Choose an induction hob if your curry pot is induction-compatible and you want direct heating in the pan; choose a ceramic hob if keeping non-induction cookware matters more. For either type, check that your largest pot fits a usable cooking area without crowding a second pan, then confirm the worktop cut-out and the exact model’s electrical connection.
If a large curry pot shares the hob with rice or another pan, check the usable zone layout, not just the number of zones. A bridge or flexible area is relevant only when the particular model offers it and your pot base fits.
Check your regularly used pots before choosing induction: it needs compatible cookware. A ceramic hob is an alternative if keeping non-induction pans is the deciding factor.
Measure the existing worktop opening and check the proposed model’s installation drawing and connection requirements. A plug-in model and a hardwired model call for different installation checks.
Start with the pot you use most: its induction compatibility and base size determine which cooking areas are worth considering. Then check whether the hob will fit and connect in your kitchen.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Space for a large pot | Compare the pot base with the usable zone layout; check for a documented bridge or flexible area if one zone is too small. | I need my curry pot to fit while leaving room for another pan. Around 36% of consumers put large-pot and multi-pan space first. |
| Heat changes | Check model-level information on heating and simmering; do not treat a boost feature as a measure of every cooking task. | When I move from frying spices to simmering curry, I want heat that is easy to adjust. Responsive heat is the primary concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Existing cookware | Check whether frequently used pots have induction-compatible bases; compare ceramic models if you intend to keep incompatible pans. | My established curry pot matters more to me than changing hob technology. Around 21% of consumers prioritise keeping their cookware. |
| Fit and connection | Compare the installation drawing with the worktop opening, and confirm whether the exact model is plug-in or hardwired. | With an existing kitchen opening and electrical supply, I need a model that can be installed appropriately. Fit and connection come first for around 14% of consumers. |
A large curry pot can crowd neighbouring zones or controls. Four zones do not mean that two can be joined.
Measure the pot base and compare it with the exact hob layout. If you need a joined cooking area, look for a documented bridge, CombiZone or flexible-zone feature.
Induction heats compatible cookware, so an incompatible pot will not work on its cooking zone.
Check every pot you use regularly. If an important pan is incompatible and you intend to keep it, compare ceramic hobs instead.
Keeping an induction choice may mean replacing regularly used cookware.
Bosch lists the PUG61RAA5B as Plug & Play, while AEG specifies a hardwired connection for the SO64IB0BFZ. Neither example establishes the requirements of another model or kitchen.
Check the exact installation drawing and electrical requirements before ordering. Electrical Safety First recommends a registered electrician for installation work.
A different connection or cut-out may require electrical or worktop alterations.
A boost setting addresses heating on a model that offers it; it does not establish whether your pot fits or how that hob handles a simmer.
Check cookware and zone fit first, then look for independent heating and simmering information for the exact model where available.
Bosch has induction models with different zone arrangements and connection methods, making the exact model important when replacing a hob.
AEG offers induction models with a Bridge function for buyers comparing cooking areas for larger cookware.
Selected NEFF induction models offer flexible cooking areas that may be relevant when pot sizes change between batches.
These induction models offer four-zone cooking for preparing curry alongside other pans. The Belling model names a flexible bridge; for every model, check your pot base, the usable cooking area and installation requirements before choosing.
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Consider this model if your curry pot needs a flexible bridge area and you also use another pan.
Four cooking zones, flexible bridge, touch controls and boost mode are named in the product title. Compare the bridge area with your pot base and confirm the electrical connection and worktop fit before buying.
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Consider this four-zone model if you cook curry alongside other pans and your pot fits a usable zone.
The product title names touch controls, nine power levels and a booster function. Check the pot-base fit rather than assuming the zones can be joined, and confirm the kitchen’s electrical suitability before installation.
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This model is worth comparing if you need four zones for a curry pot and accompanying pans.
Check that one cooking zone suits the pot base and that the worktop opening fits. The connection is hardwired, so have the kitchen’s electrical arrangement checked before buying.
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Consider this built-in model for cooking curry while another pan is in use, provided the pot fits a cooking zone.
The product title identifies four zones and modular power control. Compare your pot base and worktop opening with the exact installation information, and confirm the required electrical connection.
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Compare this four-zone model if you want space for accompanying pans and can accommodate a hardwired hob.
Check whether a single zone suits the curry pot and compare the installation drawing with your worktop opening. The product title specifies a hardwired connection.
Choose induction if the pot is compatible and direct heating in the cookware suits your cooking; choose ceramic if keeping non-induction pans takes priority. For either type, compare the pot base with the usable zone layout before deciding.
No: four zones do not establish the size of any one cooking area or mean zones can be joined. Check the exact layout against your pot base and look for a documented bridge, CombiZone or flexible area if needed.
Connection requirements depend on the model: Bosch lists the PUG61RAA5B as Plug & Play, while AEG lists the SO64IB0BFZ as hardwired. Check the installation instructions and your kitchen’s electrical supply; Electrical Safety First recommends a registered electrician for installation work.
Follow the exact model’s instructions, including its guidance on cooling and suitable cleaning methods. A smooth surface does not mean every hob is equally easy to clean; Which? includes cleaning in its model-level hob testing.