German Doner Kebab (GDK) is set to open at Cobham Services on the M25 in November, bringing its fast-growing premium kebab experience to one of the most high-profile motorway destinations in the UK.
Frequently claimed to be the UK’s busiest service station, Cobham welcomes millions of visitors each year, making it an ideal location for GDK’s latest launch and its fourth motorway restaurant in partnership with Extra MSA, following successful sites at Baldock, Cambridge and Peterborough Services.
GDK has become one of the UK’s most exciting fast-casual brands, serving up high-quality meats, fresh locally sourced salad, handmade signature sauces and its now-iconic toasted sesame waffle bread. 100% halal and made fresh to order, the menu puts a bold, modern twist on the classic kebab.
Cobham is Extra’s busiest and largest site, and like many of its other locations, features an outdoor play area, dog-walking facilities, picnic spaces, and a scenic lakeside walk. The service station has also recently upgraded its EV infrastructure to include 24 state-of-the-art IONITY 350kW super-fast chargers, cementing its status as a leading destination for motorists.
Simon Wallis, GDK CEO, said: “Cobham Services is a truly unique and dynamic location, welcoming huge numbers of travellers every day. Opening here is an exciting opportunity for us to connect with a wide mix of customers on the move while introducing them to Kebabs. Done Right.
“Importantly, Cobham will be our fourth motorway site in partnership with Extra, building on the success of our restaurants at Baldock, Cambridge and Peterborough. Each new opening is a testament to the dedication of our team and franchise partners, especially IVI Holdings for their commitment and entrepreneurialism.
“This milestone reflects the continued momentum behind GDK’s growth across the UK, especially our presence in service stations, demonstrating how well the GDK model works across a number of retail formats.”
Tom Dobson, CEO at Extra MSA, added: “We’re excited to expand our partnership with GDK, with this opening marking its fourth location across our estate. At Extra MSA, we’re committed to going above and beyond to give our customers access to a wide range of high-quality food and drink brands. The launch of GDK at our Cobham location is a key milestone in delivering that promise.
“Our continued collaboration reflects our dedication to evolving our offer in line with customer expectations, and enhancing the dining experience at motorway service areas with exciting, well-loved brands.”
The new restaurant will also create 40 new jobs locally and serve up a range of GDK favourites, including:
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OG Kebab: Your choice of doner meat, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onion and red cabbage, served in handmade toasted sesame waffle bread, with three signature sauces
OV Kebab: Plant-based soya protein infused with our signature Doner spice blend. Served in our handmade toasted sesame bread with fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, red cabbage and three signature sauces
Boss Boxes: Your choice of main, served with fries or hash browns, Spring Rolls or Chilli Cheese Bites and a soft drink
Doner Rice Bowl: Spiced fluffy basmati rice served with your choice of succulent Doner Meat, fresh cut salad, and your choice of signature sauce
Hash Brown Bites: Crispy bite-sized seasoned shredded potato. Served with a choice of dip
Chocolate Waffle Bread: Toasted waffle bread with warm chocolate sauce filling
Berliner Doughnut Bites: Golden, dusted doughnut bites filled with a sweet berry jam filling
