A range cooker is something of an investment for most people, and represents a considerable spend from the family coffers. Once you have your range, getting to grips with how it functions is clearly an important stage, and although this may be intuitive for some people there are times when your cooker’s user guide or instruction manual becomes a useful resource... Read More...

Although the recent price promotion on certain Lacanche models ended on 30 November you can still make a saving on all Lacanche ranges by ordering before

1 January 2014

, as this is when a manufacturer’s price increase will come into effect... Read More...

One of the things that customers are pleasantly surprised about Rangecookers.co.uk when it comes to speaking to us is the fact that we aren’t a big, faceless call centre, and we’re real people. Who exactly are we, though? Read More...

Have you been tasked with preparing Christmas dinner this year? Are you not relishing the job? Don’t know where to start? Let us help with our guide to a simple, elegant Christmas meal. Read More...

Mercury range cookers are now available in a new colour which looks simply stunning. Sherbert Lemon is a lovely, fresh shade of yellow which is zingy enough to make an impact but muted enough to ensure you do not lose the uplifting sense of delight when seeing it... Read More...

With only just over a month to go until Christmas, now is the time to get your range cooker ordered to avoid disappointment! Read More...

Rangemaster’s newest model is certainly a great-looking range cooker, and the Rangemaster Hi-Lite series provides a very modern and more restrained alternative to the slightly brasher Professional series. The good news is that there are plenty of these available for pre-Christmas delivery, so why not take a closer look if you are lining up a new cooker for this important festive occasion... Read More...

One question we are asked frequently about range cookers, especially during the festive season, is ‘will a turkey fit in my oven?’ - so, armed with an about average-sized turkey, a selection of perfectly roasted vegetables and a camera, we set out to demonstrate using a few of our displays... Read More...

Do you love your range cooker? Let us know and you could win Bigblue designer cookware! Read More...

Lacanche Macon range cookers are conceived and hand-built in the town of Lacanche, Burgundy, giving us a great excuse for a virtual tour of this amazingly beautiful and bountiful region and a closer look at the place that gives this cooker its name… Read More...

The Belling DB4 collection has been enhanced and expanded with the introduction of new 100cm and 110cm models in gas, dual fuel, ceramic and induction formats... Read More...

'Tis the season for all things evil … and the time of year for the Strangecookers Halloween range cooker to make an eerie appearance. This limited edition cooker offers cutting edge technology in the form of an Incantation Hob - simply recite an age-old spell and behold, instant flames! Perfect for those deserted properties without gas or electric supplies, or sinister forest clearings… Read More...

If you are looking for something a little different, perhaps for a cooker in an island position, a suspended hood could well be your answer. Rangemaster have introduced two new models which look stunning but provide a lighter and more decorative alternative to your extraction needs - the Rangemaster Vesper and Zest hoods… Read More...

Rangemaster have launched two stunning new contemporary cooker hoods as part of their latest Infusion collection to complement their more contemporary range cookers and built in product range. The two stylish and minimalistic angled hoods in glass - Opal and Bellini - are both stunning to look at but also provide superb performance at a sensible price… Read More...

Adjusting the clock on your cooker is something that ought to be easy, but inevitably means scrabbling around in a drawer for the instruction manual. As the clocks are going back this weekend we thought we would lend a helpful hand with a quick reminder of how to do it… Read More...

As exclusive supplier of cooking appliances to the highly popular BBC Good Food Show, Belling took the opportunity to show off their superb new Sebastian Conran collection at the Summer 2013 show. With celebrity chef and brand ambassador Brian Turner present for some entertaining live cooking demonstrations, the Belling by Sebastian Conran range received a warm reception from a public keen to support this famous British brand… Read More...

Since the early days of range cooking, black has been the definitive finish. OK, there was not much choice a century ago, when blackened cast iron was really the only option but even now, when colours abound, there is something about the solidity and adaptability of black which makes it currently the most popular choice of colour for cookers in the UK… Read More...

A traditional 110cm dual fuel range is one of the most popular choices for UK households, with bags of capacity for hungry families and a striking presence in the kitchen. Two of the best mid-market, British-built choices are the Rangemaster Classic 110 and the Stoves Richmond 1100, both offering similar build quality and layout but with some key differences, and in this article we take a closer look at these... Read More...

