Doner kebabs and Fallowfield’s students go together like peas and carrots. So it makes absolute sense that a new gourmet doner kebab spot is set to open in Fallowfield, taking over one of the area’s most iconic buildings.
Called German Doner Kebab, it is set to move into the former home of long-time student haunt Revolution, which closed its Wilmslow road site in February 2020.
Founded in Berlin in 1989, GDK already has two established sites in Oldham and Stockport.
Serving up some of the most lauded German doner kebabs in the takeaway world, lean meats are imported directly from Berlin to guarantee gourmet quality across the board.
As is to be expected, the star menu item has to be the original german doner kebab – but look beyond that and you’ll find there’s a whole host of doner-themed dishes to choose from.
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From doner spring rolls to doner quesadilla, doner durum wrap and doner lahmacun (a round, thin piece of dough topped with minced meat, minced vegetables, herbs and spices), the menu’s pretty varied.
In true Fallowfield takeaway style, it also features a doner burger, a doner box with fries, and another with chips and cheese.
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It’s also pretty healthy, as far as doner dinners go anyway. GDK use virtually no preservatives or additives in their preparation, setting them apart from other operators.
GDK also cater to vegetarians, with a vegetarian kebab and vegetarian burger option also on the menu.
The fast-growing gourmet kebab brand took on 12 new UK sites in 2020, and now plans to open 47 more UK sites this year as part of a rapid expansion.
Due to open mid-July. the restaurant will have space for diners inside and out as well as operating a takeaway and delivery service to the surrounding area.
Food & Drink
The amazing new doughnut shop that’s opened in a churchyard in Wigan
Daisy Jackson
A brand-new doughnut hatch has landed in Wigan, serving fresh bakes and speciality coffee from inside a beautiful local churchyard.
This is Holy Grounds, the latest independent spot bringing together freshly made doughnuts, excellent coffee and a spectacular setting, right beside the Wigan Parish Church.
The Lancashire-born business expanded to Wigan just three weeks ago, and it’s already proving hugely popular with the locals.
As we’re seeing all over Wigan these days, Holy Grounds have taken on a beautiful characterful space and turned it into a great new independent hangout.
The doughnut hatch is connected to the church itself, with the room believed to have once been an old school space. Today, it’s been given a very different purpose, with the smell of freshly baked doughnuts and coffee filling the building.
And you can still get a very real reminder that you’re sitting inside a church – the bells ring twice a day.
Holy Grounds was set up by Sam, who was previously a vicar, alongside his partner Hannah.
They and their team are making doughnuts fresh every day, using a 48-hour proving process, before transforming them into a monthly-rotating selection of flavours.
This month’s specials at Holy GroundsThe selection of Holy Grounds doughnuts in WiganA peach and almond doughnut, and an OGHoly Grounds stands in the churchyard of Wigan Parish ChurchFreshly-made doughnuts and coffee in Wigan
This month’s flavours include The OG, peach and almond, chocolate cornflakes, and blackberry and white chocolate.
Holy Grounds serves speciality coffee from Clifton Coffee Roasters in Bristol, making the doughnut-and-coffee combination feel less like a quick sugar hit and more like a proper little ritual.
A beautiful old building, fresh doughnuts, excellent coffee and church bells ringing overhead?
We’re not saying we’ve found heaven, but we’re definitely getting closer.
Huge Manchester street food event postponed amid severe weather
Daisy Jackson
A big food festival that was set to take place in Manchester this weekend has been postponed due to the severe storm warning.
GRUB at The Club, which is set to celebrate 11 years of the street food heavyweights, was meant to be taking place at Fairfield Social club this weekend.
The brilliant GRUB team had planned two nights of great food and DJs to celebrate their birthday, with free birthday cake for the first 50 people through the door on Friday night.
But as Manchester is battered by basically more rain than we’ve seen all summer, organisers have made the decision to postpone the event for now.
Remember when it felt like Manchester would always be sunny, dry and warm? Those days are over, my friend.
There’s a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms today, then a forecast that features a bit more rain than we’d like for a bank holiday.
GRUB have said that this severe storm forecast has made it ‘impossible’ for the event to go ahead as planned, as they prioritise the safety and enjoyment of everyone on site.
They’ve said that the event will be rearranged to take place in September, with the exact date announced very soon.
GRUB posted: “Due to the severe storm forecast this week we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the event. The safety and enjoyment of our guests, traders and team always comes first and this weekend’s weather makes it impossible for us to go ahead as planned.
“We’re gutted. This one meant a lot to us and we know it did to you too. But GRUB At The Club is not cancelled! It’s coming back in September and we cannot wait to do this properly. Keep your eyes peeled for the new date announcement coming very soon
“The launch of FSC’s brand new pizza menu is also being pushed back. But not for long! That one’s coming very soon and trust us, it’ll be worth the wait.
“Thank you for your understanding and sorry for any inconvenience caused. We’ll see you soon.”
Keep an eye on GRUB’s Instagram for the rescheduled dates.
Georgina Pellant -
28th April 2021 
