Lincolnshire Life invites you to join us for the 22nd Taste of Excellence Awards
Tickets are now on sale for Lincolnshire’s most delicious food and drink awards, Taste of Excellence and you’re all invited to join us.
We’re back with our inviting theme of Moulin Rouge, which is sure to be a Spectacular, Spectacular and we’re looking forward to welcoming back Sam and his Salted Orange team who are sure to surprise us with another fantastic meal.
Our judges are now out visiting the nominated businesses, no easy feat I can assure you, and we are looking forward to announcing all the winners and finalists at the awards evening.
We wouldn’t be able to put this event together without the help and support from our sponsors. You can meet some of them below, and they will be there on the evening to hand out the many awards.
• Duncan and Toplis – Headline sponsor, Lincolnshire’s Champion
• Taste Lincolnshire – Sponsor of Restaurant of the Year
• Freshtime – Sponsor of Chef of the Year
• The Lincoln Tea and Coffee Company – Sponsor of Tea or Coffee Shop of the Year
• JHWalter – Sponsor of Producer of the Year
• Batemans Brewery – Sponsor of Pub or Bar of the Year
• Hospitality Staffing – Sponsor of Hotel of the Year
• Lindsey James Ladies Wear – Sponsor of Wedding Venue of the Year
• Sleaford Quality Foods – Sponsor of Dining Pub of the Year
• Lincolnshire Coop – Wine sponsor
• Stokes Tea & Coffee – Sponsor of Confectioner of the Year
• Pilgrim Foodservice – Sponsor of Young Chef of the Year
• Dexter and Sharpe – Sponsor of Farm Shop of the Year
• Lincs FM – Sponsor of Bed & Breakfast of the Year
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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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