How to Create the Perfect Wimbledon Tennis Party at Your Pub, Hotel or Home

Strawberries and cream, chilled Pimm’s, sunhats, and the sound of a rally on Centre Court, Wimbledon is the quintessential British summer event. 

Whether you're a pub landlord, hotel manager, or simply looking to host friends and family at home, creating a Wimbledon-themed party is a brilliant way to celebrate the tournament and capture the spirit of the season.

Here’s how to serve up the perfect Wimbledon tennis party:

1. Set the Scene with British Elegance

Decorations

Think traditional British garden party meets tennis chic. Use green and purple – the official Wimbledon colours – for bunting, tablecloths, and napkins. Add touches like mini tennis rackets, tennis balls in glass jars, and fresh flowers (hydrangeas or roses are perfect).

Dress Code

Encourage guests to dress in tennis whites or summer garden party attire. For a venue or pub, consider offering a prize for "Best Dressed Spectator".

2. Serve Up Classic Wimbledon Treats

Food Ideas

Strawberries & Cream: The must-have. Offer locally-sourced strawberries with clotted cream or serve as a dessert platter.

Afternoon Tea: Scones, finger sandwiches (smoked salmon, cucumber, egg & cress), and Victoria sponge.

Tennis Ball Cake Pops or Cupcakes decorated in yellow and white icing.

Drinks Menu

Pimm’s Cup: The official drink of Wimbledon. Serve in pitchers with chopped cucumber, mint, strawberries, and orange slices.

Sparkling Wine: British sparkling wines like Nyetimber or Chapel Down add a touch of class.

Mocktails: Offer a fruity Pimm’s-style mocktail for non-drinkers.

3. Screen the Action

If you’re a pub or hotel, make sure you’ve got a large screen in your garden or a function room with plenty of seating. Create shaded areas for sunny days and provide blankets for evening matches. For home parties, a large TV indoors or a projector outside (with weather backup) will bring the live action to life.

Tip: Schedule your party around the major matches – especially finals weekend!

4. Interactive Fun and Games

Keep guests engaged during breaks or between matches:

Mini Tennis Games: Set up a small court or table tennis for friendly matches.

Wimbledon Quiz: Test guests’ knowledge of tennis legends and tournament trivia.

Photo Booth: Provide props like visors, tennis rackets, and oversized tennis balls.

5. Market Your Venue’s Wimbledon Experience (For Pubs and Hotels)

Social Media Teasers: Post sneak peeks of your décor, menu and drinks in the week leading up.

Special Offers: Offer Wimbledon-themed afternoon teas, cocktails, or loyalty rewards for guests watching the matches.

Local Collaborations: Partner with local bakeries or fruit farms for fresh produce and added publicity.

6. Tips for a Home-Based Bash

Set up a garden viewing area with picnic rugs, cushions and parasols.

Create a self-serve drinks station with labelled jugs and glasses.

Use themed printables for menus, match schedules and décor.

Provide guests with small fans or Wimbledon-themed sunglasses if it's a hot day.

Game, Set, Match!

With a bit of preparation and a dash of creativity, your Wimbledon party can be a grand slam success – whether you're hosting in a bustling pub, boutique hotel or cosy back garden. The key is to channel the charm of this great British tradition and bring people together over good food, great company, and world-class tennis.

Don’t forget to raise a glass when someone shouts “New balls, please!”

Dukeshill Launches Wimbledon Hampers With Complimentary Bottle of Pimm's Original no.1 Cup and Official PIMM'S Gift Set

DukesHill is thrilled to reveal the launch of its new Wimbledon Hampers, all ready for the summer's most anticipated tennis event. 

Now you can celebrate the Championships with a specially curated Wimbledon Delights Hamper and Wimbledon Picnic Hamper and receive a gorgeous complimentary 70cl Pimm's Original No.1 Cup and an Official PIMMS's Merchandise Gift Box, containing bunting, a jug, cups, straws and union flags for a complete British summer experience.

