The future of cooking has arrived. Welcome to the era of induction cooking.
If you haven’t heard of it before, induction cooking is a fancy way of saying ‘cooking directly on your kitchen worktop’. It looks and sounds like something out of a sci-fi film, but this high-tech kitchen surface is very much a reality right now!
We saw a first-hand demonstration at kbb Birmingham 2024, hosted by Invisacook, and became captivated by its potential. We’ve buzzed about it on social media and now we’re delving deeper into the topic with this blog post, because our commitment to exploring cutting-edge industry trends is insatiable.
A Peek Behind the Curtain
They say a magician never reveals his secrets, so it’s a good thing we’re engineers, designers, and fabricators! Plus, we all remember being mesmerised the first time we saw induction heating and asked the very same question: “how does it work?!”. Allow us to spill the beans.
The secret lies in specially made induction hobs which fit comfortably beneath the kitchen countertop. Once activated, the InvisaMat must be placed on the surface above the active hob, as this conducts heat to the pan while minimising conduction onto the worktop. After around 10 minutes of use, the worktop will become hot to the touch, so care must still be taken.
With all this streamlining, you may be thinking we’ve forgotten the controls. “How do you turn it on?”, we hear you cry! Don’t worry, a controller is provided, and can either be mounted on the work surface or hidden away in a pullout drawer. This allows you to switch the hobs on or off, change the temperature, and even activate a
Setup and Maintenance
You’re in love with the concept, but how do you select the right worktop? It’s true that not every worktop is compatible with induction cooking – only porcelain and granite will function properly.
There are over 20 porcelain products that are compatible with Invisacook. Their only recommendation is that a 12mm material is used. (Sounds like a browse of our luxurious 12mm Opus Collection may be in order…)
Oh, and before you throw away your pots and pans, don’t forget that many of them may be induction-ready! Invisacook recommends full clad stainless-steel, thick magnet bottom pans, and Invisacookware as the most compatible. On the other hand, aluminium, all-copper, and glass cookware won’t work without a magnetic strip on the bottom that connects to the hob. You can test out your cookware manually – the stronger the magnetic connection, the better the induction performance.
Our Material Recommendations
Kitchen worktops are often designed for durability to resist the demanding nature of cooking, but that doesn’t mean they can’t also look sublime. Here are some of our favourite picks for kitchen worktops that are compatible with induction cooking.
Calacatta Gold
Simple and classic. For a kitchen countertop that brightens the room, you can’t go wrong with Calacatta Gold.
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Blu Roma
Combining the organic with the modern, you can truly create a unique vibe by combining Blu Roma with induction cooking technology.
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Elegant Black
What’s that, you want it darker? We’ve got you covered. Elegant Black is the perfect partner to a sleek, luxurious kitchen. The induction cooking is just the cherry on top.
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The induction cooking movement has us inspired and we cannot wait for it to become more widely adopted in the coming months and years. In the meantime, we’ll continue innovating and exploring its integration within our materials.
For more information on induction cooking, including which of our materials are compatible, contact us for professional guidance.
