Best of Black Country kebab houses reach semi-finals for major industry award
Some of the top kebab takeaways and restaurants across the West Midlands are one step closer to being named the best in the country.
Restaurants and takeaways in Sandwell and Dudley have been shortlisted as semi-finalists in the 2026 British Kebab Awards.
The awards ceremony honours Britain's best kebab chefs, restaurants and takeaways, with the winners being unveiled on February 24 next year at a ceremony at the Park Plaza Westminster Hotel in London.
Kebab fans can vote for their favourite restaurants in the national categories of Best Delivery, Best Greek Restaurant and/or Takeaway, Best Kosher Shawarma Restaurant and/or Takeaway, Best Lebanese Restaurant and/or Takeaway, Best Value Restaurant, Best Vegan Kebab (Restaurant or Takeaway), Chef of the Year, Customer Satisfaction, Fine Dining Restaurant, Kebab Van of the Year, Supplier and Manufacturer Award.
Across the region, there are three restaurants and takeaways which have been shortlisted in three of the categories.
Mr Souvlaki in Stourbridge is among restaurants and takeaways from London, Manchester, Wales and Yorkshire in the best Best Greek Restaurant and/or Takeaway category, while in the Best Takeaway Regional category, Par’s Pizza And Kebabs Dudley is a semi-finalist and Mount Nemrut Turkish Restaurant in Smethwick is again a semi-finalist in the Customer Satisfaction category, having been a finalist in 2025.
A spokesman for the British Kebab Awards said: “The British Kebab Awards have grown into one of the most high-profile events of the year, with strong support across media and industry.
"Last year’s 13th British Kebab Awards was a spectacular success, bringing together more than 1,200 guests, including Cabinet Ministers, Shadow Cabinet members, and leading figures from across the industry.
"The event celebrated the dedication of countless entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, and staff who work tirelessly to serve delicious food and contribute significantly to British culture and local economies.
"We were honoured by the presence of prominent politicians, journalists, and celebrities, all coming together to recognise the vital role the kebab industry plays in the UK.
"This year, we are proud to announce an outstanding group of semi-finalists who represent the very best of the UK’s kebab industry.
"These businesses, chosen from hundreds of entries nationwide, embody the passion, resilience, and excellence that make the kebab sector such an essential part of our communities."
