Freestanding ovens
In a nutshell: An all-in-one cooker that stands on its own four legs. It’s got a hob on top, oven space below and some have a separate grill
The main advantage of a freestanding oven is that it’s one complete package. It fits into an existing gap in your kitchen and comes in a variety of sizes. You can take it with you if you move house too.
What do you get with a freestanding oven?
Slots neatly in your kitchen – sizes range from 50cm to 150cm wide
Choose from gas or electric – whichever you prefer to cook with
Stress-free cleaning with enamel easy clean, pyrolytic self-clean or catalytic liners
Flexibility for more ways to cook – go for a single or double oven
Why not try… BEKO Electric Ceramic Cooker
The BEKO Electric Ceramic Cooker offers bags of space for all your dishes. And its a cinch to keep clean too, thanks to steam cleaning and easy-to-clean enamel coating.
Anything else I should know?
Although, in theory, you can choose where to put your freestanding cooker, it will need to be close to a power source – whether that's a plug or gas outlet - usually within a range of about 1.5 metres.
We always recommend you use a qualified electrician to install an electric oven. And if you’re getting a gas oven, make sure it’s fitted by a Gas Safe registered engineer, as that’s the law.
Range cookers
In a nutshell: A combination of ovens, grills and hobs that are perfect for feeding big families and cooking lavish Sunday roasts.
If you want to make a statement – both design and cooking-wise, one of the best types of freestanding oven is a range cooker. It’s designed for serious chefs who like to experiment with new dishes, or those who often cook for lots of people.
What do you get with a range cooker?
Up to 50% more oven space than smaller freestanding ovens
Cook dishes at different temperatures, with a choice of up to 4 oven compartments
Several hob plates so you can have lots of pans on the go at once
Spend less time scrubbing with easy-clean oven interior and hobs
Why not try… Rangemaster Kitchener 90
Whip up sumptuous Sunday roasts in the dual fuel Rangemaster Kitchener 90. With a large combined oven capacity of 135 litres, it’s well equipped to cope with family meals or dinner parties. If pan-frying is more your style, you won’t be short of stove-top options either – it has a 5-burner gas hob plus wok burner.
Built-in Ovens
In a nutshell: An integrated cooker that seamlessly blends into your kitchen for a modern and stylish look.
If you want the flexibility of a range cooker but don’t have space for one – or worry it’ll be out of sync with your gorgeous new kitchen units – a built-in oven is the way to go.
Built-in ovens, as the name suggests, are installed into kitchen units or fixed to cupboard doors. A built-in oven is usually 60cm wide, which is the same as standard kitchen units.
What do you get with a built-in oven?
You're free to choose the **type, model and style **of hobs and ovens so you can mix and match
Option to place it at eye level so it's easy to see how your dishes are cooking
Flexibility to put the hob where you like – wherever works best for you
The choice of conventional, fan or multifunction ovens
Why not try… Bosch HBS573BS0B electric oven
Create culinary masterpieces in your cool-looking kitchen with this fantastic multitasking oven. Plus, once the cooking’s done, there’s no need to scrub it – just activate pyrolytic cleaning and the oven will burn away grime, so all you need to do is give it a quick wipe, and you’re good to go.
Is there anything else I need to know?
A built-in oven is very tricky to move once it’s in place – you can’t just pull it out like you can with freestanding models. If you're moving house, your built-in oven will have to stay put.
And as you're slotting this type of oven into place, you'll need to have it installed by a professional – whether it’s gas or electric.
But whatever questions you have, you can video chat with an ovens expert on ShopLive.