Hundreds of Lincolnshire’s finest examples of dining and agriculture were brought together for the Lincolnshire Food & Farming Excellence Awards 2023, organised by MyLocal Lincolnshire, The Lincolnite and its publisher Stonebow Media.
More than 200 people gathered at The Engine Shed in Lincoln on Friday, November 17 to recognise and commemorate the tireless work of Lincolnshire’s agricultural experts and fine dining maestros over the last 12 months.
A total of 12 awards were handed out across a number of categories in the food and farming industry, varying from food and drink producers to restaurants and farm shops, as well as the eagerly anticipated Lincolnshire Chef of the Year. You can watch our video of the Chef of the Year competition on the MyLocal Play tab, either on your mobile app or the dedicated website.
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The event began with a Prosecco reception and a live performance from the Curious Theatre School, before our host for the evening — local radio royalty John Marshall — took to the stage on compare duties.
Awards were handed out between a delicious, locally-sourced three-course meal by award-winning caterers Salted Orange. For starter it was a seasonal leek and potato soup with chives and crisp onion, while the main course options were Revesby Estate venison pie with baby onions and colcannon potato, or a vegetable pot pie with champ potatoes.
For dessert, it was apple tarte tatin with vanilla ice cream, and after meals and awards were finished, the disco commenced!
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Katrina Burrill, Director at Stonebow Media, said: “Congratulations to each of the winners and finalists at the Lincolnshire Food & Farming Awards!
“Friday night was not just a celebration, but a showcase of the fantastic produce that Lincolnshire is renowned for.
“I, along with my colleagues at Stonebow Media and MyLocal, feel a deep sense of pride in supporting the businesses that bring Lincolnshire’s exceptional agricultural and culinary heritage to the forefront.
“The dedication to quality and sustainability evident in our local produce is truly inspiring.
“We extend our heartfelt thanks to the sponsors for their unwavering support. Your commitment plays a crucial role in highlighting and honouring the excellence of Lincolnshire’s food and farming sector.
“We are already looking forward to next year’s event, where we can once again celebrate the extraordinary produce and the people behind Lincolnshire’s esteemed food and farming sector.”
Our thanks go out to the sponsors of this event, without your support these ceremonies and celebrations cannot be possible. The sponsors for the Lincolnshire Food & Farming Excellence Awards 2023 were Barclays Eagle Labs, Duncan & Toplis, Masons, Visual Print & Design, Fizzco Projects, Sills & Betteridge and the event organisers, Stonebow Media & The Lincolnite.
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Below is a full list of the finalists and winners for their respective categories, and you can dive deeper into the stories of each individual winner on our MyLocal app or website.
Food Producer of the Year
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Alfred Enderby – Winner 2023
Cogglesford Watermill
Madz for cake
The Uplift Grazing
Drinks Producer of the Year
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The Alvingham Coffee Roasters
Louth Distillery
Pheasantry Farms & Brewery
Seven Districts Coffee
Tipplemill Distillery – Winner 2023
Street Food / Takeaway of the Year
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The Hungry Plaice
Mockingbird Street Food – Winner 2023
Roco BBQ
Slow Rise
Twisted
Farming Innovation Business of the Year
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Lincolnshire Farm schools
LJ Fairburn – Winner 2023
Noble Foods
Petsville Farm CIC
Stourton Estates Ltd
Sustainable Business of the Year
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JRH Water Management
Hill Holt Wood
Lincolnshire Pork Co – Winner 2023
Mint Lane Cafe
Saga Robotics / Thorvald
Farm Shop / Market of the Year
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Fishers farm shop
Fulbeck Craft Centre
Holmes farm
Silver Apple Showroom
Vine House Farm – Winner 2023
Restaurant of the Year
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The Bottle & Glass Harby
Julianos Italian Restaurant Grantham
Lawsons Lincoln
San Pietro Restaurant Scunthorpe Winner 2023
The Tower Hotel / No.THIRTY8 Lincoln
Washingborough Hall Hotel
Pub / Bistro Food of the Year
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Bistro Bar and Kitchen
The Pig & Whistle at Healing Manor
The Plough, North Kyme – Winner 2023
The Queens Head Bar and Restaurant, Kirkby-la-Thorpe
The Sycamore, Lincoln
Bar / Pub of the Year (Wet Sales)
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Cognito Lincoln
Lincoln Jazz Café – Winner 2023
The Queens Head Bar and Restaurant
Vice & Co Lincoln
Cafe of the Year
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Colbournes’ Cafe Saxilby/Lincoln – Winner 2023
Little Lincoln
Monks Road Cafe Lincoln
Tasty Toast
The Oaks Lincoln
Future of Farming
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Billy Billings, G Lowry
Lizzy Wells, Riseholme Park Farm
Middle World Farms
Riley Taylor, R G Taylor & Sons – Winner 2023
Farm to Fork
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Gelston Lamb – Winner 2023
Lincolnshire Pork Co
Salted Orange
Uncle Henrys
W H Munton & Son – Mill Farm
Chef of the Year
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Barry Liversidge, The Queens Head Bar and Restaurant – Winner 2023
Darren Rogan, by Darren Rogan
Juliet Chadfield, Juliet’s Restaurant
Paul Hugill, Serendipity
Ross Leighton, Roco BBQ
