The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have analyzed chest freezers so you can choose the best one for your home. These large freezers are perfect for hunters, families and gardeners who want to maximize their harvest.

Chest freezers like upright models require manual defrosting in order to ensure efficiency and prevent icing. They come with sturdy baskets for storage to prevent small items from being lost in the depths and an adjustable lid that won't knock you over the head as you rummage for last month's frozen pizza.

1. Haier HCE519F

If you're willing to pay an extra amount to have more space, this sturdy and built-to-last chest freezers for outbuildings freezer is perfect. Its capacity of 252 litres is enough to store more than 10 shopping bags and is ideal for large families. It can be used in garages, unheated outbuildings and even inside the home. Low frost technology makes it easy to maintain and only requires defrosting once in a few years.

The lid is balanced so that you can easily sift your items and not have to be concerned about the lid hitting you in the head. This is especially helpful when you are retrieving lost frozen fish fingers. There's a wire storage basket which clips to the lid to hold smaller items and has a built-in interior light to aid you in separating items easily.

The energy consumption of the freezer is rated as A in the latest energy efficiency scale that's why it's a great option if you're looking to save money on electricity. It will keep your food safe for up to 24 hours in case of an outage, bringing peace of mind.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

Chest freezers are an excellent option for hunters who prefer to freeze their hunts or anyone seeking additional storage. The models are designed to be utilized in the garage or an unheated outbuilding, these models can operate at much lower temperatures than your fridge freezer because they're placed where cold air falls while hot air rises.

This smart black model comes with an impressive 142 litre capacity and looks professional hidden away in your garage. It has an adjustable thermostat as well as a counterbalanced lid that is safe for your fingers. The only downside is that you need to manually defrost it, which chest freezer means you will need to use a scraper.

It is rated A+ in energy efficiency, and is equipped with a clever "fast-freeze" function that reduces the temperature quicker than an normal freezer. This makes it simple to stock up on summer ice creams as well as batch-cooked winter stews. It is also ideal for outbuildings, and can be left to run at temperatures as low as -15C. It's also safe to keep food for up 16-hours in the event of an electrical malfunction.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush chest freezer will provide you with additional storage space at an affordable price. It is a good size to put in a corner of your home and is suitable for areas that aren't heated, such as garages or outbuildings. It's nearly silent and has a counterbalanced top so that it won't block the food as you retrieve it. The only downside is that it doesn't have a digital display or temperature warnings, and there's only one storage bin inside the freezer.

With a large capacity of 139 millilitres, Frydge this chest freezer is big enough to store 10 bags worth of shopping. It is also compact and quiet so it won't require much room in your kitchen. It has an A+ energy rating, which means it's low-cost to run and good for the environment too. Dual cooling lets you make use of it as a fridge which is ideal when you need to store cold drinks in the summer.