Famous twins who run award-winning Thame kebab van 'hang up their aprons' after ownership change
The much-loved twins who have run operations at an award-winning kebab van in Thame are moving on to new ventures.
On Wednesday a spokesperson for Atalay's Kebab Van confirmed Jason and Joshua were leaving the ever-popular takeaway stop.
They have overseen operations at the food truck which has been Best Kebab Van of the Year at the British Kebab Awards on a number of occasions for over 15 years.
Atalay’s was previously owned by the twins’ father, Resul Atalay, but it has been confirmed that the van is continuing under new ownership.
A spokesperson for the van announced on social media: “After a lot of thought, we’ve made the decision to handover our beloved kebab van, to people who we trust. Jason and Josh are ready to hang up the apron, step away from van life, and move on to a new chapter in life. The boys will be there to help and guide the new owners as they settle in over the next few months.”
Atalay's popularity skyrocketed when in 2015, the late Dominic Stanway-Williams declared its kebabs the best in the world. When the marketeer failed to locate a more delicious eat during his months backpacking around the globe.
"This van has been more than just a business — it’s been a journey filled with hard work, late nights, laughter, and unforgettable memories,” the twins added.
"We truly trust the new owners with all our hearts. They are very professional and experienced people with brilliant ideas and projects. We pass on our blessings to them as they create a fresh, exciting future for the van. We know they’ll do something amazing with it and won’t let you down, and we wish them nothing but success and good luck.”
Atalays has previously been praised for the quality of its exclusive chilli sauce and also for the quality of its meat.
Wednesday’s statement concluded: “To the people of Thame, surrounding areas and those who travel to see us — thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible support over the years. We genuinely could not have done any of this without you, and we’ll always be grateful for the love you’ve shown us. Thank you so much for being part of our story.”