Best Range Cooker 2018 – Buyer’s Guide

This electric range cooker with induction hob from Rangemaster is the perfect choice for a household that needs to cook more than one dish simultaneously or like to have guests over.

With 2 large oven cavities, one an electric fan oven and the other multifunctional, 5 burners, a separate grill and even a slow cook oven at the bottom right of the cooker, this Rangemaster creates a cooking experience like no other.

We love the rack attached to the oven door, making cooking a joint of meat hassle free and much safer to remove from the oven, but our favourite feature has to be the pan detection on the induction hob. The top even concentrates the heat onto the base of your pans so no energy is wasted, and when turned off after cooking, the residual heat indicator warns you that the surface is still hot.

Manufactured in the UK – electric range with glass induction hob.

This lovely electric range manufactured is energy efficient and compact. The glass induction hob has five heating zones and comes with easy glide shelves (which make them burns safe for any busy households). The grill is separate, so you don’t have to juggle between the two when cooking a big meal.

This is a quality range cooker, which will be guaranteed to please any busy home cook. It is also really quiet, so will not disturb your meal time or socialising. The timer is programmable and therefore perfect for planning ahead for a busy party.

Smart family induction range from Leisure with two electric ovens

This lovely black kitchen range from Leisure has a very generous oven capacity of over 120 litres, making it a great pick for ambitious cooks. It also looks lovely when in place in a kitchen, adding warmth and character to the room.

The catalytic insides are also self-cleaning, so you don’t have to worry about constantly getting your hands dirty if you encounter spillages or smoking food. The hob is also really spacious, which is perfect if you have several large pans on the go for a big event and don’t want to prioritise certain things.

Unusual slate colouring with this 100cm Rangemaster kitchen range.

This unusual slate Rangemaster is a real treat for the eyes. Slightly bigger at a 100cm than the previous Rangemaster model, this solid range is made out of stainless steel and covered in an attractive slate shade. With generous oven capacity and good performance reviews, this is a quirky, yet solid, oven choice from a quality brand.

Chunky & vintage Rangemaster induction range cooker.

We love this freestanding electric range for its chunky and heavy vintage silhouette, coupled with a contemporary induction cooktop. This is the sort of range we can imagine gracing farmhouses up and down the country, with kittens curled up in front in a basket or two. Time to put the apple crumble on we think…

(This range also comes in some lovely heritage shades like cranberry).

Superb value for money dual fuel option, which is one of the best budget range cookers we reviewed.

This appliance offers all the space and flexibility of more expensive freestanding models for a fraction of the price. The dual fuel aspect means that you can get the best of both worlds – gas hobs with a great wok ring, as well as an energy-efficient oven that cooks your food evenly. We love this model for its simplicity and quality.

The Smeg Victoria’s are quirky 50s retro style cookers which would be a stylish addition to any family household.

This product comes in a variety of colours which would suit kitchens of all styles. This large, multifunctional oven boasts both grill and half grill functions, alongside conventional cooking which provides a second oven and grill compartment – ideal for cooking large meals with components requiring differing temperatures.

There are six gas burner hobs, giving you plenty of space to cook almost anything you can imagine. With a hob featuring a staggering six gas burners, you have plenty of space to cook to your heart’s content. On top of this, the cooker features an ultra-rapid burner which is ideal for larger vessels.

A tangential cooling fan allows for external surfaces to remain cool whilst you cook or grill, which serves as an additional safety feature to prevent any nasty accidents. Moreover, this cooker also features an eco-friendly cleaning system which means you can simply spray water or washing up liquid around the appliance, then wipe the dirt away almost instantly.

On top of this, the oven has a side door opening system which gives you easy access to get closer to the oven, making it easy to check on your food. Telescopic shelves are a convenient addition, making it far easier and safer to slide out shelves to add or remove your food from the oven.

The Rangemaster Kitchener 90 Dual Fuel is a multi-functional cooker with a large capacity so you can cook different meals all at once.

