Abstract: Device for cooking food includes a food securing element, such as a skewer, for securing food to be cooked. A conveying element is provided for moving the food securing element relative to a heating device, such as a gas or electric grill, the conveying element moving at a predetermined rate of speed. Heating device may be provided for heating and cooking food on the food securing element, and a turning device is provided for turning the food securing element once as food securing element moves relative to the heating device, such as a gas burner. The turning device may be a rotating device which automatically turns the food securing element once in the range of 150 to 210 degrees, and, indeed, exactly 180 degrees, depending on the intended use.