Chest Freezers

Maximize your frozen food storage with our spacious chest freezers. These practical appliances offer large capacity for bulk buying and seasonal storage, with top-opening lids that keep cold air in when opened. Ideal for use in garages and outbuildings, they're perfect for families, food enthusiasts, or anyone needing extra freezer space.

Why Choose a Chest Freezer?

Chest freezers offer practical frozen food storage with maximum capacity. Their horizontal design and top-opening lid make them ideal for long-term storage, bulk buying, and use in spaces where upright freezers might not be suitable.

Exceptional Storage Capacity

Chest freezers typically offer more usable space than upright freezers of similar external dimensions. Without shelves or door compartments taking up room, you can store bulky items like large meat joints, whole turkeys, or batch-cooked meals with ease. This makes them perfect for families who bulk buy, home bakers, or anyone who likes to prepare meals in advance.

Better Cold Retention

The top-opening design of chest freezers is inherently more energy-efficient. When you open the lid, cold air (which is heavier than warm air) stays inside rather than spilling out as it does with upright freezer doors. This means less energy is used to restore the temperature after opening, potentially reducing running costs over time. Many models also feature good energy ratings on the UK A-G scale.

Ideal for Garages and Outbuildings

Many chest freezers are designed to work in unheated spaces like garages, utility rooms, and outbuildings. This flexibility in placement helps free up valuable kitchen space while still providing convenient access to frozen food reserves. Always check the manufacturer's specifications for the minimum operating temperature if you plan to use your freezer in an unheated area.

Excellent for Long-Term Storage

Chest freezers maintain more consistent temperatures than upright models, with fewer temperature fluctuations during normal use. This makes them ideal for long-term food storage, helping preserve quality and taste for extended periods. Many models also feature fast freeze functions that rapidly lower the temperature to lock in freshness when adding new items.

Helpful Organization Features

While the open design is part of what makes chest freezers so spacious, many models include practical organization features. Look for models with hanging baskets that sit at the top for smaller or frequently used items, dividers to create separate sections, or interior lighting to help you find what you need. Some also feature counterbalanced or sliding lids that stay open hands-free while you access the contents.

Better Power Failure Protection

The thick insulation and efficient design of chest freezers typically provide longer temperature retention during power outages. Many models can keep food safely frozen for 24-48 hours without power (as long as the lid remains closed), giving you valuable peace of mind. Some advanced models also include temperature alarms to alert you if the internal temperature rises too high.

Range of Size Options

Chest freezers come in various sizes to suit different needs. Compact models with 100-200 litre capacity are perfect for smaller households or as supplementary freezer space, while larger units offering 300-500+ litres can store months of food for bigger families. The horizontal footprint means they can often fit into spaces where tall upright freezers wouldn't work, such as under windows or in rooms with low ceilings.

Find Your Perfect Chest Freezer

Browse our range of chest freezers with options to suit different spaces and storage needs. Whether you need a compact model for a small household or a large-capacity unit for serious bulk storage, we offer competitive prices and delivery options on all our chest freezers.

Frequently Asked Questions

A chest freezer is a type of deep freezer; its lid opens upwards like a chest.

Chest freezers are, on average, less expensive to buy, offer 20% more storage space and are cheaper to run than upright freezers. While upright freezers offer superior organisation, are easier to clean and occupy less floor space.

Chest freezers feature sidewall insulation to maintain their low temperatures. This makes them the cheapest type of freezer to run. Depending on your freezer's size and energy rating, it could cost between £1 and £5 in running costs per month.

Arrange your chest freezer in a cool, dry place like a kitchen, pantry, basement or insulated garage. Placing it in a warm or sunny location will force it to work harder to maintain its cool core temperature and require more energy.

Chest Freezers

Hotpoint 394 Litre Chest Freezer - White

Beko 104 Litre Freestanding Small Chest Freezer - White

Haier 300 Litre Chest Freezer - White

Fridgemaster 95 Litre Chest Freezer - Black

Haier 508 Litre Chest Freezer - White

electriQ 299 Litre Chest Freezer - White

Fridgemaster 95 Litre Chest Freezer - White

Russell Hobbs 300 Litre Chest Freezer - Black

Beko 360 Litre Freestanding Chest Freezer - White

Hisense 297 Litre Chest Freezer - White

electriQ 700 Litre Chest Freezer - White

electriQ 400 Litre Chest Freezer - White

Fridgemaster 142 Litre Chest Freezer - White

Fridgemaster 191 Litre Chest Freezer - White

Fridgemaster 191 Litre Chest Freezer - Black

Russell Hobbs 198L Chest Freezer - Black

Indesit 99 Litre Freestanding Chest Freezer - White

Indesit 204 Litre Freestanding Chest Freezer - White

Fridgemaster 142 Litre Chest Freezer - Black

Russell Hobbs 99L Chest Freezer - Black

Russell Hobbs 99 Litre Chest Freezer - White

Candy 85 Litre Freestanding Undercounter Freezer - White

Russell Hobbs 142 Litre Chest Freezer - Black

Candy 97 Litre Freestanding Chest Freezer - White