Weeknight cooking runs a little smoother with this Smeg ceramic hob. It’s got 4 zones, two of them simmer zones for keeping a curry sauce ticking over while the rice steams. Nine power levels are set from the touch controls at the front, so a quick tap is all it takes to drop the heat. The timer buzzes when your food’s ready, and the residual heat indicator stays lit until the surface is cool enough to wipe down.