Wimbledon's Food and Drink Policy
The Wimbledon Championships run from Monday 29 June to Sunday 12 July 2025. Spectators are permitted to bring their own food and drink into the grounds, a rare allowance for sporting events. This includes bottles of wine and Champagne, though restrictions apply inside show courts (Centre Court, No. 1 Court, No. 2 Court, No. 3 Court, Court 12, and Court 18). Banned items include hard-sided coolers, picnic hampers, vacuum flasks over 500ml, and hot or strong-smelling foods. Each ticket holder may bring one bag measuring up to 40 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm. Alcohol limits are one bottle of wine or Champagne (750ml) or two cans of beer or cider per person.
Traditional Wimbledon Fare
Strawberries and cream have been served at Wimbledon since 1877, with over 140,000 portions consumed annually. Pimm's, a fruity gin-based liqueur, is the signature drink, while Champagne from official sponsor Lanson is also popular. Afternoon tea featuring scones, clotted cream, jam, tea, and finger sandwiches is a classic choice. Spectators often bring finger sandwiches, quiches, sausage rolls, Scotch eggs, and salads.
Best Drinks to Bring
Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé
Available at Waitrose for £14, this light, crisp rosé is a summer favourite.
Lanson White Label NV Champagne
The official Wimbledon sponsor's Champagne, priced at £50.50 from Waitrose, offers a lively, medium-dry taste with white fruit aromas.
Pimm's Ready-to-Drink Cans
Pre-mixed cans from Sainsbury's provide a convenient alternative to mixing a full bottle.
Sainsbury's Bandol Rosé Wine, Taste the Difference 2025
According to Standard Shopping's wine contributor Gemma Boucher, this Bandol rosé is "one of the season's standout buys." Available at Sainsbury's.
Taste the Difference Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne NV
Standard Shopping's drinks expert Becky Paskin recommends this £26 Champagne from Sainsbury's, describing it as "best served alongside strawberries and cream."
Sainsbury's Fronton Negrette 2024
Gemma Boucher calls this £8.75 rosé "fresh, elegant and wonderfully easy-drinking," with notes of peach, citrus, and raspberry.
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Champagne
Available at Waitrose, this Champagne features fresh citrus notes and delicate bubbles.
Birra Moretti 12x330ml
A pack of 12 beers from Waitrose, ideal for sharing among six people.
Best Picnic Food to Bring
M&S Classic Scotch Egg
£2 from Ocado, this hearty picnic favourite features seasoned sausage meat around a soft-boiled egg.
Sainsbury's Luxury Sandwich Platter
£18 from Sainsbury's, this platter includes fillings like New York pastrami, ham hock and cheddar, brie and chutney, and red Leicester ploughman's.
M&S Only 6 Ingredients Cocktail Sausages
£4 from Ocado, these flavourful sausages are delicious hot or cold.
M&S Grazing Snack Platter
£2.50 from Ocado, featuring cheddar cheese, Napoli salami, and bruschetta crackers.
Quorn Picnic Eggs
£2.10 from Sainsbury's, a vegetarian twist on Scotch eggs with a crispy coating.
Sainsbury's Clotted Cream Scones
£2.10 from Sainsbury's, soft buttery scones paired with rich clotted cream.
Sainsbury's Strawberries
£2.75 from Sainsbury's, a sweet treat synonymous with Wimbledon.
M&S Crustless Classic Quiche Lorraine
£4 from Ocado, packed with smoky bacon and creamy egg filling.
Mr Kipling Strawberries and Cream Tarts
Available at Sainsbury's, these tarts combine strawberry flavour with cream filling in a pastry case.
M&S Serrano Ham and Castilla Sheep Cheese Rollitos
£4 from M&S, a savoury snack pairing cured ham with creamy sheep's cheese.
Eat Real Hummus Chips Balsamic Onion
Available at Ocado, these crisps offer a balsamic and caramelised onion flavour.
