Yes, induction hobs are favoured for their efficiency. Many cooks report dips in their coverall cooking costs after investing in an induction hob, and many people add them to their kitchen on top of an existing gas or range cooker. Having the added flexibility of just a single ring can save heating up a whole range cooker, for instance, or minimise the use of gas burners when only cooking for one or two people. Do chefs like induction hobs? An additional benefit is that, unlike gas hobs, with an induction hob, there are no naked flames and combustion fume issues to worry about.

Loss: While powerful enough for most, there are other hobs on the market that offer higher power for more demanding cooking situations. The Quest collapsible kettle can hold a reasonable 0.8 litres of water (around 4 cups) by virtue of its expandable silicone body. When not being used, it can then be collapsed down so that the dimensions for storage are only 11.5 x 16.5 x 11.5 cm. Tiny and easily hidden away.The Primus Litech Camping Kettle is our current ‘go-to’ anodized aluminium stove-top favourite. Primus should need no introduction, and their kettle is the definition of a clean design. Loss: Some users may find the power output to be slightly lower compared to other induction cooktops in the market. For the latest information and advice on COVID-19, please refer to the latest updates by the UK Government. The mains cord and heating element are held within a separate base unit which glows softly blue when power is applied and looks great. Once the kettle is boiled, the kettle switches off automatically and the jug can be removed from the electric supply – this means it’s extremely safe.

Loss: Some users might find the control panel layout confusing or less intuitive, requiring a learning curve to navigate effectively. Induction hobs are quite power hungry. Most single portable units are rated at 2kW, which in essence, means their maximum consumption (turned up fully) is going to take just over 8A. Most ’vans (and hook-up supplies) are rated at 10A, so consideration needs to be taken for other equipment drawing current at the same time. In terms of cookware compatibility, this hob works with all induction-compatible cookware, though users will not be able to use non-induction cookware. The hob's user-friendly features include a digital LED display, 10 heat settings, and a 3-hour programmable timer, although these digital controls might require some getting used to for those new to them.

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In this article, we’ve had a look at the best induction hobs out there for camping to ease the cooking dramas and make sure you have a full tummy and a happier time camping. There are two versions of the Safari Chef 2 – low pressure and high pressure. The low pressure version requires a regulator and hose which are sold separately and can be used with both standard screw-top cannisters or plugged directly into your caravan gas outlet. The Cadac Safari Camping Stove HP (High pressure) can screw directly into cannisters without a regulator, but costs a bit more to buy. As a brand, TOKIT was started through a crowdfunder in 2021 when the team behind it came up with an idea to make a smart all-in-one cooker. The expansion of the brand has led to their second release: an induction hob. But is it any good? Well, the first thing you’ll notice that sets this apart from its competitors is that it’s so light (under 3kgs) and extremely thin, which helps make it easy to store. Against some of the other alternatives in this list, it’s also fairly quiet. All induction hobs make a slight whirring, but we found this to be on the quiet side of the sliding scale. Power: Look for a hob with a sufficient power rating and a broad temperature range to cater to your cooking needs. Higher wattage ensures faster heating, while a wider temperature range allows for more versatile cooking options. The BBQ uses a ridged griddle pan which is specially angled to allow juice and fat to flow off into a trap. The griddle is removeable for easy cleaning.