Owning your own enamelling plant is definitely an advantage for prestigious French cooker manufacturer Lacanche, allowing them to tempt us with an impressive palette of 25 gorgeous enamel colours. This includes three newcomers for Autumn 2013 -

Teal Blue

,

Lime Green

and

Rose Quartz

... Read More...

As range cooker specialists one of our favourite things to do is to take a look around one of the factories which produce the products we sell sell. The directors of Rangecookers.co.uk, both with degrees in industrial design, were recently given a tour of the Aga-Rangemaster factory in Leamington Spa, where this impressive manufacturer build Rangemaster, Falcon and Mercury ranges… Read More...

Belling are about to launch some wider versions of their popular DB4 series ranges. The new Belling DB4 100 and DB4 110 models employ the same modern aesthetic used successfully on the well-established DB4 90 series, and should prove a big hit with the brand's loyal customer base… Read More...

If you have had your eye on a Lacanche, Westahl or Ambassade range cooker and would like to have it in your kitchen before Christmas you will need to place your order as soon as possible

before 15 October

! These beautiful French range cookers are built to order and generally take around 8-10 weeks, so the early deadline can sometimes take people by surprise… Read More...

We sometimes hear from customers querying the temperature accuracy of their oven, and it is fair to say that his will vary a bit from brand to brand, but the truth is that with any cooker you may experience a discrepancy with what the control knob says and the actual temperature within the oven, and there is an industry tolerance of around 15%... Read More...

Irish-owned Glen Dimplex Group, who manufacture Stoves, Belling and New World brands here in the UK as GDHA, have made a successful bid for Britannia Living. This should be very good news for the previously independent and venture-capital owned company, who distribute their own prestigious Britannia and Italian Bertazzoni brands from their Blackpool headquarters, where it is very much business as usual… Read More...

Belling have tweaked their image, with a new look to their PR material, brochure and website. A bold new “Behind Every Great Meal” slogan replaces their previous “Think of Everything” strap line, and a lovely Duck Egg Blue provides a nice backdrop to a fresh and light presentation. The traditional Belling logo remains untouched… Read More...

We announced the arrival of the Rangemaster Hi-Lite range in our recent blog feature, and Aga-Rangemaster have now released some new room-set images which show the Rangemaster Hi-Lite 90 to great effect… Read More...

Belling have worked with leading British designer Sebastian Conran and come up with a beautiful collection of integrated cooking appliances which really is something quite special. Limited in its availability, we are proud to say that Belling have chosen to make this collection available to Rangecookers.co.uk as online partner... Read More...

When faced with buying a new range cooker it can be somewhat baffling getting to grips with the wide variety on offer. We like to think our website is a great place to get an overview, but knowing where to start can be made easier by understanding where all the various brands sit in the marketplace... Read More...

Glass splashbacks always add something special to a kitchen, but a new product line from GDHA, manufacturer of Belling and Stoves cookers, takes this a step further and offers customers a great-looking twist on normal glass - Shimmer Splashbacks… Read More...

To accompany their new collection of range hoods for their Belling and Stoves brands, manufacturer GDHA has also freshened up their splashback collection with some very smart glass options… Read More...

With the recent launch of a new extractor hood collection by Stoves, you can now very easily go straight to the right hood for your Stoves range cooker, and the introduction of hoods in the two most popular colours in addition to black and stainless steel also means you can make things more interesting by matching the hood to your red or cream cooker - with or without a decorative rail… Read More...

Our regular Inspiration feature aims to demonstrate how your choice of range colour can help define the mood of the whole kitchen. Ivory is a great choice - not as rich and traditional as Cream, and not as stark as White - and will adapt to complement a variety of other colours… Read More...

Lacanche Cormatin range cookers are conceived and hand-built in the town of Lacanche, Burgundy, giving us a great excuse for a virtual tour of this amazingly beautiful and bountiful region and a closer look at the place that gives this cooker its name… Read More...

Britannia’s 2013 Collection is certainly proving popular since its launch a few weeks ago, so we thought we would liven things up even more by offering a FREE matching hood

worth up to £355

with every Britannia range ordered in August and

delivered before 6 September

… Read More...

The decision-making process can take a while when it comes to choosing a new range cooker, and there is no doubt that seeing what other people think about the models you are looking at can be a great help… Read More...

