Wimbledon is officially here! That means world-class tennis, nail-biting tie-breaks, and an absolutely legendary menu of food and drink. We all know about the classic strawberries and cream, but the sheer scale of the food served at the tournament is mind-boggling.
Did you know that with 55 kitchens on site, Wimbledon is the largest annual catering operation in sport across Europe?
Here are some smashing foodie facts about what tennis fans consume during the fortnight:
Pimm’s Pimm’s Pimm’s: Thirsty spectators are expected to get through an incredible 345,000 glasses of Pimm’s.
British Classics: The crowds enjoy around 18,500 portions of fish and chips.
Scone Madness: Over 83,000 scones are sold to hungry fans.
The Main Event: A staggering 2.5 million strawberries are eaten, topped with 17,363 litres of cream!
This quintessential summer pairing has been served since the very first Wimbledon tournament in 1877. But here in beautiful Devon, we know exactly how to make this iconic dessert even better. Forget the standard pouring cream; it is time to champion the authentic Devonshire way with a generous dollop of our famous Langage Farm Devonshire Clotted Cream!
A Little Heaven from Devon – Udderly Delicious
Handcrafted right here in our Devonshire creamery by local people, our clotted cream is made using the richest, freshest milk from our beloved Jersey and Guernsey cows. We are intensely proud of our Devon heritage, our mild climate, the beautiful rolling countryside, and our spectacular views of the sea and Dartmoor.
As a family-run and eco-friendly working farm, we believe you can taste the joy and care in every single spoonful. Because of this commitment to quality and local ingredients, we are year after year winners of lots of awards!
A Match Made in History
While Wimbledon has been serving up treats since 1877, Devon’s history with cream goes back much further. The beloved cream tea was actually invented right here in Tavistock in the 11th century! We are fiercely protective of our local history, which is why we were thrilled to provide the cream for the 2013 world’s largest Devon Cream Tea.
And remember the golden rule when you are enjoying one of those 83,000 Wimbledon scones from the comfort of your sofa: it is always cream first (the proper Devon way)!
Your Centre Court Treats
If you want to elevate your Wimbledon viewing party at home, why not try:
The Classic Upgrade: A bowl of fresh, local strawberries topped with a thick, luxurious spoonful of our traditional Devonshire Clotted Cream.
The Ice Cream Ace: Cool down during a heated match with our award-winning Strawberries & Clotted Cream luxury dairy ice cream, featured alongside our classic Clotted Cream Vanilla in the beautiful shot below!
Whether you are cheering from the stands or your own living room, make sure you celebrate in true Devon style. Stock up on your favourite Langage Farm treats!