The induction griddle is compatible with our next generation induction models that feature a bridging zone. The bridging zone joins two cooking zones together to make one large zone, meaning you can cook even more food in a variety of ways. The grooved griddle is perfect for everything from steak, to prawns, to aubergine and toasted sandwiches! The cast iron griddle is enamel coated, so there is no need to prep or oil after use. Just wipe clean and store away. There are also 80cm and 90cm hobs available, but if you don’t have an existing space for these, it could require a lot of work to fit them into your kitchen. The most common is 60cm wide with four cooking zones, but there are also plenty of 70cm wide five zone hobs. Most can fit into a 60cm standard space and will overlap on the kitchen bench, which is ideal if you need more space without changing things too much.

What’s less endearing is the typical downside of cast iron. Seasoning the pan and scrubbing it by hand is a chore – we found we had to wash it a couple of times to get rid of food debris. It’s also quite hefty at 2kg, although a “helper handle” lip means you can carry it with two hands and an oven glove. Ultimately, if you’re willing to put in the time to maintain this pan, it should deliver a lifetime of tasty chargrilled flavour in return. We hope you’ve found this guide useful in hunting down the perfect hob for your kitchen use. Find a look that’s clean – and is easy to clean, too – as well as which comes with the cooking zones and controls which are going to make life easier for you. Heat distribution was good, and the pan was easy to use with a comfy handle and not too much weight when carrying it around. While hand-washing is recommended to keep it in the best condition, it will survive the dishwasher when you’re in a rush. We found that we had to manually clean the surface a couple of times to remove stubborn debris, though, so you may need to soak it after an intensive griddling session.Wok burners – Often found on gas hobs. Larger in size to accommodate woks, and often more powerful for higher heats

Made from robust cast aluminium, the sit-on griddle plate sits snugly on top of the gas hob and pan supports, when required. The flat plate is ideal for cooking bacon and French toast, while the grooved plate provides fat drainage, offering a healthier way to sear steaks, burgers and fish. For the most authentic chargrilled stripes and sizzling flavour, you should consider this reasonably priced round griddle pan from Stellar. Not only does it boast an attractive long wooden handle and traditional styling, but the pan’s surface also has sharp ridges for perfect searing. Any food we cooked on it emerged from the pan with deep brown marks and a tangible, smoky flavour. It retained and distributed heat well too – every part of the pan sizzled the ingredients. For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned.A hob is a classic staple of many cooking setups, but what if you want to upgrade your hob completely? What if you want more cooking zones, or if your type of hobs just aren’t cooking up a storm anymore? This hob guide will help you form the best decision for you. The Elise range cooker collection also has a bespoke designed griddle that is compatible to the gas hob. Here are some essential points you can use as a guide when you come to buying your next hob top, or upgrading your current system… Number of Hob Cooking Zones