Electric and fan-assisted ovens may be the most popular oven type in the UK, but if you want to cook like a chef, gas is king.
This mode of oven offers immediate heat and control capabilities, which, when you're busy in the kitchen, is essential.
Depending on energy prices when you read this, a gas oven can be more energy efficient than its electric counterparts too, with money saved thanks to lower bills.
Need other reasons to love gas? Well, they heat up incredibly quickly, so you won't have to wait around very long as it pre-heats. And once they do heat up, gas ovens without a fan offer variations in heat - they're hotter at the top, cooler at the bottom - so you can bung in a load of different ingredients across levels and cook them all at the same time.
And there's no unpleasant drying out of ingredients either. Gas ovens give heat with a degree of moisture, something you'll be thanking the gas gods for when roasting beef for Sunday lunch or making Christmas dinner.
The number of gas oven owners across the UK is falling (Statista found they went from 50 per cent in 2005 to 38 per cent in 2017, a trend that's unlikely to reverse) but if you like going against the grain and want to kit out your kitchen like a mini restaurant all is not lost.
There are many such ovens available on the market today and we've rounded up the best of them below.
Gas ovens will need to be fitted by a professional so unless your retailer offers such services, it’s best to find a local gas-safe engineer to complete your installation.
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RANGEMASTER Professional+ PROP100NGFSS/C Gas Range Cooker - Stainless Steel
A beast of a machine, say hello to Rangemaster's Professional+ model. The dual-fuel oven features one electric and one gas oven, plus a separate five-burner gas grill. A full-width gas grill complements the already-generous cooking capabilities. The main oven is lined with special liners to clear up gunk and debris when it's time for a deep clean. With so much cooking space, this is a thoughtful additional feature you'll be thankful for when the time comes. For a serious home cook, it's a dream come true.
Buy now £2999.00, Currys
John Lewis JLFSGC618 Double Gas Cooker
John Lewis doesn't just sell essential kitchen appliances; it makes them too. With an A Energy rating, this double design is perfect for the modern cook who loves to host with twin cavities to cook multiple dishes at once. The gas-powered oven can accommodate 117L across both ovens with the main one offering three shelves at five positions and the smaller top offering one shelf that can be positioned at two heights.
Completing the picture are four gas hobs at the top supported by cast iron and housed under a glass lid, making the whole lot easier to keep clean.
Sold with a three-year guarantee.
Buy now £929.00, John Lewis
Stoves BI600G Built-in Single Gas Oven - Stainless Steel
This gas-powered convection oven is a built-in design, maintaining the seamless look of a kitchen if that's your bag.
The 65L oven has plenty of space and levels to place dishes and cookware while the dial and touch controls make choosing the correct settings a breeze. It won't be too challenging to clean either thanks to the grease-proof enamel coating which means stains and splatters just slip off the inside.
Best of all, it’s graded A for its energy rating, which should mean lower bills.
Buy now £479.00, Amazon
Hotpoint 50cm Double Cavity Gas Cooker
Need more cooking firepower to whip up feasts for the family?
Look to Hotpoint's stacked duo, both A Energy-rated. The design boasts multi-flow technology to deliver a constant and even level of heat to the ovens, and both come lined with catalytic liners to make cleaning up a breeze. The freestanding unit can grill and facilitate convection cooking. Easy-to-use dials at the top mean it's simple to operate.
Buy now £462.40, Amazon
Bertazzoni Professional Series 90cm Dual Fuel Range Cooker, Orange
A coveted cooker for design and power, Italian brand Bertazzoni offers this dual-fuel beauty in a fabulous choice of colours, something of an anomaly in the oven world.
The double oven offers 10 functions (including baking and grilling) and five cooking levels, so you can crack on with your brownie dessert while whipping up the main course.
The cooker’s modern digital display offers modernity while the traditional-looking gas burners offer the best of both worlds. There are six gas hobs on this oven, all evenly spaced so pots and pans don’t crowd each other when you’re whipping up a feast.
The digital programmer also displays the oven functions selected, manages time during cooking and gives feedback on the temperature. Thoughtful little extras, such as an anti-slam system for the doors and a storage compartment drawer at the bottom of the oven, set it apart from other models.
Buy now £4399.00, John Lewis
Belling Farmhouse60G 60cm Freestanding Gas Cooker with Full Width Electric Grill
If you're trying to retain a wholesome farmhouse aesthetic, a shiny chrome oven is the quickest way to wreck it. There are other options, however, such as this freestanding gas oven from Belling.
The main oven is gas-powered and has height adjustable levels so you can bung a beef joint at the bottom as roasties crisp up on top. An electric grill on top is ideal for making cheese on toast and healthy fish dishes while a four-burner hob is ready to hot cast iron pots bubbling with gravies, sauces and green veg.
Cleaning won't give you an existential crisis either; the main oven's inner is coated with grease-proof enamel to stop stubborn stains from forming.
Buy now £889.00, AO
Indesit IS5G1KMW 50cm Wide Gas Cooker - White
For those with a tight budget or tightly spaced kitchen, this Indesit is packed with all the features you could need. The gas oven and hob on top will help with all culinary adventures, from making a bacon buttie to hearty pies when you need warming from the outside in. The main cavity holds a good 59L and is lined with enamel that will wipe down splatters without fuss. An integrated grill allows you to crisp up toppings on the likes of mac & cheese and apple crumble to mouthwatering perfection.
Buy now £259.00, Very
KENWOOD KTG606S22 60cm Gas Cooker - Silver
Kenwood is a leading name in the kitchen appliance game and as well as small countertop machines, it offers headline attractions like this gas oven. Much like its competitors, this oven comes with a separate grill to cook other bits and stop smells from transferring. Four gas hobs at the top complete the culinary picture.
Buy now £359.00, Currys