We always try to keep things interesting at

Rangecookers.co.uk

, and amongst this month’s Special Offers is a great promotion if you are considering a Falcon range cooker - a FREE matching chimney hood

worth up to £355

… Read More...

If you have the opportunity in a new or existing kitchen to incorporate a dedicated drinks fridge, this excellent Beverage Centre fro Rangemaster is just the job, especially for a hot summer... Read More...

Smeg has named Tony Phoenix-Morrison, known to many as "Tony the Fridge", as their national charity of the year for 2013. This remarkable man is about to embark on the equivalent of 40 marathons over consecutive days across the UK

carrying a 42.5kg Smeg FAB10 Fridge!

… Read More...

The shiny Britannia Show Lorry is packed full of Britannia ranges from the new 2013 collection, plus a good selection of hoods, and will be calling in at our Chester showroom on

Thursday 1st August

... Read More...

Ardent foodies and keen range-spotters (I confess I am one) may well be following the current series on BBC2,

Raymond Blanc - How to Cook Well

, and if so will have noted the particularly nice Lacanche range cooker in the background, being used much as its Burgundy-based makers intended - to create amazing food with minimal fuss and maximum pleasure... Read More...

Following the announcement of Rangemaster’s new Hi-LITE range cooker it seems the Aga-Rangemaster design department have been extra busy, coming up with a new extractor hood to match the Hi-LITE’s stunning new look… Read More...

It is not often that Rangemaster launches a new addition to their model line-up, but we are pleased to announce the imminent arrival of the

Rangemaster Hi-LITE

, a contemporary range cooker with some nice details, great finishes and a special feature in the form of its illuminated control panel… Read More...

It seems that Fisher and Paykel will be launching a new range cooker later this year, and as it features in their new Premium Product brochure it looks like it will be a cut above their existing 90 and 120 Designer Series products… Read More...

We love cake here at Rangecookers.co.uk. Get creative with making them, and you could win a range cooker! Read More...

The Rangecookers Select series of range cookers has always been a firm favourite with our customers due to its great combination of smart looks, great quality and superb value, and to further endorse its credentials we thought we would see how evenly our live display

Select 100df

’s multifunction oven performed… Read More...

Trying to find a traditional 90cm range cooker can be a little confusing if you do not know your way around the various models and features available. In this article we take a closer, objective look at two of the most popular multifunction dual duel ranges, both of which offer nice quality, good value and very closely-matched features, albeit at different price-points… Read More...

Many people have got wise to the advantages of steam cooking in recent years, whether using a simple hob-top steamer, a small electrical appliance or, increasingly, a dedicated steam oven. If you like the idea of a steam oven but prefer a freestanding range cooker, the good news is that leading Italian brand Steel have the perfect solution... Read More...

A regular feature, we love to show how your cooker can help define your kitchen decor, and what better way to show your sensual side than with a gorgeous shade of purple… Read More...

A truly American refrigerator is a rare thing amongst so many "American-style" competitors, but the latest product launch from the well-respected and prestigious Britannia brand can claim convincing US credentials as although it is designed by Britannia it is built by GE, an American company renowned for quality and integrity. The Britannia Montana is consequently a very class act... Read More...

Looking for a traditional 90cm range cooker can be a little confusing if you do not know your way around the various brands and features available. In this article we take an objective look at two of the most popular British-made models, both of which offer nice quality, good value and very closely-matched features, but at different price-points… Read More...

If you have been looking for a new family fridge-freezer but do not know where to start, then it seems Stoves may have the answer. The Liverpool-based brand is renowned for building elegantly designed, solid and reliable cookers, and their new range of American-style refrigerators seems to bear all the right credentials as well as that rather smart Stoves badge… Read More...

For many people, Smeg is the brand they think of when the term "range cooker" is used. The image they conjure up is one synonymous with the modern home, and one one likely to be based on a particular model - the Smeg A2 Opera… Read More...

A range cooker is a real focal point of any kitchen, but as individuals we love the opportunity to express ourselves, and one of the best ways we can do this is with colour - which is why Stoves Colour Boutique is such a great idea… Read More...

Just nice, inspirational imagery - nothing more and nothing less! Read More...

Lacanche Cluny range cookers are conceived and hand-built in the town of Lacanche, Burgundy, affording us a fine excuse for a virtual tour of this amazingly beautiful and bountiful region and a closer look at the town which gives this cooker its name… Read More...

