Endorsements

“Best of luck to everyone competing in this year’s Kebab Awards, it is one of the most celebrated, and popular events in the industry calendar! Contributing over £2.8 billion annually to the British economy and supporting around 200,000 jobs within the restaurant, suppliers, and…

"I’m proud to be the MP for an area which is home to some of the best kebab shops in the country. Every night, people stream out of restaurants all along Green Lanes. In fact, one of the first kebab shops in Britain was set up just down the road from my constituency in Newington…

I am delighted to extend my best wishes for the 11th British Kebab Awards, taking place on 28 February. Hospitality in all its forms plays a critical role in supporting our economy as well as communities and high streets right across the UK. Kebabs are as much a part of our cult…

“I am pleased to provide a message for this year’s British Kebab Awards. We believe in the UK food and drink sector, and think that it makes an important contribution to growth in the UK economy. This included the restaurants, takeaway food outlets and the suppliers that provide…

The British Kebab Awards has gone from strength to strength every year and allows us to celebrate a popular cuisine, loved by many Londoners and people across the UK. I want to send my best wishes and congratulations to all the amazing restaurants that have been nominated. “Lond…

The British Kebab Awards celebrate the tremendous contribution made by this sector to the UK. Whether it’s the cultural, culinary, or economic impact we consider, there really is a lot to recognise and celebrate. Thank you to everyone who makes it such a success - and let’s all…

"The British Kebab Awards are a highlight of the year, and always keenly anticipated in Westminster. They have helped focus attention on the thousands of businesses and staff who help to feed the nation, providing tasty, affordable food to millions. The awards highlight the exce…

I’m delighted to be supporting the 2023 British Kebab Awards. I feel incredibly fortunate to have so many brilliant kebab shops in my constituency of Kingston and Surbiton where I can pick up one of my favourite doner kebabs. Kebab shops and takeaways are a vibrant and long-stan…

Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, said: ‘On almost every high street across the UK, you can find a hard-working kebab business serving late into the night, and in doing so, contributing almost £3bn each year to the UK economy. ‘Kebabs are not just tasty – my fa…

"In Scotland, kebabs continue to be a favourite after a night out or for a weekend take-away, and we’re lucky enough to have some of the best in the UK. Thank you to all the kebab shops across these isles, which are more often than not small family-run businesses, for bringing u…

“I would like to wish every nominee the best of luck in this year’s British Kebab Awards. As someone who has enjoyed many a good kebab I’m delighted to support and recognise those who work in kebab shops and takeaways across the country. As we celebrate the 11th year of these aw…

“I am proud to be supporting the British Kebab Awards. Kebab shops in Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill bring a richness of diversity and culture to our communities, and are a hidden treasure within the restaurant scene. I would like to pay tribute to all of the workers who wor…

"I am delighted to be supporting the British Kebab awards again this year, I attended this event many times before I was elected MP for Jarrow and i’m so pleased to be able to support the event now - in fact this will be the 7th kebab awards I have attended. The kebab industry p…

“Congratulations to Gloucester based Marco’s Kebab Van – well known to my constituents at its Coney Hill RFC base – for again reaching the finals of this prestigious awards, and fingers crossed you scoop a winner’s prize this year! I am proud of your achievement and proud for yo…

I would like to send best wishes on behalf of Derbyshire Dales to everyone involved in the British Kebab Awards. I was delighted to speak to a kebab shop manager in Wirksworth in my constituency recently. We discussed how Derbyshire Dales prides itself on its excellent local pro…

“I am delighted to support this year’s British Kebab Awards, now an established annual event. The industry contributes significantly to our UK economy, creating jobs and playing a cultural and vital role in my local community of Leicester East. From takeaways to fine dining, keb…

“I am really pleased to be supporting this year’s British Kebab Awards. There are lots of great kebab shops in Hertford and Stortford which my family and I love to go to from time to time. Many are small businesses, breathing life into our high streets and local communities whil…

