When it comes to home renovations, most homeowners have an idea of what they want the final result to look like. But if you’re working with small or awkward dimensions, you may have to tweak your Pinterest mood board to make it work.
In the kitchen, certain appliances are necessary whether you’re a keen home cook or you’re still mastering the basics. A decent fridge freezer, a small hob, and an oven are the foundational pieces no kitchen can feel complete without.
When a lack of space is the biggest obstacle, you’ll need to scale down appliances accordingly. Luckily ovens come in all sizes for all households including single size.
Ideal for small families and individuals there are myriad reasons to invest in a single oven. Their compact measurements mean they cost less and need less energy to reach the right temperature, so it can be a money-saving motive (go electric to save even more cash long-term).
Since they weigh less than a double oven, you can also have them installed at waist or eye level, saving your back from the constant strain of bending over and making you feel like a TV chef in the process.
Other than size and money saved, single ovens offer the modern benefits and features you’d expect from larger machines: think self-cleaning modes, cooking methods and consistent temperatures. In other words, the full menu of benefits - only in bitesize.
If you’re looking for a single oven to complete your kitchen, we’ve rounded up the best models to invest in right now.
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BOSCH Series 8 HMG7764B1B Electric Pyrolytic Smart Oven with Microwave - Black
What’s better than a compact oven? One that cleans itself and can microwave too.
If clutter is the devil to you, say hello to Bosch’s pyrolytic smart oven. The clever cooking appliance packs a wealth of cooking methods under its petite hood, with 14 modes including warming, hot air grilling, pizza, dough proving and microwaving.
It can be installed in the middle of your units and comes with a nifty Slide and Hide door that pulls out and tucks away under so there’s no danger of bumping into it when you’re in a mid-dinner rush. Four shelves separate the 67-litre space, and there’s a grill too.
Comes with a two-year guarantee.
Buy now £1699.00, Currys
SAMSUNG Series 4 Dual Cook Flex NV7B45205AS/U4 Electric Smart Oven - Stainless Steel
Making small kitchens work smarter, not harder is Samsung. The tech giant’s home appliance arm is full of ingenious gadgets including this electric smart oven. Though it's a single oven, it comes with two zones to allow you to cook dishes at different temperatures, meaning the whole meal can finish together. No more relying on the ‘keep warm’ function.
Thanks to no smell transfer you can even make roast chicken and brownies at the same time without either delicious scent intermingling - how’s that for multifunctional?
Buy now £529.00, Currys
Russell Hobbs 70L, 60cm Wide, Single Electric Built-in Fan Oven and Grill
A good option for small families, Russell Hobbs presents its electric built-in unit that comes with a grill for extra cooking ability. The fan-assisted oven can accommodate up to 70 litres and comes with two wire shelves to organise your ingredients.
Hit the energy-saving eco mode when you’re making longer recipes to save energy (and your monthly bills), while defrost mode will come in handy when you’re unearthing batch cooking from the depths of the freezer.
Buy now £159.00, Amazon
Klarstein MasterFresh Steam Oven
Trying to eat healthier? Klarstein’s single oven can help get you there. It’s fitted with a 1.4-litre water tank to facilitate steam cooking and can hold up to 24 litres, which admittedly, is small but ideal for one or two diners.
This baby can also bake, roast and dehydrate, the last of which you can use if you want to start making your own healthy dried fruit and veg snacks.
Buy now £242.99, Amazon
Indesit IS5G1KMW 50cm Wide Gas Cooker - White
For those with a tight budget or tightly spaced kitchen, this Indesit is packed with all the features you could need. The gas oven and hob on top will help with all culinary adventures, from making a bacon buttie to hearty pies when you need warming from the outside in.
The main cavity holds a good 59L and is lined with enamel that will wipe down splatters without fuss. An integrated grill allows you to crisp up toppings on the likes of mac & cheese and apple crumble to mouthwatering perfection.