Don’t miss a great opprtunity to save up to £490 on Stoves and Belling! Our fabulous Spring 2013 promotion means for a limited time you will get a

FREE HOOD

with any qualifying Stoves or Belling range cooker… Read More...

We’ve launched an online review facility at Rangecookers.co.uk, and we’d love to know what you think... Read More...

Up to now the prestigious French brand Lacanche have offered their amazing product range in a Burgundy Red very appropriate to the product’s roots, which are deep in the countryside of that lush region of France. The good news is that lovers of red can now choose an alternative, brighter shade in the form of Cherry Red… Read More...

Prestigious French cooker brand Lacanche have added two new enamel colours to their existing palette, making an impressive 22 standard finishes available to those lucky enough to be considering a new Lacanche range… Read More...

There is a significant difference in pressure and burning characteristics between natural mains gas and bottled LPG, and it is ESSENTIAL that your cooker is configured correctly, or there may be dangerous consequences. In this blog article we take a look at the options open to you if you need to be on LPG… Read More...

Lacanche Citeaux range cookers are conceived and hand-built in the town of Lacanche, Burgundy, affording us a fine excuse for a virtual tour of this amazingly beautiful and bountiful region and a closer look at the town which gives this cooker its name… Read More...

Falcon have introduced a new colour to their selection of vitreous enamel finishes - Slate… Read More...

Many range cookers feature a multifunction oven, but many people are not fully aware of the benefits these offer. Rangemaster is the UK’s number one range cooker brand, and they have helpfully put together some great video animations explaining how a multifunction oven works… Read More...

For the last six weeks Rangecookers.co.uk has been running a competition via Facebook, encouraging people to get their kids involved in cooking. Entrants were asked to post a blog article showing all the fun, the recipe and the finished article, and the winning entry would win a superb prize - a

Rangecookers Select 90

range cooker… Read More...

From April 1 we have a fantastic series of promotions in place which make it a great time to order your new range cooker and receive a matching cooker hood absolutely

FREE…

Read More...

If you are looking for a great value range cooker which is not going to fall into the “cheap and nasty” bracket, then Rangecookers.co.uk have the perfect solution in the attractive form of the Select 90... Read More...

It seems that we at Rangecookers.co.uk are not the only ones to like the Smeg Victoria range, as Which? magazine has now given this highly appealing 110cm traditional cooker its seal of approval with a Best Buy status, having attained a 67% test score… Read More...

Lacanche Bussy range cookers are conceived and hand-built in the town of Lacanche, Burgundy, affording us a fine excuse for a virtual tour of this amazingly beautiful and bountiful region and a closer look at the town which gives this cooker its name… Read More...

Britannia's launch of a new range cooker collection in March 2013 may have come as a surprise to fans of their previous ranges, but the new ranges look like they will quickly find their way into the hearts of Britannia's very loyal owners… Read More...

Britannia's announcement of a brand new product collection, with a completely revised platform and updated aesthetics, may have taken a few people by surprise, but there is no need to worry, as this slick new line-up is still very much steeped in Britannia quality... Read More...

Britannia is one of the big names when it comes to range cookers, with a reputation for quality and consistency built over many years - one which many of its competitors would do well to emulate and that Britannia customers have leaned to trust. It is no small thing, then, when Britannia announce a wholesale re-vamp of their product range… Read More...

As range specialists we often hear from people who have developed a somewhat love-hate relationship with their old Aga. They love it for all of its homely character and old-world reliability, but have reached the point where the running costs have made it too much of a liability… Read More...

We’ve launched a competition to encourage parents to cook with their children - and get the chance to win a Select 90 range cooker! Read More...

When it comes to brand caché, there is do doubt that Smeg has it in abundance. Most people will instantly conjour an image to mind of a sleek stainless steel cooker or a retro-style fridge, which is as accurate a picture now as it was back in the 1980’s when Smeg made such an impact… Read More...

If you are a professional cook or someone who appreciates the chunky aethetic of professional cooking equipment, you will probably love the Falcon CKR 1092... Read More...

Lacanche Vézelay range cookers are conceived and hand-built in the town of Lacanche, Burgundy, affording us a fine excuse for a virtual tour of this amazingly beautiful and bountiful region and a closer look at the town which gives this cooker its name… Read More...

