Gas Cooktop & Wok Burner Buying Guide
Gas Cooktop & Wok Burner Buying Guide
How many burners, and gas or induction wok — how to choose the burners your kitchen runs on.
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The burners are where a kitchen's heat lives — boiling stock, searing, stir-frying. Buy for the number of pots you run at peak, and match the burner type to what you cook. This guide covers the gas boiling tops and the induction wok cooker.
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How many burners?
Gas boiling hob tops come in 2, 4 and 6 burner counter-top models, plus a 4-burner stove with a warmer. Count the pots you run at your busiest — a small café gets by on two, a full kitchen line wants four or six. More burners also means more input, so check your gas supply is sized for it.
Gas or induction?
- Gas burners — the standard for boiling, simmering and open-flame work; instant control and independent of a big power circuit.
- Induction wok — our 3500W wok induction hob heats the wok directly for fast, controllable, efficient stir-frying with far less waste heat into the kitchen. A clean, powerful choice for a dedicated wok station. Pairs with a proper wok pan shaped for induction.
What to look for
- Burner output (kW/MJ) — the number that decides how fast you boil and how hard you can sear; match it to the work.
- Trivet and burner build — heavy cast trivets take big pots and last.
- Gas type — natural gas vs LPG; confirm what your site runs and that the unit's set for it.
- Ventilation — open burners need extraction; plan the canopy.
Frequently asked questions
How many burners do I need?
Gas or induction for a wok?
What gas type do they run?
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