Prima Doners, the Guardian's top-notch headline, sums up perfectly the folk recognised last night at the 2015 British Kebab Awards.
As you might expect, London found itself covered in glory. Here are the city's restaurants that walked away with gongs from last night's ceremony.
Best takeaway in London
Super Kebab/Super Ocakbasi (Stoke Newington)Highly commended: Archway Kebab House (Junction Road)
Best chef
Haci Akdogan of Haz restaurantsBest young chef
Murat Poyraz - Blue LegumeMazlum Demir - Skewd Kitchen, Cockfosters
Best Value Outside of London
Wood Oven BBQ (Potters Bar)Best newcomer
Pivaz Restaurant (Hackney)Highly commended: Diyarbakir Kitchen (Haringey)
Best Fine dining
Sheesh (Chigwell)Highly commended: Sarastro (Covent Garden)
Best value
Selale Restaurant (Green Lanes)
Highly commended; Stone Cave (Dalston)