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Which cooktopchoose?

The
cooking plate
 is a central element of your kitchen. Its daily use and its visible location require that it be robust, adapted to your needs and aesthetic. There are many choices in this area. Gas, induction, electric, glass-ceramic, cast iron or mixed, kitchen designers have thought of all styles of cooking and cooks of all levels. The noblessa experts will help you make the best choice. Which cooktop to choose? Follow the guide!

#1. The induction cooktop:responsive and customizable

The induction cooker is the most efficient cooking technology. The heat is emitted thanks to a coil placed under the plate and the emission of a current. The rise and fall in temperature is of incomparable quality. An asset for dexterous cooking but also in terms of energy consumption and accident prevention. Moreover, induction cooktops have one of the most complete safety systems on the market.

The induction hob generally offers various integrated cooking modes that make everyday cooking easier.

Another point in favor of induction is its discreet and modern look, which fits perfectly into contemporary and sophisticated kitchens. Its elegant material is also very resistant to thermal and mechanical shocks.

Finally, choosing an induction cooktop makes everyday life easier because it is so easy to clean. A relatively high-end model can also be connected and become your true culinary assistant.

Induction plates require specific utensils, magnetized, capable of absorbing the induced current. The restriction of pots and pans is compounded by the highest price on the market.

#2. The glass-ceramic hob:user-friendly, fast and affordable

If you want to choose a cooktop similar to induction but more affordable in terms of budget, the glass-ceramic option still has a lot to offer. Despite a notable difference in terms of the type of cooker (here radiant or halogen), the glass-ceramic cooktop also offers fast and safe cooking, a sleek design, and a great price.

In addition, glass-ceramic cooktops also offer cooking modes (searing, simmering, keeping warm, booster) that simplify the art of cooking.

Choosing a ceramic hob guarantees a good heating speed but suffers from a certain slowness in cooling. You lose more time than with the choice of induction. As a result, the energy consumption of these plates remains high, offsetting the low purchase cost.

#3. The gas hob:professional and easy to use

To cook or heat your dishes, to sear meat, to simmer, to brown food: the gas hob opens the field of possibilities at an unbeatable price.

This table with burners is used in most kitchens connected to town gas (unless you use a gas cylinder to replace it). This model of griddle is also the preferred choice of professional cooks, as the flame temperature is highly controllable.

In addition to the reactivity of the fires and its great simplicity, the gas hob is compatible with any type of pan or saucepan.

The disadvantages of gas are the difficulty of maintaining the components (burners, support grates, spark plugs), a certain lack of precision in low fire cooking and the risk of burns or gas leaks.

#4. The mixed cooking plate :versatility and practicality

Why not opt for a combi hob that offers the benefits of two cooking modes?

For example, the gas burners will allow you to cook your meats and seize your vegetables to perfection while the electric or induction plates will welcome your dishes to simmer.

In short, choosing a combi hob depends on your needs but generally allows for a complete and flexible kitchen. Finally, whether there is a gas or electricity cut, you will still be able to cook.

While choosing a combo cooktop offers great flexibility, it is also a more expensive choice at the outset. In addition, your kitchen should be equipped to accommodate two types of cooking.
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Which hob to choose:and the homes in all this?

The hotplates that occupy the cooktop can vary in number, size and power (watts or fire levels) regardless of your choice of cooktop.

Historically, cooktops have had four zones. On the gas or electric side, the four burners or electric plates, with a different number of coils or heating diameter, are no longer presented.

However, all models today know how to play the innovation card by varying the number of zones and also the size of the households. In studios or small apartments, domino plates are used in many kitchenettes, while the generous six-zone plates are used in the kitchens of large families. Extendable hearths, ideal for large containers, or full induction surfaces, are also appearing in some very modern kitchens.

So, from two to five fireplaces, it all depends on the size of your room and your kitchen aspirations.

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