A portable induction plate that heats fast and wipes clean in seconds

The Tefal Single Express Induction Hob gives you a second cooktop you can set up anywhere there is a power point, from an apartment kitchenette to the outdoor entertaining area. Ten heat settings from 60°C to 240°C let you move from a gentle simmer to a hard boil with real precision, and Boost mode adds a 2000W surge when you need water boiling quickly.

Because the induction plate heats the pan itself rather than the surrounding surface, cooking is quicker and the glass-ceramic top stays cool enough to wipe down straight after use. It takes pots and pans from 12 to 24cm across, so it handles anything from a single pot of pasta to a family-sized stir-fry. The touch screen makes adjusting heat straightforward, and the hob switches off automatically the moment you lift the pan, which is a handy backup when the kitchen gets busy.

At just 45mm thick, it tucks into a cupboard or drawer between uses, making it a practical extra burner for small kitchens, share houses, or anyone hosting a bigger group than their stovetop can handle. Child Lock and Pause functions let you step away mid-cook, while overheat protection keeps longer cooking sessions safe.

Buy this if…

You want a spare cooktop for entertaining or overflow cooking
Your kitchen bench space is tight and you need something you can store away
You cook for one or two and want fine control over heat
You have young kids and value safety features like auto shut-off and child lock
You want to boil or simmer quickly without heating up the whole stovetop

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