The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have analyzed the top chest freezers to help find the one that best suits your needs. These huge freezers are perfect for families, hunters and gardeners who want to maximize their abundant harvest.

Unlike upright models, chest freezers require manual defrosting in order to ensure they're working effectively and prevent icing up. Features include strong baskets for storage to prevent small items from getting lost in the depths of the freezer and a lid that is balanced so it won't strike you in the head as you search for the last month's frozen pizza.

1. Haier HCE519F

If you don't mind paying a little extra for more space, this durable and built-to-last chest freezer is ideal. With a 252-litre capacity it can store more than 10 bags of grocery and is ideal for large families. It can be used in garages, unheated outbuildings and even inside the home. The low-frost technology makes it simple to maintain and requires only defrosting once every few years.

The lid is balanced so it's easy to sort your belongings and not have to worry about the lid hitting you in the head. This is especially useful when you're trying to retrieve frozen fish fingers that you have forgotten to freeze. A wire basket clips onto the rim to store smaller items. It comes with an interior light that assists you in sorting through your contents.

The freezer is rated A on the lg latest fridge energy efficiency scale. It's an excellent choice when you're trying to cut down on your electricity bills. It will keep your food safe to eat for up to 24 hours in the event of a power failure as well, which is ideal for peace of mind.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

If you're a serious hunter and love freezing your game or just want a bit of extra storage chest freezers are a great solution. They are designed to be used in the garage or an unheated outbuilding, these freezers can work in much lower temperatures than fridge freezers because they're placed where cold air falls while hot air rises.

This stylish black model has an impressive 142 litre capacity and looks the business tucked in your garage. It has a lid that is counterbalanced and an adjustable thermostat. The only negative is that it needs manual defrost. This means you'll need to reach inside with a scraper from time-to-time.

It is rated A+ in energy efficiency, and it has an innovative "fast-freeze" function that reduces the temperature quicker than an normal freezer. This makes it easy to store up on summer ice creams and batch-cooked winter stews. It's also great for outdoor structures and can be left to run at temperatures as low as 15C. It is also able to safely keep food items for up to 16 hours in the case of a power failure.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush chest freezer is ideal to have extra storage at a budget-friendly price. It's the perfect size for tucking away in a corner of your home and Fridges lg is suitable for use in non-heated rooms such as garages or outbuildings. It has a lid that is balanced so that it won't lock on your head while you're retrieving food and is almost silent, meaning that you aren't disturbed when you're at home. The only downside is that it doesn't come with a digital display or temperature warnings, and that there's only one storage basket inside the freezer.

With a huge capacity of 139 litres this chest freezer is big enough to hold 10 bags of shopping. It's also small and quiet, which means it won't take up too much room in your kitchen. It's also great for the environment and has an A+ rating. Dual cooling makes it possible to use it as a fridge, which is especially handy in case you require more storage in the summer for cold drinks.