Picnic Social deserted Lincoln Castle grounds

I thought I would eat my excellent lunch from Nonna Juana Deli in the Castle grounds as I did a couple of weeks ago.

The Castle grounds were deserted, half the stalls closed. Lucky I brought my own lunch.

Contrast with last Saturday, 1940s Weekend, the Castle grounds busy. Contrast with a couple of weeks ago, a lovely sunny day, the Castle grounds busy.

This week start of school holidays, university graduation week (expected 4,500 visitors).

Word on the street Picnic Social a disaster. I would not disagree. This is not a showcase of best of Luncolnshire priduce. Junk food, one stall hot dogs, another french fries.

I could count on one hand with fingers missing the quality stalls: Street Food …, Dough LoCo and Seven Districts.

I found an empty bench (covered in plastic). Not that I had any difficulty as they were all empty. Settled down, ate my lunch, washed down with Picnic Social lager, followed by an excellent capuccino from Seven Districts.

No one was cleaning the tables.

No segrated rubbish collection for recycling. As a minimum I would expect

– card

– plastic

– compostable

Is there a requirent for the stalls to only serve what can be recycled or composted?I do not know as I did not check. But if not, why not?

On leaving, Dough LoCo gave me a flier for their pizza parlour (10% off). They are quite literally outside the East Gate, in the shadow of the Castle Walls.

I looked in Dough LoCo as I left. Pleasnt ambience, excellent choice of craft beer (better choice than Picnic Social). I did not stop as not long eaten (though was very tempted to stop for a beer).

My lunch was from Nonna Nonna Joana Deli, a few minutes walk up the road outside the West Gate. Excellent fresh pasta, sandwiches and cakes.

Tags: Dough Loco, Food Festival, Lincoln Castle, Picnic Social, Seven Districts