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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Daisy Lester

What food and drink can you bring into Wimbledon? Best picnic, wine and snacks to pack

Game, set, match: The Wimbledon Championships have returned, taking place between Monday 29 June and Sunday 12 July. Spectators are flocking in their summer finest to watch the world’s greatest tennis players in action, from 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams’s comeback campaign to Jannik Sinner’s bid to defend his title.

Alongside courtside dressing and Royal Box celebrity spotting, Wimbledon offers a taste of tradition for those attending. Strawberries and cream have been indulged at the tournament since 1877, and more than 140,000 portions are served each year in the SW19 grounds.

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