Pitcher & Piano UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Pitcher & Piano UK cooks with: rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers, the Marston's estate standard; almost every plate on this menu leans on the fryer or on a rapeseed-oil emulsion, so scores run high - skin-on triple-cooked fries, chunky chips, sweet potato fries, beer-battered onion rings, halloumi fries, karaage sticky chicken, crispy whitebait, arancini, southern-fried chicken, beer-battered cod/haddock, fish goujons, hash browns and the deep-fried sweetcorn-and-Cheddar veggie patty all come out of the same rapeseed fryers, and burger sauce, truffle mayo, roasted garlic mayo, lemon mayo, tartare sauce and the French dressing on the Sunshine Salad are all rapeseed-oil emulsions; every burger and most large plates arrive WITH fries so the fryer load stacks; the chargrilled steaks, baked mushrooms, mac & cheese and the dairy-led desserts are the low-PUFA end of the menu. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Safest Orders at Pitcher & Piano 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: Vegetable Thai-Style Red Curry + Pepsi Max, 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garlic & Cheddar Baked Mushrooms | 2.0g |
| Sticky Toffee Pudding | 3.0g |
| Meatball Sliders | 4.0g |
| Poached Eggs & Avocado | 4.0g |
| Vegetable Thai-Style Red Curry | 5.0g |
What to Avoid at Pitcher & Piano UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Crispy Fried Chicken Burger | 21.0g |
| Veggie Burger | 20.0g |
| Our Ultimate Beef Burger | 19.0g |
| Fish & Chips | 19.0g |
| Brunch Burger | 17.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Pitcher & Piano UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Pitcher & Piano UK cooks with: rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers, the Marston's estate standard; almost every plate on this menu leans on the fryer or on a rapeseed-oil emulsion, so scores run high - skin-on triple-cooked fries, chunky chips, sweet potato fries, beer-battered onion rings, halloumi fries, karaage sticky chicken, crispy whitebait, arancini, southern-fried chicken, beer-battered cod/haddock, fish goujons, hash browns and the deep-fried sweetcorn-and-Cheddar veggie patty all come out of the same rapeseed fryers, and burger sauce, truffle mayo, roasted garlic mayo, lemon mayo, tartare sauce and the French dressing on the Sunshine Salad are all rapeseed-oil emulsions; every burger and most large plates arrive WITH fries so the fryer load stacks; the chargrilled steaks, baked mushrooms, mac & cheese and the dairy-led desserts are the low-PUFA end of the menu. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Pitcher & Piano UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers, the Marston's estate standard; almost every plate on this menu leans on the fryer or on a rapeseed-oil emulsion, so scores run high - skin-on triple-cooked fries, chunky chips, sweet potato fries, beer-battered onion rings, halloumi fries, karaage sticky chicken, crispy whitebait, arancini, southern-fried chicken, beer-battered cod/haddock, fish goujons, hash browns and the deep-fried sweetcorn-and-Cheddar veggie patty all come out of the same rapeseed fryers, and burger sauce, truffle mayo, roasted garlic mayo, lemon mayo, tartare sauce and the French dressing on the Sunshine Salad are all rapeseed-oil emulsions; every burger and most large plates arrive WITH fries so the fryer load stacks; the chargrilled steaks, baked mushrooms, mac & cheese and the dairy-led desserts are the low-PUFA end of the menu. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Pitcher & Piano UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Pitcher & Piano UK cooks with rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers, the Marston's estate standard; almost every plate on this menu leans on the fryer or on a rapeseed-oil emulsion, so scores run high - skin-on triple-cooked fries, chunky chips, sweet potato fries, beer-battered onion rings, halloumi fries, karaage sticky chicken, crispy whitebait, arancini, southern-fried chicken, beer-battered cod/haddock, fish goujons, hash browns and the deep-fried sweetcorn-and-Cheddar veggie patty all come out of the same rapeseed fryers, and burger sauce, truffle mayo, roasted garlic mayo, lemon mayo, tartare sauce and the French dressing on the Sunshine Salad are all rapeseed-oil emulsions; every burger and most large plates arrive WITH fries so the fryer load stacks; the chargrilled steaks, baked mushrooms, mac & cheese and the dairy-led desserts are the low-PUFA end of the menu, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Pitcher & Piano UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Pitcher & Piano UK cooks with rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers, the Marston's estate standard; almost every plate on this menu leans on the fryer or on a rapeseed-oil emulsion, so scores run high - skin-on triple-cooked fries, chunky chips, sweet potato fries, beer-battered onion rings, halloumi fries, karaage sticky chicken, crispy whitebait, arancini, southern-fried chicken, beer-battered cod/haddock, fish goujons, hash browns and the deep-fried sweetcorn-and-Cheddar veggie patty all come out of the same rapeseed fryers, and burger sauce, truffle mayo, roasted garlic mayo, lemon mayo, tartare sauce and the French dressing on the Sunshine Salad are all rapeseed-oil emulsions; every burger and most large plates arrive WITH fries so the fryer load stacks; the chargrilled steaks, baked mushrooms, mac & cheese and the dairy-led desserts are the low-PUFA end of the menu, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Pitcher & Piano UK?
Garlic & Cheddar Baked Mushrooms is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pitcher & Piano UK, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Pitcher & Piano UK?
Crispy Fried Chicken Burger is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pitcher & Piano UK, at an estimated 21.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where Pitcher & Piano UK lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.