Replacing Electric Range with Gas

Hi all, We're looking to replace our range at some point and are leaning towards going gas instead of electric or induction. We like to cook and electric just doesn't have the temperature control that gas has. Induction may be out of our price range. I am wondering how difficult it is to split off existing gas service that is at our furnace and land it at the range. I am no newbie to running pipe, wire, etc, but is there a reason not to tackle this myself? Does the utility/gas company even need to know I am doing this? I do my own home electrical and plumbing and I'm sure I could learn this task. Also, I realize most gas ranges are paired with outside ventilation. Is this a must? The current unit is just a fan above the electric range.