With a double oven, five gas burner hobs, a large wok burner and separate grills, these dual fuel cookers are practical for those with large families or who love to cook. This spacious design makes cooking enjoyable and gives you variety with meals.

The Rangemaster Kitchener 90 Dual Fuel is fitted with a flame supervision device or FDS, ensuring safety at all times. This means that no gas will enter the oven when the appliance is switched off, preventing gas leaks and fires. The separate grill offers the chance to cook a wide array of different meals and gives more versatility in your cooking.

This is a spacious cooker comprising of two separate ovens. The main oven is 69 litres while the second oven is 66 litres. Both ovens feature fan assisted cooking ensuring even and fast cooking. The main oven has a double glazed viewing window and in interior light, so you can keep track of your meals at all times. The catalytic self-cleaning liners made of hardy enamel, keep the interiors of the oven clean and dirt free, giving you more time to enjoy cooking. These are powerful and spacious cookers that is a great addition to any home.

Another offering of stainless-steel from Smeg, but this time with a matte finish.

With powerful versatility, the Smeg C92DX8 Dual Fuel compliments any home kitchen. A variety of different functions and programmes give you well-rounded cooking options and mean that your oven is always up for the task. From the respected Smeg brand, these cookers offer quality without compromising power.

These cookers comprise of one multifunctional oven, one convection oven with two integrated, full-width grill, a programmable main oven and 6 gas burner hobs to cook a variety of different meals. The spacious oven offers flexibility and the main oven offers 27 litres and the second oven is 35 litres.

The oven works on dual fuel offering flexibility and a variety of cooking options, making these cookers suited for a family home. The flame supervision device ensures safety while cooking and so is suitable for homes with children. The FSD ensures that no flames are left by accident and the gas will cut off if it’s left running and this will prevent gas leaks.

Easy clean oven cavities ensures that grease, oil and food debris do not build up on the oven surface and makes it easier to clean. This leaves you more time to enjoy cooking instead of the gruelling task of cleaning. This easy clean interior means that your oven can stay looking brand new for longer.

The Smeg C92DX8 Dual Fuel cookers a variety of different features, with a grill in both of the ovens and a minute minder to monitor food, you stay in control of your cooking.

The Britannia freestanding cooker has a generous 80L oven, making it one of the best high-end options on the current market.

We love the gloss cream colour of this model. Under a deceptively simple exterior is a high-powered kitchen appliance that offers speed, flexibility and all the mod cons. Britannia products are known for their higher price tags, and this one is no exception – this is an appliance purchase for the dedicated and committed cook. However, it could probably also turn the most awful cooks into kitchen superstars, too.

We especially applaud the oven functions this model comes with – including a pizza function. With a large oven capacity of 80 L, this is perfect for people who love a good roast but it’s a shame there aren’t more oven cavities, as that’s what people traditionally expect from cooking on a range.

A 110 cm cooker with generous cooking space, which is our favourite colourful cooker on the market. Perfect if you want to jazz up your cooking space or show off your bold personality through your appliances.

A gorgeous addition to any kitchen, these Smeg cookers offer quality and a fun retro design. Roomy and well-proportioned, this Smeg option is a great family favourite – we especially love the innovative vapour clean system and the odour-free closed door grilling.

Another great kitchen appliance from a brand known for its high standards.

Create a cooking experience to remember with this Bertazzoni Professional Series Dual Fuel Twin cookers model. This professional-style oven ensures every meal is cooked to perfection. Offering immense space, these cookers combine different cooking styles with a double oven, grill and gas hob features for versatility.

These professional series dual fuel twin cookers keep bills low with an A energy efficiency rating for the main and secondary oven. Both ovens are fitted with triple glazed doors so minimal heat is lost during cooking.

The Bertazzoni Professional Series Dual Fuel Twin is available in a variety of different colours from orange, yellow, black and burgundy. This appliance is spacious offering a combined capacity of 138 litres so you can cook multiple meals at once. With different oven modes, you can cook a variety of different foods whether baking, warming, grilling, roasting or looking for convection cooking for your food. Both ovens have nine different cooking functions and even heat distribution to ensure every meal is cooked to perfection.

