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 to start offering breakfast options

The menu was developed for GDK's first motorway services concept.

German Doner Kebab to start offering breakfast options

The menu was developed for GDK's first motorway services concept.

Germand Doner Kebab offers German football fans free kebabs

It will be exclusive to their central Manchester restaurant.

Behind GDK’s culture of collaboration

Beyond social media, the brand is building its own culture in the kebab space.

German Doner Kebab announces partnership with Uber Direct

This will let customers order through GDK’s app.

German Doner Kebab partners with Paramount Pictures for Sumotherhood release

The film will feature a cameo of the brand’s iconic meal box.

Largest McDonald’s UK franchisee sells portfolio, joins German Doner Kebab

Atul Pathak, OBE, has laid out development plans that include up to 30 sites.

German Doner Kebab bolsters operations team with new appointments

Nick Scovell has been appointed director of operations, taking over from Michael Biggins who begins his new role as director of strategic initiatives.

German Doner Kebab opens 100th UK restaurant

Now employing over 3,500 people, the brand boasts a development pipeline of 350 franchise units over the next seven years.

German Doner Kebab appoints Sofia Dimen as new UK managing director

She replaces Daniel Bunce who was recently promoted by GDK as its international global chief operating officer.

German Doner Kebab launches two new lunch offerings

The new Doner Panini and Berlin Strasse are available across all UK stores.

German Doner Kebab partners again with Scottish boxer Josh Taylor

Taylor will wear the chain’s colours in his fight with Jack Catterall on February 26th.

German Doner Kebab to open 78 UK restaurants in 2022

The chain is also set to open sites in North America.

German Doner Kebab inks partnership with hip hop duo D-Block Europe

The chain said “is solidifying itself as a disruptive brand of the future.”

German Doner Kebab adds spicy Doritos in new burger

The Doritos Chilli Heatwave Krunch Burger is available until December 24.

Hero Brands promotes Jon Cullen to chief development and recruitment officer

Cullen is promoted to the role from his current position at German Doner Kebab where he is currently the group’s franchise recruitment and development director.

German Doner Kebab to open first Saudi Arabia restaurant in November

It is slated to have 100 restaurants over the next five years as part of a master franchise deal.