A GOURMET doner kebab restaurant has revealed when it will be opening in the city centre.

Fast-food chain German Doner Kebab has revealed its new store in Worcester’s Foregate Street will be opening in April bringing around 40 new jobs.Daniel Bunce, chief operating officer of German Doner Kebab, said: “We’re delighted to officially announce plans to bring the German Doner Kebab experience to Worcester.

“Our game-changing kebabs are revolutionising the kebab in the UK and we are excited to be bringing a new fast-casual experience to the area, offering great tasting fresh food in a relaxed and modern setting.”

The doner chain describes its services as "Kebabs. Done Right” boasting “a fresh, high-quality taste sensation that has made it the number one spot to enjoy a kebab.”

It also advertises its food as “freshly prepared in front of customers, the game-changing kebabs are made using premium, lean, succulent meats and fresh local vegetables, served in handmade toasted breads with unique signature sauces.”

The franchise was launched in Berlin in the late 1980s by Turkish immigrant Kadir Nurman and has since expanded across the world with restaurants in the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Sweden and the United States among others.

The empty listed building was last occupied by Red Leaf World Buffet which closed in February last year.

The plan to convert the empty building into a German Doner Kebab restaurant was backed by planners at Worcester City Council in December last year.

Planners said: "The proposed development would bring a vacant unit into use, with the positive benefit of employment and added vibrancy for the city centre.

"Harm to amenity would not arise from the development and it would preserve the character and appearance of the historic city centre conservation area."