New World cookers are aimed squarely at a design-conscious younger market which want something which looks great but may be on a tighter budget. Traditional 55cm and 60cm cookers are highly popular, and we think the current New World range is bang on target for this discerning audience… Read More...

The UK range cooker market is larger and a little different to that in continental Europe, and our liking for 110cm range cookers is one of the main points of difference... Read More...

Lacanche Beaune range cookers are conceived and hand-built in the town of Lacanche, Burgundy, affording us a fine excuse for a virtual tour of this amazingly beautiful and bountiful region and a closer look at the town which gives this cooker its name… Read More...

Join us as we embark on a tour of the wonderful towns of Burgundy - a region with an amazingly rich food and wine culture over many centuries, and an appropriate home to the factory and community which produces Lacanche range cookers… Read More...

Caple is a great all-round brand when it comes to appliances, but there is one sector where they seem to hit the mark particularly well - wine cooling. Caple wine coolers epitomise the brand’s skill at coming up with a perfect balance of style, quality and value… Read More...

Something special is coming to the Rangecookers.co.uk website very soon - something which should get serious cooks and professional chefs really quite excited... Read More...

Owning a Rangemaster cooker has never been easier - this unlidded Rangemaster 90 can be yours for a mere

£1195

, and for a limited period you can also claim a FREE Rangemaster hood to match, when you include a Rangemaster splashback… Read More...

Another stunning promotion from Britain’s favourite range specialist - order any Stoves range cooker in February and you can claim a FREE Stoves integrated dishwasher, plus some other lovely extras… Read More...

Part of the pleasure of investing in a Lacanche range cooker is the ability to choose exactly the right specification to suit your cooking needs. An increasing number of owners love the traditional values of the Lacanche brand, but perhaps enjoy the benefits that an induction hob can bring - power, control and easy care... Read More...

When it comes to cooking capacity there is nothing like a range cooker. Having the flexibility to cope with the most demanding of culinary situations is undoubtedly one of the main reasons for owning a range, and a very good reason to take a closer look at the Stoves Richmond, which delivers more than most… Read More...

Anyone interested in cooking will be aware of the historic Lacanche brand. One recent development for the prestigious French manufacturer was the inclusion of a new dual function oven across a variety of models… Read More...

Owning a traditional British range cooker is the ambition of many a family, most of whom are looking for something solid and reliable but which does not stretch the household funds too far. This is where Belling steps in, as they have been doing for generations of families since the launch of the brand 100 years ago... Read More...

Range cookers offer some great advantages and features you may not find on a normal cooker, and one of them addresses the issue of safety and convenience when it comes to roasting and, more specifically, basting. The 69 litre main oven on every Rangemaster range cooker features something they call the Handyrack - a roasting tray cleverly mounted to the door… Read More...

New World is a well-established British cooking brand which will hold many a fond memory for some. Nowadays, New World cookers represent the entry-level product range for GDHA, who also manufacture Stoves and Belling cookers. The recently launched New World Spirit 100DFT range cooker is a great-looking 100cm range which will be the ideal choice for a family with high cooking demands but a modest budget… Read More...

Ideas for your home...

Featured products: Rangecookers Select 90DF, Select 90 slab hood, Bigblue 90 splashback and Bigblue wok support ring. Read More...

Get a FREE Rangemaster hood worth up to

£450

when you order any Rangemaster cooker and Splashback! Our brilliant offer extends from 16 January until the end of the month, so you will need to order by

31 January

to claim your free hood! Read More...

A particularly useful feature found on many gas and dual fuel range cookers is a wok burner. Fundamentally a large, powerful gas burner, a wok burner is ideal for cooking authentic Asian dishes such as stir fries quickly and efficiently. Read More...

Prestigious US brand GE Appliances have announced that they are withdrawing from the European market, so as exclusive online retailers for the brand we are able to offer the remaining UK refrigeration products at knock-down prices to clear the stocks... Read More...

When you are planning a new kitchen there are clearly certain appliances which are considered essential, and an oven and hob, whether separately or combined into a freestanding cooker or range, are certainly high on the list. One item that people sometimes wonder about is the cooker hood, which can command a high price - but how essential is it? Read More...

One of the more thankless tasks in a busy home kitchen is cleaning the oven. Due to it's rather time-consuming nature, cleaning of a greasy oven is something that tends to get neglected, so here we take a look at which oven finish is easier to keep clean ... Read More...