Falcon, Lacanche and Premium Ranges
Semi Professional Range Cooker Brands: 5 Compared on Specs
Updated 2026
A semi professional range cooker is a domestic range built with restaurant-style parts: a 4kW to 5kW wok burner, heavy cast iron pan supports, single-handed ignition and stronger oven shelving. In the UK the names you will meet are Falcon and Mercury, both built by AGA Rangemaster, Lacanche from Burgundy, La Cornue’s CornuFé range, and ILVE from Italy. They cost a good deal more than an ordinary Rangemaster, and the extra money buys different things with each brand.
The short version, from the specifications we checked on 10 November 2026:
- Falcon is the closest to a Rangemaster with heavier parts, and the only one of the five that fits a standard 600mm worktop depth.
- Mercury is the industrial-looking sibling, with the same burner ratings as Falcon in a deeper, heavier body.
- Lacanche is the one people buy for looks and build, made in France in sizes from 70cm to 220cm, but with smaller ovens than a British range.
- La Cornue CornuFé gives you the French château look and the longest standard warranty we found, five years.
- ILVE offers the most hob layouts, including a coup de feu solid plate, but it is 700mm deep and comes with a two-year warranty.
What “semi professional” actually means
There is no standard behind the label. These are domestic cookers, sold and certified for home kitchens, and none is meant for a restaurant. What the term usually signals:
- A high-output burner. All five models we compared have a central or wok burner rated at 4.3kW to 5kW. The largest burner on a standard domestic gas hob is usually around 3kW.
- Cast iron pan supports that carry a heavy stockpot without flexing.
- Heavier construction, which you feel in the doors and see on the scales: the Mercury 1082 weighs 148kg and the La Cornue CornuFé 110 158.8kg.
- Heavier oven fittings, such as telescopic shelves and enamel or catalytic linings.
- A styling cue from commercial kitchens: chunky dials, exposed stainless steel, rails and brass or chrome trim.
If you are moving up from a standard range, our Rangemaster model and size guide is the baseline these brands are measured against.
The five brands compared
We picked the model from each brand that a buyer replacing a 100cm or 110cm range would most likely shortlist. All five are dual fuel (gas hob, electric ovens) on a 32 amp cooker circuit, and all except the Lacanche Cluny have single-handed ignition.
| Falcon 1092 Deluxe | Mercury 1082 | Lacanche Cluny Classic 100 | La Cornue CornuFé 110 | ILVE Majestic Milano 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1092mm | 1082mm | 1000mm | 1092mm | 1000mm |
| Depth | 600mm | 638mm | 650mm | 650mm | 700mm |
| Weight | Not listed | 148kg | 115kg | 158.8kg | Not listed |
| Biggest burner | 5.0kW | 5.0kW | 5.0kW | 5.0kW | 4.3kW double-ring wok |
| Burners | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6, or 4 plus coup de feu |
| Main oven | 80 litre fanned | 81 litre fanned | Two 51 litre fan ovens | 62 litre multifunction, 67 litre fanned | 53.4 litre and 43.7 litre multifunction |
| Ignition | Single-handed | Single-handed | Push-button | Single-handed | Single-handed |
| Standard warranty | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 5 years | 2 years |
| Made by | AGA Rangemaster, UK | AGA Rangemaster, UK | Lacanche, Burgundy | La Cornue (Middleby group) | ILVE, Italy |
Specifications and warranties are those listed by rangecookers.co.uk for each model on 10 November 2026. Check the exact version and the warranty terms with your retailer before you order: some brands extend cover if you register within a set period, and that changes.
Falcon: a heavier Rangemaster
Falcon is part of the AGA Rangemaster Group and AGA describes the ranges as hand-built in Royal Leamington Spa. The current line runs from the 900 Deluxe and the single-cavity 900S up to the 1000 Deluxe, the 1092 Deluxe and the 1092 Continental, each in dual fuel or induction.
The 1092 Deluxe has five gas burners led by a 5kW centre burner, a seven-function multifunction oven, a separate fanned oven and a dual-circuit grill. It is the only model in our comparison that is 600mm deep, so it lines up with a standard kitchen run without pulling the units forward. If you are replacing an existing Rangemaster 110 in the same space, Falcon is the least disruptive upgrade.
Mercury: same engine, more steel
Mercury began as a separate business; AGA Rangemaster took over its domestic range cookers in 2009 and builds them in the UK. The range is the 1000, 1082 and 1200, in dual fuel and induction.