This dual fuel twin appliance has six gas hobs including a dual wok burner for larger pots and pans, rapid, auxiliary and 3 semi rapid sizes so you can prepare multiple dishes at the same time.

The Rangemaster dual fuel in Cranberry is by far our best professional option, for those who either cook on a large scale or need that little bit of extra quality in their cooking.

The main oven is a multifunction oven with seven different cooking functions (we particularly love fanned grilling, browning element and defrost). The secondary oven is a conventional fan oven

This cranberry shade is absolutely divine – but it’s not all skin-deep with this model. Two 69 litre ovens, five gas burners and two ceramic hobs make this a hard-working kitchen appliance which will do most of the effort for you.

Wow. This 90cm range cooker really is a steal! For a budget price, you still get all the freestanding features you’d expect. You’ll notice the difference in quality mainly in the materials selected (like using enamel instead of cast iron), but overall this choice offers a fantastic kitchen appliance for a brilliant price. And the design isn’t too shabby either!

There are seven gas burners and a wok burner with flame supervision device. Both ovens rate A for energy efficiency and offer double glazed windows.

The FLAVEL Milano is by far the best budget dual fuel option which we reviewed.

After something on the colourful side without being too in-your-face?

With good looks and pure functionality, the Rangemaster Leckford 110 cm Dual Fuel is powerful and well-equipped to handle the demands of cooking for the whole family. The Leckford boasts spacious oven cavities with six gas hob burners on top. It’s stunning and sleek design makes it perfect for any kitchen. Its bright cream exterior adds a splash of colour for your home and offers professional cooking power, whatever you are planning on cooking.

These cookers offer 10 different shelf positions across its two large ovens making it easy to tailor to your cooking needs. It’s main oven has multifunctional settings so you can use fan assisted cooking or convection depending on the meal you are preparing. The solid door design seals in heat for even and efficient cooking.

The interior of both ovens is coated in Catalytic liners for easy cleaning. These Catalytic liners soak up any grease and oil whilst you cook to keep your oven cleaner for longer. Overall, this option puts the joy into cooking a variety of meals and is perfect for those looking for quality and professional cooking equipment in their homes.

This 90cm freestanding Smeg cooker offers both traditional quality & innovation. A brand often associated with more colourful retro appliances, this TR93X model from Smeg actually comes in stainless steel, which definitely makes it the best stainless steel design on the market. Great if you are after the ultra-modern look which still offers traditionalism and class.

Smeg is renowned for its great kitchen appliances, and we love this shiny dual fuel cooker with three cooking cavities and loads of oven functions. Built to last with kitchen classiness at its core.

The Kenwood CK305-1 Dual Fuel offers a fantastic budget choice and plentiful cooking space both in its oven and on the hob. There are five gas burners, a main oven and a grill which makes these cookers suitable for any small family home.

This model features a 3.5 kW triple burner, intended for woks and larger vessels, perfect for making stir fries or other Asian dishes. This oven boasts 118 litres of space to give you plenty of room to cook to your heart’s content in this electric oven.

There is also a full-width grill, which brings another cooking-method to the table, and a bright interior light will keep things illuminated and let you keep an eye on the progress of your food.

A flame failure device cuts off the gas supply immediately if a flame is extinguished on the cooker, which is an additional safety feature which would make this suitable for the family home.

The Leisure CS90F530 Cuisinemaster Dual Fuel Cookers are very stylish and sleek cookers to suit any kitchen.

It comes in two different colours, classic stainless steel or the modern contemporary black design. This cooker comes equipped with two ovens, separate grill, five gas hobs and a wok burner for flexible cooking. The Leisure CS90F530 Cuisinemaster offers lots of space and comes with six metal shelves for both ovens. This oven offers unbeatable performance, without compromising quality or power.

