10 Best Oven Gloves 2024 | UK Chef Reviewed

These oven gloves bring together all the elements you would want to find in a pair. They have an attractive check pattern covering the majority of the gloves. This part, made from cotton, is soft but still tough with multiple layers. And they are only made tougher by the inclusion of a silicone pad on the palms.

These pads add to the heat resistance and also the grip that the gloves offer. The thumb will allow you to grab anything you need to safely and place it on a surface without a hitch. Pretty and practical, these are the answer to your oven-glove prayers. 

Instead of debating whether cotton gloves or plastic gloves are better, why not just combine the two? That's what these gloves have done, and by doing so have made the most of both fabrics. They are comfy and flexible with huge spaces for you thumbs making them very quick to slip on. 

Three layers of cotton and neoprene give these gloves a durability that you don't find with ones made just from cotton. They are far less bulky than some other oven gloves out there, with their 'pinch mitt' style known for being especially suited to those with smaller hands. Plus, they'll hang neatly on any hook with their individual loops. 

It might not always be one of your first considerations when buying oven gloves, but having a level of waterproofing can be really helpful. If you're cooking soup or lots of liquid in the oven, you might well find that hot liquid spills over the pot edge, or if you're deep frying, hot fat could spit at you, but these problems are solved with these waterproof gloves.

These gloves have five separate places for your fingers to go, so you can have more control when picking up any hot items. And those items can be very, very hot: these gloves can withstand up to 500°C!

These attached oven gloves are very traditional in their look. Their grey colour will go with most kitchens and the simple shape is bound to appeal to a large number of people. The cotton of the gloves is quilted and layered up extra thick to make sure that your hands don't get burnt. 

In addition to the option of draping them over a rack that the attachment offers, you can also store these oven gloves on a hook using the loop. For a stylish pair of gloves at an affordable price, look no further than this best-selling option from ProCook. 

Whilst the main bulk of these pot holders is made from cotton, they do have a silicon print on one side that adds grip, something that can be lacking with cotton gloves or pot holders. They come as a pack of two and have loops for easy hanging. 

You can also use them as coasters for large jugs as an added bonus! Without any separate thumb or fingers spaces, you might struggle when handling certain pots and pans, but the silicone grip will help massively with this problem. 

From the experts in all things kitchen, Le Creuset, comes this extra-safe, stylish oven mitt. Known for their colourful pots and pans, you can now get a matching Le Creuset mitt to take them out of tthe oven. But this glove is more than just its good looks – it has 4 layers of cotton quilting and towelling to stop heat in its tracks. 

Unfortunately, in this case, you do have to pay a price for quality. You only get one for the already very substantial price and buying two, which is advised for safety reasons, will cost far more than most oven gloves out there. 

Another set of gloves with an animal pattern, but this time with a more modern, quirky design. These foxes look like they're dancing all over the soft cotton material, which is reinforced with a filling of polyester to keep your fingers away from the heat. 

It also has a hoop which gives you more choice when it comes to how and where you want to hang your gloves. These gloves won't allow for as much movement or security as you might like, a problem that is face by all attached pads but one that might turn you away from this particular product. 

These attached oven pads come in a gorgeous pattern, filled with everyone's favourite British animals. They look far less industrial than some of the silicone gloves on this list, perfect if you want to add a warmer touch to your kitchen. 

Once they've got a bit mucky, you'll have no issues giving these pads a wash in the machine, but as a result of the light colour and cotton material you might struggle to get them looking as good as they once did. 

If the idea of being able to move all of your fingers individually appeals, then these gloves could be the pair for you. They are extra long, coming higher up the arm than your standard gloves and protecting your skin as a result. Gloves like these are especially useful when barbecuing as you can keep them on and still have all the control you need. 

These gloves would be even better if you were able to machine wash them, but that is not an option. Instead, you'll have to soak these and wash them by hand which is not as effective at getting them spick and span.

The silicon shell of this glove is covered with a raised design which means they are extremely grippy, giving you confidence when you're carrying any hot tray around, no matter how heavy it is. You also don't have to worry about any heat getting through the layer of silicone and cotton. 

You will have plenty of grip with these gloves, but what you might not have as much of is a good feel of what you're holding. The silicone and cotton keep out heat, but they make it quite hard to have any sort of control over individual fingers. They also might look and feel a bit too plasticky for you.