Hate to say it, but he's right especially if the weather is iffy. However, I much prefer to cook from scratch, outside, using one pan and our induction hob. So quick and you can do more complicated things like flat chips with meat and veg if you get organised. It's very easy to clean and wash up. Also we take a small toasty maker - makes amazing things with baguettes, and have also been successful with sausages - no splatter to clear up!

Currently looking at buying a ceramic induction hob. Most seem to have a rating of 2000 Watts and on some the power level can be selected (as an alternative to temperature). On others it is just the desired temperature that can be selected. BUT I get the impression that they all 'pulse' the power level on & off. 2000 Watts means circa 9 Amps, so a potential circuit-breaker tripper on many continental sites.
Are people experiencing such a problem?

Thanks Randa. We are currently(!) looking at a number of hobs and the A. James one is on the list, however some user feedback comments criticise the noise level from the fan. How do you find it?

Thanks - good info. Unfortunately both A. James and Amazon are out of stock, so (as we need to make a decision asap) will probably go for the very similar-looking VonShef Induction Hob | Portable Ceramic Electric Cooking Hob with 180 Minute Timer & LED Display Panel | 2000W from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B017...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1
(is there no hyper-link function in the forum?)

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Thanks - good info. Unfortunately both A. James and Amazon are out of stock, so (as we need to make a decision asap) will probably go for the very similar-looking VonShef Induction Hob | Portable Ceramic Electric Cooking Hob with 180 Minute Timer & LED Display Panel | 2000W from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B017...=UTF8&psc=1
(is there no hyper-link function in the forum?)

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I got one in Aldi during a promotion. Fantastic. We can use it on several power settings from 200watts to 2000. We use it at either 800 or 1000 without any problem. Perhaps takes a bit longer to cook but who cares???????

Stewart

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Looks like the business Do you now need some induction hob friendly pots?

We bought and use these as they stack into each other to save space when traveliing. https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15894202/ou...-large-15894202

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Thanks - we already have a set of stainless steel/magnetic pans suitable for an induction hob.

We got this one a couple of years ago and we've yet to trip the leccy.
https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B01LNSP...e?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Okay Induction Meisters, as one is warned not to put an empty pan on the hob, how do you get the pan hot enough to sear a steak as soon as you drop it in the pan? Is a light coating of oil enough to prevent discolouration/distortion of the pan base whilst getting up to temp?

PS - our new VonShef (see earlier post) arrived just in time for me to try it out making spaghetti for lunch (even I can boil water!) to go with my wife's home-made pesto. All seems to work well :)

I don't eat steak so sorry, can't help.

Stewart