Whatever the size of your pots and pans, there will always be space with the five gas burner hobs. The wok burner is located in the centre of the hob and can accommodate any larger pots and pans with ease. Enjoy the traditional rustic cooking experience with the cast iron pan supports, making the oven feel like a traditional version. The double ovens provide an abundance of space and lots of flexible cooking options depending on the food you want to prepare. The main fan oven boasts 58 litres of cooking space and is perfect for cooking a variety of dishes. The fan ensures that heat is spread evenly through the oven and food is cooked to perfection every single time.

This oven is lined with self-cleaning catalytic liners that reduce grease, oil and food build-up to make the job of maintenance even easier. Quickly wipe down surfaces when done to keep your cooker looking good as new. Keep track of your cooking times with the programmable timer installed on this cooker. Large windows on oven doors and the interior light means you can keep track of your cooking easily.

Freestanding dual fuel option with 120 litres of multifunction oven space.

This Cannon model has a great contemporary design that would look great in any kitchen. We love the easy to use gas hob that comes with six burners, coming with over 120 litres of flexible cooking space. Speedy and of a high quality and finish – what more could you want from your appliance?

Professional electric & induction range cooker with all the bells and whistles.

These induction range cookers are a bit pricier than some of the others we’ve featured, but it’s a stellar piece of kitchen kit. You can’t go wrong with this many great oven functions and a super energy efficient design. You can even get these range cookers in some awesome colours if you wanted to brighten up your kitchen with a playful kitchen appliance.

Sleek & silver Leisure Cookmaster electric range cooker.

This is a real excellent kitchen budget buy – it’s great to find an electric range cooker at this price that ticks all the boxes (and looks this great in silver).  It hasn’t got all the features and functionalities that a top of the range model would have, but it’s still a solid kitchen appliance that should go the distance.

Classic range style with electric oven & hob features. If you are after a range which looks the part, this is a great pick which still offers modernism.

This beautiful range from Rangemaster offers a wonderfully retro and beautiful cooker design, paired with modern oven features. The beautiful gloss black design makes this range a super stylish addition to any family home. Manufactured in Royal Leamington Spa, these range cookers are classic British kitchen appliances that will stand the test of time.

Classic electric range cooker from Leisure – top value for money and our best pick out of all of the electric range cookers which we reviewed.

This Leisure electric range cooker is a great kitchen buy. Low on price, high on quality, this is a range cooker that will keep on pleasing with its even bake and stylish exterior.

Perfect for those who are put off by the idea that a range cooker has to be gas.

Small & modern electric range cooker.

This one doesn’t quite have the personality that some of the other range cookers do in terms of design, but this Candy electric range is a quality buy for those who like its simple stainless steel features. Inconspicuous and inoffensive, this Candy delivers in capacity and usability and is great for people who’d rather not go for the retro range look in their kitchen.

Gorgeous freestanding champagne-coloured cooker made in Britain.

British appliance quality from one of the market-leading kitchen brands, this Stoves cooker is a timeless classic that comes wrapped up in a classy shade of champagne. Not used to gas ovens? This Stoves cooker uses conventional gas ovens which are cooler at the bottom – factor this into any cooking and you’ll be fine.

Regain control of your dinner times with the STOVES Richmond 1000GT gas. By using gas, this appliance heats up almost immediately and temperature change is extraordinarily precise.

The Stoves Richmond is fantastic for whipping up a feast for friends and family, or even dinner parties, with an impressive 7 gas hobs including a heat wok burner. The Richmond also boasts additional conventional ovens, designed for roasting or baking multiple dishes at a time at various different heats or cooking times. These operate from gas jets at the base of the oven.

On top of this, the Richmond features dual circuit electric grills akin to those of high-end electric and dual-fuel cookers. An electric slow cooking cavity offers yet further flexibility with your cooking whilst a plate warming function will be an additional convenience to any host. One slight negative point, however, is that the towel rail protrudes a fair amount and may pose issues for some users.

This cooker also features telescopic shelf technology, which ensures that hard to manoeuvre shelves are a thing of the past. It is now easier than ever to reorganise shelving heights to fit a number of different dishes and foods in the oven. This feature, along with the easy-wipe enamel, mean that this oven is a doddle to clean.

