The History of Kebab (Gyro)

According to a legend Turkish kebab was first served in 1299 by Ottoman sultans to their guests. However it was not until 1453 that döner kebab became the national dish of Turkey  as Constantinopolis (renamed in 1930 Istanbul) was conquered by sultan Mehmet II who rewarded his brave soldiers with a festive meal - kebab served with rice. Since then  kebab has stayed virtually the same and it has become a tremendously popular dish all round the world.

Kebab reached Europe in 1900s and one can say that it made its breakthrough after the second world war. The history of kebab in Finland is only about two decades long, but it has quickly gained popularity in Finland as wholesome and tasty food.

Genuine Finnish Kebab

In 1985 a comprehensive school teacher Voitto ”Woti” Ahlroth realised his big dream and founded Woti Kebab. As a dedicated gourmet he had spent years collecting recipies in order to create a delicious kebab that would suit the Finnish taste. This resulted in a unique selection of salad dressings that are the basis of our products along with the fresh meat, vegetables and bread that are all produced locally.

Woti’s – a genuine Finnish Kebab was born out of love for food and after years of development.