November 20, 2023 1.49 pm

Lincolnshire Food & Farming Excellence Awards 2023: The winners

Celebrating those who excel in our region and its thriving industry

Our host for the evening: John Marshall! | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

By Ellis Karran Local Democracy Reporter

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

You can check out and purchase more of the pictures from the night, captured by Steve Smailes Photography, here.

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

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Alfred Enderby – Winner 2023
Cogglesford Watermill
Madz for cake
The Uplift Grazing

Drinks Producer of the Year

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

The Alvingham Coffee Roasters
Louth Distillery
Pheasantry Farms & Brewery
Seven Districts Coffee
Tipplemill Distillery – Winner 2023

Street Food / Takeaway of the Year

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

The Hungry Plaice
Mockingbird Street Food – Winner 2023
Roco BBQ
Slow Rise
Twisted

Farming Innovation Business of the Year

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Lincolnshire Farm schools
LJ Fairburn – Winner 2023
Noble Foods
Petsville Farm CIC
Stourton Estates Ltd

Sustainable Business of the Year

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

JRH Water Management
Hill Holt Wood
Lincolnshire Pork Co – Winner 2023
Mint Lane Cafe
Saga Robotics / Thorvald

Farm Shop / Market of the Year

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Fishers farm shop
Fulbeck Craft Centre
Holmes farm
Silver Apple Showroom
Vine House Farm – – Winner 2023

Restaurant of the Year

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

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

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

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)

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Cognito Lincoln
Lincoln Jazz Café – Winner 2023
The Queens Head Bar and Restaurant
Vice & Co Lincoln

Cafe of the Year

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Colbournes’ Cafe Saxilby/Lincoln – Winner 2023
Little Lincoln
Monks Road Cafe Lincoln
Tasty Toast
The Oaks Lincoln

Future of Farming

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Billy Billings, G Lowry
Lizzy Wells, Riseholme Park Farm
Middle World Farms
Riley Taylor, R G Taylor & Sons – Winner 2023

Farm to Fork

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Gelston Lamb – Winner 2023
Lincolnshire Pork Co
Salted Orange
Uncle Henrys
W H Munton & Son – Mill Farm

Chef of the Year

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

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

March 15, 2024 2.46 pm

Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards 2024 now open for entries
Celebrate innovation and achievement in the Greater Lincolnshire area with a chance to spotlight your business

By Katrina Burrill Partnerships Director

The 2024 Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are now open for nominations, seeking to spotlight outstanding businesses within the Greater Lincolnshire area.

Hosted by Stonebow Media, the publisher behind The Lincolnite and the MyLocal platform, this prestigious event is designed to honour the achievements of the regional business community.

Thanks to the headline sponsorship from the University of Lincoln Enterprise & Research department, the Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are a unique opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of local enterprises.

The awards are also sponsored by Ringrose Law, Duncan & Toplis, Sills & Betteridge and Pearson Hydraulics. A small number of sponsorship opportunities remain available. Contact [email protected] to discuss partnerships.

Businesses can nominate themselves across eleven awards categories:

SME of the Year
Family Business of the Year
International Business Achiever of the Year
Business Innovation/Innovator of the Year
Emerging Business of the Year
Charitable Business of the Year
Environmental/Sustainable Business of the Year
Rising Star of the Year
Business Leader of the Year
Business of the Year
Tech Business of the Year

Nominate now! Entries open on the Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards website.

The deadline for nominations is May 24, with the judges’ deliberation lunch set for May 29. The judging panel includes business experts and professionals from Lincolnshire and event sponsors.

The Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards 2024 gala will take place at the Engine Shed on July 12, 2024.

For more details on the categories, sponsors, and judges, visit the Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards website.

Reasons to enter:

Enhance profile & credibility: Securing an award or being shortlisted acts as a powerful endorsement, signaling trustworthiness to potential customers and helping to distinguish your business from competitors. Displaying the award on your communications can significantly boost your brand’s perception.
Insightful focus & feedback: The application process encourages deep reflection on your business strategy and direction, offering invaluable feedback and clarity, even for new ventures.
Team confidence boost: Recognition from the awards can significantly uplift your team’s morale, affirming the value and potential of your business in the eyes of industry experts.
Marketing & PR boost: Being associated with the awards, even as a nominee, can enhance brand visibility, providing ample content opportunities for social media and other marketing channels.
Networking opportunities: The awards connect you with local business leaders and experts, offering a platform to seek advice, share ideas, and foster future partnerships. The ceremony itself is an excellent occasion for networking with peers and celebrating mutual successes.
Potential to win: Entering offers a chance to win and gain all the associated benefits, but even without taking home a trophy, the process can yield significant advantages for your business.