Features:

• Two conventional gas ovens + a slow cooking electric oven (42 L + 42 L + 35 L)

Professional & modern freestanding Rangemaster option – the best high-end model which we reviewed.

Manufactured in Leamington Spa, this Rangemaster is from a completely different kitchen design era. Crisp, modern and contemporary with clean edges and a sleek stainless steel finish, this professional Rangemaster ushers cooking into the 21st century.

Classic British gas stove – our top gas option for anyone considering this fuel type.

This British Rangemaster is a testament to classic kitchen design and it delivers on so many levels. Stylish, powerful and practical, this Rangemaster model includes all the lovely little features you would expect from a quality kitchen.

And it has one of the biggest gas oven capacities we’ve seen so far – great for ambitious cooks. If you are looking for the ultimate gas experience – look no further.

Cheap gas cooker from Leisure.

A beautiful, sleek Leisure cooker that is both durable and easy to use. This is a real great budget buy, giving you undeniable gas quality for a cheaper price.

The only (small) downsides are the smaller than average mains gas oven, and the gas grill that just doesn’t have the power of some of its contemporaries. Despite these minute issues, it’s still a great kitchen appliance possibility, and the large 79 litre electric oven should make up for the smaller gas one…

This is one of the best performing 90cm freestanding range cookers available, and won’t break the bank.

Cook up a storm for the entire household with this multi-faceted kitchen essential. This black cooker displays a stunning style and plenty of much-needed features. It includes a grill, hobs, an oven and a very handy storage compartment to host your cookware.

The spacious product is one for a bigger kitchen and has the competencies to cater for larger families and although it has many uses it is one that’s simple to utilise. What has this reliable cooker got in store for us? It has an electric fan oven, seven burners and a capacity of up to 64 litres cementing its place as one of the main contenders for your kitchen.

There’s enough faculty available to prepare an entire meal and more, there are seven gas hob burners making it an effortless task to cook multiple vegetables at once and you can also use the oven to prepare the roasted aspect to any meal too. If you’re serious about the aesthetic and practical elements of your cooking haven then you will look to add this to your artillery.

With a smooth black build, numerous compartments and digital display, it is a gorgeous addition. What’s more, it’s also one of the most reliable appliances on the market – this is a must for those with a big kitchen and a lot of cooking to do!

Enjoy professional cooking and classic style with the Belling Gourmet 90G Professional Gas with stainless steel finish. This oven is spacious and can easily handle preparing many dishes at once. With one gas oven, one electric oven, separate grill space and five gas hobs with a wok burner, the Belling Gourmet professional oven is a great addition to any busy home.

The tall fan oven on the right hand side boasts 91 litres of cooking space with multiple shelves to cook a wide array of meals. The fan ensures food is cooked evenly and cooked to perfection every time. The first oven is a conventional gas oven, offering 64 litres of space with two shelves.

This oven is perfect for cooking more traditional dishes like baking and roasting food. The gas hobs work instantly and rings vary in size depending on the pot or pan you wish to use. The central wok feature allows you to make a stir fry in minutes and is suited to larger pans. The hobs offer versatility so you can slow cook a stew or quick fry an omelette.

The separate grill gives you even more cooking options and allows for healthier cooking without the use of oil or butter. The grill is variable and so can be altered depending on what you are cooking and portion size.

Overall, this is a great professional style cooker with multiple functions depending on what meal you are preparing.

For a budget mini range, this Flavel model really does have it all. With two ovens and even a separate grill, it’s possible to cook like you would on a full size range, without it taking up so much space. Five gas burner hobs ensure that there is plenty of cooking space on top, and with the two ovens offering 79 and 58 litre capacities, you don’t lose out on oven space.

With easy clean enamel interiors, all of the cavities are really easy to clean, saving your time for the things that matter the most.

One of the most impressive features of this model is the flame supervision device, making sure that if the flame is extinguished on any of the hob rings, the gas will immediately stop in order to protect you and your family.

