Mixed Shawarma Platter Edmonton: Chicken & Donair

Captain Shawarma runs two vertical cooking stations: a rotating spit for chicken shawarma and a vertical broil for beef donair. The Mixed Donair & Shawarma Platter is the only menu item that puts both proteins on the same plate — $22 for basmati rice, garlic potatoes, hummus, and your choice of salad alongside both meats. It's built for someone in West Edmonton who can't (and shouldn't have to) pick just one.

What comes in the Mixed Donair & Shawarma Platter

At $22.00, the Mixed Donair & Shawarma Platter is a single, generously portioned plate built around one principle: show both cooking methods side by side. Slow-roasted chicken carved fresh from the vertical spit dominates one half. Thin slices capture charred edge and juicy center. Beef donair, seasoned and grilled on the vertical broiler, fills the other half. Under both sits fragrant basmati rice already soaking up house-made garlic sauce. Golden garlic potatoes, fresh-cut and deep-fried with cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, take up their own space. A scoop of cool hummus sits to the side. You pick your salad last: tabouleh, fattoush, Caesar, or coleslaw. Nothing spent time under a heat lamp. Both proteins come off their cooking stations the moment your order hits the kitchen. For those looking for a vegetarian option, we also make our falafel fresh daily from chickpeas, herbs, and spices.

Two proteins, two cooking methods: how they're different

The vertical spit chicken cooks low and slow for hours, rotating in front of the heat source. The rotation ensures even charring across every surface. A skilled knife peels off thin slices at the exact moment they reach peak doneness, capturing both the flavorful crust and the tender meat in one piece. This vertical spit technique is what you get when you give meat time to become tender.

The beef donair is a different animal entirely. Seasoned ground beef is shaped and grilled on a vertical broiler, using high, direct heat that creates a firmer texture and deeper char. It's not slow. It's fast and hot and engineered to develop a crust while staying juicy inside. The result is two proteins that taste nothing alike sitting on the same plate. The chicken is luxurious and soft. The donair is dense and charred. Together, they let you taste what two completely different techniques can do with the same fundamental ingredients: meat, spice, and fire.

The sides that make it a complete meal

Garlic potatoes aren't an afterthought. Freshly cut with partial skins still attached, they're deep-fried until golden, then tossed with minced cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. That combination of bright lemon, warm garlic, and the crisp potato exterior is what people remember. Customers across Meadowlark Park and Aldergrove order our hand-made fresh falafel as well because one plate never feels like enough.

The basmati rice is seasoned and plated fresh beneath both proteins. It soaks up every drop of garlic sauce and spice that runs off the chicken and donair. Hummus adds cool, creamy contrast to the warm, charred meat. Your salad choice brings the final layer. Tabouleh cuts through richness with bright parsley and lemon. Fattoush adds textural crunch with crispy pita. Caesar brings creamy richness. Coleslaw cools everything down. None are pre-assembled. All are made fresh when your order arrives in the kitchen.

How it compares to the single-protein platters

The Chicken Shawarma Platter ($21.00) delivers the vertical-spit method on its own—pure, tender, and loaded with that slow-roasted character. The Beef Donair Platter ($19.00) focuses entirely on the broiled donair technique, showcasing the dense, charred style. Both come with the same rice, potatoes, hummus, and salad. Both are complete meals. Both are worth ordering.

But the Mixed Donair & Shawarma Platter ($22.00) exists for a reason. It's only one dollar more than the Chicken Shawarma alone—or three dollars more than the Beef Donair. For that small difference, you get to taste both cooking methods and decide which one calls to you. Some customers say the chicken's tenderness is unbeatable. Others swear by the donair's char. The mixed platter is how you settle the argument without picking a side. It's also built for sharing between two people who disagree, which is more common than you'd think in a family of five.

Order for pickup or delivery in West Edmonton

Captain Shawarma is located at 15831 87 Ave NW in Meadowlark Park, Edmonton, AB, on the city's west side. Monday through Friday we're open 11:00 am – 10:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Pickup gets the platter hot from the kitchen. Delivery covers West Jasper Place, Aldergrove, Lynnwood, and surrounding neighborhoods. The Mixed Donair & Shawarma Platter holds up beautifully during delivery. The rice stays warm. The salad stays crisp. Both proteins are already juicy, so a 20-minute ride doesn't dry them out. Open the container and it tastes like you ordered at the counter.

Order at captainshawarma.ca or call +1 780-884-5884. Online ordering takes 2-3 minutes. Delivery typically arrives within 20-30 minutes, which proves your platter is being cooked right now. Pickup is even faster. Come by the restaurant, place your order, and step back out with a fresh meal in under 10 minutes if the kitchen isn't slammed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in the Mixed Donair & Shawarma Platter?

The Mixed Donair & Shawarma Platter ($22.00) includes slow-roasted marinated chicken carved fresh from a vertical spit, seasoned beef donair, seasoned basmati rice, garlic potatoes, hummus, and your choice of four salads: tabouleh, fattoush, Caesar, or coleslaw. It's a complete meal featuring two proteins and two distinct cooking methods on one generous plate.

How are the two proteins cooked differently?

The chicken shawarma is slow-roasted on a 360-degree rotating vertical spit, charring on the outside while staying tender and juicy inside. The beef donair is grilled on a vertical broiler, using a different technique that creates a slightly firmer, charred texture. Both proteins are carved fresh to order, delivering completely different flavors and textures on the same plate.

Is the Mixed Donair & Shawarma Platter good for sharing?

Yes. The Mixed Donair & Shawarma Platter is generously portioned and built for sharing between two people, though many customers order it as a single full meal. The combination of two proteins, rice, potatoes, hummus, and salad makes it filling and satisfying for one, or perfect for two to taste multiple cooking methods side by side.

Can I customize my salad choice?

Absolutely. When you order the Mixed Donair & Shawarma Platter, you pick one of four fresh salads: tabouleh (parsley-based with lemon and olive oil), fattoush (mixed greens with crispy pita chips), Caesar (creamy and crisp), or coleslaw (shredded cabbage). All salads are made fresh when your order comes in, never pre-assembled or sitting under a warmer.