Which gas cooktop to buy? Our buying guide.

What is a gas cooktop and what to look for when buying one? What is the best 5 burner gas cooktop for your needs? Which gas cooktop dimensions are available? These are all common questions when in the market for a new appliance. We're here to help you find the right one.

When choosing a new gas cooktop, you'll want to first determine the required size as well as how many burners it should have. Then choose the finish: stainless steel and black tempered glass are popular options. Innovations like FlameSelect provide precise control of the flame and make gas cooking even more enjoyable.

Read on to find out what exactly to look for when buying a new gas cooktop.

A 90cm gas cooktop. A 75cm gas cooktop. A 60cm gas cooktop. Our gas cooktops come in three different widths to ensure you'll find one that suits your needs and preferences. One benefit of an extra-wide, 5 burner 90cm gas cooktop: ample space to cook fish, boil pasta and steam broccoli in parallel.

Ultimately, the best gas cooktop for you depends on factors like your cooking habits and the width of your kitchen worktop.

Pro tip: You can upgrade from a 60cm gas cooktop to a 75cm gas cooktop without changing the cutout.

A 5-burner, 90cm gas cooktop with a two-flame wok burner is both beautiful and functional. But a gas cooktop with 4 burners might perfectly suit your needs. To determine the right number and types of burners, consider these key factors:

• Space in your kitchen
• Your cooking habits
• Your household size

Pro tip: Want to regularly whip up elaborate meals, and have ample space at your disposal? You won't regret selecting a Bosch 5-ring gas cooktop.

Glass on a gas cooktop is trending. An elegant black gas cooktop – in tempered glass or ceramic – adds a sophisticated note to the heart of your home. For an industrial edge, there's stainless steel or black metal.

A cooktop is the visual centrepiece of your kitchen, so it's crucial to select one with eye appeal. After all, shouldn't your gas cooktop look as good as it cooks?

Pro tip: Visit a local Bosch retailer to see and touch the surfaces first-hand.

If it's been awhile since you last bought a gas cooktop, you'll be pleased to discover FlameSelect, which gives you precise control of the flame.

The advantages? A consistently high temperature to sear a steak. Or a consistently low one to cook creamy scrambled eggs. Making ratatouille? Medium heat always yields perfect results.

Available on most of our models, FlameSelect lets you choose from nine pre-defined power levels. So you always know exactly how strong the flame is – even though you can't see it.

Let's be honest: even the world's biggest gas cooktop fans wish there were an easier way to remove the traces of last night's lip-smacking osso buco. While we can't (yet) offer you a self-cleaning cooktop, we do have some tips:

• Look for a cooktop with dishwasher-proof pan supports. When dirty, simply run them through the dishwasher. Voilà – good as new!
• After cooking, soak high-quality enamel pan supports in the sink. Then effortlessly wipe off the grime.
• A glass gas cooktop with rounded edges is generally easier to clean. Why? Because the dirt has nowhere to collect.

Bear these tips in mind when selecting a new appliance for your kitchen.

We are confident that Bosch gas cooktops are among the best on the market. Like all our home appliances, our German-engineered gas cooktops are manufactured according to high quality standards. When you buy our products, you can be sure to get reliable appliances that will serve you well – meal after meal, year after year.

But don't just take our word for it: accolades from independent test institutes are testament to our appliances' exceptional reliability and performance.

Still deciding between a gas or induction cooktop? Browse our broad portfolio of high-quality, high-performance induction cooktops for comparison. Whichever type you choose, you'll delight in cooking meal after delicious meal on your new Bosch cooktop.