Slow cookers are a must-have for creating hearty, flavourful meals like stews, soups and curries with minimal effort. Simply assemble your ingredients and this energy-efficient appliance takes care of the rest, leaving you free to focus on other tasks.

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With a range of deals on offer from several major retailers, now the perfect time to upgrade your kitchen with one of the slow cookers below that we've tried and tested. From batch-cooking to save on energy bills to delicious puddings, dhal and even yogurt, these versatile gadgets can handle it all. We've rigorously assessed each model for performance, ease of use and value, ensuring you get a reliable appliance built to last. Read more about how to make the most of your gadget with our 10 top tips for using a slow cooker.

Slow cooking has also been touted as a way to cook meals more efficiently and at a lower cost versus using an oven. You can find further advice in our guide to energy-efficient cooking.

We’ll be tracking the best deals on slow cookers across top retailers, helping you save without compromising on quality. Stay tuned for standout discounts on the models we've put to the test.

Slow cooker deals at a glance

  • Amazon – deals on thousands of products
  • Ninja – multi-cookers and slow cooker deals are live
  • Very – deals site-wide, ends midnight tonight
  • Currys – hundreds of deals being added each day
  • Appliances Direct – save up to 38% on small appliances
  • John Lewis and Partners – get up to £200 off small appliances
  • Boots Kitchen Appliances – thousands of savings across large appliances and more
  • Robert Dyas – discounts on Ninja, Daewoo, Russell Hobbs and more
  • JD Williams – up to 25% off home with code CHEER
  • AO – deals on large appliances, including fridge-freezers and ovens

Don't forget that all of these retailers will be competing for your attention, so will be keeping track of other brands' slow cooker deals as well as their own. We've also seen Currys, AO and John Lewis and Partners offer a price-match promise on slow cookers. When you find a price that you're happy with, check for added extras like free delivery.

Slow cooker deals 2024

Lakeland 6.5L searing slow cooker

Best slow cooker for families

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Star rating: 5/5

This ultra versatile slow cooker from Lakeland comes with a useful hob-safe cooking pot, meaning you can sear meat or cook the base of your dish in the cooking pot itself. Not only saving you on excess washing up, but it also means that flavours are kept in. With a 6.5L capacity, there's plenty of space if you've got lots of mouths to feed or if you like to prep. Our test recipe cooked brilliantly in this model and we particularly liked the fact that the exterior only got lukewarm.

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Morphy Richards EasyTime slow cooker

Best simple slow cooker with timer

Morphy Richards Easy Time slow cooker

Star rating: 5/5

If you're after a simplistic slow cooker with a timer, this model is a brilliant choice. It impressed us in test with its easy to use controls and the perfect stew it produced. It features welcome additions like a 12-hour countdown timer, a two-hour keep-warm setting and lightweight aluminium pot.

The cooking pot is also hob-safe, meaning you can cook in it and savour every flavour. For ease both the lid and the pot are dishwasher safe.

Read the full Morphy Richards EasyTime slow cooker review.

Wattage: 130-163W

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Ninja 9-in-1 multicooker OP350UK

Best blowout multi-tasking slow cooker

Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 multicooker 6-litre OP350UK

Star rating: 5/5

This slick Ninja multi-cooker is a convenient all-in-one gadget that offers great credentials for healthier eating, thanks to its zero-oil air-crisping. Functions include slow cooking, air-crisping, grilling, dehydrating, searing and sautéing, baking and roasting, steaming, making yogurt, and pressure cooking. Its user-friendly design, robust build, and anti-slip feet also impressed us.

It's a versatile piece of kit so already offers great value for money, but now is an excellent time to snap one up for a fraction of the original price.

Read our full Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 6-litre multicooker review.

Wattage: 1460W

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Crock Pot Lift & Serve digital slow cooker

Best small slow cooker

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Star rating: 4.5/5

A great pick for those with limited kitchen space, this 3.5-litre slow cooker is compact and relatively easy to store. Its interface is simple and intuitive, and among the controls are the traditional high and low settings, plus a keep-warm function that switches on when the timer has ended.

We used the Lift & Serve to make a beef stew, and the results were generally positive: tender meat and a thick, rich sauce. Our veg was a little too soft, so we'd suggest cutting it into larger chunks to get a firmer bite.

This is the lowest price this model has been over the last six months: while the savings on it are relatively small, they are genuine. We'll be continuing to track these deals, but if you want to buy now, this is currently the best on offer.