The kebab shop is a staple of every town and city across Scotland, enriching our local culture and economy. The British Kebab Awards are an excellent way to recognise the hard-working and inspirational people at the heart of the industry. “I look forward to attending the ceremon…

“Kebab restaurants and takeaways are a important part of our local communities and enrich the culture of our high streets. No one kebab shop is the same and each place adds their own individual spin. I love going to some of the brilliant kebab restaurants In Hull West and Hessle…

"The last couple of years have been incredibly difficult for takeaways following the COVID-19 pandemic, which was only made worse with the cost of living crisis that followed. Yet through this turbulence, thousands of takeaways have fought to keep their doors open to local resid…

Kebab shops are a regular sight on our streets, as our nation has fallen in love with this tasty combination of meat, bread and salad and it has become a regular favourite takeaway - no longer confined to the late-night snack following a boozy night out. In my Liverpool constitu…

"It’s a great pleasure to attend the British Kebab Awards, where for once a good grilling is very much appreciated by the politicians! A very special thanks to Ibrahim Dogus for continuing to champion this vital industry that I know only too well has faced its challenges but als…

“I would like to send my warmest congratulations to Ali Baba on their shortlisting as a finalist in the Just East Best Delivery category for 2023’s British Kebab Awards. Ali Baba is a local favourite and mainstay of Southwick Square, helping to add to the range of culture and cu…

"Turkish Delight in Chorlton have been shortlisted as a finalist at the British Kebab Awards 2023. It’s great to see local businesses recognised for their hard work (and tasty food). Good luck for the final!" Jeff Smith MP MP for Withington, Shadow Minister for Sport, Tourism, H…

Bradford is well renowned for its restaurant and takeaway industry and in my constituency of Bradford West we are lucky to have a wide variety of kebab takeaways and restaurants which play an important role in making the city unique. The contribution of these businesses has help…

Diversity, culture and choice are fundamental elements of British society. The contributions made to local communities by kebab shops up and down the country cannot be measured simply by the economic activity they bring to an area, but by the richness of the cultural life and ot…

The kebab industry has contributed £2.2 billion to the UK economy in 2018, with similar figures being reported for successive years. Since the 1980’s they have become one of Bassetlaw’s favourite takeaway meal choices for party goers and the local the population. Kebab businesse…

These awards are a brilliant way to celebrate the success of these fantastic small businesses located across the UK. The contribution made by the Turkish, Kurdish and many other communities that make up the kebab industry in Britain are truly special, and I hope the British Keba…

The British Kebab Awards are a true celebration of the contribution the kebab industry makes to our economy and culture. Kebab shops have long been established as one of Britain’s best-loved food establishments and that is thanks to thousands of small and medium enterprises, and…

Our food and drink industry is the beating heart - and rumbling stomach of many communities. We are lucky to have so many talented, dedicated and passionate restaurants and takeaway outlets across the length and breadth of our nation. The British Kebab Awards is fast becoming an…

Local Kebab restaurants are an integral part of our food culture. Not only does it provide tasty and nutritious sustenance, the kebab is often fantastic value for money. Kebabs bring a vibrant colour to life and to our palates - a stupendous yet simple mix of spices to relish. T…

The Kebab Awards is now an absolutely central part of the country's culinary calendar. Throughout the length and breath of Britain, the annual Kebab Awards are acknowledged as being a vitally important event which gives credit to those who create Kebabs of the highest quality. L…

The British Kebab Awards are an amazing opportunity to support, draw attention to, and celebrate our amazing kebab restaurants. As the Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington, I’m incredibly lucky to have many fantastic ones locally. In fact, a number have made it to…

"The UK is incredibly fortunate in having an enormous variety of high quality restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisines, not least in my own constituency. I was delighted that Sark in Maldon won the Best Regional Kebab Restaurant Award last year and that this year Paparazz…

"The kebab restaurants in Romsey and Southampton North are not just great places to eat, they are a vibrant part of the communities they serve. Uni Kebab is such a fantastic take away and restaurant and a real must for all the new students as they arrive in Southampton for the f…

