Bertazzoni P905CHERNE Heritage Series 90cm Gas Hob with Central Dual Wok Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Bertazzoni P905CHERNE gas hob is a substantial five-burner model designed around hands-on gas cooking. Its central dual wok burner reaches up to 5kW, while the auxiliary, rapid and semi-rapid burners cover a useful range of everyday cooking tasks. Cast-iron pan supports, brass burners and metal knobs reinforce its traditional, robust specification.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Powerful central dual wok burner rated up to 5kW
- ✓ Flexible cooking capacity
- ✓ Give cookware a stable platform
- ✓ One-hand ignition and flame-failure protection are useful everyday features
- ✓ Enamelled-steel surface and traditional metal knobs suit a classic kitchen design
Worth considering
- The 890mm overall width and 850 x 480mm cut-out require a generous worktop and careful installation planning
- Gas installation requires a Gas Safe engineer, and the connection hose is not supplied according to the published product specification
- The simmer ring and wok ring are listed as optional accessories rather than standard equipment
Key Specifications
- Width
- 90cm nominal width; 890mm published overall width
- Burners
- 5
- Controls
- Metal rotary knobs
- Hob type
- Gas
- Ignition
- One-hand ignition
- Wok burner
- Central dual wok burner: 0.48-5.00kW
- Accessories
- Simmer ring and wok ring listed as optional accessories
- Hob surface
- Black enamelled steel, Nero Matt finish
- Pan supports
- Cast iron
- Rapid burner
- Rapid burner: 1.05-3.00kW
- Safety feature
- Flame-failure device
- Burner material
- Brass
- Auxiliary burner
- Auxiliary burner: 0.48-1.00kW
- Control position
- Front-mounted controls
- Semi-rapid burner
- Semi-rapid burner: 0.60-1.75kW
- Overall dimensions
- H 5.0 x W 89.0 x D 52.2cm
- Installation cut-out
- 850 x 480mm
- Electrical requirements
- 220-240V, 50/60Hz, 1A, 1W
- Manufacturer product code
- P905CHERNE
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Cooks who want a wide five-burner gas hob for preparing several dishes at once.
- ✓ Wok users who will benefit from the central dual-ring burner reaching up to 5kW.
- ✓ Buyers who prefer tactile metal knobs and traditional gas flame control.
- ✓ Kitchens with sufficient worktop space for a nominal 90cm built-in hob.
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Cooking performance
The Bertazzoni P905CHERNE gas hob has five brass burners, including a central dual wok burner rated from 0.48kW to 5kW. That gives it a useful spread of heat for simmering, everyday frying, rapid boiling and high-temperature wok cooking.
The wide layout provides more room for multiple pans than a typical four-burner hob. The central wok position is particularly practical for cooks who regularly use a round-bottomed wok or need a strong central heat source.
Controls and safety
Manual metal knobs provide direct flame adjustment without relying on a touch interface. One-hand ignition makes lighting the burners straightforward, while the flame-failure device is designed to shut off the gas if a flame goes out.
This is a conventional gas-hob control arrangement rather than a digital cooking system. It will suit buyers who value immediate, physical control over timers, displays or automated programmes.
Build and installation
The enamelled-steel surface, brass burners and cast-iron pan supports give the Bertazzoni P905CHERNE gas hob a durable, traditional specification. The cast-iron supports provide a stable platform for heavier cookware, although they will add weight when removed for cleaning.
The model is marketed as a 90cm hob, with published overall dimensions of approximately 89cm wide by 52.2cm deep. The installation drawing specifies an 850mm by 480mm cut-out, so worktop measurements and surrounding clearances should be checked carefully before purchase.
Everyday ownership
The enamelled surface should be relatively straightforward to wipe down after cooking, while the removable pan supports allow access to the hob surface. As with other gas hobs, regular cleaning around the burners and ignition points will help maintain reliable operation.
The specification is focused on core gas cooking rather than connected or automated features. Its strongest appeal is the combination of five burners, a powerful central wok burner and classic Heritage styling.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.