Yates's UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Yates's UK cooks with: rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers (Stonegate managed-house standard) for chips, skin-on and waffle fries, hash browns, beer-battered fish and onion rings, scampi, chicken goujons, halloumi fries and coated prawns; mayo-based dips and dressings (ranch, burger sauce, Caesar, katsu) are rapeseed-oil based; several bought-in coated products (goujons, hash browns, waffle fries, mozzarella/mac bites) are par-fried by the supplier in a sunflower or palm blend before they reach the pub. Across the 52 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Yates's 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: Hunter's Chicken + Pint of Lager, 3.9g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pint of Lager | 0.0g |
| Chicken Goujons | 2.1g |
| 6 Chicken Wings | 3.3g |
| Tomato & Basil Soup | 3.9g |
| Hunter's Chicken | 3.9g |
What to Avoid at Yates's UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| The Feasting Combo | 37.7g |
| The Chicken Feast | 26.4g |
| Katsu Hash Browns (Large) | 18.8g |
| Spicy Beef Nachos (Large) | 17.2g |
| All Day Breakfast | 17.0g |
Every Yates's UK item, ranked
All 52 items we have for Yates's UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pint of Lager | 0.0g |
| Chicken Goujons | 2.1g |
| Chips | 2.7g |
| 6 Chicken Wings | 3.3g |
| Sheesy BBQ Chips (Small) | 3.3g |
| Chocolate Fudge Sundae | 3.5g |
| Hunter's BBQ Chips (Small) | 3.5g |
| Tomato & Basil Soup | 3.9g |
| Hunter's Chicken | 3.9g |
| Garlic Bread | 4.5g |
| 5 Beer-Battered Onion Rings | 4.6g |
| Millionaire's Chocolate Fudge Cake | 4.8g |
| Katsu Chicken | 5.4g |
| 10 Chicken Wings | 5.5g |
| Doritos Classic Stack Nachos | 6.3g |
| Mac & Cheese Bites | 6.3g |
| Halloumi Fries | 6.4g |
| Corn Fritters | 6.7g |
| Sheesy BBQ Chips (Large) | 6.8g |
| Spicy Beef Nachos (Small) | 7.0g |
| Hunter's BBQ Chips (Large) | 7.0g |
| Chicken Tikka Masala | 7.1g |
| Lasagne | 7.5g |
| Cheesy Garlic Hash Browns (Small) | 7.5g |
| Chicken & Waffle Fries (Small) | 7.6g |
| Crispy Coated Prawns | 8.6g |
| Scampi & Chips | 8.7g |
| Steak & Ale Pie | 8.7g |
| Katsu Hash Browns (Small) | 8.8g |
| 10 Beer-Battered Onion Rings | 9.1g |
| Loaded Churros | 9.3g |
| The Beef Melt Burger | 9.9g |
| Spicy Cheese Beef Burger | 10.1g |
| The Plant-Based Melt Burger | 10.2g |
| The Chicken Melt Burger | 10.2g |
| The Chicken BBQ Mac Burger | 10.3g |
| The Beef BBQ Mac Burger | 10.4g |
| The Smokehouse Combo | 10.8g |
| Pigs in Blankets | 11.1g |
| Mixed Grill | 11.2g |
| Gammon Steak & Chips | 11.9g |
| Chick N Mix | 12.0g |
| Buttermilk Ranch Beef Burger | 13.2g |
| Fish & Chips | 15.1g |
| Chicken & Waffle Fries (Large) | 15.3g |
| Grande Nachos | 15.7g |
| Cheesy Garlic Hash Browns (Large) | 16.7g |
| All Day Breakfast | 17.0g |
| Spicy Beef Nachos (Large) | 17.2g |
| Katsu Hash Browns (Large) | 18.8g |
| The Chicken Feast | 26.4g |
| The Feasting Combo | 37.7g |
Frequently asked
Does Yates's UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Yates's UK cooks with: rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers (Stonegate managed-house standard) for chips, skin-on and waffle fries, hash browns, beer-battered fish and onion rings, scampi, chicken goujons, halloumi fries and coated prawns; mayo-based dips and dressings (ranch, burger sauce, Caesar, katsu) are rapeseed-oil based; several bought-in coated products (goujons, hash browns, waffle fries, mozzarella/mac bites) are par-fried by the supplier in a sunflower or palm blend before they reach the pub. Across the 52 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 Yates's UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers (Stonegate managed-house standard) for chips, skin-on and waffle fries, hash browns, beer-battered fish and onion rings, scampi, chicken goujons, halloumi fries and coated prawns; mayo-based dips and dressings (ranch, burger sauce, Caesar, katsu) are rapeseed-oil based; several bought-in coated products (goujons, hash browns, waffle fries, mozzarella/mac bites) are par-fried by the supplier in a sunflower or palm blend before they reach the pub. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Yates's UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Yates's UK cooks with rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers (Stonegate managed-house standard) for chips, skin-on and waffle fries, hash browns, beer-battered fish and onion rings, scampi, chicken goujons, halloumi fries and coated prawns; mayo-based dips and dressings (ranch, burger sauce, Caesar, katsu) are rapeseed-oil based; several bought-in coated products (goujons, hash browns, waffle fries, mozzarella/mac bites) are par-fried by the supplier in a sunflower or palm blend before they reach the pub, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Yates's UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Yates's UK cooks with rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers (Stonegate managed-house standard) for chips, skin-on and waffle fries, hash browns, beer-battered fish and onion rings, scampi, chicken goujons, halloumi fries and coated prawns; mayo-based dips and dressings (ranch, burger sauce, Caesar, katsu) are rapeseed-oil based; several bought-in coated products (goujons, hash browns, waffle fries, mozzarella/mac bites) are par-fried by the supplier in a sunflower or palm blend before they reach the pub, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Yates's UK?
Pint of Lager is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Yates's UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Yates's UK?
The Feasting Combo is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Yates's UK, at an estimated 37.7g 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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