Walkers just launched brand new crisps inspired by a popular takeaway dish

Two new flavours are available alongside the classics on shop shelves (Picture: Shutterstock / Richard M Lee) Calling all crisp lovers! We’ve got some major Walkers news to share. The crisp giant has finished sifting through thousands of flavour ideas submitted as part of its popular Do Us A Flavour campaign, and two finalists have officially been selected. The competition invited members of the public to get creative and share their dream suggestions for new Walkers crisps, including everything from nostalgic classics to vibrant, unexpected mash-ups. Metro exclusively revealed in July that the two top flavours are Salt & Pepper Chicken and Grilled Cheese & Chilli Jam, and now we can share that packets have finally hit supermarket shelves. The two finalists of Do Us A Flavour are hitting shops this summer (Picture: Walkers) According to Walkers, the Salt & Pepper Chicken crisps take inspiration from the takeaway favourite, combining garlic, spring onion, black pepper, and aromatic Chinese-inspired spices. While the Grilled Cheese & Chilli Jam bring together the rich flavour of melted cheese, with a sweet and spicy chilli jam twist. You’ll find them on the shelves now next to the likes of Prawn Cocktail and Cheese & Onion, but only one of the new flavours will be sticking around as part of the permanent range. Which one makes the cut will depend on how popular it proves with shoppers. Each pack of the limited-edition crisps sold counts towards the final result, so if you love Salt & Pepper Chicken and Grilled Cheese & Chilli Jam, you’ll want to make sure you’re snapping them up to show your support. So far, the crisps have been spotted on sale at Iceland and Home Bargains across the UK, but they’ll likely be in other major retailers very soon. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. As well as seeing their flavour win a spot in the Walkers core range, the masterminds behind the Do Us A Flavour crisps will win a cash prize, which could be as much as £500,000. Lydia Houghton from Malmesbury was the creative behind the takeaway-inspired Salt & Pepper Chicken crisps. In her submission video on TikTok, she explained the flavour idea, saying: ‘Delicious chicken-flavoured crisps, perfectly seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, chilli, and onion. Packed with flavour, right to the bottom of the bag.’ While Becky Dibble shared the great idea for Grilled Cheese & Chilli Jam, saying: ‘I think the balance of sweet, salty, and spicy will go so well in a crisp flavour.’ Which flavour will you be trying first? Salt & Pepper ChickenCheck Grilled Cheese & Chilli JamCheck Sign up to Metro's The Slice newsletter for your guide to what's on in London, with trusted reviews, offers and giveaways. The flavours featured in a TikTok series on the Walkers account over six weeks, which highlighted six of the best Do Us A Flavour submissions. Each flavour was championed by a social media influencer, and for the finalists, it’s GK Barry and Moyo Ajibade, who have been supporting these two. Speaking about the finalists, Wayne Newton, Senior Marketing Director of Walkers Snacks at PepsiCo, said: ‘From thousands of entries to just two finalists, it’s been an incredible journey, and now it’s over to the nation. ‘We can’t wait to see which flavour captures Britons’ hearts and earns its place as the next permanent addition to the Walkers family.’ This comes after Walkers unveiled a new Wavy Cut range, available now exclusively at Sainsbury’s, in 140g bags and priced at £2 RRP. There are two new ridged crisps in classic flavours – Lea & Perrins Worcester Sauce and Sticky Teriyaki. Deals of the Day The viral LED face mask with over 350 lights that's currently discounted by £100 A friend said I looked 'snatched' – I credit this new Charlotte Tilbury powder Shop MySweetSmile's biggest Bank Holiday offers before they end Back-to-school shopping just got a lot cheaper thanks to Primark The back-to-school essential parents forget every year – and it could cost them A version of this article was first published on July 2, 2026. Do you have a story you’d like to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@metro.co.uk Arrow MORE: M&S has revealed its Christmas food range – and shoppers are all saying the same thing Arrow MORE: Dishoom launches new lunch deal with ‘plentiful spreads’ from £16 per person — and no queuing Arrow MORE: I’ve been to Italy 22 times and nowhere compares to this foodie hotspot The Slice Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.