Chef & Brewer UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Chef & Brewer UK cooks with: rapeseed oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 38 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Chef & Brewer UK
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Lasagne + Sticky Toffee Pudding, 8.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Soup of the Day | 2.0g |
| Macaroni Cheese | 3.0g |
| Chicken Liver Pate | 3.0g |
| Lasagne | 5.0g |
| 28-Day-Aged Prime Sirloin 8oz | 5.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Chef & Brewer UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Signature Fish and Chips | 22.0g |
| Devilled Whitebait | 18.0g |
| Gourmet Chicken Burger | 17.0g |
| Cod & Chips | 16.0g |
| Scampi | 15.0g |
Every Chef & Brewer UK item, ranked
All 38 items we have for Chef & Brewer UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Americano | 0.0g |
| Garden Peas | 1.0g |
| Mushy Peas | 1.0g |
| Jacket Potato with Mature Cheddar & Beans | 2.0g |
| Soup of the Day | 2.0g |
| Macaroni Cheese | 3.0g |
| Chicken Liver Pate | 3.0g |
| Sticky Toffee Pudding | 3.0g |
| Salted Caramel Sundae | 3.0g |
| Home-Baked Crumble of the Day | 3.0g |
| Lasagne | 5.0g |
| 28-Day-Aged Prime Sirloin 8oz | 5.0g |
| Millionaire's Cheesecake | 5.0g |
| Sea Bass and Seared Scallops | 6.0g |
| Chocolate Fudge Cake | 6.0g |
| Rich Chocolate & Raspberry Torte | 6.0g |
| Crispy Squid | 7.0g |
| Gammon Steak | 7.0g |
| Vegan Falafel Burger | 8.0g |
| Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Salad | 8.0g |
| Deep Fried Halloumi Sticks | 9.0g |
| Roast Turkey | 9.0g |
| 12-Hour Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder | 9.0g |
| Hand-Pressed Beef Burger | 10.0g |
| Homemade Chicken Goujons | 10.0g |
| Roast Beef | 10.0g |
| Chips | 10.0g |
| Steak & Red Wine Pie | 12.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries with Mayonnaise | 12.0g |
| IPA Chicken in a Basket | 13.0g |
| Scampi | 15.0g |
| Chicken Breast Burger | 15.0g |
| Hunters Chicken | 15.0g |
| Hand-Battered Halloumi and Chips | 15.0g |
| Cod & Chips | 16.0g |
| Gourmet Chicken Burger | 17.0g |
| Devilled Whitebait | 18.0g |
| Signature Fish and Chips | 22.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Chef & Brewer UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Chef & Brewer UK cooks with: rapeseed oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 38 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Chef & Brewer UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers and for roasting (Greene King managed-pub standard, same kitchen spec as Hungry Horse); bought-in coated products (scampi, calamari, whitebait, goujons) are par-fried in a sunflower or rapeseed blend before the pub fryer; portions are large, so fried mains carry a lot of fryer oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Chef & Brewer UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Chef & Brewer UK cooks with rapeseed oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Chef & Brewer UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Chef & Brewer UK cooks with rapeseed oil and vegetable oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Chef & Brewer UK?
Gammon Steak is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chef & Brewer UK, at an estimated 7.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Chef & Brewer UK?
Signature Fish and Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Chef & Brewer UK, at an estimated 22.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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