Crafted Pubs UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Crafted Pubs UK cooks with: rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers, the Greene King estate standard shared with Farmhouse Inns and Hungry Horse; the chips, fries, onion rings, battered haddock, lobster & crab croquettes, arancini, buttermilk fried chicken and the Parma ham schnitzel all come out of the same rapeseed fryers, and the Caesar dressing, tartare, signature burger sauce, hummus, lovage pesto and Puy lentil dressing are rapeseed/olive-blend emulsions, so the mains and grills (all served WITH fries) plus the fried small plates carry most of the PUFA; the dry-aged steaks, Sunday roasts, fish pie and cheese/charcuterie boards are butter- and dripping-led and score much lower. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Crafted Pubs 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: Sticky Glazed Lamb Shoulder + Dark Chocolate Mousse Bombe, 8.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Dark Chocolate Mousse Bombe | 3.0g |
| Garden Salad | 3.0g |
| Soup of the Day with Warm Sourdough | 3.0g |
| Sticky Teriyaki Baby Back Ribs | 4.0g |
| Baked Camembert | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Crafted Pubs UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken & Parma Ham Schnitzel | 20.0g |
| Fish & Chips | 18.0g |
| Plant-Based Cheeseburger | 16.0g |
| Dry-Aged Double Cheeseburger | 14.0g |
| Crispy Haddock Sandwich | 14.0g |
Every Crafted Pubs UK item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Crafted Pubs UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Dark Chocolate Mousse Bombe | 3.0g |
| Garden Salad | 3.0g |
| Soup of the Day with Warm Sourdough | 3.0g |
| Strawberry Shortbread Cheesecake | 4.0g |
| Sticky Teriyaki Baby Back Ribs | 4.0g |
| Sticky Toffee Carrot Cake Pudding | 4.0g |
| Baked Camembert | 4.0g |
| Sticky Glazed Lamb Shoulder | 5.0g |
| Avocado on Rosemary Sourdough | 5.0g |
| Sea Bream & King Prawn Malabar Curry | 6.0g |
| Full English | 6.0g |
| Smoked Haddock & Salmon Fish Pie | 6.0g |
| Apple & Blueberry Crumble | 6.0g |
| Margherita Pizza | 7.0g |
| Crab Mafalda Pasta | 7.0g |
| Sirloin Steak Ciabatta | 8.0g |
| Parma Ham Pizza | 8.0g |
| Lobster & Crab Croquettes | 8.0g |
| Fries | 8.0g |
| 28-Day Dry-Aged Rump Sunday Roast | 8.0g |
| Greek Style Salad | 8.0g |
| Roasted Squash & Chickpea Salad | 8.0g |
| Chips | 8.0g |
| Smoked Potato & Leek Risotto | 8.0g |
| Lemon & Thyme Roast Chicken Sunday Roast | 8.0g |
| Goats Cheese & Pea Arancini | 8.0g |
| Pepperoni Pizza | 9.0g |
| Scotch 8oz Flat Iron Steak | 10.0g |
| Hummus with Charred Padron Peppers | 10.0g |
| Flat Iron Chicken | 10.0g |
| Pizza Verde | 11.0g |
| 35-Day Dry-Aged 10oz Ribeye Steak | 11.0g |
| Buttermilk Fried Chicken | 11.0g |
| Onion Rings | 12.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 12.0g |
| Dry-Aged Double Cheeseburger | 14.0g |
| Crispy Haddock Sandwich | 14.0g |
| Plant-Based Cheeseburger | 16.0g |
| Fish & Chips | 18.0g |
| Chicken & Parma Ham Schnitzel | 20.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Crafted Pubs UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Crafted Pubs UK cooks with: rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers, the Greene King estate standard shared with Farmhouse Inns and Hungry Horse; the chips, fries, onion rings, battered haddock, lobster & crab croquettes, arancini, buttermilk fried chicken and the Parma ham schnitzel all come out of the same rapeseed fryers, and the Caesar dressing, tartare, signature burger sauce, hummus, lovage pesto and Puy lentil dressing are rapeseed/olive-blend emulsions, so the mains and grills (all served WITH fries) plus the fried small plates carry most of the PUFA; the dry-aged steaks, Sunday roasts, fish pie and cheese/charcuterie boards are butter- and dripping-led and score much lower. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Crafted Pubs UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers, the Greene King estate standard shared with Farmhouse Inns and Hungry Horse; the chips, fries, onion rings, battered haddock, lobster & crab croquettes, arancini, buttermilk fried chicken and the Parma ham schnitzel all come out of the same rapeseed fryers, and the Caesar dressing, tartare, signature burger sauce, hummus, lovage pesto and Puy lentil dressing are rapeseed/olive-blend emulsions, so the mains and grills (all served WITH fries) plus the fried small plates carry most of the PUFA; the dry-aged steaks, Sunday roasts, fish pie and cheese/charcuterie boards are butter- and dripping-led and score much lower. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Crafted Pubs UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Crafted Pubs UK cooks with rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers, the Greene King estate standard shared with Farmhouse Inns and Hungry Horse; the chips, fries, onion rings, battered haddock, lobster & crab croquettes, arancini, buttermilk fried chicken and the Parma ham schnitzel all come out of the same rapeseed fryers, and the Caesar dressing, tartare, signature burger sauce, hummus, lovage pesto and Puy lentil dressing are rapeseed/olive-blend emulsions, so the mains and grills (all served WITH fries) plus the fried small plates carry most of the PUFA; the dry-aged steaks, Sunday roasts, fish pie and cheese/charcuterie boards are butter- and dripping-led and score much lower, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Crafted Pubs UK seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Crafted Pubs UK cooks with rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers, the Greene King estate standard shared with Farmhouse Inns and Hungry Horse; the chips, fries, onion rings, battered haddock, lobster & crab croquettes, arancini, buttermilk fried chicken and the Parma ham schnitzel all come out of the same rapeseed fryers, and the Caesar dressing, tartare, signature burger sauce, hummus, lovage pesto and Puy lentil dressing are rapeseed/olive-blend emulsions, so the mains and grills (all served WITH fries) plus the fried small plates carry most of the PUFA; the dry-aged steaks, Sunday roasts, fish pie and cheese/charcuterie boards are butter- and dripping-led and score much lower, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Crafted Pubs UK?
Dark Chocolate Mousse Bombe is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Crafted Pubs UK, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Crafted Pubs UK?
Chicken & Parma Ham Schnitzel is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Crafted Pubs UK, at an estimated 20.0g 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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