Seabanks is an award-winning British rapeseed oil and fruit vinegar bottler and producer. The business takes its name from the most easterly field on our farm which nestles into the sand dunes on the magnificent Northumberland coast.
Seabanks oil is, in its simplest form, bottled sunshine. The oil from the rapeseed plant is a healthy oil – it has half the saturated fat of olive oil, coconut oil or sunflower oil and it is so versatile to cook and bake with.
In 2023 we started producing our own raspberry and blackcurrant vinegars. Both are made using 100% premium British fruit and in 2025 we launched a range of vinaigrettes combining the oil with the vinegars which make the easiest and best salad dressings around!
Welcome to our website and thanks for dropping by.
Watch Karen being interviewed by James Martin and see what James and his guest chefs had to say about her oils and vinegar.
Great Taste Awards Judges Comments
A bright saffron yellow oil with shine. Light green pea notes on the nose which follow through gently on the palate. This is a delicately flavoured rapeseed with soft buttery notes of broad beans and asparagus. We can see this drizzled onto leaves and would do well in a mayonnaise. No bitter aftertaste – a lovely smooth finish.
A beautiful golden-coloured oil that is glossy with a gentle viscosity. There are hints of citrus on the nose, and a lovely, light citrus tang with delicious zesty highlights. It tastes authentic and the lemon has been well judged. The lemon lingers on the finish. It is clean and delightful. This has been very well-judged and is simply delicious. It would be versatile in the kitchen for marinades and in dressings.
Beautiful, clear, crimson appearance. Great sweet/sharp, fruit/vinegar balance in the aroma. Also, the raspberries smell fresh. The consistency is syrupy but not too thick. On the palate, we start with a good whack of sweet fruit, quickly enhanced by subtle vinegar tartness. The two elements marry faultlessly. A touch more depth in its vinegary-ness could make it a three-star. Bravo!
Blackcurrant vinegar –
This has a vibrant colour and a wonderful fruity aroma. There is a good fruity flavour which is sweet and tasty – this would be great over ice cream
This has a great colour (this would certainly make for a vibrant dressing) and equally pleasing aroma and taste of blackcurrants. The red wine vinegar is certainly young and acidic, but the meld of sugar, fruit and vinegar is nicely achieved for a pleasing balance.
Raspberry vinaigrette –
This is a bright and zesty dressing with an earthy, fruity aroma. The balance is superb and the flavours are complementary.
This has a good raspberry colour, and that raspberry tang highlights the flavour profile beautifully, bringing a vibrancy to the party that we all enjoyed. The oil is gentle and doesn’t interfere with the overall taste, and the lovely silky texture just adds more to the experience.
Elevate your food with a bottle of delicious oil or get fruity with our vinegars and vinaigrettes.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Compared with other oils, rapeseed oil is considered to be a healthy oil.
Seabanks’ high smoke point (around 220°C) and delicious taste makes it perfect to cook and bake with. Take a look at our recipe page for some ideas and inspiration.
What customers say
‘I could just drink the whole bottle…’ (Raspberry Vinegar)
‘You have spoilt us now, we can’t have any other oil, yours is just the best we have ever tasted‘.
‘James Martin was spot on – the Raspberry Vinegar is awesome…’
‘You have converted me to baking with Lemon Oil after tasting that cake!‘