"We are fortunate enough to have so many Kebabs restaurants based on our local high streets across the Two Cities. They provide not only delicious food but also employ so many people, often young local residents. Kebab restaurants offer are so much more than just a stop off afte…

“From takeaways to fine dining, the kebab is one of Britain's national dishes. "The fierce competition between kebab houses that exists in the West of England is a great indicator of just how popular this firm favourite among residents has become. “My region has a thriving hospi…

“I’m really looking forward to attending the British Kebab Awards this year. It’s always a brilliant night and a chance to appreciate some of the hidden treasures in the kebab world. “There are so many fantastic kebab outlets throughout my constituency, and I am sure a few will…

"Local kebab restaurants bring colour and life to our community’s economy and culture. The people who run and work at my local restaurants are some of the hardest-working, friendliest people I’ve come across. Halikarnas and Shawarma Grill are local favourites and I must give the…

"Stephen Morgan MP congratulates local British Kebab Awards finalists The city MP has congratulated Efes Kebab in Fratton on being shortlisted for the prestigious British Kebab Awards. Efes Kebab has been shortlisted for the ‘Best Takeaway Regional’ category and the winners will…

"When I sponsored the first Kebab Awards nearly 13 years ago, I never would have thought it would have turned into such a Westminster fixture. Forget the Spectator Summer Party, the Kebab of the Year Awards are THE place to be seen. But these awards are also a recognition of a m…

I was taken aback by the sheer number of entrants and finalists in this year’s British Kebab Awards – in Wales alone, there are 10 finalists all competing for the honour of winning the title of Best Kebab House in Wales. But I shouldn’t be surprised. Every town and every high st…

I have always been a proud supporter of the British Kebab Awards and I am delighted to support them again this year. The economic, cultural, and culinary impact of restaurants and chefs across the country is on such a scale, that I fear it would be more controversial for the Hea…

It gives me great pleasure in providing this message of support for the Ninth Annual Kebab Awards and the contribution the industry has made in Britain. The kebab industry has long been established as one of Britain’s most loved culinary establishments and it is a testament to t…

The British Kebab Awards honour and celebrate the tremendous value of the Kebab industry to our economy. I am delighted to support it. Lord Taylor of Warwick

I am delighted to support the British Kebab Awards. My constituency of Loughborough is the home to many great places where you can get an excellent kebab, and I am pleased to see one of them in the finals. Good look to them and well to done to all entries this year. Jane Hunt MP…

The British Kebab Awards is always a highlight of the year for me. Kebab restaurants and independent food retailers are right at the heart of the vibrant high streets in Cardiff Central. After a very tough 18 months for the industry, it’ll be great to be back at the British Keba…

I am delighted to lend my support to the 9th British Kebab Awards this year. The food and takeaway industry has proven to be exceptionally resilient over the last eighteen months, and I am glad to see restaurants recognised and celebrated. I would like to offer congratulations t…

We all value the diverse communities that make up London, and the diverse foods and restaurants that serve us all. The British Kebab Awards celebrate an important part of this diversity, and the contribution that London's Kurdish, Turkish and Arabic communities make to our share…

Congratulations to all those nominated to be honoured in this year’s 9th British Kebab Awards. Running a really good kebab restaurant is a tough job. But it makes a great contribution to the community. That is true in the community I represent, and in communities all over the co…

It is with great pleasure, that I give support to the 9th British Kebab Awards - so important this year. SME and all of their work, is the backbone of employment in so many cities in the UK. All my best wishes to you all and to Ibrahim. Baroness Mary Goudie

I am delighted to be attending this year’s Kebab Awards. After a challenging year I am looking forward to celebrating the food industry, which has shown immense resilience throughout this pandemic. As the MP for Manchester Gorton, I have the pleasure of having the “Curry Mile” i…

I am looking forward to attending the 9th British Kebab Awards later this year. I know several of my colleagues speak fondly of this event and I am sure it will live up to expectations! Takeaways are a valuable part of high streets across the UK and I am pleased these awards cel…

