Let’s start with the tall three-layer fan oven on the right, which is the one you’re likely to use most. At a massive 91 litres, it’s a brilliant size for a full family roast, including potatoes, Yorkshire puds and a tray of roasted carrots and parsnips. Fancy whipping up a lemon meringue pie at the same time. No problem: just bung it in the 62-litre fanned cavity on the bottom left. That’s dinner basically done, and you haven’t even touched the top left conventional 35-litre oven/grill or the hob area.

Key specs – Size : 100 x 58 x 91cm (WDH); Fuel : Commercial kerosene; Ovens : A-rated boiler, 47-litre main, 34-litre lower; Hob : Cast-iron hotplate In fact, electric cookers use energy more efficiently than gas cookers, especially if you go for one with an induction hob. An induction hob heats only the metal of the pans, so no heat is lost from the zone directly into the air.The Portofino screams contemporary style and – according to its growing throng of users – it’s extremely efficient and easy to keep clean. Given its gorgeous looks, you might wish to get the matching colour-co-ordinated extractor fan while you’re at it. And when it’s installed you can invite us all round for dinner.

If you have a big family or you cook for parties and other get-togethers then you will want an oven with at least 60-litres of capacity. In this list you will find that most of them have at least 60-litre capacity and others boast more than 70-litres.Key specs – Size: 89.8 x 60 x 89cm (WDH); Fuel: Electric; Ovens: A+-rated 115-litre fan; Hob: Five-zone induction hob If you have space then bigger is normally better, as this gives you maximum flexibility. For example, if you have a large family or like to entertain, it’s very helpful to have two or three separate ovens, as well as a warming drawer, to ensure everything’s ready at the right time. It can also be helpful for batch baking, or catering for different dietary requirements.However, if kitchen space is at a premium, then perhaps consider a 60cm single or twin-oven model which is normally referred to as a ‘cooker’. It features a conventional main oven with 54L of cooking space, plenty of room to cook up a Sunday roast for the family. Being a conventional oven, the top of the cavity will always be the hottest, so it comes in great for cooking multiple dishes simultaneously that may require slightly different temperatures. The top cavity of the cooker houses a variable grill with two heat settings, so you can adjust the heat to suit your dish and size, it’s the perfect way to finish a dish with a tasty crisp top. The cooker also has a gas hob with four burners. There’s a variety of burner sizes to suit your different pots and pans. Enamel pan supports add a touch of class to the hob but also offer great durability for long lasting use. The main oven provides 65L of useable space and if that’s not enough for you the top oven has a capacity of 32L, more than enough space to cook a full roast dinner and cook pudding in the top oven at the same time.

These have a gas hob and an electric oven. This provides the best of both worlds for some people, with an easy-to-control gas hob, and an electric oven that heats evenly. Finished in an attractive metallic red, complete with a sleek glass lid and chrome finished controls the New World NW601DFDOL cooker will be a stand out feature in your kitchen. All are roughly the same height (80cm) and depth (60-65cm) to fit a standard kitchen and line up with your worktops. Oven capacity Key specs – Style: Dual-fuel; Width: 60cm; Number of ovens: 2; Main oven capacity: 78 litres; Fan assisted: Yes; Grill: Integrated oven/grill; Storage drawer: No; Timer: Yes; Hob: 4 gas burners; Energy rating: A Key specs – Size: 90x 60 x 90cm (WDH); Fuel: Dual; Ovens: A-rated 64-litre fan; A-rated 64-litre; A-rated 35-litre; Hob: Five-burner gas hob

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Capacity usually refers to the main oven cavity but it can also take into account the volume of the second oven and of course, the hobs. The majority of hob surfaces come with four burners.

Users have nothing but praise for this premium, 110cm wide behemoth. They love the build quality, the ease of use and how easy it is to clean. They also love the fact it’s available in six kitchen-matching colours. Automatic gas ignition These are more convenient to use than a separate ignition button as you don't need both hands. Add in a storage drawer and an induction hob and you have a hard-working range that’ll make a great centrepiece for your kitchen. Again, though, the ovens only have enamel linings, however, so you’ll need to give it a good scrub from time to time.Choose a good brand such as Belling, New World, Smeg, Bosch, Hotpoint, Cannon, Stoves, Zanussi and others to ensure that it will last you for years to come. Cookers should be investments and that is why it isn’t a decision to be made on a whim. Most freestanding cookers are 60cm wide, but if you're squeezed for space, you can also find 50cm and 55cm-wide models. The hob is of the induction variety and features five zones, including a 27cm central plate for large frying pans and woks. As is the case with all magnetic induction hobs, you might need to change some of your existing aluminium pots and pans for steel-bottomed ones.