What's the difference between a double oven vs single oven?

When looking for a new built-in oven, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the sheer amount of choice there is on offer. The first thing to consider when selecting a new appliance is what type of built-in oven would best fit in your home.

Single Oven

While single ovens have just one oven to bake, there is usually enough space to cater for most families. For added ease, a selection of our single ovens feature Split&Cook® technology, a feature that gives you the flexibility of using your single oven as if it were a double oven. By placing a special tray into the oven, the cavity to be split , meaning two different foods can be cooked in a single unit without the transferral of any flavours and smells. For more information, read our dedicated Split&Cook® lifestyle article .

Double Oven

Perfect for larger families, a double oven offers more cooking space than a single oven, meaning there’s more than enough space to cook multiple dishes at once. Double ovens usually have a grill in the smaller top ovens, perfect for making grilled cheese or crispy bacon. For easy cleaning, a selection of our double ovens also boast innovative cleaning features, with removable glass doors, easy to remove side racks and catalytic interiors. For more information, explore our full range of built under double ovens.