I’m pleased to be attending my first British Kebab Awards this year as the new MP for Batley and Spen. I’ve heard how legendary the annual Kebab awards are in Westminster and how much support it provides for the British Kebab & takeaway industry across the country. It’s therefor…

I am thrilled to be attending the 9th British Kebab Award ceremony later this year. The awards highlight an amazing array of talent within the UK, including in the Black Country, with Wednesbury based supplier, UK Kebabs, previously being shortlisted as a semi-finalist in the ‘S…

I am delighted to support the British Kebab Awards this year, which gives us the opportunity to recognise individuals and businesses who are so important to high streets up and down the country. These local shops play a vital role in our local communities and I’ll certainly be t…

The British Kebab Awards is one of the staples of the culinary calendar, celebrating brilliant food and the fantastic people who cook it for us. Especially after such a tough time for the food and drinks industry, I’m so glad that kebab lovers get to come together to celebrate a…

Kebabs have become a much-loved cuisine in Britain. Enjoyed in all settings, from high-end restaurants to late night takeaways. The British Kebab Awards are a fantastic way to honour those delivering exceptional kebabs in a very competitive market. The Rt Hon Nigel Evans MP Depu…

The British Kebab Awards is a great celebration of food and culture. I am very pleased to support the team and wish everyone involved the best of luck. Julie Marson MP Member of Parliament for Hertford and Stortford

I am sorry not to be with you tonight. The kebab has been part of my life from my student days in Bloomsbury in the 1960s to the present day. The small businesses represented at tonight’s awards have come through some very difficult times. I pay tribute to their resilience and w…

It is great to be attending the 9th British Kebab Awards Ceremony face-to-face after the pandemic. Our local kebab restaurants have gone above and beyond to keep feeding our communities whilst Covid restrictions have been in place. I am looking forward to celebrating the success…

After such a difficult 18 months, it is excellent that the Kebab Awards are going ahead, celebrating the resilience and good business sense of the community of small businesses. I congratulate everyone involved and wish you a very happy evening. Baroness Harris of Richmond

The British Kebab Awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate a cuisine that is a firm favourite across the UK. Our kebab shops are often at the very heart of our high streets, and while coronavirus has had a major impact on our food and beverage industry, I’m delighted to s…

The British Kebab Awards is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the value of this important industry to our national economy. Over 1.3 million kebabs are sold every year, contributing £2.8 billion to our economy. It is absolutely right that we come together to champion the futu…

I am very pleased to support this year's Kebab Awards. Kebab restaurants make a huge contribution to our local communities. I know they, along with the rest of the hospitality industry, have had a very difficult year and a half, but I look forward to celebrating and championing…

I’m pleased to support the British Kebab Awards, which celebrates one of this country’s best-loved cuisines and the exemplary chefs, restaurants and businesses in my St Helens North constituency and nationwide who make it so. Our diverse kebab businesses contribute a great deal…

After the difficult time we have all been through, I am delighted to see that the British Kebab Awards are back in a big way. The Awards have an important place in the culinary business calendar of so many people, and long may this continue to be the case. The Awards are an impo…

The hospitality industry has faced a difficult period throughout the pandemic, but as we’ve all craved normality Kebab shops up and down high streets across the country have provided us with a slice of comfort on a night in. I am delighted to support the British Kebab awards and…

I am honoured to support this years Kebab Awards. This annual event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate immense culinary talent. As the hospitality industry begins to move on from a year like no other, there is no better way to honour the industy by celebrating the kebab ind…

The British Kebab Awards is a fantastic event which celebrates the huge contribution that kebab restaurants make to our economy. It also gives us an opportunity to thank all those who are employed in the industry for their hard work, and for the delicious dishes that they prepar…

Congratulations to all the British Kebab Award nominees 2021. These fabulous awards are a perfect tribute to our beloved kebab shops all over the country and a celebration of the chefs in this industry who have worked hard to reach the top of their game in taste and presentation…

