Bosch Hobs

Gas suits cooks who want a visible flame, instant heat response and pans that don't need a magnetic base. Bosch's gas range covers four-burner 60cm models for standard cutouts and five-burner 75cm models when you want a wok burner alongside the everyday rings. Induction is the faster, more controllable option, and Bosch's electric range leans heavily this way: it heats only the pan, wipes clean in seconds, and the touch sliders make simmering a sauce far easier than a dial. Ceramic sits in the middle on price but cooks more like a traditional electric hob, with radiant zones under a smooth glass surface. It's the cheapest way into a flush-fit black glass look if induction-ready pans aren't on the cards. Read More...

The 60cm Bosch hob is the safe default. It drops into the standard UK kitchen cutout, leaves room either side for prep, and covers everything from a four-zone induction up to a four-burner gas. Step up to 75cm if you want a five-burner gas layout with a dedicated wok ring, useful for stir-frying or large stockpots. The 80cm induction is worth considering if you regularly cook on more than three pans at once or want a flexi-zone area that takes a long roasting tray across two zones. Measure the worktop cutout before you commit, the depth is usually fixed at around 51cm but width tolerance varies.

Series 2 covers the entry-level Bosch hobs. You still get the brand's build quality, FlameSelect-style burner control on gas, and basic touch or rotary controls on electric. Series 4 adds finer cooking control: more precise heat steps on induction, often a CombiZone or bridge function, residual heat indicators on every zone, and improved pan-detection on induction so a small milk pan registers properly. If you cook complex meals or use a lot of small pans, Series 4 earns the upgrade. If the hob is mostly for boiling, frying and the occasional sauce, Series 2 does the job.

Touch sliders give you cleaner glass and quicker fine-tuning, which matters most on induction. Rotary knobs are tactile, easier to use with wet or floury hands, and tend to be standard on gas. Neither is better, it's a kitchen-habits call. Touch control on a gas hob is rare and usually a premium feature, so if you see it, expect to pay for it.