Our Story
Want to see where the Seabrook Crisps story began?
1939
Mr Charles Brook went to collect his photos and noticed that the shopkeeper had accidentally labelled them ‘Seabrook’ instead of ‘C Brook’. When he opened his first fish & chip shop in Bradford, Charles decided to name it Seabrook.
1939
Mr Charles Brook went to collect his photos and noticed that the shopkeeper had accidentally labelled them ‘Seabrook’ instead of ‘C Brook’. When he opened his first fish & chip shop in Bradford, Charles decided to name it Seabrook.
1950
Charles and Colin moved into their first factory- a one up one down terrace house in Bradford. Seabrook began delivering crisps door to door, before launching the UK’s first crinkle-cut crisps.
1945
Charles’ son Colin returned from the Navy and together they discovered that with their fryer they could diversify their use of the humble potato. Seabrook Crisps was born producing Britain’s original crinkle cut crisps.
1945
Charles’ son Colin returned from the Navy and together they discovered that with their fryer they could diversify their use of the humble potato. Seabrook Crisps was born producing Britain’s original crinkle cut crisps.
1950
Charles and Colin moved into their first factory- a one up one down terrace house in Bradford. Seabrook began delivering crisps door to door, before launching the UK’s first crinkle-cut crisps.
1956
Charles and Colin converted the old Allerton liberal club in Bradford into their new factory, at the same time as incorporating the company. The World Crisp Eating Competition took place in Bradford, sponsored by Seabrook Crisps.
1956
Charles and Colin converted the old Allerton liberal club in Bradford into their new factory, at the same time as incorporating the company. The World Crisp Eating Competition took place in Bradford, sponsored by Seabrook Crisps.
1978
Seabrook purchased a site at Duncombe St, Bradford and 2 years later opened the Princeville Factory.
1978
Seabrook purchased a site at Duncombe St, Bradford and 2 years later opened the Princeville Factory.
1979
The first Prawn Cocktail crinkle-cut crisp was made. Seabrook were the first to use sunflower oil to cook their crisps.
1979
The first Prawn Cocktail crinkle-cut crisp was made. Seabrook were the first to use sunflower oil to cook their crisps.
2007
MSG removed by reformulating the flavours. At the same time, all e-numbers and any unnecessary artificial ingredients were removed.
2007
MSG removed by reformulating the flavours. At the same time, all e-numbers and any unnecessary artificial ingredients were removed.
2013
Seabrook crisps certified by Coeliac UK and changed all our crisps to carry the gluten free cross grain logo of coeliac UK. All crisps are also confirmed vegetarian friendly.
2013
Seabrook crisps certified by Coeliac UK and changed all our crisps to carry the gluten free cross grain logo of coeliac UK. All crisps are also confirmed vegetarian friendly.
2018
In October 2018, Seabrook Crisps Limited were acquired by Calbee inc., the leading snack brand in Japan as part of their ambitious international growth plans.
2018
In October 2018, Seabrook Crisps Limited were acquired by Calbee inc., the leading snack brand in Japan as part of their ambitious international growth plans.
2020
We introduced a flavour packed snacking range.
2021
We are very proud and excited that Seabrook Crisps are back on TV! We hope to lift the nation with this feel-good campaign which captures our unique charm and personality, delivering 'Brilliant By The Bagful.'
2023
We introduced a brand new look to our packaging.
2020
We introduced our flavour packed snacking range.
2021
We lifted the nation with this feel-good campaign which captures our unique charm and personality, delivering 'Brilliant By The Bagful.'
2023
We introduced a brand new look to our packaging.