German Doner Kebab

German Doner Kebab is a fast-casual brand that has created a premium, high quality, approach to traditional kebabs. GDK opened its first restaurant in Berlin in 1989 and spent the next decade developing its products and recipes, creating its own unique blend of spices, innovating its signature sauces and perfecting its distinctive ‘Doner Kebab’ waffle bread. GDK’s gourmet Doner Kebabs are made using only the best premium quality ingredients. To maintain quality and consistency we use lean succulent meats imported directly from Germany, and the freshest locally produced vegetables that are delivered and prepared daily along with our handmade bread. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, the brand has grown at great pace in the UK, Europe and the Middle East and now rapidly expanding in the USA, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Ireland.

German Doner Kebab partners with meal alternative brand The Vegetarian Butcher

This will change the brand’s recipe across its vegetarian and plant-based kebab offerings.

London Jerk hits 150 GDK restaurants in SIDES collaboration

The collaboration also includes a co-branded London Jerk Boss Box.

GDK launches week-long 50% off offer for World Kebab Day

It also hosted its "GDK Phone Box” in Camden, inviting kebab confessions from the public.

German Doner Kebab opens at Beaconsfield Services

New site targets high-traffic travel hub as brand accelerates UK expansion strategy.

German Doner Kebab appoints former Chipotle exec as its new chairman

He was also previously the managing director of Costa Coffee.

Hero Brands posts £1.4m EBITDA for 2024

GDK's global system-wide sales were at £179.1m.

German Doner Kebab to launch new outlet at Skelton Lake Services

The new restaurant is expected to create around 30 jobs for local staff.

German Doner Kebab marks Crawley launch with 200 kebab giveaway

Only the first 200 customers will receive a free kebab.

GDK fires up menu with new ghost chilli ‘Inferno OG’

The launch comes as 53% of UK consumers said they now prefer spicy food.

GDK to enter Indian market

The first location is scheduled to open in early 2026.

GDK to open Elephant & Castle and Cobham Services sites

The two new openings are expected to create around 60 jobs.

GDK expands into Ireland with Strava Group partnership

The first location is set to open in Liffey Valley in Dublin.