Gas Hobs
A gas commercial hob uses open gas burners to heat pans, the traditional favourite among professional chefs for its instant visual flame control and rapid heat adjustment during busy service, common in pub, hotel and restaurant kitchens with an existing gas supply. It remains the most widely specified hob type in professional kitchens built around classic pan-based cooking.
Key specifications
Gas hobs typically offer 2-6 burners rated 3-9kW each on natural gas or LPG, with heavy-duty pan supports rated for large stockpots and 304 stainless steel construction throughout. Standing height is generally around 900mm with widths from roughly 300mm per burner section, and installation requires a Gas Safe registered engineer plus adequate extraction to handle combustion gases and cooking vapour. Larger multi-burner ranges may also include an oven base beneath the hob section.
Gas Hobs — FAQs
Why do professional chefs prefer gas hobs?
Gas gives an instantly visible and adjustable flame, letting chefs judge and change heat output immediately without waiting for an element to respond, which matters during fast-paced service.
What extraction does a gas hob need?
Gas hobs need a properly sized canopy extraction system to remove combustion gases, heat and cooking vapour, and installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Typical brands here include Blue Seal, Falcon, Lincat and Diamond, suiting pubs, hotels and restaurant kitchens with gas supply.