Walkabout UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Walkabout UK cooks with: rapeseed / vegetable oil in the fryers (Stonegate managed-house standard) for skin-on fries, loaded fries, karaage-coated chicken, chicken strips, sweetcorn wings, onion rings and the chicken schnitzel used in the Parmis; tortilla chips for the nachos are bought-in and pre-fried in a sunflower or rapeseed blend; chipotle mayo and sour cream dips are rapeseed-oil based; dough balls are finished in garlic butter. Across the 36 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Safest Orders at Walkabout 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: The Classic Melt Burger + Bottled Water, 11.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pint of Lager | 0.0g |
| Classic Garlic Dough Balls | 2.0g |
| Cheesy Garlic Dough Balls | 3.0g |
| Pizza Dough Balls | 3.0g |
| 7 Chicken Wings | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Walkabout UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| The Matchday Platter | 40.0g |
| 12 Chicken Strips | 23.0g |
| Karaage Loaded Fries | 20.0g |
| Veggie Chick Loaded Fries | 19.0g |
| Tikka Parmi | 18.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Walkabout UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Walkabout UK cooks with: rapeseed / vegetable oil in the fryers (Stonegate managed-house standard) for skin-on fries, loaded fries, karaage-coated chicken, chicken strips, sweetcorn wings, onion rings and the chicken schnitzel used in the Parmis; tortilla chips for the nachos are bought-in and pre-fried in a sunflower or rapeseed blend; chipotle mayo and sour cream dips are rapeseed-oil based; dough balls are finished in garlic butter. Across the 36 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Walkabout UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed / vegetable oil in the fryers (Stonegate managed-house standard) for skin-on fries, loaded fries, karaage-coated chicken, chicken strips, sweetcorn wings, onion rings and the chicken schnitzel used in the Parmis; tortilla chips for the nachos are bought-in and pre-fried in a sunflower or rapeseed blend; chipotle mayo and sour cream dips are rapeseed-oil based; dough balls are finished in garlic butter. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Walkabout UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Walkabout UK cooks with rapeseed / vegetable oil in the fryers (Stonegate managed-house standard) for skin-on fries, loaded fries, karaage-coated chicken, chicken strips, sweetcorn wings, onion rings and the chicken schnitzel used in the Parmis; tortilla chips for the nachos are bought-in and pre-fried in a sunflower or rapeseed blend; chipotle mayo and sour cream dips are rapeseed-oil based; dough balls are finished in garlic butter, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Walkabout UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Walkabout UK cooks with rapeseed / vegetable oil in the fryers (Stonegate managed-house standard) for skin-on fries, loaded fries, karaage-coated chicken, chicken strips, sweetcorn wings, onion rings and the chicken schnitzel used in the Parmis; tortilla chips for the nachos are bought-in and pre-fried in a sunflower or rapeseed blend; chipotle mayo and sour cream dips are rapeseed-oil based; dough balls are finished in garlic butter, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Walkabout UK?
Pint of Lager is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Walkabout UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Walkabout UK?
The Matchday Platter is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Walkabout UK, at an estimated 40.0g 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 Walkabout 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.