Buy now £259.00, Very
Bosch Serie 2 HHF113BR0B Stainless Steel Single Electric Oven
With an A energy efficiency rating and whopping 66-litre capacity, this Bosch convection oven may be small, but she's also mighty.
The built-in electric unit can summon 3D hot air, hitting all sides of your ingredients so that your meal cooks perfectly. Control the temperature, modes and timer on the LED front screen. It's simple to maintain too, with a self-cleaning plate set over the fan to do the hard work for you.
Buy now £279.00, Amazon
Miele H2455BP Built-In Electric Single Oven
Say goodbye to scrubbing with this sleek electric oven that has a 76-litre capacity and five cooking shelves. The pyrolytic cleaning function is a welcome addition saving you time and elbow grease. Simply press a button and let the oven do the hard work as it melts away weeks (okay, months) of cooking mess leaving you with a light residue or small pile of debris that can be wiped away in seconds with a damp cloth.
Although this is an investment buy, it isn’t just a posh gadget, it’s a reliable and long-lasting addition to your kitchen that has been tested to perform consistently for over 20 years. The temperature can be easily adjusted depending on your meal of choice and the heat is distributed easily ensuring breakfast, lunch, dinner and all snacks in between are cooked exactly to your liking. Overall, it has all the standards of high quality you might expect from a Miele appliance and is a great option for people who need a reliable oven that does it all, from a full Sunday roast to a tray of cupcakes.
Buy now £759.00, AO
AEG 8000 BPE742380M Built-In Electric Self Cleaning Single Oven
This oven has its very own pre-installed recipe collection ready and waiting to be tried out. Plus there’s a digital cooking assistant that selects the optimal temperature and time for your meal so your dishes are always cooked perfectly. We wondered if a temperature probe was really necessary on an oven, but it turns out this handy addition is a great way to ensure that the core temperature of your food is high enough, meaning you’ll never run the risk of underdone or overdone steak again.
The appliance also allows you to tailor heating functions to your liking using familiar cooking terms like rare, medium and well done. The bright LED display allows for easy navigation and a handy timer turns off the heat once everything is ready to serve. Like others on our list, this oven uses a pyrolytic cleaning system to remove grease and stains from the interior, which can be wiped away once the heat cycle has finished.
Buy now £939.00, John Lewis
BEKO AeroPerfect BBIE12301XMP Electric Single Oven - Stainless Steel
Once you’ve eaten a midweek meal and the dishes are done, who has the time or energy to clean their oven? That’s where the self-cleaning oven comes in and this multi-function option from Beko is a practical choice, allowing you to cook with complete confidence knowing every splash and spill will be taken care of. It uses consistent airflow to deliver fast and even results, minimising temperature variations and ensuring cooking efficiency, from basic meals to cakes and bakes.
The pyrolytic self-cleaning function heats the oven up to 480°C to burn away residual dirt and grease. Once the oven has cooled, simply wipe away any residue with a damp cloth. This appliance combines a fan and conventional oven, a grill and a host of different cooking functions, with a touch control LED display that is easy to navigate.
Beko ovens are rigorously tested with the door opened and closed over 15,000 times before the appliance is signed off for public use. This peace of mind alone means you can confidently cook any meal knowing this budget-friendly oven is built to last.
Buy now £269.00, Currys
Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 Multifunction Oven DT200UK
If you’re really short on space, why not consider a countertop multi-oven for your kitchen instead?
Offering a whopping 10 functions in a device that measures just 50.5 x 43.5 x 33.5cm, Ninja’s mini oven is as impressive as the rest of its kitchen appliances.
This compact machine can cook pizza, grill, roast, bake, toast and crisp bagels perfectly across three racks. Oh, and it can air fry too, allowing you to enjoy previously guilty pleasures cooked with just a fraction of the oil.
The mini oven can make mains and sides simultaneously saving you from having to clean extra appliances and it can do it up to 40 per cent faster than a conventional fan oven. It’s perfect for big-family homes and small kitchens to replace a conventional oven.
Comes with a two-year guarantee.
Buy now £249.00, Amazon
