What's on Wimbledon's food and drink menus and rules around taking your own
Wimbledon’s 2026 food and drink menus have been revealed, with social media users defending the ‘reasonable’ offerings whilst praising the Championship for its ‘generous’ picnic policy.
You may or may not know, but unlike other sports competitions, Wimbledon organisers actually encourage you to bring your own food and drink into the venue.
According to its website, any ticket holder can bring whatever they fancy into the venue, as long as it isn’t in a hard-sided container or a vacuum flask over 500ml.
Alcohol is limited to: one 750ml bottle of wine or champagne per person, or two 500ml cans of beer or lager or two 500ml cans of premixed aperitifs.
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It should be noted that while you can bring your food and drink items into the grounds, glass bottles and open cans cannot be taken into the seating areas on the show courts.
If you don’t fancy bringing in your own food or just want to treat yourself, then there is a plethora of stands and areas where you can purchase food.
Here’s what’s on offer across the event, and how much it’ll all set you back.
Strawberries and Cream
Arguably the most iconic sweet treat of them all: Wimbledon strawberries and cream are back for another year in SW19.
Around 140,000 portions of the juicy fruit, supplied by Hugh Lowe Farms, are supposedly handed out to punters every year.
If you want to sample the quintessentially British delight, then be willing to fork out £2.85 for a cream-drizzled punnet.
Glasses of Pimm’s
Anyone heading to Wimbledon for the first time can grab a reusable glass of Pimm’s for £13.45.
The alcoholic beverage, made with a gin-based liquor, lemonade, and fruit, has been a courtside staple since the 1970s, is the official drink of the tournament.
According to reports, around 275,000 glasses are consumed across the competition each year.
More food and drink on offer
You would be forgiven if you genuinely thought that Wimbledon just served Pimm’s and pots of strawberries and cream. But thankfully, that’s not quite the case.
According to the event’s website, there are various areas of the event, held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, where certain food vendors reside.
Centenary Gardens
Designed as a place to relax and soak up the atmosphere, Centenary Gardens serves as a well of calm amid the hustle and bustle.
The area plays host to Café Pergola, a casual dining area that is easily accessed via the South Concourse or St Mary's Walk.
Boasting an extensive menu, the eatery features brunch options like a hand-carved honey-glazed bacon roll (£9.70) and sandwiches, such as crispy chicken, tomato chilli, rocket and parmesan on ciabatta (£17.85).
There’s rotisserie and salad options, alongisde a rotating Wimbledon cake selection, with prices starting from £4.45.
If you fancy cooling down amid the UK heatwave, then there’s also an Ice Cream Pergola serving up Jude’s Ice Cream Tubs and Sticks for £4.75 each.
Walled Garden
Located in the centre of the grounds, the Walled Garden is where you can pick up vegetable burgers and posh fish finger sandwiches for £13.50 and £14.50, respectively.
Seasoned skin on fries will set you back by £5.50 a punnet, while the Karaage Chicken stand is selling fried chicken with various sides, including crispy rice and sunflower seed furikake for £13.65.
You’ll also find The Walled Garden Larder, a formerly traditional grab-and-go outlet.
For 2026, the Walled Garden Larder has been transformed into Wimbledon’s first fully frictionless store.
Guests can simply head in, pick up what they need and walk out without having to scan anything thanks to wallet technology.
Items on offer include cornish pasties, spinach and feta rolls, and mac and cheese bites, all for £7, and sushi, with prices starting from £9.
If you have more of a sweet tooth, then you can grab a Yummycomb Chocolate bar from Buttermilk Bars (£2.65) or a selection of baked goods, including custard doughnuts and chocolate babkas (£3.55)
The Hill Larder
If you find yourself on Henman Hill, then you can head into The Hill Larder to pick up almost everything that is on offer at the Walled Garden Larder.
There’s also a bar selling soft drinks, including 300ml cans of Coca-Cola Zero for £2.90 and reusable Evian bottles for £5.
On-site coffee, provided by Lavazza, will set you back £3.50 for an americano and £4.20 for a flat white.
Cans of Stella Artois cost £8.20 at The Hill Larder, while 187ml grab-and-go wines are priced at £10.75.
The Southern Village
If it’s pasta and pizza you are after, then the Southern Village, tucked directly behind Court two, should be your go-to.
Five pasta dishes are on offer at the Southern Villa Pasta stand, including tomato penne pasta (£12) and a venison ragu (£13.56). Glasses of champagne can also be purchased for £31.55 and cans of Sevilla Gin and Tonic for £10.75.
Meanwhile, at the pizza stand, you can grab a margherita pizza or for £14.50,.
You’ll also find a Southern Village Larder stocking pastries for £3.30, muffins for £4.10, and Brown Bag crisps for £2.45 a go.
Tea Lawn
Situated in the heart of the Grounds, the Tea Lawn has a plethora of food and drink vendors, including the classic Tea Lawn Bar, offering pints of Kopparberg Crisp Apple Cider for £8.90 and carafes of Thirsty Birds Rosé for £40.30.
The Tea Lawn Kalimera is your one-stop shop for everything Greek, with halloumi and chicken wraps £11.75.
There’s the Tea Lawn Sausage Grill, which serves drinks alongside two savoury delights: the plant-based sausage brioche roll and a Cumberland sausage version for £8.70 each, and the dedicated Strawberries and Cream bar.
Like the other areas, there’s also a Tea Lawn Larder for grab-and-go bits.
Parkside Food Market
Located beneath No.1 court, just off the Parkside Path, is the Parkside Food Market.
This year, there are poke bowls for £14, fish and chips, served with fried caper tartar sauce and lemon for £14.50, and crayfish po’boys for £19.50, and crispy chicken burgers for £14.80.
Soft drinks like Oasis Summer Fruits (£4.45) and Sprite Zero (£2.90) are being served at the Parkside Food Market, as are cans of Pimm’s for £10.75.
Feel free to browse around the Parkside Larder too, where you can purchase popcorn for £2.35 and Jude’s chocolate milkshake for £3.50.
Social media debates Wimbledon prices
Some Redditors have been debating whether or not the food and drink prices at the Grand Slam this year are too high.
“On prices, Wimbledon's not ridiculously expensive (compared to other sporting venues) for food and drink tbf, and there's a M&S next to the station if you want to grab some bits beforehand,” said one user.
However, a second argued: “It’s quite expensive to eat at the places there, the worst part however is the queues. I missed the end of a match because I went for strawberries and cream. The queues are horrendous.”
“I'm bringing breakfast, lunch and dinner in a soft sided cool bag! I missed too much tennis last time queuing!,” someone else echoed.
“As far as major sporting events go the prices are reasonable, but the ability to bring your own if very generous,” a fourth said.
“We normally take a massive picnic and a bottle of champagne and rosé, and go with another couple that does the same. Our typical is sushi, sandwiches, sausage rolls, cheese & crackers, mixed nuts, crisps, sparkling water and a few soft drinks.”
Wimbledon is currently ongoing, with the final day of tennis scheduled for 12 July.
Topics: UK Food, Social Media
Ella Scott