Hobs
Induction Hob | Ceramic Hob | Electric Hob Cookers
A hob is one of the most important choices in any kitchen because it affects how quickly you cook, how easy the surface is to clean, how much space you have for pans and how well the kitchen handles steam and cooking smells. The best hob is not always the most expensive one. It is the one that matches your kitchen layout, cooking habits and installation route.
Start with the hob type. Induction is the strongest modern option for fast heat, precise control and easy cleaning. Ceramic is a practical value route for customers replacing an older electric hob. Gas is still a good choice if you prefer visible flame control or already have a gas cooking setup. Venting induction hobs are the premium route for open-plan kitchens, islands and homes where a traditional overhead cooker hood is not the right fit.
Then check the size. A 60cm hob is the standard starting point for many Irish kitchens, especially when replacing an existing hob. An 80cm hob gives more room for family cooking and larger pans. A 90cm hob is ideal for five-zone induction layouts, five-burner gas cooking or premium kitchens where worktop space allows. A 30cm domino hob can work in small kitchens, compact homes or as an extra cooking zone.
- Choose induction if you want fast heat, responsive control, a flat easy-wipe surface and a modern kitchen finish.
- Choose ceramic if you want a straightforward value-led electric hob that works with standard flat-bottomed pans.
- Choose gas if you prefer visible flame control, wok cooking or are replacing an existing gas hob.
- Choose a venting induction hob if you are planning an island, open-plan kitchen or premium renovation where cooking and extraction need to be built together.
- Before you buy, check the visible width, cut-out size, power or gas requirement, ventilation plan and cookware compatibility.
If you are upgrading more than the hob, compare related cooking routes at the same time. A new hob often pairs naturally with a built-in oven, cooker hood, range cooker or wider cooking refresh. Expert.ie is 100% Irish owned and supports customers with Delivery Nationwide, Easy Returns, Free Recycling, Best Price Promise, Humm Finance and local store support through the Expert network.
| If this sounds like you | Start here | What to compare first |
|---|---|---|
| I want the best modern all-round route | Induction Hobs | Pan compatibility, boost function, zone layout, controls and whether 60cm or wider suits your kitchen |
| I want a simple value replacement | Ceramic Hobs | Width, controls, number of zones, residual heat indicators and whether touch or rotary controls suit you better |
| I prefer visible flame cooking | Gas Hobs | Natural gas or LPG, number of burners, wok burner, flame-failure safety and pan supports |
| I am planning an island or open-plan kitchen | Venting Induction Hobs | Extraction type, noise, installation route, ducting or recirculation planning and worktop fit |
| I am replacing an old standard hob | Hobs | Width, cut-out size, power or gas supply and whether the new hob can fit the existing worktop |
| I am upgrading the whole cooking area | Cooking | Hob, oven, cooker hood, installation route and whether the style works together |