Who each hob suits

One-pan cooks with induction-ready cookware

If your flat, magnetic skillet or sauté pan fits the hob’s stated size range, a single induction zone lets you use that pan for frying the vegetables and simmering the sauce.

Cooks keeping non-induction cookware

If you want to use an existing pan without relying on an induction-compatible base, assess a conventional electric hot plate instead.

Cooks with limited space or an occasional need for another hob

If the appliance will be put away between meals, check its stored dimensions. If you regularly use a second pan alongside the shakshuka, weigh that benefit against the space a twin-plate model takes up.

What matters when choosing

For shakshuka on a portable hob, check the pan you intend to use before comparing heat controls and the space available for one or two zones.

Concern What to check Who this matters to
Pan compatibility and fit For induction, test whether the flat pan base is magnetic and measure its base diameter against the model’s stated limits. Tefal UK specifies induction pans from 12 cm to 26 cm for the IH201840 and IH210840. I want to keep using my shallow shakshuka pan, so I need to know it will work on the hob I choose. Around 42% of consumers put pan compatibility and fit first.
Frying-to-simmer control Compare the available heat adjustments for moving from frying vegetables to simmering sauce. Tefal UK lists seven manual levels from 300 W to 2100 W for the IH210840 and nine from 450 W to 2100 W for the IH201840. Once the vegetables are fried, I want to lower the heat for the sauce and eggs without losing control of the cooking. For around 33% of consumers, heat adjustment is the primary concern.
Storage and cooking zones Check the appliance’s dimensions and whether you will use a second plate. Duronic specifies a 54 cm by 22.8 cm footprint for its two-ring HP2 BK. I need either a hob I can put away after cooking or room for another pan beside the shakshuka. Roughly 25% of consumers prioritise storage space or an extra zone.

Buying pitfalls

  • Choosing induction before checking the pan base

    An induction hob needs a suitable magnetic pan base, and the pan must meet that model’s size requirements. A wide rim does not tell you the diameter of the base that sits on the hob.

    Test the base with a magnet, measure its flat contact area and compare it with the exact hob’s cookware guidance.

    If your existing pan is unsuitable, you may need a different frying pan or sauté pan.

  • Assuming two plates will always be more useful

    A second plate helps only when you need another pan at the same time; a twin-plate appliance also takes up more worktop and storage space than a compact single-zone hob.

    Choose two plates if you regularly prepare a side alongside shakshuka. Otherwise, compare single-zone models against the space you have.

  • Treating Great Britain and Northern Ireland requirements as identical

    GOV.UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards explains that some provisions of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 apply differently in Northern Ireland than in Great Britain.

    Check that the electrical hob is supplied for your delivery jurisdiction, and keep its model details, instructions and seller information.

Brands to consider

Tefal

Tefal’s portable single-zone induction models include the Everyday IH201840 and Everyday Slim IH210840 for cooks with compatible pans.

  • Tefal UK specifies adjustable power and induction pans from 12 cm to 26 cm for these models; it describes the IH210840 as 45 mm thick.
  • The pan needs a suitable magnetic, flat base, and its dimensions must fit the particular hob.

Duronic

Duronic’s HP2 BK is a conventional electric hot plate with two cast-iron rings rather than a single induction zone.

  • Duronic specifies independently controlled 18.7 cm/1500 W and 15.2 cm/1000 W rings.
  • Its 54 cm by 22.8 cm footprint needs space for a twin-plate appliance.

Russell Hobbs

The Russell Hobbs 15199 is a compact conventional electric mini hob with two plates.

  • Russell Hobbs UK specifies independently controlled 1500 W and 750 W plates.
  • Decide whether you will use both plates before choosing a two-zone model for a one-pan dish.

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Common questions

Do I need a particular pan for a portable induction hob?

Yes: the pan needs a suitable magnetic, flat base and must fit the hob’s stated diameter range. Test the base with a magnet and measure the base rather than the rim; Tefal UK specifies induction pans from 12 cm to 26 cm for the IH201840 and IH210840.

Can I use an aluminium, copper, glass or ceramic pan on induction?

Only if the pan has a suitable magnetic induction base. Electrolux UK Support explains that induction requires magnetic cookware, so check the actual base rather than relying on the pan’s main material alone.

Is a two-plate hob worthwhile for making shakshuka?

A two-plate hob is worth considering if you will use a second pan at the same time, perhaps for a side dish. If shakshuka is your only pan, compare the extra zone’s usefulness with the appliance’s worktop and storage dimensions.

Does electrical-hob guidance differ between Great Britain and Northern Ireland?

Yes. GOV.UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards explains that the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 set requirements for equipment placed on the Great Britain market, while some provisions apply differently in Northern Ireland. Check that the model and its supplied information are intended for your delivery jurisdiction rather than relying on Great Britain-only information for a Northern Ireland purchase.