Taste of Excellence Food and Drink Awards 2023 – WINNERS

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Announcing our 2023 Award Winners.

A tremendous thank you to everyone who nominated their favourite eateries, hostelries, venues and businesses for this year’s Taste of Excellence awards. The county’s most coveted food, drink and hospitality awards took place at The Drill, Lincoln on Thursday 2nd November.

Best Newcomer of the Year!
WINNER: Yellowbellykitchen, Fulletby

Best Apprentice of the Year!
WINNER: Morgan Gooch – The George, Langworth

Best Bed & Breakfast of the Year!
WINNER: The Elm Tree, Hundleby

Best Self Catering Establishment of the Year!
WINNER: Doddington Holiday Cottages, Doddington

Best Hotel of the Year!
WINNER: Washingborough Hall Hotel, Washingborough

Best Wedding Venue of the Year!
WINNER: The Elm Tree, Hundleby

Best Independent Farm or Local Shop of the Year!
WINNER: Doddington Hall Farm Shop, Doddington

Best Bakes or Sweet Treat of the Year!
WINNER: Something Special at Birchgrove, Pinchbeck

Best Drinks Product of the Year!
WINNER: Massingberd-Mundy Gin, South Ormsby Estate

Best Producer of the Year!
WINNER: Tiffin & Co Bakehouse, Sleaford

Best Tea or Coffee Shop of the Year!
WINNER: Doddington Tea Room, Doddington Hall

Best Food to Your Door!
WINNER: Riverhead Coffee, Cleethorpes

Best Dining Pub of the Year!
WINNER: The Pig & Whistle – Healing Manor Hotel, Healing

Best Restaurant of the Year!
WINNER: Winteringham Fields, Winteringham

We wouldn’t be able to put this event together without the help and support from our sponsors.

To view and purchase photos for our Awards Night click www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk/food-and-drink/taste-of-excellence-food-and-drink-awards-2023-winners/

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Taste of Excellence Awards 2023



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