Celebrating the best in the county
The Lincoln Hotel, Eastgate, Lincoln was the venue for this year’s joint presentation of the Lincolnshire Life County Cuisine Awards and the Tastes of Lincolnshire Food, Tourism and Hospitality Awards.
Over ninety finalists and invited guests gathered to hear the results of the competitions and enjoy drinks, delicious canapés and afternoon tea courtesy of the Lincoln Hotel and members of Tastes of Lincolnshire.
Mary Powell, Team Leader for Tourism and Visitor Economy and Cllr Eddy Poll made the presentations on behalf of Tastes of Lincolnshire and Caroline Bingham, chief executive of County Life Ltd, on behalf of Lincolnshire Life.
The Lincolnshire Life County Cuisine Awards are judged over four categories. Nominations are received from readers of the magazine, via nomination forms and from our website and from customers who collect nomination forms when they visit establishments in person. The three highest scoring establishments in each category are visited by our judges anonymously who score them according to quality of cuisine and use of local produce, ambiance, quality of service and value for money.
Our sponsors for the Cuisine Awards are Heart of Gold Lincolnshire rapeseed oil who sponsor our Best Tea Shop category, Tastes of Lincolnshire who sponsor our Best Pub Restaurant section and House of Townend Wines who sponsor the Best Restaurant category.
LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE “A TASTE OF EXCELLENCE” COUNTY CUISINE AWARDS 2010/11
‘Heart of Gold’ Best Tea Room
Winner – The Greenhouse, Burton Road, Lincoln
Runners up – The Sack Store, New Spalding Road, Boston • The Bean Bag, 6a Crown Walk, Bourne
‘Tastes of Lincolnshire’ Best Pub Restaurant
Winner – Carpenter’s Arms, High Street, Fiskerton
Runners up – Coach and Horses, Hemingby, Horncastle • Three Kings Inn, Threekingham, Sleaford
‘House of Townend’ Best Restaurant
Winner – Coleman’s Restaurant, 1-2 Queen Street, Brigg
Runners up – Candlesticks Restaurant, Church Lane, Stamford • Carre Arms, 1 Mareham Lane, Sleaford
Lincolnshire Life Young Chef of the Year
Winner – Sarah Watson
Runners up – Stephanie Paul • Jesse Butler • Jason Bostock
TASTES OF LINCOLNSHIRE WINNERS – 2010
Producers
Simons of Spilsby – Winner
Saints and Sinners – Runner up
Boston Sausage – Runner up
Retailers/Wholesalers
Ideal Lincs Ltd – Winner
Anglia Woods – Runner up
Pocklingtons – Runner up
Growers
Uncle Henry’s Farm Shop – Winner
Sunnyside Up – Runner up
Minting Park Farm – Runner up
Tearooms
Pooley’s Tearoom – Winner
Point Cafe – Runner up
Sunnyside Up – Runner up
Pink Pig – Runner up
Pubs
Village Limits – Winner
Thornton Hunt – Runner up
Barley Mow – Runner up
Restaurants
Melanie’s Restaurant – Winner
The Old Bakery – Runner up
Magpies Restaurant – Runner up
Accommodation Open to Residents Only – B&B’s
The Grange, Barkwith – Winner
Chaplin House – Runner up
Kingthorpe Manor – Runner up
Accommodation Open to Residents Only – Self Catering
Manor House, Martin – Winner
Elms Farm Cottages – Runner up
Poplar Farm, Sutton on Sea – Runner up
Accommodation Open to Non Residents
The Olde Barn – Winner
Village Limits – Runner up
Hickman Hill Hotel – Runner up
Caterers
TD’s Outside Catering – Winner
Lincs Agricultural Soc – Runner up
Finefood2u – Runner up
Mr George Award
Robin Dennett
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Food waste collections are coming to parts of Lincolnshire in early 2026 ♻️![]()
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Here are the key things residents need to know:![]()
• New household food waste collections will start rolling out in phases from January and February 2026![]()
• If you’re in one of the first areas, you’ll receive food waste caddies and a guidance leaflet delivered to your home![]()
• The leaflet explains how the service works, what can go in your caddies, and when collections will start![]()
• All food items that are edible and inedible are accepted this includes items such as egg shells, meat bones, tea bags and so much more![]()
• The service is part of the Government’s Simpler Recycling changes![]()
• Not all areas will start at the same time – check your local district or borough council news channels for confirmed start dates![]()
• Food waste should be placed in the kitchen caddy using the supplied liners, then transferred to the outdoor caddy for collection![]()
• Collected food waste will be taken to an anaerobic digestion plant, where it will be turned into energy and fertiliser.![]()
Look out for your caddy delivery and make sure to keep an eye on local council updates so you know when the service goes live in your area.![]()
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