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1000W Single Burner Portable Electric Hot Plate - W13841461
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1000W Single Burner Portable Electric Hot Plate

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£18.49Dimensions: 270 x 240 x 80 mmWeight: 1.240 kg
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1000W Single Burner Portable Electric Hot Plate

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Fit, prep and delivery

Ships from our UK warehouse. Usually dispatched within 1–3 working days, then 2–7 working days for delivery — most orders arrive within 3–10 working days. Northern Ireland and remote areas may take a little longer.

Best for

  • Add a burner to a studio kitchen without installing a hob
  • Take cooking to a caravan, hall room or temporary rental
  • Free up the main hob during a busy meal prep

What's included

  • 1 x Portable Single Hot Plate (1000 W, cast iron with steel housing)
  • Attached UK three-pin plug and mains cable

Availability and fulfilment

  • Available stock: 16 units
  • Ships to United Kingdom
  • Estimated delivery in 10 days
  • Package weight: 1.240 kg

1000W Single Burner Portable Electric Hot Plate

Single-burner electric hot plate with a 1000W cast iron heating element, sealed steel housing in glossy black, and a chrome ring around the plate. The image shows the unit angled, with a side-mounted dial and a red indicator light visible on the front. Designed as a portable cooktop for studio kitchens, caravan trips, university halls or an extra burner during a busy meal prep. Plug into a standard UK 13 A socket and the plate comes up to temperature in a few minutes.

  • 1000W Cast Iron Plate: Sealed heating element distributes heat evenly under saucepans.
  • Side-Mounted Dial: Variable heat control with a clear position indicator.
  • Indicator Light: Red front-edge light shows when the plate is drawing power.
  • Glossy Steel Housing: Sealed body resists splashes and stays stable on a worktop.
  • UK Wall Plug: Connects to a standard 13 A wall socket — no adapter needed.

Portable single-burner cooking

This 1000W hot plate gives you one extra burner where you need it — a studio flat without an installed hob, a caravan or motorhome, a university hall room, or alongside a busy main hob during a holiday meal. The cast iron plate distributes heat evenly under a saucepan and the steel housing keeps the unit stable on the worktop.

Dial control and indicator light

A side-mounted dial sets the heat level and a small red indicator light shows when the plate is drawing power. The image shows the controls clearly on the right-hand side of the unit, with the warning triangle and indicator on the front edge.

Where it earns its place

Best as a supplementary or portable burner rather than a primary cooktop. Plug directly into a wall socket — not an extension lead — and let the plate cool fully before moving. Use any flat-bottomed saucepan within the diameter of the cast iron plate.

Key benefits

  • 1000W Cast Iron Plate: Sealed heating element distributes heat evenly under saucepans.
  • Side-Mounted Dial: Variable heat control with a clear position indicator.
  • Indicator Light: Red front-edge light shows when the plate is drawing power.
  • Glossy Steel Housing: Sealed body resists splashes and stays stable on a worktop.
  • UK Wall Plug: Connects to a standard 13 A wall socket — no adapter needed.
  • 1000W Output
  • Cast Iron Plate
  • Variable Dial
  • Steel Housing
  • UK Plug Fit

Key specifications

Essential details for your purchase

Size, materials and availability at a glance

Dimensions
240 x 80 x 270
Package weight
1.240 kg
Estimated delivery time
10 days
Materials
Metal
Packaging
Plastic bags
Ships from
United Kingdom
Global inventory available
16 units

Details to help you decide

Description and experienceShow

A studio kitchen, a caravan or a temporary room rental rarely comes with a proper installed hob, and improvising with a kettle and microwave only goes so far. This 1000W portable hot plate is the simple answer. A cast iron heating element sits in a sealed steel housing finished in glossy black, with a chrome ring around the plate. The image shows the unit angled, with the heat dial mounted on the side and a red indicator light visible on the front. Plug into a standard UK 13 A wall socket and the plate is ready to cook on within a few minutes. Use any flat-bottomed saucepan within the plate diameter — frying pans, milk pans, small stockpots — and let the unit cool fully before moving. Best as a supplementary burner during a busy meal prep or as a primary cooktop in a small space, not as a replacement for an installed kitchen hob.

The image shows a single-burner electric hot plate with a black steel housing, a circular cast iron heating plate framed by a chrome ring, a side-mounted heat dial and a small red indicator light on the front edge.

Guarantees, usage and supportShow

Technical review and performance

The heating element is sealed cast iron, which stores and releases heat evenly under a saucepan. The housing is steel finished in glossy black for splash resistance, and the dial control routes through a Bakelite knob rated for the heating temperatures. At 1000 W it sits in the middle of portable-hob power ratings.

Expert take

Single hot plates are unfussy in a useful way. The cast iron plate holds heat evenly, the steel housing tolerates worktop life and the dial is the only control you need. At 1000W the unit draws a meaningful share of a 13 A socket, so plug it directly into the wall and not an extension lead. It is best as a supplementary burner for a busy main hob or as a primary plate in a small studio kitchen. The cast iron does take a few minutes to come up to temperature compared with induction, which is the trade-off for the lower price and the lack of a glass top to crack. Use flat-bottomed saucepans within the plate diameter and let the unit cool fully before lifting it to clean.

Quick guides and tipsShow

Highlighted features

  • 1000W Output
  • Cast Iron Plate
  • Variable Dial
  • Steel Housing
  • UK Plug Fit

Key benefits

  • Add a burner to a studio kitchen without installing a hob
  • Take cooking to a caravan, hall room or temporary rental
  • Free up the main hob during a busy meal prep
  • Pack a portable cooktop for a market stall or pop-up

Usage recommendations

  • Plug directly into a wall socket — never an extension lead.
  • Use flat-bottomed saucepans within the plate diameter.
  • Switch off and unplug after use; the plate stays warm for several minutes.

What's included

  • 1 x Portable Single Hot Plate (1000 W, cast iron with steel housing)
  • Attached UK three-pin plug and mains cable

Materials and composition

  • Steel (housing)
  • Cast Iron (heating plate)
  • Bakelite (control dial)

Care recommendations

  • Let the plate cool fully before wiping with a soft damp cloth.
  • Avoid soaking the housing; the controls and indicator are electrical.
  • Wipe the cast iron plate dry after cleaning to slow surface tarnish.
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Cast iron vs ceramic vs induction

Cast iron hot plates store heat well and are tough but slower to react than ceramic or induction. They are the practical choice for portable use because there is no glass to crack and no special pan needed. Ceramic and induction are faster to react but need flat saucepans and (for induction) ferromagnetic bases.

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Frequently asked questions

What wattage is the plate?
1000 W. The specification lists it as a portable single-burner electric hot plate.
Does it work on UK sockets?
Yes. Standard UK 13 A wall sockets. Plug directly into the wall, not via an extension lead.
What pans can I use on it?
Any flat-bottomed saucepan or frying pan that sits within the diameter of the cast iron plate. Avoid round-bottomed woks.
How long does it take to heat up?
A few minutes from cold. Cast iron holds heat well once warmed, so cooking is steady after the initial warm-up.
Is it suitable as a primary hob?
It works as a primary plate in a studio kitchen, caravan or hall room. For everyday family cooking, a multi-burner installed hob is more practical.
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