Belling Range Cookers

Why choose Belling range cookers?

Belling has been making cookers in Britain for over a century. Charles Belling started the company in Enfield in 1912, built his first full cooker in 1919 and launched the Farmhouse range cooker in 1994. Today the brand is part of Glen Dimplex Home Appliances in Prescot, Merseyside, the same group behind Stoves range cookers. You can read the full story on Belling's own history page.

What you get is a cooker that sits between the budget brands and the big names in price, with features that used to belong to much dearer models:

• Two ovens plus a separate grill on every model, so you can roast, bake and grill at the same time.
• A fanned main oven with an AirFry function and tray included.
• Slow cook, dough proving and defrost settings.
• Easy-clean enamel inside the oven and grill cavities.
• A 3 year parts and labour warranty.
• An A energy rating on the electric ovens.

Belling Farmhouse vs Cookcentre

There are two main families on this page. The ovens, hobs and features are very close, so the choice mostly comes down to looks.

Belling Farmhouse

The Farmhouse is the traditional option. It has a curved handrail, chunky control knobs and a country-kitchen shape, and comes in cream, black and anthracite. It's the brand's best-known model and suits shaker units, wooden worktops and older homes. Our Belling Farmhouse collection has every colour and width in one place.

Belling Cookcentre

The Cookcentre is the modern take, in stainless steel or black with straight bar handles and a flatter front. It fits handleless and contemporary kitchens better. Inside you get the same twin ovens, separate grill, AirFry and slow cook function as the Farmhouse.

Belling Vision

There is also a 90cm Vision range, including single-cavity models and Twin versions. They don't currently come through our retailer's feed, so they won't show in the grid above.

Compare Belling models side by side

Here's how the range cookers on this page compare. Prices move with the retailer every day, so we've given rough bands rather than exact figures.

Every model carries a 3 year parts and labour warranty. The E models have a ceramic hob, Ei means induction and DF means dual fuel.

Which size of range cooker do you need?

Measure the gap between your units before anything else. There are three widths, all about 600mm deep, with adjustable feet so the hob lines up with your worktop.

90cm range cookers

The 90cm models fit most ordinary kitchens. Instead of two ovens side by side, they have a large tall fanned oven (around 81 litres usable) next to a narrower second oven, with the grill above. See all our 90cm electric range cookers to compare them with Stoves and Leisure.

100cm range cookers

Step up to 100cm and you get the classic layout: a fanned main oven and a conventional second oven side by side, with a separate grill above. Total capacity rises to around 194 litres. Our 100cm electric range cookers page has the full choice at this width.

110cm range cookers

The 110cm models are the largest. The ceramic Farmhouse 110E adds a warming zone to its five cooking zones, which is handy for keeping sauces and plates warm. Browse our 110cm electric range cookers if you're cooking for a big family or entertain a lot.

Induction, ceramic or gas hob?

The hob decides the price more than anything else.

Induction hob (Ei models)

Induction heats the pan directly through a magnetic field, so it's faster than ceramic, cooler to the touch and easy to wipe clean. The 5-zone induction hobs have Link+, which joins two zones into one larger area for a griddle, fish kettle or big casserole. You will need magnetic pans: if a fridge magnet sticks to the base, they'll work. Compare more models in our induction range cookers collection.

Ceramic hob (E models)

A ceramic hob heats under the glass and works with any flat-bottomed pan you already own. It's slower to heat and cool than induction but costs several hundred pounds less on the same range cooker. Our ceramic hob range cookers page lists every one.

Gas hob (DF models)

A Belling dual fuel range cooker pairs a 7-burner gas hob with electric ovens. You get a 4kW wok burner and cast iron pan supports, but a little less oven capacity than the electric versions (about 157 litres against 194). The gas connection must be fitted by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Our dual fuel range cookers page has the full set.

Features explained

• AirFry function and tray: the main fanned oven doubles as a large air fryer. Belling says it cooks frozen chips up to 30% faster than the conventional oven setting.
• Slow cook: a low, steady setting for stews and tough cuts that you can leave running while you're out.
• Separate variable grill: its own cavity with three shelf positions and eight heat settings, so grilling doesn't tie up an oven.
• Maxi-Clock programmer: a minute minder plus semi-automatic and fully automatic cooking that switch the oven off at the time you set.
• Easy-clean enamel: a smooth enamel coating in the main oven, second oven and grill cavities that splashes wipe straight off.
• Defrost and dough proving: low fan settings in the main oven for thawing food and rising bread dough.
• Full-width grill pan: room for a whole round of toast or bacon, with a detachable handle.
• Storage compartment: some models have a drawer under the ovens for trays and roasting tins.

Colours and finishes

Cream is the classic country kitchen choice and only comes on the Farmhouse, so start with our cream range cookers if that's your look. Black hides marks and suits almost any kitchen; see our black range cookers. Anthracite is a soft charcoal grey that sits between the two. Stainless steel only comes on the Cookcentre and gives a professional look, as you'll see in our stainless steel range cookers.

Installing a range cooker

A range cooker isn't a plug-in appliance. Before it arrives, check these points:

• Electrics: an electric range cooker needs its own cooker circuit and cooker switch, fitted by a qualified electrician. The circuit rating is in the installation manual. Electrical Safety First explains when to call in a registered electrician.
• Gas: for a dual fuel model, a Gas Safe registered engineer must connect the hob, and the cooker still needs its electric supply for the ovens.
• Space: allow the full width plus any side clearance in the manual, and measure doorways too, as these are heavy appliances.
• Splashback and hood: plan a cooker hood at least as wide as the hob.

Once it's in, register the cooker for the warranty and recall alerts. The free Register My Appliance service covers Belling and most other UK brands.

Other range cooker brands

Stoves is the sister brand, built by the same group, and tends to cost more for extras like a multifunction main oven and three-oven layouts. Have a look at our Stoves range cookers if you want to compare. If you've made up your mind, the grid above has every model we stock.

Range cooker questions

Are Belling range cookers any good?

Yes, for most households they're very good value. You get two ovens plus a separate grill, AirFry, slow cook, an A energy rating and a 3 year warranty for around £1,000 to £1,800, which is well below many premium range brands.

Where are Belling cookers made?

Belling is a British brand owned by Glen Dimplex, with its UK home in Prescot, Merseyside, alongside Stoves and New World. Check the product page if the country of manufacture matters to you, as it isn't always given.

What's the difference between Belling E, Ei and DF models?

E models have a ceramic hob, Ei models have an induction hob and DF models are dual fuel, with a gas hob over electric ovens. The number in front is the width in centimetres.

How long is the Belling warranty?

You get 3 years parts and labour on the range cookers here. Register the cooker when it arrives to make sure you're covered.

Do Belling ranges have an air fryer?

All the current Farmhouse and Cookcentre models we stock have an AirFry function in the fanned main oven, with a mesh AirFry tray in the box.

What size range cooker should I buy?

Go for the widest one your gap allows. A 90cm range cooker suits most kitchens, while 100cm and 110cm models give you two full-size ovens side by side and a bigger hob.