British Kebab Awards shortlist success for Andover takeaway

Charcoal Grill has been shortlisted in both the Best Delivery and Best Takeaway categories for the South of England, following thousands of public nominations from across the UK.

The Andover business is among 500 semi-finalists announced as part of the 15th British Kebab Awards, which celebrate the country's kebab industry and the people behind it.

The national shortlist was unveiled at the awards' Parliamentary Reception at Speaker's House in Westminster on September 8, ahead of the winners being crowned next year.

Now in its 15th year, the British Kebab Awards has grown from a single dinner event in 2013 into one of the hospitality industry's most established celebrations, attracting politicians, business leaders and hospitality professionals from across the country.

Ibrahim Doğuş, founder of the British Kebab Awards, congratulated those who had reached the semi-final stage.

He said: "Reaching our semi-finals is a genuine achievement, and in our milestone 15th year it is a proud moment for Andover and the hard-working families behind these businesses, who are part of the fabric of their communities."

The UK's kebab sector is estimated to be worth around £2.8 billion annually, supporting approximately 200,000 jobs across more than 20,000 outlets nationwide.

Organisers say around 1.3 million kebabs are served every day across the country, making it Britain's fourth most popular takeaway food.