Wimbledon entertaining requires a certain discipline. Tennis, after all, should remain the centre of attention. This is not the moment for elaborate three-course lunches or anything demanding prolonged time away from Centre Court. Instead, we suggest elegant things designed for grazing: smoked fish, excellent pâtés, crisp crackers, chilled rosé, and small bites that disappear easily between games. Here is what we shall be serving throughout the tournament.
What should I serve while watching Wimbledon?
Wimbledon entertaining is best approached with restraint. Nobody wishes to balance a full plate while attempting to follow a five-set match, and the best hosts understand that. Our Salmon Sandwich Spread feels particularly suited to the occasion, spread generously over toast or layered into delicate finger sandwiches alongside chilled sparkling wine. Meanwhile, Smoked Mackerel Pâté paired with Seeded Crackers offers exactly the sort of effortless grazing one wants during a long afternoon courtside, or at least watching from the garden. For something slightly warmer, Vegetarian Sausage Rolls bring the sort of nostalgic British pleasure that belongs naturally alongside strawberries, rosé, and Centre Court drama.
What should I drink while watching Wimbledon?
Wimbledon practically demands something chilled in hand throughout the afternoon. English sparkling wine, naturally, feels particularly right. Bolney Cuvée Rosé 2018 brings fine bubbles and bright summer fruit. For something lighter and easier to linger over, Bolney Rosé offers delicate berry notes, and exactly the sort of easy elegance one wants from a Wimbledon afternoon bottle. Meanwhile, Biddenden Gribble Bridge Rosé 2018 delivers a crisper finish, particularly suited to smoked salmon and seasonal salads served outdoors.
What desserts belong on the Wimbledon table?
We recommend our Cherry Bakewell; buttery pastry, almond, and sharp cherry that pair beautifully with chilled sparkling wine. Alongside it, Valrhona Chocolate Salted Caramel Pots bring something richer and altogether more indulgent to the table, while Personalised Ripple Afternoon Tea Hamper In Hat Box delivers precisely the sort of elegant excess Wimbledon entertaining deserves.
