The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have reviewed the best chest freezers to help find the one that best suits your needs. These freezers with cavernous spaces are perfect for hunters, families, and gardeners who want to maximize their bounty.

Chest freezers unlike upright models require manual defrosting to maintain efficiency and prevent the icing from happening. Features include strong storage baskets to stop small items from being lost in the depths and a lid that is balanced so it won't hit you on the head as you rummage for the last month's frozen pizza.

1. Haier HCE519F

If you're willing to pay a little extra for more space, this tough and built-to-last chest deep Freezer chest is ideal. With a 252-litre capacity it can accommodate more than 10 bags of shopping and is suitable for large households. It can be used in garages, outbuildings that are not heated and even in the home. Low frost free chest freezers uk technology makes it simple to maintain and requires only defrosting once every couple of years.

It also has a lid that's counterbalanced, meaning you can sort through your supplies without the lid hitting you on the head when you're trying to retrieve a forgotten pack of frozen fish fingers. A wire basket is able to be clipped onto the rim to store smaller items. It also has an inside light that assists you in sorting through your contents.

The freezer's energy use is rated as A in the new scale for energy efficiency and is therefore a good option if you're looking to reduce your electricity bills. It can keep your food safe for up to 24 hours in the event of a power failure too, which is excellent for peace of mind.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

Chest freezers are an ideal option for hunters who like to freeze their hunts or for anyone who needs extra storage. These models are designed to be utilized in garages as well as unheated outbuildings. They can operate at much lower temperatures than a fridge freezer because they are located in areas where hot air rises and cold air falls.

This stylish black model has a good-sized 142 litre capacity and looks classy hidden away in your garage. It has a counterbalanced lid and a thermostat that can be adjusted. It's only downside is that you must manually defrost it, which means you'll need a scraper.

It's classified as A+ in energy efficiency. It also comes with an innovative "fast-freeze" function that lowers the temperature much faster than your normal freezer. This makes it easier to make a stock of summer ice creams as well as stews that are cooked in batches. It's also great for outbuildings and is left to run at temperatures as low as -15C. It can also safely keep food items for up to 16 hours in case that there is an electrical fault.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush chest freezer will provide you with additional storage space at an affordable price. It's a great size for tucking away in a corner of your home and is suitable for use in non-heated rooms such as garages or outbuildings. It is almost silent and is counterbalanced so that it won't close on the person who is grabbing food. The only drawback is that it doesn't have a display with a digital screen or temperature warnings, and that there's only one storage container inside the freezer.

This chest freezer comes with an impressive capacity of 139 litres, which is enough to store 10 shopping bags for the majority of households. It's also small and quiet, so it won't take up too much space in your kitchen. It comes with an A+ energy rating, so it's cheap to run and good for the environment as well. Dual cooling means you can also make use of it as a refrigerator, which is especially handy in case you require more storage for cold drinks.