Cooking food to perfection, a premium model range cooker can cost you anywhere upwards of £2000. Although the build quality and the very appealing aesthetics of a premium range cooker will ensure it has a long lifespan, we can’t all stretch our budgets too far.

Whilst some models are considerably cheaper, we are focused on the quality of the product. So here are some of our top premium models and how you can get the same style and functions but for a lot less…

Lacanche Beaune Classic or Rangemaster Elise

The Lacanche Beaune Classic 90 is a compact and powerful machine that offers a 55 litre main oven with grill on the left, together with a tall 69 litre dual function oven (offering static and convection) on the right hand side. A useful storage drawer also offers ample storage.

This model features a high quality, powerful six burner gas hob, a 2.65kW dual function oven, and a 2.5kW static electric oven and grill. An alternative model with a grill in the dual function oven and a static electric second oven is also available.

Lacanche range cookers are authentic and highly capable, which is why they find their way into some of the world’s best commercial kitchens. Not just beautiful to look at, these ranges cookers are all about the cooking.

With a very similar style, this Rangemaster Elise 90 captures the essence of classic French cooking and offers it with a twist of contemporary style and a generous helping of Rangemaster quality.

The elegant facia offers geometrically designed solid metal control knobs with a brushed chrome finish repeated on the towel rail, handles and plinth trim, which successfully convey both a traditional look and a more modern simplicity. Similar to the style of the Lacanche models, the Elise does away with a clock/auto-timer, but this won’t worry the more serious cook.

On top a five burner gas hob is enhanced by some nicely detailed semi-gloss cast iron pan supports, further adding to the individual flavour of this nicely balanced Rangemaster range cooker.

ILVE Milano or DeLonghi Vintage

A beautiful heritage style range cooker from of the world’s best manufacturers, this dual cavity 90cm ILVE Milano offers copious cooking capacity and A+ rated energy efficiency in a premium and very refined package.

From its attractive metal knobs and matching final door handles to its soft-close, triple glazed doors, this range cooker is enriched with quality and advanced technology. ILVE’s unique E3 control allows you to digitally adjust the temperature using a control dial to nudge the setting in 5 degree increments.

The versatile 65 litre multifunction main oven gives you 15 fanned, conventional and grill functions, with the 45 litre second oven offering non-fanned cooking and grilling functions. A soft-close full width drawer provides ample room for all your cookware and accessories.

ILVE are a globally renowned cooker brand, with their range cookers being hand built by individual craftsmen at their state of the art factory near Venice.

Fellow Italian brand DeLonghi offer their very visually appealing Vintage collection. Distinctive Italian styling and well-considered features for a very fair price are qualities evident throughout the range.

This statement two cavity model is particularly good value and with its retro appearance and a reassuringly high quality feel, it is a very sensible purchase. The visually appealing design of the controls and handles are pleasing, and the softly recessed door panels and Vintage stainless steel, removable upstand look perfect in a more modern room or a traditional, classic or shaker-style kitchen.

The specification is equally as pleasing, starting with a programmable A-rated main oven which has 8 different fanned and conventional cooking functions, plus a grill. The second oven also features a grill, along with a rotisserie and plate warming rack, therefore giving you very similar features to the more expensive ILVE model. The impressive features continue on top, with a professional-style hob made from a seamless sheet of stainless steel. 

Fulgor Milano Sofia Pro or Rangemaster Professional Plus 90 FXP

High-end, premium Italian design and manufacturing makes up the Fulgor Milano range. Design and power are principles that Fulgor Milano share in all of their products, with cooking equipment that brings modern technology to your kitchen to enhance your cooking experience.

The Sofia collection, named in honour of the Italian movie star, was launched in 2015. The design’s aluminium facia, branding and touch control panel, along with the chunky ocntrols and sturdy door handles, make an impressive cooker.

This purposeful range cooker features a 61 litre multifunction oven with dual internal fans and a range of fanned, non-fanned and grilling functions to give full versatility when cooking. Rapid pre-heat gets the oven to temperature quickly and conveniently, and there is automatic pyrolytic cleaning cycle to keep your oven cavity looking sparkling new.

On top are cast iron pan supports, which not only look great but their elegant design allows smooth movement of pans across their surface. Beneath these you will find six professional gas burners, with dual control allowing adjustment from 0.35kW to 4.5kW. This is a unique feature as most ranges will have one or possibly two of these burners, but with the presence of six creates a very powerful presence.

Aspirational but not over-expensive, Rangemaster deliver choice, quality and style within their product collections. As a well-respected brand in the homes of many happy customers, they bring a range of appliances to suit all tastes.

A stunning and innovative product from Rangemaster, the Professional Plus 90 FXP range cooker is a perfect alternative for over half the price. The multifunction 114 litre oven houses two grills and a very impressive Energy Saving Panel (ESP). This removable panel allows you to switch from a full size 114 litre oven to a more modest 49 litre oven, making the cooker far more energy efficient when cooking smaller dishes. When the panel is in place the spare cavity acts as a plate warming facility, using residual heat from the adjacent oven. The panel and shelves can be stored in the very handy storage drawer below.

On top is a five burner hotplate, now including the removable Teppanyaki griddle plate. Another great feature on this model, bringing you a quality element just as the Fulgor Milano model does, is the pyrolytic cleaning system. This locks the oven door and uses high temperature to make your oven interior look like new.

Smeg Victoria or New World Traditional 

Rich with Italian style and class, Smeg range cookers are designed for contemporary living with advanced technology and flexibility.

The Victoria is designed with the UK consumer very much in mind. Its retro appearance makes it perfect for both traditional and contemporary settings, with stylish door panelling and features from the classic ranges with a modern twist.

The specification on this 90cm model features a 61 litre triple glazed multifunction main oven with a variety of fanned, conventional and grilling functions, as well as Smeg’s vapour clean system, which uses steam to help clean the oven interior. On the right is a useful 62 litre double glazed fanned oven, with an oven rack, a tray and a plate rack. The dedicated grill is also a welcome addition, with a heavy gauge, full width glide out tray and adjustable height positions.

On the top there is an excellent six burner gas hob, with elegant cast iron pan supports. This gives you one high, two medium and two simmer burners, plus a very useful 4.2kW ultra rapid burner at the front which is great for wok cooking or simply as way to get things boiling quickly.

With over 120 years of experience, New World’s range of cookers is impressively varied in style and colour and with a model to suit any kitchen design. Designed here in the UK, they are focused on putting both family and food first with a value for money, no frills approach to manufacture.

This 90cm dual fuel traditionally styled range cooker offers a 60 litre fanned oven in the bottom left cavity, a 66 litre fanned oven on the right and a 30 litre grill top left. The 5 burner gas hob on top features hardwearing matt enamelled supports, keeping your pots and pans stable and safe, plus a powerful 3.8kW central wok burner for making the perfect stir fry.

The 3D décor and windowed doors add a sleek finishing touch, creating a truly traditional but stylish appliance.

Finding your perfect range cooker doesn’t always mean you have to break the bank, you can get the same styles for much less without compromising on quality! To find out more about any of our models, head to our website here or call our team on 01244 402 975.