Katrina Burrill

Stonebow Media are delighted to announce the finalists in the Lincolnshire Food & Farming Awards, highlighting the extraordinary contributions of local food and farming enterprises throughout the county.

The judges convened at Bells Tea Shop in Lincoln, meticulously assessing over 220 entries submitted across thirteen categories, eventually determining the most distinguished businesses to honour and celebrate their successes.

This prestigious event is devoted to spotlighting and championing the best of Lincolnshire’s food and farming sector.

These awards specifically recognise the resilience and unparalleled business acumen of these entities, which have greatly enriched and nurtured the development of the local community.

With the excitement building for the Lincolnshire Food and Farming Awards ceremony, the county keenly awaits the unveiling of the winners, who will emerge as luminous symbols of the region’s thriving food and farming industry.

The awards evening is scheduled for Friday, 17th November, at the Engine Shed. Tickets are available now on the Lincolnshire Food and Farming Awards website, with the entire county in eager anticipation to commend the outstanding innovation and resilience intrinsic to its agrarian roots.

The winners will be crowned at the evening awards ceremony on November 17 at The Engine Shed in Lincoln.

Finalists can book tickets for the awards ceremony on the Lincolnshire Food & Farming Awards website.

The afternoon tea from Bells Tea Shop in Lincoln | Photo Steve Smailes

| Photo Steve Smailes

| Photo Steve Smailes

Time is ticking, but you now have until midnight on Sunday, 24th September to submit your entries for the inaugural Lincolnshire Food and Farming Excellence Awards.

Scheduled to be showcased on 17th November at The Engine Shed, Lincoln, these awards are a testament to the relentless dedication, innovation, and unwavering effort that individuals and businesses have invested in Lincolnshire’s food and farming sectors.

A unique aspect of these awards is the self-nomination pathway, allowing businesses and individuals to celebrate their accomplishments. Following this, an expert panel of judges will embark on a special ‘mystery shopping’ venture, ensuring that nominees undergo rigorous assessment, assuring a fair and transparent selection process.

“The Lincolnshire Food and Farming Excellence Awards are not just trophies; they stand as a symbol of exceptional standards in the industry,” stated Katrina Burrill, Director at Stonebow Media. “The self-nomination approach offers a stage for local ventures to highlight their landmarks. This sets the scene for our judges to effectively identify the crème de la crème, enhancing the whole occasion.”

Whilst the awards illuminate Lincolnshire’s culinary and agricultural trailblazers, they also offer a prime networking opportunity and a moment to create new industry collaborations.

A hearty thank you to our sponsors, Sills & Betteridge, Duncan & Toplis, Masons Rural Property, Barclays Eagle Labs, Visual Print & Design, and Fizzco. Their backing is crucial to the anticipated success of the event. Interested in sponsorship? Please get in touch at [email protected].

Eager to know about the award categories? Here’s a brief overview:

• Food Producer of the Year
• Drinks Producer of the Year
• Street Food / Takeaway of the Year
• Farming Innovation Business of the Year
• Sustainable Business of the Year
• Farm Shop / Market of the Year
• Restaurant of the Year
• Pub / Bistro Food of the Year
• Cafe of the Year
• Bar / Pub of the Year (Wet Sales)
• Future of Farming (Young Farmer)
• Farm to Fork
• Chef of the Year

To enter, reserve your place, or for further details, kindly visit the official Lincolnshire Food and Farming Excellence Awards website.