Black Gas Hobs
A black gas hob delivers instant flame control with a finish that disappears into dark worktops and steel splashbacks. Choose between four-burner 60cm builds for standard cut-outs and wider five-burner gas-on-glass models if a wok burner and bigger pans matter to you.
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Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch slider
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 5 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Ceramic hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 5 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Ceramic hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Rotary knobs
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Ceramic hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Gas hob • Burners/Zones: 5 Burners • Controls: Rotary knobs
Ceramic hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Rotary knobs
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Ceramic hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Gas hob • Burners/Zones: 5 Burners • Controls: Rotary knobs
Ceramic hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 1 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Gas hob • Burners/Zones: 5 Burners • Controls: Rotary knobs
Gas hob • Burners/Zones: 5 Burners • Controls: Rotary knobs
Gas hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Burners • Controls: Rotary knobs
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Gas hob • Burners/Zones: 5 Burners • Controls: Rotary knobs
Gas hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Burners • Controls: Rotary knobs
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Gas hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Burners • Controls: Rotary knobs
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Gas hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Burners • Controls: Rotary knobs
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Ceramic hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 5 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Gas hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Burners • Controls: Rotary knobs
Gas hob • Burners/Zones: 5 Burners • Controls: Rotary knobs
Induction hob • Burners/Zones: 2 Zones • Controls: Touch control
Gas hob • Burners/Zones: 4 Burners • Controls: Rotary knobs
How big should a black gas hob actually be?
A 60cm four-burner hob fits the standard UK cut-out and suits most kitchens cooking for two to four people. Step up to 70 to 80cm and you usually gain a fifth burner, often a central wok or high-output ring, plus more space between pans so handles do not clash. A full 90cm gas hob is a serious cooking surface, designed to sit under a 90cm hood, and earns its keep if you regularly run a wok, a stockpot and two saucepans at once. Read More...
Before you commit to a width, measure the cabinet cut-out, check the side and rear clearances in the manual, and confirm the depth from the front edge of the worktop. A wider hob means a wider hood and, often, a heavier extraction rate.
Four burners or five, and what about the layout?
Four burners is enough for everyday family cooking: one rapid, two medium, one simmer covers most weeknight pans. Five burners earns its slot if stir-fries, paella pans or pressure cookers are regular, because the centre wok burner sits a pan flat without overhanging the trivet. Look at burner spread as well as count. Burners crammed close together limit pan size in practice.
Gas-on-glass or sealed steel top?
Gas-on-glass means the burners sit on a single sheet of toughened glass, with no raised lip. It wipes down in seconds and looks sharper in a black scheme, which is why most "black gas hob" searches end on a glass model. Sealed steel tops are tougher under heavy cast-iron pans and shrug off knocks, but they trap more spills around the burner crowns and need more scrubbing.
Which burner features are worth paying more for?
A high-output wok burner around 3.5 to 5kW changes how stir-fries cook, getting the wok hot enough for a proper sear. Cast-iron pan supports stay put under heavy pans where steel wires can flex. A flame failure device on every burner is non-negotiable on any modern gas hob and cuts the gas if a draught blows out the flame. One-hand auto-ignition built into the knob saves fumbling for a lighter when your hands are full.
What you need to know before installation
Every gas connection in the UK must be made by a Gas Safe registered engineer. If your supply is bottled LPG rather than mains gas, check the LPG conversion jets are included in the box, because not every model ships with them. Most hobs also need a 13A socket nearby for the ignition spark, even though the cooking is gas. Hood width should match or exceed hob width, and the manufacturer's minimum gap between hob surface and hood should be respected for capture and safety.
Which brands are worth knowing?
Brands you will typically see across black gas hobs include Bosch and NEFF for German engineering and quiet rotary action, AEG for premium 5-burner and 90cm builds, Hotpoint and Indesit for keenly priced UK staples, Hisense for gas-on-glass at sharper money, and Hoover for value 60cm models. The right pick depends on whether you want a wok burner, a glass surface, or a wider footprint, more than badge alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Glass shows watermarks more than enamel, but it also wipes clean far faster. A daily pass with warm soapy water and a microfibre cloth keeps it sharp, and a dedicated ceramic-glass cleaner once a week handles burnt-on residue. Avoid abrasive pads, which will dull the surface.
For most households cooking pasta, sauces and a couple of pans at once, four burners are plenty. Five earns its place if you regularly use a wok, a tall stockpot or a wide griddle pan, because the central high-output burner sits a wok flat and gives the heat needed for a proper sear.
Most modern gas hobs can be converted to LPG using injectors supplied in the box or sold as a conversion kit. The work has to be carried out by a Gas Safe engineer, who will swap the jets, adjust the simmer settings and pressure-test the connection. Always confirm LPG compatibility in the spec sheet before buying.
Yes, most do. The ignition spark, any safety valves and timer functions usually run from a 13A socket, even though the cooking heat is gas. If the kitchen power is off, a gas hob with battery or manual lighting can still be used, but most current models assume a mains feed for ignition.
Match the hood to the hob width as a minimum: a 60cm hood over a 60cm hob, a 90cm hood over a 90cm hob. Wider is better for capture if your cabinetry allows. Extraction rate should be enough to clear the kitchen volume around ten times an hour, and the manufacturer will specify the minimum height above the hob, typically 65 to 75cm for gas.
Quality gas hobs sold in the UK now include a flame failure device on every burner, which cuts the gas supply within seconds if the flame is blown out. It is the single most important safety feature on a gas hob and a hard requirement in most rental and new-build situations. Check the spec sheet confirms FFD on all burners, not just two of them.
Manufacturer templates set minimum distances from the cut-out edge to the rear wall, side walls and any tall units. As a guide, expect at least 50mm to a side wall, 50mm to the rear, and the specified gap below to any drawer or oven top. Always follow the printed template rather than averages, because it varies by model and burner layout.
Black on top of stainless is a common and forgiving pairing because the hob frame visually separates the two finishes. If a tighter match matters, look at black-fronted ovens from the same brand family, where the trim profile and badge style align. Mixing brands works as long as the cut-out heights line up and the oven does not need top venting into the hob recess.