Pizza Pilgrims UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Pizza Pilgrims UK cooks with: Neapolitan-style pizzeria: the dough is the classic flour/water/salt/yeast Neapolitan dough with NO oil in it, and the pizzas are finished with extra virgin olive oil, so the pizzas themselves are unusually low-PUFA for a pizza chain (most of their fat is saturated fat from Fior di Latte and buffalo mozzarella). The PUFA is concentrated in the deep-fried 'fritti' starters (cacio e pepe balls, smoked mozzarella bites, panko artichokes) which are fried in the UK restaurant default of rapeseed or blended vegetable oil, in the seed-oil-based dips (Caesar dressing, truffle oil, chilli oil, garlic herb oil - all typically sunflower or rapeseed based), and in the cured pork toppings (pepperoni, nduja, Italian sausage, guanciale). Pizza Pilgrims does not publish a fryer-oil statement, so the fryer oil is inferred from the UK default and scored on the higher (rapeseed/sunflower) side. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Pizza Pilgrims 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: Marinara Extra + Hot Honey Crust Dipper + Sicilian Lemon Sorbet, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sicilian Lemon Sorbet | 0.0g |
| Aperol Spritz | 0.0g |
| Birra Moretti Pint | 0.0g |
| Classic Negroni | 0.0g |
| Hot Honey Crust Dipper | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Pizza Pilgrims UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Smoked Mozzarella Bites | 12.0g |
| Cacio e Pepe Balls | 11.0g |
| Artichokes Fritti | 10.0g |
| Aubergine Parmigiana | 8.0g |
| Cavolo Nero Caesar Side Salad | 8.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Pizza Pilgrims UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Pizza Pilgrims UK cooks with: Neapolitan-style pizzeria: the dough is the classic flour/water/salt/yeast Neapolitan dough with NO oil in it, and the pizzas are finished with extra virgin olive oil, so the pizzas themselves are unusually low-PUFA for a pizza chain (most of their fat is saturated fat from Fior di Latte and buffalo mozzarella). The PUFA is concentrated in the deep-fried 'fritti' starters (cacio e pepe balls, smoked mozzarella bites, panko artichokes) which are fried in the UK restaurant default of rapeseed or blended vegetable oil, in the seed-oil-based dips (Caesar dressing, truffle oil, chilli oil, garlic herb oil - all typically sunflower or rapeseed based), and in the cured pork toppings (pepperoni, nduja, Italian sausage, guanciale). Pizza Pilgrims does not publish a fryer-oil statement, so the fryer oil is inferred from the UK default and scored on the higher (rapeseed/sunflower) side. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Pizza Pilgrims UK cook with?
Our research indicates: Neapolitan-style pizzeria: the dough is the classic flour/water/salt/yeast Neapolitan dough with NO oil in it, and the pizzas are finished with extra virgin olive oil, so the pizzas themselves are unusually low-PUFA for a pizza chain (most of their fat is saturated fat from Fior di Latte and buffalo mozzarella). The PUFA is concentrated in the deep-fried 'fritti' starters (cacio e pepe balls, smoked mozzarella bites, panko artichokes) which are fried in the UK restaurant default of rapeseed or blended vegetable oil, in the seed-oil-based dips (Caesar dressing, truffle oil, chilli oil, garlic herb oil - all typically sunflower or rapeseed based), and in the cured pork toppings (pepperoni, nduja, Italian sausage, guanciale). Pizza Pilgrims does not publish a fryer-oil statement, so the fryer oil is inferred from the UK default and scored on the higher (rapeseed/sunflower) side. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Pizza Pilgrims UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Pizza Pilgrims UK cooks with Neapolitan-style pizzeria: the dough is the classic flour/water/salt/yeast Neapolitan dough with NO oil in it, and the pizzas are finished with extra virgin olive oil, so the pizzas themselves are unusually low-PUFA for a pizza chain (most of their fat is saturated fat from Fior di Latte and buffalo mozzarella). The PUFA is concentrated in the deep-fried 'fritti' starters (cacio e pepe balls, smoked mozzarella bites, panko artichokes) which are fried in the UK restaurant default of rapeseed or blended vegetable oil, in the seed-oil-based dips (Caesar dressing, truffle oil, chilli oil, garlic herb oil - all typically sunflower or rapeseed based), and in the cured pork toppings (pepperoni, nduja, Italian sausage, guanciale). Pizza Pilgrims does not publish a fryer-oil statement, so the fryer oil is inferred from the UK default and scored on the higher (rapeseed/sunflower) side, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Pizza Pilgrims UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Pizza Pilgrims UK cooks with Neapolitan-style pizzeria: the dough is the classic flour/water/salt/yeast Neapolitan dough with NO oil in it, and the pizzas are finished with extra virgin olive oil, so the pizzas themselves are unusually low-PUFA for a pizza chain (most of their fat is saturated fat from Fior di Latte and buffalo mozzarella). The PUFA is concentrated in the deep-fried 'fritti' starters (cacio e pepe balls, smoked mozzarella bites, panko artichokes) which are fried in the UK restaurant default of rapeseed or blended vegetable oil, in the seed-oil-based dips (Caesar dressing, truffle oil, chilli oil, garlic herb oil - all typically sunflower or rapeseed based), and in the cured pork toppings (pepperoni, nduja, Italian sausage, guanciale). Pizza Pilgrims does not publish a fryer-oil statement, so the fryer oil is inferred from the UK default and scored on the higher (rapeseed/sunflower) side, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Pizza Pilgrims UK?
Sicilian Lemon Sorbet is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pizza Pilgrims UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Pizza Pilgrims UK?
Smoked Mozzarella Bites is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pizza Pilgrims UK, at an estimated 12.0g 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 Pizza Pilgrims 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.