RESTAURANTS in Dorset and beyond have made the semi-finals in a national competition.

The finalists have been revealed in the 2025 British Kebab Awards, and include a number of eateries from the county and surrounds across a range of categories.

Now, members of the public are being urged to vote for their favourites in the awards, which are running for the 12th year, with the winners set to be announced at a glittering ceremony at London’s Park Plaza Westminster Hotel on February 27.

“This year’s semi-finalists represent a diverse array of Kebab restaurants and takeaways, each bringing its unique flair, flavours, and traditions to the fore,” an awards spokesperson said.

“The competition is fierce, with establishments vying for top honours across various categories, including Best Kebab Restaurant, Best Takeaway, and more.

“The semi-finalists have demonstrated unparalleled commitment to quality, authenticity, and customer satisfaction, earning their rightful place among the industry’s elite. Their dedication to excellence is a testament to the Kebab industry’s resilience, creativity, and unwavering passion for delivering unforgettable dining experiences.”

Here are the Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire restaurants that have made the semi-finals of the British Kebab Awards 2025 – and how you can vote for them:

Best Delivery
Mem-Et Kebab (Forest Kebab): 163 Station Rd, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset
Vote at: https://voting.britishkebabawards.co.uk/mem-et-kebab-forest-kebab

Weymouth Kebab House: 1 Westham Road, Weymouth, Dorset
Vote at: https://voting.britishkebabawards.co.uk/weymouth-kebab-house-weymouth

Botanik BBQ, 125 High Street, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset: https://voting.britishkebabawards.co.uk/botanik-bbq-weston-super-mare

Best Newcomer Restaurant
Boscombe Grill, 2 Bence Court, Archers Way, Amesbury, Wiltshire
Vote at: https://voting.britishkebabawards.co.uk/boscombe-grill-salisbury

Turk Doner, Watsons Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset
Vote at: https://voting.britishkebabawards.co.uk/turk-doner-bridgwater

Cappadocia Turkish Restaurant, 4-5 Newmarket Row, Bath, Somerset
Vote at: https://voting.britishkebabawards.co.uk/cappadocia-turkish-restaurant-bath

Best Takeaway Regional
The Family Kebab House, 1 Kingsway House, Smithfield Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Vote at: https://voting.britishkebabawards.co.uk/the-family-kebab-house-salisbury

Customer Satisfaction
Meram Kitchen, 17 High Street, Christchurch, Dorset
Vote at: https://voting.britishkebabawards.co.uk/meram-kitchen-christchurch

Pomegranate Meze Bar, 88 Walcot Street, Bath, Somerset
Vote at: https://voting.britishkebabawards.co.uk/pomegranate-meze-bar-bath