Cheddar and caramelised onion chutney is such a British concept that it practically wears a flat cap. It’s ploughman’s lunch territory, pub garden snacking, the kind of flavour that evokes country pubs and warm summer afternoons.
Burts leans fully into this imagery, and the crisp delivers on the promise.
The cheddar is sharp and present, providing the cheesy backbone that this flavour needs. But it’s the chutney element that distinguishes these from standard cheese crisps. There’s a sweetness and complexity that suggests actual chutney rather than just caramelised onion.
The chutney authenticity
Good onion chutney has depth. Vinegar, sugar, slow-cooked onions, maybe some fruit. Burts’ seasoning captures that sticky-sweet-tangy profile convincingly. It’s not just onion. It’s chutney.
Whether it’s caramelised onion specifically is debatable, but the chutney concept comes through.
Perfect pairing
These crisps want to be eaten with something. A pint of ale, ideally, or perhaps some actual cheese. They’re completing a flavour picture rather than standing alone.
That said, they’re substantial enough to enjoy on their own merits.
Distinctively British
Some crisp flavours could come from anywhere. This one is unmistakably British, rooted in specific food traditions.
A flavour with a sense of place.
