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Thank you so much for your nominations for 2024 which have flooded into our office and social media channels.
We are in the last stages of compiling the Top Ten in each category and our judges are ready to begin their duties. We will be announcing those Top Tens soon, so keep a look out online.
Meanwhile, on page 83, we are delighted to bring you more details of our Awards Evening which will be held on Thursday 7th November at The Drill, Lincoln.
We know the recognition these awards provide makes a substantial impact on local businesses and we have a spectacular Awards Night planned where we cannot wait to celebrate with the best of the food, drink and hospitality businesses in the county.
Our 2024 Categories:
- Best Restaurant of the Year – sponsored by Batemans Brewery
- Best Dining Pub of the Year – sponsored by Sleaford Quality
- Best Tea or Coffee Shop of the Year – sponsored by Lincolnshire Life Magazine
- Best Farm or Local Shop of the Year – sponsored by Dexter & Sharpe
- Best Food to your Door (including Street Food and Caterers) – sponsored by Good Taste Lincolnshire
- Best Bakes or Sweet Treat of the Year
- Best Drinks Product of the Year – Sponsored by The Drill
- Best Producer of the Year – sponsored by Allen Signs
- Best Hotel of the Year – sponsored by Discover Lincolnshire
- Best Wedding Venue of the Year – sponsored by Ruby & Co
- Best Bed and Breakfast of the Year
- Best Self Catering Establishment of the Year – sponsored by Skendleby Hall
- Best Newcomer of the Year
- Rising Star of the Year
Sponsors
Staging ‘Taste of Excellence 2024’ would not be possible without the support of our fantastic sponsors.
Thank you to all our partners and sponsors for your continued support of Taste of Excellence.
Tickets and more information for the Awards Night can be purchased from: sales@lincolnshirelife.co.uk
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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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