Wattage: 300W

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GreenPan Elite 8-in-1 slow cooker

Best slow cooker for entertaining

GreenPan 8-in-1 slow cooker

Star rating: 4.5/5

The first of its kind for GreenPan, this slow cooker has a range of settings and produced excellent cooking results, too. There are high and low heat levels, plus simmer/buffet, steam and reheat. We also liked the brown/sauté setting, which is built in so you don't need to use separate pans.

We tested this model by making a beef stew, and while the sauce was a little thin at the end of the cooking time, our meat was perfectly tender and our veg had the soft but slight bite we were looking for.

Unlike Black Friday last year, we haven't seen any price reductions on this slow cooker. However, if you were thinking about buying it anyway, the Currys deal above offers a little something extra.

Wattage: 1350W

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Crock Pot Sizzle and Stew

Best hob-safe slow cooker

Crock Pot Sizzle and Stew

Star rating: 4.5/5

This 6.5-litre slow cooker is ideal for big families, batch cookers, or entertaining. It comes with a heavy-duty aluminium bowl that's hob-safe, so you can sauté and sear ingredients without having to transfer anything from separate pots or pans. Not only does this save on washing up, it also helps you to maintain all those great flavours.

There are just two cooking programmes to choose from (low or high), plus a keep-warm setting. The pot is also relatively lightweight, making it easy to carry from kitchen to table.

Read our full Crock Pot Sizzle and Stew review.

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Tower 3.5L Cavaletto slow cooker

Best no-nonsense slow cooker

Tower Cavletto slow cooker

Star rating: 4/5

Compact and fuss-free, this Tower slow cooker doesn't have all the bells and whistles of other larger models, but it handles the basics brilliantly. There are three settings – low, high, and keep warm – and you can put the pot in the dishwasher. Using the slow cooker was easy, too, and our beef stew had tender meat and soft veggies with a slight bite.

Read our full Tower 3.5L Cavaletto slow cooker review.

Wattage: 210W

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How to calculate your kWh cost

Slow cookers can be very cost-effective as they typically have a low wattage, which means they're much cheaper to run than a conventional oven. That said, they do vary in energy efficiency and the cost per kilowatt hour (kWh) can depend on your energy tariff and where you live.

To calculate your slow cooker's daily cost, take the wattage and multiply that number by the hours of use per day. Then, divide the total by 1000 to get the appliance's estimated daily kilowatt-hour (kWh). Don't forget that this number will vary depending on where you live and who your energy supplier is. If you have a smart meter, you'll be able to see the cost while your slow cooker is in use.

How to shop safely online

Deals events are competitive, with brands and retailers alike vying for your attention and purchasing power. Scams are unfortunately a result of this landscape. So, we recommend only buying from retailers and brands you trust. If a deal feels too good to be true, it probably is.

Don't give out personal information similar to security questions, as they could be used to predict passwords. And we also recommend avoiding sites and private sellers that you don't recognise. Find out more in our guide on how to avoid online scams.

How do we find slow cooker deals?

We're continuing to check a huge variety of retailer sites to see which deals are available. As brands try to compete with each other, prices tend to change a few times a day, so we track all the prices to ensure you're getting the best deal and update this list accordingly.

We also don't just look at the larger retailers – we look at the smaller ones, too, as they may be offering prices that bigger brands can't. Our ultimate aim is to ensure you're getting the best deals and biggest savings possible, whatever the retailer.

How do we select slow cooker deals?

While there are lots of slow cooker deals around at this time of year, those included in our list are the best performers of those shortlisted, tested and reviewed by Good Food experts. Each slow cooker was put to the test using Good Food's triple-tested recipes, which allow us to assess how they perform and challenge any extra functions.

We take note of what the appliance does well, but we also check for any weaknesses. Read our guide to the best slow cookers to discover our top-rated picks and find out which models achieved the highest star-ratings.

Are slow cookers energy efficient?

Appliances like slow cookers tend to run for a few hours, so they typically have a lower wattage. A lower wattage results in lower energy consumption, which means slow cookers can be classed as energy efficient versus other higher-wattage appliances. Read our guide to energy-efficient cooking and check out our pick of the best energy-efficient appliances.

How to find a good slow cooker deal

  • Stick to a budget: sales events are a great opportunity to save money on a range of products, so to ensure you make the most of these savings, set a budget and stick to it.
  • Read reviews: it's easy to get pulled in by a good-looking deal, but there's also a chance the model you have your eye on is a dud. Our expert reviewers have tested a wide variety of slow cookers, so you can rest assured their recommendations are solid. Each test and review is impartial, and we always include the most up-to-date advice on the products actually worth spending money on.
  • Use tools that alert you to good deals: for instance, CamelCamelCamel will show you the price history of Amazon products.
  • When you see a price you're happy with, buy it: many deals are only available for a short period.
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