The best slow cooker for 2 people is usually a compact model between about 1.5 and 3.5 litres.
Prices checked on Amazon UK, 13 October 2026.
The best slow cooker for 2 people is usually a compact model between about 1.5 and 3.5 litres. A family-size 6 litre pot is wasteful for a couple: it takes more worktop and cupboard space, and recipes need scaling up to fill it properly. A smaller pot suits a casserole, curry or chilli for two with leftovers for lunch, while a hob-proof pot lets you brown meat first without extra washing up. We compared 4 options on Amazon UK, with prices from £15.99 to £29.99 when checked on 13 October 2026; every product was in stock with no low-stock warning on the buy-box offer. Best overall: the Morphy Richards 1.5L Compact Slow Cooker at £23.00. Best budget: the Hamilton Beach 1.8L Mighty Mini Slow Cooker, 90W at £15.99. Best for leftovers: the Cooks Professional 2.5 Litre Slow Cooker at £29.99. Best for searing: the Morphy Richards 3.5L Sear & Stew Slow Cooker at £24.99. Prices change often, so check before you buy.
Our picks
Morphy Richards 1.5L Compact Slow Cooker
Morphy Richards 1.5L Compact Slow Cooker
£23.00
Best overall
Hamilton Beach 1.8L Mighty Mini Slow Cooker
Hamilton Beach 1.8L Mighty Mini Slow Cooker
£15.99
Best budget
Cooks Professional 2.5 Litre Slow Cooker
Cooks Professional 2.5 Litre Slow Cooker
£29.99
Best for families
How we pick
We shortlist products sold on Amazon UK using capacity, features, customer ratings and price band. We do not lab-test every model unless a page says so. The Amazon page is the live price. How we recommend.
Compare at a glance
| Product | Capacity | Last Amazon price | Buy |
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| 1.5L |
£23.00
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| 1.8L mini |
£15.99
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| 2.5L |
£29.99
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| 3.5L |
£24.99
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The products
Buying advice
Quick comparison
Best overall: Morphy Richards at £23.00
Best budget: Hamilton Beach at £15.99
Best for leftovers: Cooks Professional at £29.99
Best for searing: Morphy Richards at £24.99
How we chose: we searched Amazon UK for slow cookers suited to 2 people, read each listing, and kept only products with a single new buy-box price, an in-stock status and no low-stock warning. Product details below come from the Amazon listings, not from our own testing.
Our picks
Best overall: Morphy Richards 1.5L Compact Slow Cooker (£23.00). Morphy Richards says the 1.5L capacity is the perfect size for serving 1 to 2 people. It has high, medium and low heat settings, a non-stick ceramic cooking bowl, a toughened glass lid so you can check food without lifting it, and a dishwasher-proof pot and lid.
Best budget: Hamilton Beach 1.8L Mighty Mini Slow Cooker, 90W (£15.99). The cheapest pick is a 1.8L slow cooker described as ideal for 1 to 2 people and small kitchens. It runs at 90W, has 3 heat settings and a keep-warm setting, and its removable ceramic pot is dishwasher safe and oven safe for browning and finishing touches.
Best for leftovers: Cooks Professional 2.5 Litre Slow Cooker (£29.99). At 2.5 litres, this model gives a couple room for an extra portion or two. The listing notes 2 heat settings plus keep warm, a 180W rating, a glass lid, cool-touch handles and a removable, dishwasher-safe inner pot.
Best for searing: Morphy Richards 3.5L Sear & Stew Slow Cooker (£24.99). The Sear & Stew pot is hob proof, so you can sear and saute ingredients on the stove and then transfer the same pot to the base. It holds 3.5L, has 3 heat settings, a lightweight non-stick aluminium pot and is dishwasher safe.
What to look for in a slow cooker for 2 people
Capacity: around 1.5 to 2 litres covers two portions; 2.5 to 3.5 litres gives two portions plus leftovers for lunch or the freezer.
Heat settings: low, high and a keep-warm or auto setting let you leave a stew all day and hold it once it is ready.
Pot material: ceramic pots hold heat well; a hob-proof metal pot lets you brown meat and onions first in the same pot.
Easy cleaning: a removable, dishwasher-safe pot and lid make small slow cookers easy to live with.
Power use: compact slow cookers in this guide are rated between 90W and 180W, according to their listings.
Prices and availability were checked on Amazon UK on 13 October 2026 and can change at any time. Specifications above are taken from the Amazon listings; check the current listing for full details before you order.
Frequently asked questions
How to choose slow cooker size?
Match the size to how many you cook for: around 1.5 to 2 litres for one or two people, and 2.5 to 3.5 litres if you want leftovers. Picks in this guide ranged from £15.99 to £29.99 on Amazon UK when checked on 13 October 2026.
How to choose a slow cooker?
Compare capacity, heat settings, keep-warm function, pot material and whether the pot is dishwasher safe or hob proof.
Is a slow cooker worth it?
For couples who like stews, curries and casseroles, a small slow cooker can make hands-off cooking easy, and the models here are rated from 90W to 180W.
Do i need to add water to a slow cooker?
Most recipes need some liquid, but slow cookers lose little moisture, so follow your recipe and the manufacturer's instructions.
