Britannia Q Line XG 100

The Q Line 100 XG is the flagship model in Britannia's excellent entry-level contemporary style - a winning combination of clean modern lines, subtle cost-saving touches and uncompromising Britannia cooking performance. A smart appearance is achieved with crisp window apertures and pleasing control knob and handle design, and the overall feel is one of quality and competence. Cooking functionality is identical to the top-end Britannia Delphi, but savings are cleverly made in the following areas:

Aluminium gas rings, rather than brass
Wok support optional extra, rather than standard
Metalised plastic control knobs, rather than solid metal
Simpler programmer/timer
Optional stay-clean liners, rather than standard
Standard oven shelves, rather than heavy duty
Optional telescopic shelf rails, rather than standard
Drop-down storage door, rather than soft-close drawer

The drop-down triple glazed doors are reassuringly sturdy on their quality hinges, and can be removed for ease of cleaning (along with the inner door glass). Cooking performance is delivered via two A-rated ovens - an auto-programmable 9-function main oven featuring Britannia's Quickstart pre-heat system, plus a 4-function second oven which includes a rotisserie. Quiet and efficient thanks to the triple glazing and great insulation, the ovens feature removable enamelled roof liners for ease of cleaning. This XG model includes a separate "extra grill", complete with a full width glide-out grill tray. A handy storage compartment is accessed by a drop-down door flap. The sturdy stainless steel legs are adjustable, and a plinth kit is available if you prefer, as are extra-high legs should you need them (not compatible with plinth kit).

The hob features six high quality gas burners, including TWO 5kW dual wok burners. The hob itself is pressed from a single sheet of steel, with spill wells for two burners to minimise mess. The nicely designed cast iron pan supports are individual to the burners, and the middle two can be removed and replaced with the famous Britannia Chef Top - a worthwhile solid stainless steel Teppan Yaki griddle, which is available as an optional extra, as is a sit-on half-ribbed cast iron griddle and a wok support.

Britannia continues to be an aspirational brand with a devoted following, and has proven most popular with keen cooks who are looking for something solid, reliable and visually appealing. Britannia is a company which cares about the detail - their comprehensive product range offers something for everybody, and has been designed to deliver great performance in a very civilised manner. Owning a Britannia has always been a very worthwhile ambition, and it is still a great brand to have in your kitchen.