The Stoves Richmond 100cm Dual Fuel Range Cooker with Gas Hob is a substantial, premium-feeling cooker aimed at busy family kitchens and keen home chefs. With four separate ovens and seven gas burners, it’s built to cope with Sunday roasts, batch cooking and midweek chaos without breaking a sweat.
Dual fuel designs like this are usually at the pricier end of the market, and this model is no exception. You’re paying for capacity, flexibility and a long list of clever extras rather than bare-bones basics. With a solid 4.4 out of 5 user rating from over twenty reviews, owners are generally very pleased with how it performs day to day.
If you want the responsiveness of gas on top, the precision of electric ovens and plenty of room to grow into, the Richmond makes a compelling case.
This cooker is ideal for larger households and anyone who regularly cooks multiple dishes at once. Four cavities and seven burners mean you can roast, bake, grill and simmer all at the same time – perfect if you entertain often or have a busy family to feed.
It suits buyers looking for a premium, long-term appliance rather than a budget stopgap. The 100cm width and quad-oven layout are overkill for a small flat or occasional cook, but they’re a joy if your kitchen is the heart of the home.
Keen home cooks will appreciate the mix of features: a powerful 4kW PowerWok™ burner for fast stir-fries, a dedicated slow cook oven, multifunction main oven, AirFry function and Steam & Infuse™ accessories to boost flavour. If you enjoy experimenting with recipes or cooking different cuisines, this flexibility really pays off.
It’s also a strong fit for anyone who prefers straightforward controls over smart apps. Rotary dials, an electronic Maxi Clock™ and clear LED display keep things intuitive, so you don’t need to be especially tech savvy to get good results.
The standout strength is sheer versatility. Four separate ovens – including a multifunction main cavity, a fan oven, a dedicated grill and a slow cook oven – give you far more control than a standard range, so you can fine-tune temperatures and timings for every part of a meal.
On the hob, seven burners with cast iron pan supports provide masses of space for pans, with a 4kW PowerWok™ zone delivering intense heat for searing, boiling and wok cooking. The included cast iron griddle adds further options for breakfasts, steaks and vegetables.
Stoves has packed in thoughtful cooking aids. Equiflow™ technology is designed to circulate heat evenly, while TrueTemp™ helps you hit and hold the set temperature more reliably. Steam & Infuse™ and the SteamCleanse function help keep food juicy and make light work of spills.
Day-to-day usability is strong: PRO-TRAC™ telescopic sliders and telescopic shelves in the second cavity make it easy to pull trays out safely, the halogen lighting gives a clear view, and the acoustic timer plus Maxi Clock™ are genuinely handy when juggling several dishes.
For all its strengths, this isn’t the most low-maintenance option. There are no catalytic or pyrolytic liners, so you’ll be relying on enamel interiors and elbow grease for deeper cleans, even with SteamCleanse on hand.
Installation is more involved than a basic cooker. It needs hard wiring by an electrician, and gas connection by a Gas Safe engineer, with both hose and LPG conversion kit not included. That adds to the overall cost.
At 100cm wide, it demands a generous amount of kitchen space and won’t suit tighter layouts. It’s also very much at the premium end of the price spectrum, so if you don’t regularly use multiple ovens or advanced features like slow cook and Steam & Infuse™, you may not see full value.
Finally, there’s no residual heat indicator and no warming drawer, both of which are useful safety and convenience touches on some rivals.
Living with the Stoves Richmond 100cm feels like having a small commercial kitchen at your disposal. The front-mounted rotary and touch controls, paired with an LED Maxi Clock™, make it easy to set temperatures, timers and functions without needing a manual each time.
The layout is well thought through. Side-opening doors on the main and second ovens make it easier to get heavy trays in and out without leaning over, and the drop-down grill door is familiar and practical. PRO-TRAC™ telescopic sliders and removable shelf runners mean you can rearrange shelves and check on food with less risk of burns.
Seven gas burners across the hob, all with automatic ignition and flame failure safety devices, give you immediate, responsive heat. Cast iron pan supports feel solid and stable, and the dedicated wok burner plus included griddle plate add versatility for everyday meals and special occasions alike.
