The 5 Best Crockpots for Large Families
If you’re feeding a crowd every night, a trusty crockpot can be your kitchen MVP. Whether you’re slow-cooking chili for Sunday dinner, meal-prepping for the week, or keeping food warm at potlucks, the right slow cooker makes all the difference—especially when you're cooking for a large family. In 2025, slow cookers are smarter, sleeker, and more versatile than ever, and we’ve rounded up the 5 best crockpots for large families.
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Hamilton Beach 10-Quart Extra Large Slow Cooker
Need extra extra room? This 10-quart slow cooker is one of the largest on the market. It's ideal for feeding 10+ people or cooking massive cuts of meat. The full-grip handles make it easy to transport, and the simple knob controls are refreshingly user-friendly.
Great for: Holiday meals, large roasts, extended families.
Crock-Pot 8-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker with Digital Timer
This classic slow cooker is a go-to for big families. With an 8-quart capacity, it can easily handle a whole chicken, a large roast, or enough soup to feed the neighborhood. The programmable digital timer lets you set cook times up to 20 hours, and it automatically switches to "Warm" when done.
Great for: Large stews, party meals, make-ahead dinners.
BLACK+DECKER 7-Quart Digital Slow Cooker with Chalkboard Surface
This 7-quart slow cooker is perfect for families of 5–7 and adds a playful twist—its chalkboard exterior lets you label what’s cooking or leave notes (great for potlucks or picky eaters!). The digital interface is intuitive, and cleanup is a breeze thanks to the removable stoneware insert.
Great for: School nights, meal labels, hands-off meals.
8QT 320W Electric Slow Cooker Pot with 3-Level Heat Settings 20 Hours Max Timer
With a generous capacity that serves 10–12 people, this crockpot features three heat settings (High, Low, and Keep Warm) and a programmable timer up to 20 hours. Made with a temperature-resistant ceramic inner pot and a durable stainless steel exterior, this slow cooker is as stylish as it is functional—and cleanup is a breeze thanks to its removable, dishwasher-safe insert.
Great for: Stews, roasts, soups, family dinners, and batch cooking for the week
8.5-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker, Larger than 8 Quart, More Practical than 10 Quart
This family-sized slow cooker features a programmable digital timer, auto Keep Warm setting, and comes with 5 disposable liners for easy cleanup. Its low-power cooking preserves nutrients for healthier meals, while the ceramic pot and stainless steel body offer durability and style in a range of colors and sizes.
Great for: Health-conscious cooking, easy cleanup, and stylish kitchens.
