A kebab shop near High Wycombe has been voted as one of the best at a recent awards ceremony.
Holmer Green Kebab, which is situated along Turners Place in the village, picked up the prize at the 12th British Kebab Awards, which were held in London on February 27.
Owned by Halil 'Harry' Olgar, 45, Holmer Green Kebab won the ‘Just Eat Best Delivery’ award, after being praised for their quality service.
Mr Olgar currently owns three businesses in South Bucks, with the Turkish-born businessman also being the proprietor of Zem Kebabs in High Wycombe and Cozy Fish and Chips in Hazelmere.
He has gained a positive reputation in serving those in the Chilterns the finest Turkish cuisine, whilst offering traditional food cemented in British tradition.
The awards ceremony, founded by Ibrahim Dogus, a prominent figure in the British business community, was a night filled with excitement and celebration of the vibrant kebab industry.
Mr. Dogus expresses his joy, saying, "The 12th British Kebab Awards continue to highlight the incredible talent and innovation within our beloved kebab industry.
“This event is a testament to the hard work and dedication of those who contribute to making the UK's kebab scene truly exceptional."
Leigh Phillipson, Director of Sales, Just Eat said: “We would like to congratulate all the winners and finalists of this year’s British Kebab Awards, which we’ve proudly supported for over a decade.
“Despite the multiple and complex challenges restaurant businesses face, these awards recognise the resilient individuals who ensure this pioneering industry continues to thrive.”
The list of winners is as follows for every category:
Best Greek restaurant and/or takeaway
Fig Tree Grill, The Broadway
Potters Bar
figtreegrill.co.uk
Best Kebab House in Northern Ireland
The Original Istanbul, 145 Ormeau Road
Belfast
www.the-original-istanbul.business.site
Best Kebab House in Scotland
Memed Barbecue Grill & Meze Bar, South Clerk Street,
Edinburgh
Shawarma King, King Street
Glasgow
www.shawarmakingglasgow.com
Best Kebab House in Wales
Grill & Bake, Corporation Road
Newport
www.grillandbakekebab.co.uk
Best Kebab Restaurant in North and West London
Antalya Restaurant, Southampton Row
Holborn
https://antalyarestaurant.co.uk
Best Kebab Restaurant in South and East London
Lara Grill, Whalebone Lane
Dagenham
www.laragrill.co.uk
Best Kebab Restaurant Regional
Zeytin, Denne Road
Horsham
www.zeytingrill.co.uk
Best Kosher Shawarma restaurant and/or takeaway
Reubens Restaurant, Baker Street
London
www.reubensrestaurant.com
Best Lebanese restaurant and/or takeaway
Sqew Shawarma Bar, Duncan Street
Leeds
www.sqew.uk
Best Newcomer Restaurant in London/Outside London
Dem Shish Restaurant, Worth Road
Crawley
www.demshishcrawley.co.uk
Olea Social, Upper Street Martin’s Lane
London
www.oleasocial.co.uk
Best Takeaway in London
Archway Kebab, Junction Road
London
Best Takeaway Regional
E G Charcoal Grill, Railway Approach
East Grinstead
www.egcharcoal.co.uk
Master Kebabs, Watling Street
Gillingham
www.masterkebabs.co.uk
Best Value Restaurant
Hasturk Bar Meze Grill, Charter Way
Braintree
www.hasturk.co.uk
Winner
Kozzy Café, Red Lion Street
London
www.instagram.com/fastbreakgroup/
Best Vegan Kebab (restaurant or takeaway)
Dhil's, Aylestone Lane
Leicester
www.dhils-eats.com
Chef of the Year
Mazlum Demir/Skewd Kitchen, Cockfosters Parade
Barnet
www.skewd.com
Ahmet Kabayel/Pircio, Drill Hall
Bishop's Stortford
www.pirciorestaurant.com
Customer Satisfaction
Uni Kebab, Burgess Road
Southampton
www.uni-kebab.co.uk
Fine Dining Restaurant
Skewd Kitchen, Cockfosters Parade
Barnet
www.skewd.com
The Mantl, Brompton Road,
Knightsbridge
www.themantl.com
Just Eat Best Delivery
Holmer Green Kebabs, Turners Place
Holmer Green
www.holmergreenkebab.co.uk
Kebab Van of the Year
The Boss Kebab, Winchester Road
Fareham
www.thebosskebab.co.uk
Supplier and Manufacturer Award
Vatan Catering Ltd, Mill Mead Road
London
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