Kebabs are just one of thousands of examples of how diversity keeps London going – and the rest of the UK with it. It’s fabulous to see the industry celebrated and excellence recognised, especially when that means attention is drawn to local high streets and small businesses. Th…

I would like to send my best wishes to the British Kebab Awards and congratulate all the nominees. This ceremony is one of the highlights of London’s calendar and a chance to celebrate a much-loved cuisine of Londoners. “London has a thriving hospitality and restaurant trade, an…

Over the past six decades, kebab shops have become a staple of the British high street. Kebabs are enjoyed across the length and breadth of the Britain and, what’s more, the industry contributes billions to the economy and is an integral facet of our world-class hospitality indu…

I’m delighted to support the 9th British Kebab Awards. The British Kebab Awards are unique. They are the only awards focused on celebrating the vitally important contribution of the UK’s kebab businesses to the British economy – and to British society – as well as the hard-worki…

I am delighted to support this years Kebab Awards and celebrate the culinary talent amongst all of the nominees and winners! Following an incredibly tough year for the hospitality sector, there is no better time to recognise the kebab industry’s contribution to UK culture and ec…

I am delighted to support this years Kebab Awards and celebrate the culinary talent amongst all of the nominees and winners! Following an incredibly tough year for the hospitality sector, there is no better time to recognise the kebab industry’s contribution to UK culture and ec…

The British Kebab Awards are a fantastic way to promote and champions Kebab takeaways and restaurants. It is a great way to show small businesses support. The kebab has become a part of everyday cuisine in the UK and it is a pleasure to support the awards that celebrates this.

I’ve never been a kebab man. Nor a takeaway man. Until lockdown. Now, just to punctuate the weeks of endless time we’ve had to live through, I’ve found myself popping round the corner for ready-to-eat food – Chinese on Saturdays, Turkish on Tuesdays. In each place, it’s been lik…

I’m delighted to support the annual British Kebab Awards – they are a fantastic celebration of a food that Glasgow has really taken to heart. Whether it’s a lunchtime on-the-go shawarma, a delicious sit down meal, or a late night treat, there is an increasing range of options in…

We are blessed in Britain to have access to food from all over the world in our high streets. And no cuisine can beat kebabs for the combination of tastiness, good value and versatility. However, as with all food, quality can vary and that is why the British Kebab Awards are so…

As Shadow Tourism and Heritage Sector I know the importance of the UK Catering Sector to our Tourism Offer and the Kebab has over recent years become part of our food heritage, not least due to the recognition of initiatives like the British Kebab Awards.

Many of us enjoy a Kebab and over the last year hard working staff in the industry have kept up our spirits with deliveries throughout the pandemic. I would like to take this opportunity to thank those cooks, takeaways, restaurants and delivery staff for all they have done.” The…

The British Kebab Awards are, I know, hotly contested and set a standard to which businesses aspire. Past winners have shown their commitment to providing the best possible service to their customers as well as healthy and tasty food. Kebab take-aways are a vibrant part of our u…

I am proud to send my support to the British Kebab Awards and to all kebab businesses in Newham and nationwide. Kebab businesses have brought much needed joy and comfort to us all this year, adapting quickly to feed us safely with takeaways. They have also been severely affected…

I am delighted to support this year’s British Kebab Awards and look forward to the awards show, whether that be held in person or online. Kebab shops and takeaways form a very important part of our local economy, and the variety we have on offer here in Kensington and Chelsea re…

I am delighted the British Kebab Awards are going ahead this year, giving restaurants, take aways and chefs the chance to showcase their talents. Every year I am impressed with the standard, the great culinary skills and the commitment to customer service and the communities the…

I am delighted to support the 9th British Kebab Awards. Throughout the pandemic our kebab shops have remained open, providing jobs, some much needed enjoyment and a bit of normality during tough times. Good luck to everyone at the awards and thank you for your contribution to ou…

The Kebab Awards are a modern British Institution, a highlight of the political year where a light-hearted event pays compliment to an important and often overlooked sector. Ibrahim and the team at the Kebab Awards have done more to bring the contribution of kebab shops and the…