Cleaning is reasonable rather than effortless. The enamel interior and Easy-Clean Enamel help spills wipe away more easily, and SteamCleanse can loosen light grime, but you will still need to put in some effort periodically, especially if you cook a lot of roasts or bakes.
Noise levels are typical for a modern range cooker – you’ll hear fans and the acoustic end-of-cooking alarm, but nothing out of the ordinary. Adjustable feet with up to 30mm of height adjustment make it easier to sit the cooker flush with your worktops.
Performance is where this Richmond range really earns its keep. The total oven power of 3200W across four cavities, each rated A for energy efficiency, gives you strong, consistent heat while keeping running costs sensible for such a large appliance. Equiflow™ aims to distribute heat evenly, which is particularly useful when you’re using multiple shelves for batch baking.
The main multifunction oven offers various modes including conventional heat, top and bottom elements, and grilling, so you can tailor the environment to different dishes. The second cavity is a fan oven, great for even, all-round cooking, while the third cavity houses a Maxi-Grill™ for fast, powerful grilling. The fourth cavity is a dedicated 42-litre slow cook oven, perfect for casseroles, pulled meats and low-and-slow recipes that free up the main ovens.
On the hob, the 1–4kW burner range covers everything from gentle simmering on the smaller burners to aggressive boiling and stir-frying on the 3kW and 4kW zones. The PowerWok™ burner in particular delivers the kind of heat you need for proper wok cooking, and the supplied cast iron griddle means you can grill indoors without firing up a separate appliance.
Feature-wise, this cooker goes beyond the basics. TrueTemp™ helps maintain accurate temperatures for more reliable baking results. The AirFry function and tray let you crisp chips, vegetables and snacks with less oil, bringing air-fryer style cooking into the main oven. Steam & Infuse™ adds moisture and flavour as you cook, helping joints of meat stay juicy. SteamCleanse softens baked-on residue for easier wipe-downs.
Safety and convenience are well covered: child lock, flame failure devices, closed-door grilling, interior halogen lights, end-of-cooking acoustic alarm and telescopic shelves all contribute to a safer, more controlled cooking experience. While it lacks smart connectivity, the breadth of traditional features easily matches or exceeds most rivals in this category.
This is firmly a premium range cooker, priced higher than many standard freestanding cookers and above many smaller ranges. You are paying for the 100cm width, quad-oven configuration, seven-burner gas hob and a long list of cooking-focused features that go beyond what you’ll find on entry-level or mid-range models.
Viewed purely in pounds per litre of capacity, it offers good space for the money, especially given you get four independently controllable cavities including a dedicated slow cooker and full fan oven. When you add the PowerWok™ burner, AirFry tray, Steam & Infuse™, TrueTemp™, Maxi-Grill™ and telescopic runners, the specification comfortably justifies a higher ticket price than basic dual fuel cookers.
Owner feedback backs this up: a 4.4 out of 5 rating suggests most buyers feel they’ve spent wisely, with only minor niggles rather than fundamental flaws. If you simply want a simple cooker and rarely push beyond one oven and two or three burners, it will feel like overkill. But for keen cooks, large families and entertainers who will actually use the extra ovens and advanced features, it represents solid long-term value.
The Stoves Richmond 100cm Dual Fuel Range Cooker is a serious bit of kit for serious home cooking. With four ovens, seven burners, a powerful wok zone and a host of thoughtful touches, it turns a family kitchen into a highly capable cooking space, without feeling intimidating to use.
Its main compromises are around maintenance and price. You don’t get self-cleaning liners, so you’ll need to stay on top of cleaning, and professional installation on both gas and electric sides adds to an already premium outlay. Space is another consideration: this is a big cooker that needs a suitably sized kitchen.
If you have the room, budget and appetite to make full use of its quad-oven flexibility, PowerWok™, AirFry and slow cook functions, the Richmond 100cm is an excellent, well-rounded choice that should serve a busy household for years. If your needs are modest or your kitchen is compact, a smaller, simpler model will make more sense.