This freestanding dual fuel cooker is a compact and sleek design that is perfect for those that want the look of a classic model but do not have the space for one. The Stoves Richmond 550DFW is a powerful oven with a variety of cooking functions and programmes. It boasts two large oven cavities, an integrated grill and four gas burners on the top.

The main oven cavity is spacious offering 59 litres of cooking space. It operates as a fan oven ensuring that food cooks evenly wherever it’s placed in the oven. The second oven cavity is smaller at 39 litres and uses a conventional heating system to cook a variety of different meals. The grill is spacious and can be used simultaneously while baking or roasting in the oven. This oven offers four cast iron gas burners which can be used for a variety of different meals. The hob boasts a 4 kW wok burner which is perfect for cooking stir-fry or to use for larger pots and pans. The four gas burners also feature a flame failure device ensuring safe cooking at all times.

Freestanding electric model with ceramic hob.

This is a really great mini-range that always performs well in user tests, and we love its cute black exterior and retro kitchen feel. Compact, small and well-priced, this Leisure freestanding model is the perfect bijou kitchen appliance for those who want the style of a kitchen range, without one that will hog all the kitchen space.

The Stoves Sterling Mini-Range 60cm Gas Cooker is an elegant and smart-looking oven with lots to offer. With two oven cavities, an integrated grill and four cast iron gas burners, this stove offers quality cooking without the big price tag.

The main oven cavity offers an easy-to-clean enamel interior that prevents oil and food debris from building up on the sides. Grease and oil simply wipe off this appliance making it feel brand new. It also comes with a halogen light to view food while it’s cooking. The second oven cavity includes a grill for more versatile cooking options. This cavity is spacious at 39 litres.

The Stove Sterling Mini-Range 60cm Gas Cooker comes with four cast iron gas burners on the top of the oven. Each one is fitted with a fire safety device to ensure gas is automatically cut-off if a flame were to be extinguished during cooking which prevents gas leaks. These gas burners are lit with a push-button ignition for ease-of-use and safe cooking. The oven doors feature two glass windows so you can keep an eye on your meals while they are cooking. This oven is a compact and powerful stove and the safety features make this the perfect oven for family homes.

A great mini electric stove that has been designed and manufactured in the UK. This is our choice for the best overall mini oven, and as a bonus it is electric so you don’t have to worry about mains gas connections or making the move to gas.

Bonus points for the lovely oven shades and the cast lid that keeps the hob protected from scratches and dirt. Quality British kitchen design at its best.

Gas oven & gas hob cooker from a classic British brand.

These cookers are great for those who love cooking with gas (and who doesn’t love the speed and authenticity of gas cooking?).

Hidden beneath its sleek glass top lie four gas burners. Bonus points for the great oven design with nice, big windows so that you can check up on your food easily.

This is easily our best pick for those after a gas appliance with all the benefits of a range cooker but in half the size.

Jazz up your kitchen with this cream and chrome classic mini cookers from Curry’s. Get all of the functionality and versatility of dual fuel cookers, in a smaller package. It still offers vast amounts of cooking space and will fit into smaller kitchens.

This model does not include a splash back, but what it loses in this feature it makes up in overall quality and value for money. This mini model has two conventional gas ovens, a grill and four gas burners including a wok burner for bigger pots and pans.

The main oven comes with two metal shelves to separate food in the oven. The glass window means you can keep an eye on your food while it’s cooking. It’s a decent size with a capacity of 41 litres. The second oven comes in smaller than the main one, with a capacity of around 17 litres. Cooking is easily controlled using the beautifully designed rotary dials located on the front of the cooker. Though this cooker is smaller than the usual Rangemaster, it doesn’t compromise on functionality, offering lots of nifty programmes and features to enjoy.

The top (second) oven is a combined gas oven with integrated grill. This oven can handle a load of different cooking features like slow cook, crisp and defrost. The main oven is also a gas oven and offers a variety of different cooking programmes. This oven takes minimal maintenance thanks to the catalytic liners and chrome-plated ladders which ensure that oil and food debris don’t build up on the oven. This oven also comes with an interior light and timer, to keep you in full control of your cooking.