Lincolnshire Food

Lincolnshire, England’s second largest county (by area), is largely agricultural, with a rich and fertile soil. It produces over 20% of all foodstuffs grown in the UK. Little wonder, therefore, Lincolnshire food is so sought after!

Food production and farming from the county is estimated to contribute over £1 billion pounds to the economy each year; we definitely know our stuff when it comes to good food.

Facts about Lincolnshire Food

Did you know that:

• Lincolnshire is the largest producer of wheat, cereals and potatoes in the UK
• It is also the country’s largest poultry producer and the fifth largest pig producer
• Most people from outside of Lincolnshire have never even heard of Stuffed Chine!

Lincolnshire Food Festivals

With such a long and illustrious agricultural background, it is no wonder that Lincolnshire Food is  some of the finest and freshest in the land.

Celebrating the wonderful and diverse nature of Lincolnshire food, the county is home to several important food festivals throughout the year. These include The Lincolnshire Sausage Festival, held at Lincoln castle in October, and the Christmas Food & Gift Fair, held at the Lincolnshire Showground in November.

For more information on food and drink in Lincolnshire, visit our directory page.

Three Famous Lincolnshire Foods

Lincolnshire produces three of  Britain’s most iconic foods; the Lincolnshire Sausage, Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese and Lincolnshire Plum Bread. These are often used in international food festivals to showcase the best of British produce.

The Famous Lincolnshire Sausage

The Lincolnshire Sausage

This celebrated pork sausage is one of the county’s most iconic food exports and is a staple ingredient of many Lincolnshire recipes.

Every year, the county celebrates this amazing banger with its own Sausage Festival, taking place in the castle grounds.

Visit a Lincolnshire Butchers for traditional Lincolnshire Sausages.

See our Lincolnshire sausage recipe here.

Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese

Made by just one producer, Simon Jones of FW Read & Sons in Alford, this delicious cheese is a firm favourite on dining tables across the county.

There is even a cheese society shop and cafe in Lincoln which serves up lots of recipes featuring this tasty ingredient.

Lincolnshire Plum Loaf

You’ll find this tasty treat served at most tea rooms and coffee shops across the country. You can also buy it as a loaf in a number of farm shops and markets.

This succulent fruit bread is best served cut into thick slices, covered with butter and a big slab of Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese placed on top. Of course, it also goes well with jams, chutney and in bread pudding!

Lincolnshire Breweries

So, after all that delicious food, you need something to wash it down with. Lincolnshire is known for its great ales and beers, with a number of great breweries established up and down the county.

You can visit many of these breweries to find out more about how their ales and beers are made, or you can nip to a local pub and try one for yourself!

Fancy rustling up some classic Lincolnshire meals and treats? Try this:

Or, if you or someone you know is a cheese lover or you’re dying to try the famous Lincolnshire sausage, these may just do the trick…