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If you already have a flexible gas fitting for a freestanding cooker that automatically seals when you unplug it, I think not. But if you need anything new putting in, then yes, plumber time.
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Gas safe guy, yes. But also, if you have not had an electric cooker before, pay attention! You can't just plug it in to the mains. It's likely to need a high-capacity dedicated spur direct from the consumer unit — usually 40A. Read the manual!
In my case this meant a new consumer unit (because all the slots were taken by other circuits) and a new armoured cable round the outside of the house (because we weren't about to rip up all the newly-laid flooring).
Seriously — don't just plug it in to the ring main, which is rated only to 13A.
TvH
HarmanMogul
@aggi
Need to fit a new freestanding cooker. Electric oven, gas hob. I think the electric bit just plugs in but I assume it will need to be someone gas safe registered for the gas bit, not something I can do myself? If so, how much would I be looking at for this (central london). Cheers