The countdown is on
We’re over half way through our nomination process now and it’s been exciting to see all the venues we’ve received nominations from.
It is always great to get customer feedback and so far we’ve received over 9,000 votes. This is just a snapshot as our accounts team are always inundated with piles of nominations as the closing weeks draw near. By the deadline they have spent countless hours going through each of the forms and adding them to our ever growing database. Our online nominations have also exceeded previous years, and it’s great to see customers getting involved.
This year you can vote for your favourite business across twelve different categories which include:
Lincolnshire’s Champion of the Year sponsored by Duncan & Toplis
Tea or Coffee Shop of the Year sponsored by The Lincoln Tea & Coffee Company
Farm Shop of the Year
Hotel of the Year sponsored by Hospitality Staffing
Self Catering Venue of the Year
Bed & Breakfast of the Year
Restaurant of the Year sponsored by Taste Lincolnshire
Dining Pub of the Year sponsored by Sleaford Quality Foods
Pub or Bar of the Year sponsored by Batemans Brewery
Confectioner or Baker of the Year
Producer of the Year sponsored by JHWalter
Wedding Venue of the Year sponsored by Lindsey James Ladieswear
Voting closes on 31st August so there is still plenty of time to get your votes in.
We also have our hotly fought Chef of the Year competition which is sponsored by Freshtime. This is the perfect place for chefs to showcase their creative flair. We are very lucky to be working with the team at College Hall, RAF Cranwell where the successful chefs invited to take part in our cook-off will get the opportunity to produce their menu for our distinguished judges. For more information or to request a nomination form contact Katrina on 01522 689671 or k.burrill@km-media.co.uk 20th September is the deadline for our Chef of the Year nominations.
Last but by no means least is our Young Chef competition where we are looking for stars of the future. Open to chefs under the age of 24, our judges are looking for creative flair and attention to detail. The competition will take place in October and we’re happy to welcome Pilgrim Foodservice as our sponsor this 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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