9 Best Kitchen Timers 2024 | UK Chef Reviewed

While 60 minute timer might suffice for rudimentary meals, more advanced cooking requires more flexibility. This 100 hour timer, which allows you to count down, count up and even do both at the same time, is sure to please even the most expert culinary artists.

For your ease of use, it also features clear LED digits, an in-built stand, a hanging hole and a magnetic back. If you fear missing your cue, you can even adjust the volume to make it extra loud. It's incredibly versatile in its design, which means this timer would be a welcome addition to any home.

If an hour just isn't enough, this digital timer allows you time up to a whopping 100 hours. While we can't think of many occasions that would warrant that, it's certainly nice to have the option! Should you be cooking meat, it even features a handy reminder of when to flip your steak or burger.

This timer is also excellent in terms of its design, featuring big buttons, a large LCD screen with big numbers and a durable and water-resistant silicone casing. With the big names of both Salter and Heston Blumenthal behind it, there's little wonder that this timer is near the top of our rankings.

If you've ever shopped for houseware before, you probably recognise the name Salter, and that's because they've been around for over 250 years. This reliable, mid-range timer allows you to count down from a maximum of 99 minutes and 59 seconds.

Its intuitive design, which features extra-large LED numbers and a large, round start/stop button, makes this timer especially perfect for the elderly or visually impaired. It's fairly basic in its functions, but it's super convenient, featuring an inbuilt stand, a magnetic back and a loud beeper that you're guaranteed not to miss.

Over its years as a best seller, this timer has garnered 10,000+ reviews but, not content to rest on their laurels, Wrenwane takes customer feedback on board to consistently improve their design, and it shows. Take, for example, the removal of the beeping sounds when setting the timer and the larger buttons; both of these have been suggested by customers.

In addition, this timer also includes several handy extras, such as large digits, a loud alarm and a manual on/off switch – a simple feature missing from most timers! If you're looking for an affordable, reliable all-rounder, from a caring company, then this is an fantastic one to consider. 

The first thing that'll strike you about this kitchen timer is its beautiful copper colour and retro, polished design that is sure to lend a touch of style to your kitchen. It's magnetic too, meaning you can keep it stuck to your fridge, so it's always easy to find when you need it.

As with any good kitchen timer, you can work in increments of a minute – though here, only up to 55 minutes, as this keeps the clock-style face nice and symmetrical. It's a little bit pricey, but this really is a luxe-looking kitchen timer that will bring you joy every time you use it.

Like many good kitchen timers, this one allows you to count up or down, anywhere from one minute up to 100 minutes. Where it sets itself apart, however, is that it is set by twisting rather than pressing buttons. While this may seem like a small feature, it can be revolutionary for children or the elderly, who may have trouble working traditional buttons.

The thought that went into its design is clearly evident. It features two brightness levels, large numbers that are clear and easy to read and even non-slip pads to stop it from sliding around your worktop. Its sleek, futuristic appearance might put off those who want a timer which you don't need an instruction manual for though

If 60 minutes isn't enough for you and every second counts, you may want to consider this timer, which allows you to time up to 100 minutes and every minute in between. If you like to do things your own way, you can also use this timer to count up.

Its physical design is also brilliantly considered. It features large, easy-to-view numbers and intuitive touchscreen controls, and for your convenience, it comes with a backlight, a retractable stand, and the desirable magnetic back. It really a feature-packed option, but the futuristic-seeming touch screen will likely put some people off.

It's amazing how much of a difference small changes can make. This 60-minute timer works like many others, except the remaining time is marked out as red, gradually reducing in size as the minutes tick down. What you get is a clear visual representation of how long is left to go. 

This inclusion makes this a good multi-use timer for use all around the home, whether that's to discourage procrastination when working in the office or to help the kids understand how much time they have left to play video games. The design is quite 1980s retro, which you'll either love or hate! It comes in a selection of eye-catching colours.

The smooth matte black look and flat-bottomed design of this timer make it a handsome addition to the corner of any kitchen work surface. In clearly marked increments of a minute, you can time anywhere from one minute to almost an hour.

The ring is also long and loud, making it pretty much impossible that you'll miss it. You don't get some of the fancier features that come with more expensive digital timers and you can't time anything under 1 minute accurately, but this is a smart-looking analogue option at an affordable price.