Slow cooker deals 2024: The biggest savings on expert-recommended models

Models can greatly vary in capacity, budget, and sophistication, but most are very straightforward and can be used straight out of the box. Some high-tech models also come with additional features, like sous vide settings, automatic timers, and presets for specific ingredients like meat, poultry, vegetables and soup. You'll also often find slow cooking as a function on multi-cookers and high-spec air-fryers.

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've spotted several offers on top-rated models from a range of retailers. We'll been keeping an eye out for the biggest deals on our best slow cookers and keeping track of prices, to help you get the best and biggest savings.

Slow cooker deals at a glance

• Amazon
• Ninja – multi-cookers and slow cooker deals are live
• Very – up to 30% off site-wide, sale ends on 10 October
• Currys – save up to 30% on thousands of products
• Appliances Direct – save up to £90 on Ninja multi-cookers and slow cookers
• John Lewis and Partners – claim an e-gift card of up to £300 on selected electricals
• Boots Kitchen Appliances – thousands of savings across large appliances and more
• Robert Dyas – discounts on Ninja, Daewoo, Russell Hobbs and more
• Argos – save up to 20% on Ninja appliances with code NINJA20
• JD Williams – up to £80 on Ninja, Morphy Richards and Tefal slow cookers
• 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

Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker 8-in-1 slow cooker

Best slow cooker

Star rating: 5/5

• £149.99 £109.99 at Amazon | (save £40 or 27%)
• £149 £119 at Appliances Direct | (save £30 or 20%)
• £119.99 at John Lewis & Partners

This Ninja slow cooker was a joy to use, and its eight-litre capacity makes it a great option for families or those who like to batch cook. The base has inbuilt sear and sauté functionality, so there's no need to transfer any ingredients from one pot to another. We liked its stay-cool handles and vast cooking pot, which can be removed from the base and served at the dinner table.

There are eight functions in total, including slow cook, sear/sauté, steam, braise, simmer, bake, prove and keep warm, and an integrated spoon and steam rack are also provided. On test, this gadget produced perfectly tender results – our venison madras was packed with flavour, with meat that fell apart, soft veggies and a thick, rich sauce.

Wattage: 1200W

Available from:

• Amazon (£109.99)
• Appliances Direct (£119)
• John Lewis & Partners (£119.99)

Lakeland 6.5L searing slow cooker

Best slow cooker for families

Star rating: 5/5

• £129.99 £79.99 at Amazon | (save £50 or 38%)

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.

Available from:

• Amazon (£79.99)

Morphy Richards EasyTime slow cooker

Best simple slow cooker with timer

Star rating: 5/5

• £79.99 £64.04 at Amazon | (save £15.95 or 20%)

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

Available from:

• Amazon (£64.04)

Ninja 9-in-1 multicooker OP350UK

Best blowout multi-tasking slow cooker

Star rating: 5/5

• £229.99 £139 at Amazon | (save £90.99 or 40%)
• £139 at John Lewis & Partners

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

Available from:

• Amazon (£139)
• John Lewis (£139)

GreenPan Elite 8-in-1 slow cooker

Best slow cooker for entertaining

Star rating: 4.5/5

• £190 £174 at Currys | (save £23 or 12%)

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.

Wattage: 1350W

Available from:

• Currys (£174)

Crock Pot Lift & Serve digital slow cooker

Best small slow cooker

Star rating: 4.5/5

• £44.99 £33.26 at Amazon | (save £11.37 or 26%)

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

Available from:

• Amazon (£33.26)

Crock Pot TimeSelect CSC066

Best slow cooker for automatic functions

Star rating: 4.5/5

• £79.49 £54.99 at Amazon | (save £24.50 or 31%)
• £75 £60 at Argos | (save £15 or 20%)

We found this high-tech model to be great value for a number of reasons – the first being its generous 5.6L capacity, which is ideal for large families or entertaining. It has a sleek, attractive appearance and a surprisingly modest footprint for its size, and its main ceramic bowl feels weighty and robust. It scored highly on versatility too, as the pot can go inside the oven up to 250C.

The four automatic settings, which include meat, poultry, soup and vegetables, are very easy to set up. The only thing lacking for us was the number of recipes inside the manual. Regardless, this is an excellent slow cooker that produces great results.

Read the full Crock Pot Time Select review.

Wattage: 240W

Available from:

• Amazon (£54.99)
• Argos (£60)

Daewoo stainless steel slow cooker

Best budget slow cooker

Star rating: 4.5/5

• £23 at Amazon
• £27.99 £23.99 at Currys | (save £4 or 14%)

This budget-friendly model has a practical capacity for cooking upwards of four portions at a time and created deliciously tender beef stew during our tests. Both the inner pot and lid are also both dishwasher-friendly.

Read our full Daewoo stainless steel slow cooker review.

Wattage: 160W

Available from:

• Amazon (£23)
• Currys (£23.99)

Tower 3.5L Cavaletto slow cooker

Best no-nonsense slow cooker

Star rating: 4/5

• £25 at ASDA
• £34.99 £22.01 at Amazon | (save £12.98 or 37%)
• £34.99 £29.99 at Tower | (save £5 or 14%)

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

Available from:

• ASDA (£25)
• Amazon (£27.99)
• Tower (£29.99)

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?

When we look for slow cooker deals, we 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, 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: now is 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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All savings percentages have been rounded up or down to the nearest whole number.