sizes, whereas other times two or more burners are the same size.
Some gas cookers have a wok burner or a triple-crown burner, which can be used for blasting pans with intense heat. This can be useful for things like stir-frys or when you need to boil a pan of water quickly.
Ease of cleaning
A lot of modern gas cookers have special design features to make them easier to clean than ovens used to be.
Look out for things like catalytic liners, which absorb grease and then burn it off at high temperatures, taking the hard work out of cleaning for you.
Safety features
Most gas cookers these days come with some good safety features such as automatic shut-off to help prevent fires and gas leaks.
Price
At the time of writing, most gas cookers in the UK cost between about £350 and £500.
There are some budget models from brands such as Currys Essentials for less than £300, while high-end models from brands such as Stoves and Belling can cost around £1000.
Energy efficiency and running costs
Gas cookers usually have two energy ratings: one for the main oven and one for the second oven. The most common ratings are A+/A and A/A, though the most energy efficient models have a rating of A+/A+.
One way to get a better idea of how one cooker compares to another is to look in their product descriptions for each oven cavity’s energy usage per cycle. This will give you more detail than the energy rating.
Gas Cooker Glossary
Here’s a quick explanation of the main technical terms you will come across when researching which gas cooker to buy.
13 Amp plug – Most gas cookers in the UK will use a 13 Amp plug. This is just a regular UK plug with a 13 Amp fuse. In the UK, 13 Amp fuses are used for devices with a wattage above 700 watts (such as cookers and washing machines), while 3 Amp fuses are used for devices with a wattage below 700 watts (such as televisions).
Catalytic lining – Catalytic liners are layers that coat the walls of an oven. They are usually made from ceramics. They trap grease and other cooking debris and allow it to be burnt off when the temperature in the oven goes over 200 degrees Celsius. This means you don’t need to manually clean the grease from the walls of the oven, as it simply burns away instead.
Cavity – When it comes to cookers, ‘cavity’ simply refers to the space inside the oven. The size of an oven is usually given in litres (the amount of liquid an oven could theoretically hold). In double ovens, the large oven might be referred to as the ‘main cavity’ and the smaller one might be referred to as the ‘second cavity’.
Double oven – A double oven is a cooker that has two oven compartments. This can be useful if you’re cooking a dish that requires things to be cooked at different temperatures, or if you want to bake something for dessert while cooking a main.
Dual fuel – A dual fuel cooker combines gas hobs with an electric fan oven. Lots of people prefer gas hobs as you don’t have to wait for them to heat up and you have much more control the heat. One advantage of electric fan cookers over gas cookers is that you can set the temperature more precisely and have the same temperature in all parts of the cooker.
Cooker Dimensions Explained
Normally the size of a cooker is given by the width. The most common sizes of gas cookers are:
50 cm – A good choice for narrow spaces.
55 cm – This is quite a rare size, but some 55-cm models are available.
60 cm – The most common width of a gas cooker.
The size of ovens is given in litres. While obviously you wouldn’t fill an oven with liquid, using litres helps you to visualise the amount of space inside.
The average gas cooker will have a capacity of about 60-70 litres in the main oven. Bigger ovens are over 80 litres, whereas small ovens are around 50 litres.
FAQs on Gas Cookers
Are gas cookers being phased out?
The UK government have discussed the possibility of phasing gas cookers out at some point in the future. However, there is no official plan to phase gas cookers out yet as far as we are aware.
Gas cookers are still being made and sold, and there’s no reason to believe they will be phased out soon.
Are gas cookers cheaper to run than electric cookers?
At the time of writing, gas ovens (and therefore gas cookers) are cheaper to run than electric ovens. This isn’t because they are more energy efficient, but rather because gas prices are substantially lower than electricity prices. This means that even though they use more energy per use, they still work out cheaper to run.
Are gas cookers safe to use?
As long as you use it carefully, a gas cooker should generally be safe to use, especially since modern models typically come with several safety features.
However, gas cookers do present a few health and safety concerns that make them potentially less safe than electric cookers.
Gas hobs can present a fire risk, as something could catch fire on the flame. This wouldn’t happen with an induction hob, for example, as induction hobs don’t have a flame and only heat magnetic things places directly over them.
There are also concerns about gas cookers’ impacts on indoor air quality. A 2022 study in California found that gas stoves leak benzene, creating a similar level of benzene in the home to what you’d in second-hand cigarette smoke.
There are also cases where certain models of gas cooker are found to be unsafe and require modification or recalling from the market.
In November 2022, Belling, Stoves and New World confirmed that several of their gas cookers had been found to be unsafe and posed a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. The brands’ parent company Glen Dimplex Home Appliances (GDHA) agreed to visit every home with one of the affected models in order to implement a technical modification to make them safe.
Conclusion
We hope this look at the best gas cookers in the UK has been helpful in your quest to find your next gas cooker. If we had to pick just one product to recommend it would be Leisure CLB60GCC. It’s a popular and highly rated cooker with an attractive design and good build quality.
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