Ovens & Cooking

Good food starts with the right equipment. Whether you're setting up a kitchen from scratch, replacing a tired old appliance, or upgrading to something that actually matches how you cook, Bing Lee has everything you need in one place.

Our cooking range covers ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, and BBQs from Australia's most trusted brands, including Bosch, Smeg, Miele, Fisher & Paykel, Westinghouse, Beefeater, and more. Browse by category below, or read on for a guide to finding the right appliances for your kitchen and your household.

Ovens

From compact built-ins to professional-style freestanding ranges, our oven range covers every kitchen layout and cooking style. Choose from gas or electric, conventional or fan-forced, and standard or pyrolytic self-cleaning models. We stock built-in ovens, freestanding ovens, double ovens, steam ovens, and more from brands including Smeg, Miele, Bosch, Westinghouse, and Fisher & Paykel.

Cooktops

Gas, electric ceramic, or induction - we carry all three technologies across a range of widths from 60cm to 90cm. Whether you want the instant flame control of gas, the effortless cleaning of a smooth ceramic surface, or the fast, energy-efficient precision of induction, you'll find the right match in our cooktop range. Brands include Bosch, Smeg, Miele, Fisher & Paykel, Westinghouse, and ASKO.

Rangehoods

Keep your kitchen air fresh with a rangehood that suits your layout and your cooktop. We stock canopy, slideout, fixed, undermount, island, and BBQ rangehoods in a range of widths and extraction capacities. Brands include Smeg, Miele, Falmec, Westinghouse, and Bosch.

BBQs

Fire up the weekend with a BBQ from our outdoor cooking range. We stock gas, charcoal, and electric models - from compact portables for camping and balconies through to multi-burner freestanding setups and built-in outdoor kitchen configurations. Brands include Weber, Beefeater, Ninja, and more.

Choosing cooking appliances can feel overwhelming with so many options available, but it doesn't have to be. The right place to start is understanding how your household actually cooks, and working outward from there. Here's a practical overview to help you think it through.

Ovens - What to Know

Built-In vs Freestanding

Built-in ovens are designed to integrate flush with your kitchen cabinetry. They're the go-to choice for new kitchen builds and renovations where a seamless, coordinated look is the goal. They can be installed at eye level or under the bench in a traditional configuration, and pair neatly with a separate cooktop of your choice.

Freestanding ovens combine an oven and a cooktop in a single all-in-one unit. They're ideal when you're replacing existing appliances without doing a full kitchen renovation, or when you want a statement piece brands like Smeg make freestanding ovens that are as much about style as they are about cooking performance.

Gas vs Electric

Gas ovens heat up quickly and release a small amount of natural moisture when burning, which makes them well suited to roasting meats and baking dishes that benefit from moisture retention. They're generally cheaper to run than electric and offer reliable core functions: bake, grill, and fan-forced.

Electric ovens provide even, stable heat and come with a wider range of programmable cooking functions like defrost, rapid preheat, steam injection, and dedicated modes for bread, pizza, or slow roasting. Most ovens sold in Australia today are electric.

Conventional vs Fan-Forced

Conventional ovens use top and bottom heating elements without any air movement, creating natural heat zones suited to single-tray baking. Fan-forced models circulate hot air continuously around the cavity, delivering more even results across multiple shelves and reducing cooking times by around 10-20%.

Oven Size Guide

- Compact 45cm - suits tight spaces, apartments, or secondary ovens; typically 35-40L capacity

- Standard 60cm - the most popular size for Australian households; 55-75L capacity

- 90cm - preferred by larger households and serious home cooks; pairs well with a 90cm cooktop

- Double ovens - two separately heated cavities for cooking multiple dishes at different temperatures simultaneously

Gas Cooktops

Gas cooktops offer instant, visible heat control and work with any type of cookware. They're the preferred choice for high-heat cooking styles - stir-frying, searing, wok cooking - thanks to powerful burners and immediate temperature response. Gas cooktops require a natural gas or LPG connection and must be installed by a licensed gas fitter.

Electric Ceramic Cooktops

Electric cooktops feature a smooth glass surface with heating elements underneath. They're easy to wipe clean and particularly good at holding a steady, gentle heat. Ideal for delicate tasks like melting chocolate or keeping a sauce just barely simmering. Westinghouse, Bosch, and Smeg all offer strong electric ranges.

Induction Cooktops

Induction cooktops use electromagnetic fields to heat cookware directly, leaving the surface itself cool to touch. They heat up faster than gas or ceramic, offer the same immediate temperature response as gas, and are the most energy-efficient of the three technologies - transferring around 85% of their energy directly into the pot. They're also the easiest to clean and the safest option for households with young children. The main considerations are higher upfront cost and the need for cookware with a magnetic base.

Cooktop Size Guide

- 60cm (4-5 zones) - suits most Australian households; fits standard cabinetry cutouts

- 70cm (5 zones) - a useful step up with more space between zones during multi-pot cooking

- 80cm (5-6 zones) - suits larger households and more adventurous home cooks

- 90cm (6 zones) - maximum home kitchen capacity; ideal paired with a 90cm oven

Choosing the Right Style

The right rangehood style depends primarily on your kitchen layout. Canopy rangehoods suit most kitchens and make a visual statement above the cooktop. Slideout and fixed models are lower profile and more budget-friendly, sitting under overhead cabinetry. Undermount rangehoods are nearly invisible, tucked flush beneath the cupboard. Island rangehoods suspend from the ceiling above a freestanding cooktop, a bold design choice for open-plan kitchens.

Ducted vs Recirculating

Ducted rangehoods draw air out of the kitchen and vent it externally through the wall or ceiling - the most effective extraction method. Recirculating models filter the air through charcoal and grease filters and return it to the kitchen, with no external ducting required. Recirculating is easier and cheaper to install, making it a practical choice for apartments and rentals. Filters need regular cleaning or replacement to stay effective.

Key Specs to Check

• Extraction rate (m³/hr) - for most home kitchens, 300-600 m³/hr is sufficient; higher output for large or open-plan spaces

• Noise level (dB) - quieter models operate at 50-60 dB; particularly important in open-plan living areas

• Width - match your rangehood width to your cooktop for proper extraction coverage

Gas BBQs

Gas BBQs are the most popular choice for Australian backyards - quick to light, easy to control, and ready to cook within minutes. Most run on LPG from a portable gas bottle, though models supporting mains natural gas connection are available for permanent outdoor setups. A mains connection is more convenient and cheaper to run long-term. Gas BBQs deliver versatile performance across a wide range of cooking styles.

Charcoal BBQs

Charcoal delivers the smoky, charred flavour that gas can't fully replicate. It takes more time and technique than gas - around 20-30 minutes to reach cooking temperature, with heat managed by adjusting airflow - but for flavour-first cooks, it's worth every minute. Generally more affordable upfront than comparable gas models.

Electric BBQs

Electric BBQs are the practical solution for balconies, apartments, or any outdoor space where open flames aren't permitted. No gas management required - just plug in and go. They don't reach the same peak temperatures as gas or charcoal, but for everyday balcony grilling they do the job well. Ninja's electric range is worth a close look for compact, versatile performance.

BBQ Size Guide

• Portable (1-2 burners) - camping, picnics, and small balconies; best for 2-4 people

• Mid-size (3-4 burners) - the sweet spot for most households; comfortably feeds 6-8 people

• Large (5-6 burners) - for serious entertainers and big family gatherings; maximum cooking capacity