Out of the frying pan and into the fire or… into the glowing red electromagnetic ring. The choice between gas or induction hobs is a hotly debated topic in appliances among chefs and kitchen designers alike, and each side has its own closely held beliefs. Our increased awareness about the harmful environmental impacts of gas boilers and hobs has only added fuel to the fire, and induction hobs have become an increasingly popular option, but do the experts actually think that they are better?
Simply put, yes. They do. Despite the undeniable appeal of cooking over an open flame, when this comes up against the various other benefits working in induction hobs favor, the traditional gas hob just can't stand up. Once we’re able to move past our caveman-like desire for a roaring fire, there’s very little else that makes a gas hob a better option. Plus, it’s becoming increasingly likely that gas stoves will be phased out completely, with several areas of the UK already on track to ban the installation of gas stoves in new homes. It won’t be long before this style of cooking is merely a relic of the past.
