Wimbledon Food & Drink By Numbers

During the two weeks of The Championships, the All England Lawn Tennis Club go through a staggering amount of food and drink for the huge crowds who visit.

Here are just a few of the mind blowing food and drink statistics of what was consumed last year:

330,000 cups of tea and coffee
230,000 bottles of water
234,000 meals served
110,000 sandwiches and baguettes
25,000 scones
110,000 pints of draught beer and lager
16,000 portions of fish and chips
44,000 litres of milk
140,000 portions of English strawberries
10,000 litres of dairy cream
10,000 portions of frozen yoghurt
29,000 bottles of champagne
5,000 kilos of bananas (for players)
86,000 ice cream portions
30,000 stone baked pizzas

PLUS a staggering 320,000 glasses of Pimm’s were served during the fortnight in 2015.

If you aren’t able to make the tennis to enjoy a glass but find yourself in Wimbledon here is our guide to the three places to visit to enjoy a new take on the classic Pimm’s:

Hemingways Lounge Bar
As a special way to celebrate The Championships, Hemingways in Wimbledon Village have a created a skinny Pimm’s made with grapefruit juice which they have lovingly named after Lady Wimbledon herself.
Where: 57 High Street Wimbledon, SW19 5EE

Lady Wimbledon Skinny Pimm’s at Hemingways Bar

All Bar One
For a sparkly take on the classic Pimm’s, All Bar One on Wimbledon Hill are offering a super Pimm’s Bellini. What could be better than Pimm’s and Prosecco. Definitely one to try after the walk back town from The Championships after a wonderful day.
Where: 37-39 Wimbledon Hill Road, London, SW19 7NA

All Bar One Pimm’s Bellini

Suburban Bar & Lounge
The Pimm’s Punch is a take on the seasonal classic by Suburban Bar in Wimbledon. Pimm’s with coconut rum, melon liqueur and apple juice mixed together to make a refreshing drink perfect for long hot afternoons watching the tennis.
Where: 27 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon, SW19 3SG