Seed oil verdict
Zero seed oils
Beef tallow and ghee only
About Vessel Kitchen
Vessel Kitchen is a Utah-based fast-casual chain built entirely around being seed oil free. Every protein, vegetable, and fried item is cooked in beef tallow or ghee. That includes the fries. The chain does not use any plant seed-derived oils, and they publish this clearly on their nutrition and FAQ pages.
Their menu is built around grain bowls, salads, and proteins, with whole-food sourcing and locally raised meats. The 9th & 9th location in Salt Lake City was the original, and the brand has grown to seven Utah locations including spots at the SLC airport. Vessel Kitchen is one of the few fast-casual chains in the country that claims total seed oil elimination, not just reduction.
Seed oil and health notes
How we verified this
Vessel Kitchen publishes their oil sourcing directly on their website. Both a dedicated nutrition page and their FAQ explicitly state they are seed oil free.
What people are sayingvia Google
I can't recommend Vessel Kitchen enough — it's become a non-negotiable weekly lunch spot for me. If you're looking for quality food that's served quickly, this is the place.
Second time dining here and never disappointed. I got the steelhead trout and it was delicious. My partner got the falafel bowl — best falafel I've had in ages.
Tried this on a whim and I am so glad we did. They allowed us to try samples, the food was fresh, and everything was delicious. Will absolutely be back.
Locations
7 Utah locations: SLC 9th & 9th, SLC Airport (Delta Terminal), Sandy (two locations), Midvale, Farmington, and Park City.
View all locations on their website →Frequently asked questions
Is Vessel Kitchen seed oil free?
Yes. Vessel Kitchen cooks exclusively in beef tallow and ghee. No seed oils, no vegetable oils, no canola. Their nutrition page explicitly states this. They describe themselves as 100% seed oil free.
What oil does Vessel Kitchen use?
Beef tallow and ghee only. Every protein, vegetable, and fried item is cooked in one of these two animal fats. No plant-seed-derived oils are used anywhere in the kitchen.
How many Vessel Kitchen locations are there in Utah?
Seven Utah locations as of 2026: SLC 9th & 9th, SLC Airport (Delta Terminal), Sandy (two locations), Midvale, Farmington, and Park City. Check their locations page for current hours and any new openings.