It is particularly good to write in support of the British Kebab Awards this year, as so many restaurants will have had their most difficult year ever, because of the pandemic. As a result it is a pleasure to wish all restaurant owners and workers a happier 2021, as the country…

I’m delighted to support the British Kebab Awards and celebrate kebab businesses in the UK, which make our highstreets up and down the country glow and our economy thrive. Just like the British Kebab industry, the British Kebab Awards have gone from strength to strength, and now…

In an extraordinary year for this country and the world, the UK’s kebab businesses have worked extremely hard in difficult circumstances. Whilst restaurants have had to close their doors on more than one occasion, the takeaway kebab shops have stepped up and provided an excellen…

Congratulations to all the nominees in the 9th British Kebab Awards. Our kebab industry is diverse and thriving. From fine dining restaurants to takeaways and food vans they contribute to the rich heritage of food offerings that we have in Britain and which make us a truly inter…

The British Kebab Awards is one of the biggest events in the political calendar – and a welcome antidote to all the time we’ve spent in lockdown. Though Blackburn has some of the finest Kebab shops in the country, since there are no semi-finalists in my constituency Medusa in La…

Like much of the hospitality sector, Kebab Houses were hit hard by the pandemic. Which is why there has never been a better time to fan the flames of Britain's love affair with kebabs than by supporting The British Kebab Awards this year. This year's awards serve not just as an…

For many years the British Kebab awards, have been the talk of town, celebrating one of Britain’s best-loved dishes. The last year has been tough for many small businesses, including kebab businesses, and Labour has consistently called for measures to keep businesses afloat. Wit…

The British Kebab Awards are a great way to celebrate the contribution of local kebab businesses to our local economies and the British economy as a whole. May the best kebab businesses win!

The British Kabab Awards is always a great opportunity to celebrate the service the fast-food industry provides to the hungry public. Having experienced all of trials and tribulations of COVID-19 and the restrictions imposed, I think we now know even better just how important it…

Few events inspire as much excitement amongst MPs as the British Kebab Awards – and for good reason. The awards offer an opportunity to celebrate one of the few things that unites us: a love of this iconic dish. And just as MPs love to take part, so do restaurants across the cou…

I am delighted to support the British Kebab Awards. This annual event celebrates the wide range and diversity of the British Food and Drink Industry. This Industry plays a vital role in creating employment as well as promoting entrepreneurialism in the UK, and these Awards provi…

The team behind the British Kebab Awards do absolutely brilliant work to champion this industry which contributes significantly to our food culture and economy. I am proud to support them in their work to help recognise and celebrate the efforts of takeaways and restaurants acro…

I am happy to support the British Kebab Awards again this year. After such a difficult year for us all, it is great to see businesses open again and life back in our high streets and city centres. It is wonderful to recognise the hard work and dedication that makes many of our k…

The Kebab Awards are now important fixture in the calendar for Parliamentarians and everyone in the industry. It’s a great night to celebrate with friends the successes of this industry and also to recognise the increasing quality and diversity of dishes served by kebab shops ac…

It’s my great pleasure to support the British Kebab Awards. No list of the nation’s favourite takeaway restaurants would be complete without the Kebab shop. The enjoyment and sharing of food brings us closer together and the kebab is a big part of a uniquely British fusion of cu…

I am delighted to lend my support to the 9th British Kebab Awards. The British kebab industry is a significant contributor to the economy, both locally and nationally, and is the cornerstone of the diverse and unique culinary experience that we enjoy across the UK. This awards c…

Congratulations to the winners of the 9th British Kebab Awards, and to all those who were nominated - it is a real commendation of your skills and of your contribution to local economies and communities. This ceremony is an incredibly valuable boost to your sector and I am delig…

I am delighted to support the British Kebab awards this year. Kebab’s have become a staple of the British food industry and now make an important contribution to our culture and economy. From a takeaway on the way home from the pub to fine dining, kebab’s are testament to Britai…

