Combination Cooktops

Cooktops have been a topic of hot debate since the dawn of the modern kitchen. Many amateur chefs are loyal to gas, while others have embraced induction as their chosen tool for cooking delicious meals for the whole family. But which one is better?

If you’re building a new kitchen (or considering renovating your current one), chances are you may have stumbled into this debate. Before you decide what to buy, it’s important to understand how these cooktops work, plus the pros and cons of each. Who knows – you might even try something new based on what you learn!

Want to upgrade to a more efficient cooktop but don’t want to overspend? Or perhaps you’re looking for a cheap cooktop for a budget kitchen renovation? If you think you cannot afford the hottest cooktop tech and smart features, think again. At The Good Guys, you can have it all. Whether you’re set on a new electric or gas cooktop, or a super-slick and energy-efficient induction cooktop, we’ve got all the information you need to find the best value cooktop to buy in 2023. Get ready for seriously saucy stir-fries and Sunday brekkie pancakes, because these cheap cooktops are bringing the heat in the kitchen.

Longing for a total reno refresh but don’t know where to start? How about with a sneak peek at the hottest kitchen design trends tipped to rule this year! Tania Grillinzoni, The Good Guys Buyer – Cooking & Dishwashers, has the lowdown on the fridges, cooking appliances and dishwashers that will be popping up in all the best-dressed kitchens this year.

And to help you create your dream kitchen blueprint, we asked the design whizzes at Kinsman to unpack the most tempting kitchen trends. Let the reno inspo begin!

So you’re flying the coop and getting ready to settle into your first new home, rental or share house. The perfect new place needs the right kitchen appliances, from big hitters like the fridge-freezer to can’t-live-without small kitchen appliances. We’ve rounded up the latest must-have and lust-have appliances to get your kitchen equipped in style.

Got your eye on a new oven? Want all the bells and whistles that chefs love but looking for a bargain? You’ve come to the right place! At The Good Guys, affordable kitchen appliances are our speciality. When  it comes to cheap electric ovens and cheap gas ovens, we’ve got a smorgasbord of feature-packed models to suit everyone, from the humble home cook through to the chef extraordinaire. We’re also across the biggest trends and new technology ‒ hello, steam ovens and self-cleaning pyrolytic ovens! ‒ and we’ve got all the expert advice you need to find the best value oven to buy in 2024.

Induction Cooktops have made a huge entrance into the world of kitchen appliances. Having gained popularity for its quick cooking times, energy efficiency, and safety, it’s pretty much the best of everything.

How does induction cooking work? Should you consider making the cooktop change? With all the big brands, from Asko and Bosch to Miele and Smeg coming up with new and improved technological advancements in induction cooking, here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking of making the switch. Read on for all the ins and outs of induction cooktops and why they could be the perfect match for your household.

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As any meat lover will tell you, the perfect cut deserves the perfect preparation. And that’s why we’re serving up the definitive guide to cooking steak. Fire up the barbecue for a classic char flavour, plug in the air fryer for a quick French-style steak frite, or do a Michelin-starred chef proud with the latest ovens and cooktops geared to precision cooking.

However you like your fillet, this is your how-to for mastering the medium-rare steak, perfecting your steak cooking times and wowing friends and family with a well-done rump.

Keen for a midweek mignon or Scotch fillet with your green salad? Read on for top steak cooking tips.

Want to be famous for Oscar-worthy Sunday roasts? How about stepping up those family favourites so they taste even better? You need to join Team Steam! Have you heard the buzz about steam cooking? It’s only the hottest (sorry) new home-cooking trend, delivering healthier, restaurant-quality meals in a flash – every bite bursting with sealed-in flavours, colours and nutrients. 

With more Australian families now enjoying the many perks of steam cuisine, we’ve rounded up three fantastic meals to get you inspired, along with the best steam ovens and small kitchen appliances to help you ace them.

For whipping up quick eats and chef-ing family feasts, every kitchen needs a hardworking cooktop. But gas, electric or induction… no stove will last forever and there are some tell-tale signs that your kitchen workhorse could be running out of puff. Or maybe you’re missing out on the latest tech to streamline meal delivery and clean-up. Here’s how to tell if it’s time for a cooktop upgrade.