Frequently Asked Questions

The British Kebab Awards is a national celebration of the UK’s kebab, grill, and Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food industry, now in its 15th year, run in partnership with CEFTUS (Centre for Turkey Studies). The awards recognise the best restaurants, takeaways, and suppliers across the country, and are supported by MPs, local councillors, and the public.

There are 22 categories this year, covering regional restaurants and takeaways (for example Best Kebab Restaurant — North of England, and Best Kebab House in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), specialist categories (Best Kosher Shawarma, Best Lebanese, Best Vegan Kebab, Best Greek), and industry-wide awards (Chef of the Year, Best Newcomer, Customer Satisfaction, Supplier and Manufacturer Award, and more).

The awards are organised by the British Kebab Awards team in partnership with CEFTUS, with support from Members of Parliament, judges from politics, industry, and media, and sponsors from across the sector.

Businesses are nominated and entered into the competition across the 22 categories. Once entered, all semi-finalists are added to the official list and become eligible for public voting and MP/councillor endorsement.

No. Being named a semi-finalist means a business has been entered into the competition — it does not guarantee progression to finalist or winner status, which depends on the points earned during the voting period.

Please let us know as soon as possible at [email protected] so we can correct our records. Accurate contact and business details also help make sure your MP, councillor, and customers can find and support you correctly.

Yes — voting is open to the public. Anyone can vote for their favourite semi-finalists using the official voting page: Vote now.

Voting opens alongside the semi-finalist announcement and closes ahead of the finalist announcement on 15 October 2026.

Yes, absolutely. Businesses are encouraged to share their semi-finalist status on social media and ask customers, friends, and their local community to vote. Using the hashtag #BritishKebabAwards15 helps us see and reshare posts.

Yes — this is encouraged and is a separate, high-value form of support (worth 250 points per endorsement), alongside public votes.

No. One vote per person. Repeat votes from the same person are not counted.

The ceremony takes place on Tuesday 23 February 2027 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London. Drinks reception begins at 5pm, with dinner and the awards presentation from 7pm.

Tickets can be booked at myeventticket.org/event/15th-british-kebab-awards. Options include individual tickets (Standard and Premium) and tables of 10 (Standard, Premium, and Corporate), all prices exclusive of VAT.

Yes — tables of 10 are available at Standard, Premium, and Corporate tiers. Contact [email protected] for group bookings or bespoke arrangements.

Yes — full-page and half-page advertising space is available in the official awards magazine. Contact [email protected] for rates and booking.

Yes — sponsorship packages are available at several tiers, from Bronze through to Headline sponsor, each offering different levels of branding and recognition on the night. Contact [email protected] to discuss options, or visit Be a Partner.