Making it to the Final of the British Kebab awards is a fantastic achievement and I want to start by congratulating all successful nominees. The British Kebab Industry is not only growing and evolving rapidly but is a big contributor to our local communities and highstreets. Thi…

I fully support the British Kebab Awards. This is an industry which has transformed itself since I first became an MP and plays an important role in feeding us all. If you want proof of that just visit Thame when Atalay Kebab van is in operation and see the long queues of people…

I am a keen supporter of the British Kebab Awards, which is an excellent award celebrating the contribution of the industry in the UK over the past 60 years. It is excellent to see the recognition for some of the top chefs, takeaways, and restaurants around the country, who work…

I am delighted to support the British Kebab Awards, which recognises individuals and businesses at the forefront of the kebab industry from local takeaways to fine dining. I would like to pay tribute to those individuals and businesses in applauding their achievements particular…

It’s great to see the British Kebab Awards continue to go from strength to strength and to return for its ninth year. These awards celebrate not only the food that has become an adopted staple of British cuisine, but also the business owners and entrepreneurs who are a key part…

Kebab shops and restaurants are more than just a staple of our night-time culture, they are a valuable network of small businesses worth over £2 billion annually to the economy that provide employment in local communities like my own. Alongside their suppliers, they make an impo…

I’m proud to be supporting the 9th Annual British Kebab Awards. After the year we’ve had, it’s so important that we support our local restaurants and takeaways, as well as recognise the diverse communities that help make Britain’s kebab industry so special. Good luck to this yea…

I am delighted to support this year’s British Kebab Awards. The British Kebab industry makes an important contribution to our culture and our economy, employing thousands of people across this country. I send my very best wishes to all those at this year’s 2018 award ceremony, a…

“From local takeaways to fine dining, the annual British Kebab Awards ceremony truly demonstrates the delicious variety of dishes this area of the food industry has to offer. It is fantastic to see so many businesses across the country recognised for their culinary skills and en…

“Congratulations to all the nominees at this year’s 6th British Kebab Awards. This industry plays such an important role in creating jobs and generating economic growth. The community spirit at its core, which adds so much to our cultural landscape, is built on the hard work of…

“These awards are a brilliant way to celebrate the success of these fantastic small businesses located across the UK. The contribution made by the Turkish, Kurdish and many other communities that make up the kebab industry in Britain are truly special, and I hope the British Keb…

"Congratulations to the nominees and winners of the 6th British Kebab Awards. As Shadow Home Secretary and MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington, I am delighted to lend my support to hardworking people of the kebab industry across the country and in my constituency. I commend…

“The kebab industry is an integral part of modern British culture and the night time economy in almost all of our towns and cities. I congratulate all of the nominees for awards and for the contribution that they make to our economy and society.”

"I would like to congratulate the nominees and winners of the British Kebab awards. This ceremony is fast becoming one of the highlights of London’s calendar. London has a thriving hospitality and restaurant trade, and these awards highlight the importance of the kebab industry’…

“It is a great pleasure to congratulate all the participants in, and winners of, this year’s British Kebab Awards. This £3 billion industry is a major jobs and wealth generator, providing over 200,000 jobs in 20,000 restaurants. This is also an industry which is responding posit…

"Many, many congratulations to the Centre for Turkey Studies for once again organising the British Kebab Awards. It is an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and culinary skills of so many Turkish people. My constituency is no exception to the rule that Turkish people work ex…

“The kebab has become an essential ingredient in the British diet enjoyed immensely by so many of us”

"Thursday night is kebab night in the Fox household and we are served by an excellent local kebab shop. I wish everyone at the ceremony a good evening and congratulate all of the award winners."

"On behalf of my constituency, I would like to wish all those involved in the British Kebab Awards good luck for what will undoubtedly be another fantastic event and congratulations to everyone nominated! The Kebab industry plays an important cultural and economic role within co…

The Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox, Secretary of State for International Trade gave this message of support for the British Kebab Awards: “The kebab industry has made a significant contribution towards the UK economy and shows an entrepreneurial spirit through each and every successful smal…