On paper the Mercury 1082 hob is identical to the Falcon 1092 Deluxe: 5kW, three 3kW and a 1.7kW burner. What changes is the body. The Mercury is 638mm deep, weighs 148kg and has the brand’s hi-fi style metal dials. Its fanned oven is tall and narrow (296mm wide, 575mm high), which suits upright roasting and stacked trays rather than a wide baking sheet. Buy it for the look and the weight; do not buy it expecting to cook differently from a Falcon.
Lacanche: built in Burgundy, and it shows
Lacanche ranges are made in the village of Lacanche in Burgundy and named after Burgundy towns and villages. The UK line runs from the 70cm Cormatin and Rully to the 220cm Vezelay, each in a Classic version with brass or chrome rails and a Modern version with a cleaner front. Buyers in the UK usually look at the 100cm models: Cluny, Mâcon, Volnay and Vougeot, which differ mainly in oven layout.
The trade-off is in the ovens. The Cluny Classic 100 has two equal 51 litre fan ovens, each 414mm wide and 291mm high, which is smaller than the 80 litre main oven of a Falcon 1092. Ignition is push-button rather than single-handed. In exchange you get a 5kW burner, a 4kW burner, cast iron supports and the build quality that has made Lacanche the range people photograph. Dealers quote lead times of up to 16 weeks for the smaller sizes and up to 20 weeks for the large ones, so order well ahead of a kitchen fit.
La Cornue CornuFé: the French look, the longest warranty
La Cornue is best known for its made-to-order Château ranges. The CornuFé is its more standard line, sold in the UK as the 90cm Albertine and the 110. La Cornue is owned by the American group Middleby, which also owns AGA Rangemaster, and the CornuFé 110’s five burners carry exactly the same ratings as the Falcon 1092 Deluxe.
The CornuFé 110 has a 62 litre multifunction oven with seven functions and a 67 litre fanned oven, weighs 158.8kg and comes with an LPG conversion kit in the box. The standard warranty listed is five years, the longest of the five brands we compared.
ILVE: the most choice on the hob
ILVE ranges are hand-built at the company’s factory near Venice. The UK line-up is large: Milano, Majestic Milano, Roma, Torino, Panoramagic and Proline, from 60cm to 150cm, with hob options that include a fry-top plate, a coup de feu (a solid French-style plate with graduated heat) and induction zones mixed with gas.
The Majestic Milano 100 coup de feu version has a 4.3kW double-ring wok burner and four gas burners alongside the plate, and two multifunction ovens with pizza and moisture-retaining modes. Two things to check before you commit: it is 700mm deep, so it stands 100mm proud of a standard worktop, and the listed standard warranty is two years.
What to check before you buy any of them
- Depth. Only the Falcon fits a 600mm run. The others need the worktops either side built out, or you accept a step. Our kitchen cabinet sizes guide shows the standard depths.
- Oven size, not cooker width. A wider range does not always mean bigger ovens. Measure your largest roasting tin and baking tray against the oven cavity, not the cooker.
- Fuel and electrics. All five need a 32 amp cooker circuit. Gas models must be connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer, and if you are off the mains, ask for the LPG version at order. See LPG and oil range cookers.
- Floor and access. At up to 159kg, a CornuFé or a Mercury needs a sound floor and at least two people to move it.
- Warranty terms. Register straight away. We track the deadlines in range cooker warranty registration deadlines.
- Lead time. Built-to-order ranges take weeks to months. Do not book the worktop fitter until the cooker has a delivery date.
Frequently asked questions
What is a semi professional range cooker? A domestic range cooker built with commercial-style parts: a high-output wok burner of 4kW to 5kW, cast iron pan supports, heavier doors and oven shelving, and commercial styling. It is still a home appliance and is not designed or certified for restaurant use.
Which semi professional range cooker is best? It depends on your kitchen. Falcon is the easiest fit because it is 600mm deep. Lacanche suits buyers who want French build and looks and can accept smaller ovens. La Cornue’s CornuFé has the longest standard warranty at five years, and ILVE has the widest choice of hob layouts.
Are Falcon and Rangemaster the same company? Yes. Falcon, Mercury and Rangemaster are all part of the AGA Rangemaster Group, which belongs to the American group Middleby. Falcon and Mercury sit above Rangemaster with heavier construction and different styling.
Will a Lacanche fit a standard UK kitchen? In width, yes: the range starts at 70cm and the popular 100cm models replace a 100cm or 110cm range. In depth, the Cluny is 650mm, so it stands 50mm in front of a standard 600mm worktop unless the units are built out.
How long do you wait for a premium range cooker? Weeks to months. Retailers quote about 10 to 12 weeks for some Falcon models, about 14 weeks for Mercury, and up to 16 to 20 weeks for Lacanche depending on size. Check the lead time when you order.
