Wildwood UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Wildwood UK cooks with: rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers and pizza dough (UK default; chain does not publish the specific fryer oil, may be a rapeseed-sunflower blend); olive oil, butter and cheese carry most of the fat in pasta, risotto and grills. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Wildwood 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: British 10oz Rib-Eye Steak + Coca-Cola, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| British 10oz Rib-Eye Steak | 2.0g |
| Sticky Toffee Pudding | 2.0g |
| Tiramisu | 2.0g |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | 5.0g |
| Vegan Lasagne | 5.0g |
What to Avoid at Wildwood UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Zucchini Fritti | 16.0g |
| Vegan Burger | 14.0g |
| Chicken Piccata Milanese | 14.0g |
| Calamari | 13.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 12.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Wildwood UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Wildwood UK cooks with: rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers and pizza dough (UK default; chain does not publish the specific fryer oil, may be a rapeseed-sunflower blend); olive oil, butter and cheese carry most of the fat in pasta, risotto and grills. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Wildwood UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers and pizza dough (UK default; chain does not publish the specific fryer oil, may be a rapeseed-sunflower blend); olive oil, butter and cheese carry most of the fat in pasta, risotto and grills. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Wildwood UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Wildwood UK cooks with rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers and pizza dough (UK default; chain does not publish the specific fryer oil, may be a rapeseed-sunflower blend); olive oil, butter and cheese carry most of the fat in pasta, risotto and grills, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Wildwood UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Wildwood UK cooks with rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers and pizza dough (UK default; chain does not publish the specific fryer oil, may be a rapeseed-sunflower blend); olive oil, butter and cheese carry most of the fat in pasta, risotto and grills, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Wildwood UK?
British 10oz Rib-Eye Steak is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wildwood UK, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Wildwood UK?
Zucchini Fritti is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wildwood UK, at an estimated 16.0g 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 Wildwood 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.