A pair of Chesterfield restaurants are celebrating after being shortlisted for prestigious industry awards – ranking them among the best across the UK.

The British Kebab Awards has tonight announced the semi-finalists for its landmark 15th anniversary awards - with two Chesterfield restaurants having been shortlisted for top prizes.

Afat’s Grill, located on Sheffield Road at Whittington Moor, is among the semi-finalists for the Best Value Restaurant Award. Odyssey, which can be found on Knifesmithgate, has also been nominated for the Best Greek Restaurant/Takeaway Award.

Around 500 independent restaurants and takeaways from across the United Kingdom have reached the semi-finals across 22 award categories, shining a national spotlight on the entrepreneurs, families and employees behind one of Britain’s best-loved dishes.

Afat’s Grill was named the best newcomer outside London at the British Kebab Awards 2025 - and have been shortlisted for another award alongside Odyssey.

placeholder image — Afat’s Grill was named the best newcomer outside London at the British Kebab Awards 2025 - and have been shortlisted for another award alongside Odyssey.

The semi-finalists were selected from thousands of public nominations received from across the country, and were announced at a parliamentary reception hosted by the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, at Speaker’s House.

Every semi-finalist will now have until 15 October 2026 to campaign for public support and encourage their customers, local communities and other supporters to vote for them.

Businesses receiving the highest number of eligible public votes in their respective categories will progress to the final. The finalists will be formally announced on October 15 2026.

Ibrahim Doğuş, Founder of the British Kebab Awards, said: “For 15 years, the British Kebab Awards have celebrated the hard-working families, entrepreneurs and employees behind one of Britain’s favourite dishes. These are people who have built successful businesses, created jobs and become an important part of the communities they serve.

“Being named a semi-finalist is a significant achievement. Each business now has until October 15 to tell its story, engage with its customers and community, and secure as many public votes as possible.

“This milestone year is our biggest and most ambitious yet. It is fitting that we are announcing our semi-finalists at Speaker’s House, at a prestigious parliamentary reception hosted by the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

“I congratulate every semi-finalist and wish them the very best with their campaigns. We look forward to revealing the finalists on 15 October and celebrating the achievements of this remarkable industry at our gala ceremony in February.”

The winners will be announced at the 15th British Kebab Awards gala ceremony on Tuesday, February 23 2027 at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London.

Votes can be submitted online via the British Kebab Awards website: https://www.britishkebabawards.co.uk/bka_vote_master_2026?utm_campaign=the_15th_british_kebab_awards&utm_medium=email&utm_source=kebabawards