Which gas hob to buy? Our buying guide.

What is a gas hob and what to look for when buying one? What is the best 5 burner gas hob for your needs? Which gas hob dimensions are available? Is a domino gas hob a good choice? These are all common questions when in the market for a new appliance. We're here to help you find the right one.

When choosing a new gas hob, you'll want to first determine the required size as well as how many burners it should have. Then choose the finish: stainless steel and black tempered glass are popular options. Innovations like FlameSelect provide precise control of the flame and make gas cooking even more enjoyable.

Read on to find out what exactly to look for when buying a new gas hob.

A 90cm gas hob. A 75cm gas hob. A 60cm gas hob. A 30cm gas hob. Our gas hobs come in four different widths to ensure you'll find one that suits your needs and preferences. One benefit of an extra-wide, 5 burner 90cm gas hob: ample space to cook fish, boil pasta and steam broccoli in parallel.

Ultimately, the best gas hob for you depends on factors like your cooking habits and the width of your kitchen worktop.

A 5-burner, 90cm gas hob with a two-flame wok burner is both beautiful and functional. But a gas hob with either 3 burners or 4 burners might perfectly suit your needs. To determine the right number and types of burners, consider these key factors:

• Space in your kitchen
• Your cooking habits
• Your household size

Glass on a gas hob is trending. An elegant black gas hob – in tempered glass or ceramic – adds a sophisticated note to the heart of your home. Meanwhile, a clean-cut white gas hob never goes out of style. For an industrial edge, there's stainless steel or black metal.

A hob is the visual centrepiece of your kitchen, so it's crucial to select one with eye appeal. After all, shouldn't your gas hob look as good as it cooks?

Pro tip: Visit a local Bosch retailer to see and touch the surfaces first-hand.

What is a domino hob? It's a combination hob, also called a hybrid hob or mixed fuel hob, that provides both gas and electric burners in one hob. Flexibly mix and match a 30cm gas hob that has either one wok burner or two standard burners, with an induction or ceramic domino hob to build a bespoke hob. 

If it's been awhile since you last bought a gas hob, you'll be pleased to discover FlameSelect, which gives you precise control of the flame.

The advantages? A consistently high temperature to sear a steak. Or a consistently low one to cook creamy scrambled eggs. Making ratatouille? Medium heat always yields perfect results.

Available on most of our models, FlameSelect lets you choose from nine pre-defined power levels. So you always know exactly how strong the flame is – even though you can't see it.

Let's be honest: even the world's biggest gas hob fans wish there were an easier way to remove the traces of last night's lip-smacking osso buco. While we can't (yet) offer you a self-cleaning hob, we do have some tips:

• Look for a hob with dishwasher-proof pan supports. When dirty, simply run them through the dishwasher. Voilà – good as new!
• After cooking, soak high-quality enamel pan supports in the sink. Then effortlessly wipe off the grime.

Bear these tips in mind when selecting a new appliance for your kitchen.

We are confident that Bosch gas hobs are among the best on the market. Like all our home appliances, our German-engineered gas hobs are manufactured according to high quality standards. When you buy our products, you can be sure to get reliable appliances that will serve you well – meal after meal, year after year.

But don't just take our word for it: accolades from independent test institutes are testament to our appliances' exceptional reliability and performance.

Still deciding between a gas or induction hob? Browse our broad portfolio of high-quality, high-performance induction hobs for comparison. Whichever type you choose, you'll delight in cooking meal after delicious meal on your new Bosch hob.