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Time of India

From court to table, Wimbledon's serving delights!

Wimbledon's court is a treat for both the eyes and the palate. The Championships is known not just for its world-class tennis, but also for its culinary delights steeped in tradition. Can you even talk about Wimbledon without swooning over its OG summer snack – strawberries and cream? The berrylicious snack has been a staple and a must-have since 1877, the same year the tournament began. In the two weeks of Wimbledon, social media was abuzz with attendees flaunting cups of the traditional British summer treat, but the menu there has more than that. Strawberry & cream Wimbledon takes its strawberries very seriously. Freshly picked berries arrive at 5.30am for inspection, ensuring spectators enjoy the perfect treat at the Championships. According to the latest data reported by Forbes , over 55 tons (55,000 kg approx) of strawberries and 13,241 litres of cream were served during Wimbledon 2024. A box of the sweet treat costs £2.70 ( ₹300 approx). Drinks up, Pimm's Cup While champagne is considered the official drink of the event, Pimm's Cup is a must-have. The alcohol-based drink has been Wimbledon's signature sip since 1971. Around 300,000 glasses of Pimm's are served every year, according to the official website. This year, there was a mocktail version inspired by it as well. British-style afternoon tea Tea and tennis have been a tradition since the tournament began. It features premium teas like English Breakfast, Earl Grey, and Jade Tips, with tennis-themed scones and sandwiches. Avneet Kaur shared a sneak peek from this year's high tea Court-side's favourite fish & chips Fish and chips, spectators' favourite courtside munch, wasn't part of the Championships from the very beginning, but since 1999, it's been a popular choice. As per the Instagram account of The Vintage Fishery, which is known for its award-winning fish and chips in Wimbledon, fish and chips have been served at Wimbledon since 1999. 32,000 portions of fish and chips are served every year, as per the official website.