An oven can be used to cook a variety of different foods from cakes and pastries through to meats and casseroles, ovens are used for baking, roasting, and heating food. There are many different types of ovens available and here we’ll look over many of the different oven varieties on the market.

Microwave Oven

This type of oven has been around since 1947, the microwave oven heats and cooks food fast using a dielectric heating system. Microwave ovens are available in different shapes and sizes ranging from a compact through to a fully built in version. If you’re new to this type of cooking take a look at our microwave oven guide to find out more.

Double Oven

A double oven is exactly that, an oven double the size of a single oven. Anyone with a large family or a passion for cooking might want to consider a double oven as you’ll have plenty more space in which to cook.

Electric Oven

Most people know which energy source they prefer using when cooking, and when you’re looking to buy a new oven if you’d rather not use a flame to cook by you’re best opting for an electric oven. The electric oven is an oven powered by electricity and food is generally cooked on heat measured in degrees.

Gas Oven

A gas oven is obviously powered gas rather than electricity and food is cooked using ‘gas marks’ the higher the gas mark the higher the heat. Some people prefer cooking by gas as you have more control over the temperature by simply adjusting the flame.

Halogen Oven

This is a type of oven about the size of a microwave and has the ability to roast, bake, defrost and grill food. The Halogen oven uses a halogen light bulb meaning it heats up quick and cooks food thoroughly. If you want to find out more on this revolutionary way of cooking take a look at our Halogen Oven information guide.

Built In Double Oven

Kitchen designs are becoming increasingly sleek and aren’t just about the way they look. The kitchen should be practical and appliances should save space where possible which is why a built in double oven is great for anyone with a big family but a small kitchen.

Convection Ovens

There is an oven which cooks food by regulating its temperature, this is called a convection oven. Convection ovens tend to cook food slower and on a lower heat, many people believe they produce better cooked food. Convection ovens are generally slightly more expensive than your average oven but could be well worth the expense.

Fan Ovens

An oven that circulates the heat to cook food evenly is called a fan oven. There are many benefits to using a fan oven as most foods can be cooked on a lower heat meaning you use less electricity.

Industrial Ovens

Anyone in the catering industry will know that cooking for a large number of people is impossible to do unless you have access to an industrial oven. These large oven are usually stainless steel and you‘re highly unlikely to find one in the family kitchen. If you‘re new to the catering business or you‘re looking at upgrade you current industrial oven take a look at our information section.

Single Oven

Half the size of a double oven and the more common of the two, the single oven is a slightly smaller oven and generally has between two and four shelves. If you’re looking for a new single read our guide on how to find a single oven.

Oven Parts

An fully functional oven is central to any family home and when it breaks down an oven can be an expensive kitchen appliance to replace, which is why many people look to replace broken oven parts as opposed to the entire oven itself.

Combination Ovens

This is another form or microwave and gets the name combination oven from it‘s ability to both microwave and grill food. It’s the perfect kitchen appliance for students or anyone with a small kitchen, we‘ve complied a guide to buying a combination oven to help you chose the right oven for you.

Range Ovens

Some people prefer cooking in a big oven and if that’s what you‘re looking for a range oven might be just what you’re after. Range oven come in various different sizes from a 90cm to a 120cm.

Potato Ovens

You can‘t beat a good jacket potato and there’s even an oven dedicated to cooking the humble spud. The potato oven has been around for year and is usually found in sandwich bars and cafes. Find out how to cook the perfect potato with our potato oven guide.

Pizza Oven

Pizza is one of the nations favourite foods, originally from Italy but now sold all over the world pizzas are readily available in supermarkets and easy to make at home. If you’re looking to cook a pizza in the traditional way a pizza oven is just what you need.

Oven Mate

For industrial strength oven cleaner look no further than Oven Mate, this product requires no scrubbing and can be applied with a brush to help you undertake the dreaded task of cleaning your oven.

Oven Pride

Although it is important to keep you oven clean and grease free it‘s never usually a pleasant job. Oven Pride is one of the more popular brands of oven cleaner and is generally reviewed as one of the best which is why we‘ve decided to review it ourselves.