Choose the right pots and pans for your hob
Make sure you’re buying pots and pans that are suitable and compatible with your hob type. Most of our cookware is compatible with induction hobs but always check before purchasing. We’ve compiled some tips on how to cook with different hob types.
Induction
Induction hobs create magnetic currents directly in the base of your cookware, rather than heating the hob’s surface. Because the heat is created in the pan itself, it’s important to use induction compatible cookware, otherwise the pans won’t heat up.
Always check whether the pans are induction-friendly before purchasing them. You can do this by finding the induction symbol, which symbolises that the pans are specially designed to work on induction hobs. For more information, read our guide ‘What pans work on induction?’
All our cookware sets are induction compatible, specially created with a full induction base to eliminate hot spots that can cause uneven cooking results. What’s more, all induction compatible pans can be used on all hob types, so if you’re still cooking on gas but planning on making the swap to induction, these pans will work on both, futureproofing you from needing to replace your cookware.
Gas
You can use any type of pan on a gas hob. However, avoid cooking on a high flame when using a gas hob because a high flame can wrap around the base of the pan and cause damage like warping.
Ceramic
Ceramic hobs look very similar to induction hobs with their sleek, modern tops. This glass surface makes them very easy to clean while also offering a modern look and feel. Although you can use induction compatible pans on a ceramic hob, they do tend to be less efficient.
Halogen
Because of the halogen lamps under the glass hob, avoid using pans with very shiny bases as this can interfere with the heating element and impact cooking results. No special cookware is required when cooking on halogen, meaning you can use any cookware material.