Choose a single-zone hob if you only need space for one pudding pan, but check the appliance’s full dimensions before buying. Portable induction suits an induction-compatible pan when selectable controls matter; a conventional electric hotplate is worth considering if keeping a non-induction pan matters more. Neither a slim profile nor maximum wattage alone tells you how the hob will fit or how you can control the heat.
If you will put the hob away between uses, its full worktop footprint, storage height and room for your pan matter more than having a second cooking zone. Tefal UK and the Homebase Pifco listing give different measurements to compare: the Tefal Everyday Slim is 45 mm thick, while the Pifco 204783 measures 23.5 × 23.5 × 6.7 cm.
If you want to adjust the heat while cooking, compare manual settings and supervision features rather than maximum wattage alone. Tefal UK lists manual power levels and a slow-cook function for the Everyday Slim; VonShef lists selectable settings for its single induction hob.
If you plan to use your current saucepan, check its base before choosing induction. The Judge Cookware induction-hob manual says the pan must be capable of being magnetised; the exact hob’s permitted pan-base size matters too.
Start with the space available and the pan you intend to use, then compare the controls you would want while cooking rice pudding.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Worktop and storage space | Compare the hob’s full length, width and height with your available space, allowing for the manufacturer’s placement instructions and your saucepan. | When worktop and cupboard space are tight, I need room for one hob and pan without giving space to a second ring; roughly 50% of consumers put compact placement and storage first. |
| Adjustable heat | Look at the stated lower settings and manual adjustment, plus any timer or pause control; a preset programme does not guarantee a particular result. | For rice pudding, I want to manage the heat as it cooks rather than choose by maximum wattage; around 30% of consumers prioritise adjustable, gentler heating. |
| Pan compatibility | For induction, check that the pan has a suitable magnetic base and that its base diameter falls within the exact hob’s stated range. | If my saucepan will not work on induction, I would rather keep it than change pans for a new hob; about 20% of consumers put retaining existing cookware first. |
An induction hob may not heat an unsuitable pan. The Judge Cookware manual requires a pan that can be magnetised, while Tefal UK states a 12–26 cm pan range for the Everyday Slim IH210840.
Check the pan for an induction symbol or test its base with a magnet, then measure the base against the exact hob’s permitted range.
Tefal UK states that the Everyday Slim IH210840 is 45 mm thick, but thickness is not its length or width. The Homebase listing gives the Pifco 204783’s complete dimensions as 23.5 × 23.5 × 6.7 cm.
Measure the space where you will use and store the hob, then compare all three appliance dimensions and the space needed for your pan.
Electrical Safety First warns that exceeding an extension device’s rating can overheat the lead, adaptor or wall plug.
Use a suitable wall socket where possible. If you need an extension device, check its marked rating against the total connected load, avoid daisy-chaining and fully unwind a cable reel.
Tefal UK lists slow cook and manual power levels for the Everyday Slim, while VonShef lists selectable heat and power settings for its single induction hob. Those controls do not establish the same cooking result with every pan and recipe.
Check that you can adjust the setting yourself, and follow the hob’s instructions alongside your recipe.
Tefal’s portable single-zone induction range includes the Everyday Slim IH210840 and Everyday IH201840.
VonShef offers a portable single induction hob for cooks comparing selectable controls.
The Pifco 204783 is a conventional single hotplate to consider if you want to keep a non-induction pan.
This single-zone induction option is relevant if you want selectable controls and have a compatible pudding pan. Check its dimensions and permitted pan size against your own worktop and cookware.
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Consider this portable induction hob if you want selectable controls for one pan and your saucepan has a ferromagnetic base.
The product title states 2000 W, 10 power settings, six functions and touch controls. Check the minimum setting, full appliance dimensions and permitted pan-base diameter before relying on it for your pudding pan and available space.
It will work only if its base is induction-compatible and fits the hob’s stated pan-size range. The Judge Cookware manual says induction cookware must be capable of being magnetised and excludes ordinary glass, ceramic, earthenware, aluminium and copper unless they have an induction-capable base; check the exact hob’s instructions as well.
Not on its own: compare lower settings and manual controls as well as maximum power. Tefal UK lists seven manual levels from 300 W to 2100 W for the Everyday Slim IH210840, while VonShef lists 10 power settings from 200 W to 2000 W for its single induction hob; neither specification guarantees the same result with every pan or recipe.
Only use an extension device that is rated for the total connected load and can be used in accordance with its instructions. Electrical Safety First advises against exceeding its maximum rating or daisy-chaining leads, and says to fully unwind cable reels.
Do not assume so; check the exact model. The Tefal UK Shop states that its Everyday IH201840 is repairable for 10 years, but that model-specific statement does not establish the same support period for other hobs.
No. UK Government guidance on the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 addresses requirements before equipment is placed on the Great Britain market, while its Northern Ireland guidance says some provisions apply differently there under the Windsor Framework. Check guidance applicable to where the product is sold rather than assuming one marking rule applies across all UK nations.