Wimbledon

Picnic and Watch Parties Done Right with Tradition and Style

Wimbledon 2025 serves up love, good food and drink, friends, and family during two thrilling weeks of
world-class tennis from 30 June to 14 July. Stream this year’s action on the big screen tele from the
comfort of the lounger, sipping tea in the garden, or relaxing by the swimming pool on a mobile or radio.
Be part of the experience! Set the scene by planning a Wimbledon-inspired watch party or picnic.

Mix British glamour with traditional food and drink favorites—strawberries and cream, sparking sips, and savory bites. Invite friends and family to celebrate and cheer gifted and talented UK tennis players
alongside their worldwide competitors. Let’s explore some history and traditions, followed by party and
picnic ideas for the end of June.

History and Tradition

Wimbledon is a British tradition dating back to 1877. It is one of the big four’ Grand Slams’ held annually
except during World War I and II and the coronavirus pandemic. Lawn tennis originated at Wimbledon,
and the tennis tournament is played on grass today. Tennis experts, athletes, and enthusiasts consider
grass the faster way to play. Two ‘Grand Slams,’ the Australian Open and the US Open, are played on
hard courts, while the final ‘Grand Slams’ event, the French Open, is played on clay.

Today, there are four junior and invitation competitions and five primary contests. At first, the Wimbledon tournament was only open to men. Women were invited to compete in 1884.
In the 19th century, the Wimbledon dress code, conduct rules, traditional foods, and drinks became
firmly established, and today they are still recognised by players and spectators.

See ten quintessential traditions on the list below:

 White Uniforms and Shoes
 Minimal Advertising
 Royal Box
 Balls Girls and boys
 Grass (Lawn) Courts
 Rufus the Hawk
 Wimbledon Queue
 Celebrity Spectators
 Strawberries and Cream
 Pimm’s Cup

Happily, four sexist traditions are no longer being followed: announcing a woman player’s marital
status, unequal prize money ended in 2007, women can now wear dark-coloured undershorts if they
wish, and the practice of gender-specific towels ended in 2021.

Wimbledon – Theme Food and Drink Ideas

No Wimbledon-inspired picnic would be complete without a nod to the tournament’s most iconic
essentials—juicy English strawberries and a generous helping of fresh cream. This timeless duo is a must
for any celebration of the season. Be sure to chill a few bottles of Pimm’s Cup adults and sparkling
cucumber drinks and prepare pitchers of pink lemonade.

Elevate the party theme and picnic with some savoury sausage rolls, a fluffy pastry brushed with egg and
spicy meat rolled up. The Ploughman sandwich is a British lunch and picnic essential. It is often made of
crusty bread, cheese, pickles, chutney or tomato, lettuce, and ham. Change tradition by creating other
sandwich options with roast beef, chicken, turkey, new spread, or jam flavours.

Wimbledon Hampers

Purchase a luxurious food hamper to make the picnic extra special. There are many online and local
retailers to pick from. However, try out Walnut Tree Gifts, an online retailer that curates and caters to luxury and all it offers. The retailers provide premium and sustainably sourced gourmet snacks and treats. Each item promises large flavours and indulgent tastes to any Wimbledon party. The Deluxe All Seasons Hamper is an item ready for purchase and shipping with a click of a button at walnut.gifts.

Create a custom picnic hamper with kilo bags of almonds, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, and raw peanuts. Don’t
forget kilo bags of dried apricots, cherries, mangoes, pineapples, and oranges. Pair these items with a
favourite wine, hot drink, or tea. Walnut Tree Gifts’ nuts and fruits are also dipped in dark or milk chocolate.

Visit the website for more details. The award-winning chocolate-covered oranges are delectable, delicious, and crowd-pleasers. The company also offers tiered jewelry boxes and small gift boxes with a mixture of jellies, marrons glacés, and select nougats.

bulk bags of dried mango idea for your picnic hamper

Wimbledon – other treats

In addition to all this, add some Prestat Chocolates, Grate Britain Cheese Biscuits, honey and almondy
biscuits, and Snackinghams. Buy an apricot and ginger cake to share, or try a hand at making the cake at
home. Use an online recipe, create one, or check with mum or gran to see if they will share their secret
apricot and ginger cake or loaf recipes.

When considering ingredients, dried fruits and nuts from Walnut Tree Gifts are great ways to add variety to the following recipes.

 https://myfavouritepastime.com/2013/08/14/apricot-ginger-cake-with-lemon/
 https://www.thewi.org.uk/lifelong-learning/the-wi-is-what-you-make-it/food-andlifestyle/recipes/recipes/baking-bread,-cakes-and-treats/apricot-and-stem-ginger-loaf
 https://bakinginfranglais.blogspot.com/2018/08/ginger-and-apricot-cake-and-how-new.html
 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/recipes/baking-and-desserts/cakes/apricot-ginger-fruitcakerecipe/ttps://www.food.com/recipe/healthy-apricot-ginger-cake-398444
 https://carolinewinstanley.net/2019/01/30/spiced-apricot-date-ginger-cake-with-orange/

Wimbledon is a highlight of a summer well spent. This historic ‘Grand Slams’ event has weathered the
test of time and proven resilient through wars and a pandemic. This very British occasion has something
everyone can enjoy, from the wealthiest people to the working classes. A theme party or picnic can be
held at home, in the garden, or by the pool. The local pub or community centre is also a fabulous place
to experience the thrill and drama on the television.

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Wimbledon Picnic and Watch Parties Done Right with Tradition and Style