Wimbledon Food Traditions

Champagne

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Lanson Champagne sponsors Wimbledon and sells its crisp Champagne by the bottle. Serve this special-occasion brut bubbly while watching the match live.

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Strawberries and Cream

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The most famous Wimbledon treat is actually quite simple to prepare. Delicate, ripe strawberries are served with a splash of cream.

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Pimm's Cup

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When spectators aren't popping bottles, they're drinking Pimm's Cup, a gin-based cocktail with ginger ale, cucumbers, and a sprig of mint.

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Afternoon Tea

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Afternoon tea has been a Wimbledon tradition as far back as 1877. Hot tea, scones, clotted cream, and strawberry jam are essentials.

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Gravlax Crostini

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Simple and elegant, these gravlax crostini are topped with a dollop of crème fraiche and a sprinkling of capers.

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Tea Sandwiches

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Classic cucumber and cream cheese finger sandwiches hold up for hours and are light and refreshing to snack on throughout the match.

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Quiche

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Make this caramelized onion, red pepper, and sun-dried tomato quiche ahead of time, and then serve the slices chilled.

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Chicken Cornish Pasties

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If dainty finger sandwiches and strawberries won't fill you up, then try these hardy Cornish pasties stuffed with chicken, butternut squash, and carrots.

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