Wimbledon Delights Hamper / 7 items £85

This luxurious 18” wicker hamper with genuine leather straps contains everything you will require to host a divine afternoon tea spread. The hamper contains a handmade Patisserie Selection, buttery traditional Scottish Shortbread, homemade fluffy Fruit Scones, Clotted Cream, Strawberry Jam, plus a free Pimm's Original No.1 Cup (70cl, 25% alc) and free Pimm's Gift Box.

Wimbledon Picnic Hamper / 10 items £95

The Wimbledon Picnic Hamper offers a show-stopping array of savoury and sweet treats that are perfect for sharing with friends and family while watching the tennis. The reusable 18” hamper with leather straps contains Sliced Wiltshire Ham (200g), Sliced Porchetta (175g), 2 Cumberland Scotch Eggs, Family Pork Pie (454g), Isle of Mull Cheddar (200g), Scottish Oatcakes (200g), English Apple & Cinnamon Pies (2 x 160g), Bakewell Tarts (2x 125g), free Pimm's Original No.1 Cup (70cl, 25% alc), free Pimm's Gift Box.  

Whether you're enjoying the hampers court-side or watching from home, both beautifully packaged hampers capture the full spirit of Wimbledon, offering the perfect combination of traditional British food and festive summer drinks.

DukesHill's new Wimbledon Hampers are available online at www.dukeshill.co.uk 

Indulge in Wimbledon-Inspired Delights With Trewithen Dairy's Limited Edition Pimms Cornish Cream Tea Hamper for Two and Two New Recipes

Cornish dairy Trewithen Dairy has presented a quintessential English cream tea experience.

Indulge in Wimbledon-Inspired delights with their limited edition Pimms Cornish Cream Tea Hamper for two.

Trewithen Dairy Pimm’s Cornish Cream Tea Hamper for two -  at a RRP £24.49 - www.trewithendairy.co.uk 

Why not immerse yourself in the true essence of Wimbledon, whether you're captivated by the on-court action or enjoying the tournament from the comfort of your own sofa or recliner, with the perfect serving of strawberries and cream. 

Trewithen Dairy is offering customers a delicious and exclusive limited edition summer hamper, designed to delight all aficionados of a quintessentially English cream tea. With the rich heritage of Cornwall woven into each and every product, this is a true celebration of wonderful English culinary traditions.

Inside the carefully curated hamper, you’ll discover a selection of premium products which will include Trewithen Dairy’s delicious and award-winning golden crusted clotted cream, four fluffy scones (plain, fruit or gluten-free), a pot of Cornish strawberry jam, The Cornish Tea Company’s tea bags or Cornish Ground Coffee and two cans of Pimms for an extraordinarily delicious  cream tea experience. Extra Pimms cans and a special Wimbledon Guest Towel can also be purchased as optional extras.

Adding an extra taste of summer, Trewithen Dairy has collaborated with the Cornish summer cup company, Pocketful of Stones, to create two new and exclusive recipes. You'll be captivated by the burst of summer flavours in their summer cup scones and no-churn summer cup clotted cream ice cream, perfectly complementing the cream tea ensemble. (That's Food and Drink has already published that recipe!)

Indulge in the spirit of Wimbledon, savour the delights of Trewithen Dairy's limited edition summer hamper, and experience the pinnacle of a English cream tea affair while enjoying Wimbledon.

Summer cup scones

Light and refreshing, the scones are a delicious talking-point to serve at parties for a summery twist on the classic cream tea. Pen Sans Summer Cup is bursting with ripe summer fruits and red berries - perfect with our luxurious Cornish clotted cream. Feel free to use shop-bought scones and take them to the next level if you haven’t time to bake your own.

Ingredients

For the scones

350g Self-raising flour, sieved

Pinch of salt

100g Trewithen Dairy unsalted butter

110ml Trewithen Dairy whole milk

1 Egg, beaten

For the topping

150g Frozen strawberries

2tbsp Caster sugar

50ml Pen Sans Summer Cup

Garnish 

Fresh strawberries

Mint leaves

Cucumber, sliced

Trewithen Dairy Cornish clotted cream

Method

BeginS with the scones. Preheat the oven to 190c. Grease and line two baking trays.

Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour to create fine breadcrumbs. Stream the milk in slowly, using a cold knife to gently mix until it just forms a dough. Wrap in cling film and chill for 20 minutes while you make the strawberry topping.

Place the frozen strawberries and a splash of water in a saucepan over a medium heat, allowing them to break down. At this point, add a measure of summer cup and caster sugar. Continue to stir for a couple of minutes until it has reduced down slightly. Remove from the heat and chill.

Back to the scones. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a thickness of 2cm and cut into rounds with a cutter. Don’t twist them out of the cutter, otherwise they will warp in the oven. 

Place on the baking trays, before brushing the tops with the beaten egg. Bake for 12 minutes until slightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.

To serve, smother with strawberry sauce, a generous spoonful of Cornish clotted cream and garnish with strawberries, cucumber and mint. Enjoy with a large jug of summer cup filled with summery botanicals. Heaven!

No-churn summer cup clotted cream ice-cream

The epitome of summer flavours, Pen Sans Summer Cup is bursting with red berry aromas and pairs perfectly with our rich Cornish clotted cream. Make this easy no-churn ice-cream in advance so you have it ready to pull out of the freezer for hot days and al fresco dessert.

Ingredients

2 Large eggs

125g Caster sugar

250ml Double cream

200g Trewithen Dairy Cornish clotted cream

250ml Trewithen Dairy whole milk

200g Strawberries - frozen (defrosted) or fresh

1 tbsp Icing sugar

50ml Pen Sans Summer Cup

Garnish

Mint leaves

Strawberries

Orange slices

Method

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until light and fluffy. While still whisking, add the caster sugar, one spoonful at a time and continue mixing for a few minutes. Add both creams and pour in the milk, while continuing to whisk.

Pour into a freezer-proof container (a loaf or baking tin works well) and freeze for two hours. Remove from the freezer, whisk thoroughly and return to the freezer. 

In the meantime, place the strawberries and a splash of water in a small saucepan over a medium heat and cook until the strawberries break down into a sauce. Add the icing sugar and Pen Sans Summer Cup. Allow to simmer for a few minutes until the mixture reduces slightly. Set aside too cool. 

Stir the strawberry sauce through the semi-frozen ice cream and, using a cocktail stick, pull it gently through to create a beautiful marbling effect. Add the remaining strawberries on top and return to the freezer until frozen - approximately one hour later. When you’re ready to serve, remove from the freezer and add fresh strawberries, mint and orange slices to garnish. Enjoy in cones or bowls.

https://www.trewithendairy.co.uk.

Trewithen Dairy's No-churn summer cup clotted cream ice-cream

The epitome of summery flavours, Pen Sans Summer Cup is truly bursting with red berry aromas and pairs perfectly with Trewithen Dairy's delicious rich Cornish clotted cream. 

Why not create this easy no-churn ice-cream in advance so you have it ready to pull out of the freezer for hot days and al fresco dessert?

Here is the recipe:-

Ingredients

2 Large eggs

125g Caster sugar

250ml Double cream

200g Trewithen Dairy Cornish clotted cream

250ml Trewithen Dairy whole milk

200g Strawberries - frozen (defrosted) or fresh

1 tbsp Icing sugar

50ml Pen Sans Summer Cup

Garnish

Mint leaves

Strawberries

Orange slices

Method

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until they are light and fluffy. While you are still whisking, add the caster sugar, one spoonful at a time and continue mixing for a few minutes. Add both the types of creams and pour in the milk, while continuing to whisk.

Pour into a freezer-proof container (a loaf or baking tin is ideal) and freeze for two hours. Remove from the freezer, whisk the mixture thoroughly and return it to the freezer. 

In the meantime, place the strawberries and a splash of water in a small saucepan over a medium heat and cook until the strawberries break down into a sauce. Add the icing sugar and Pen Sans Summer Cup. Allow to simmer for a few minutes until the mixture reduces slightly. Set aside to allow it to cool. 

Stir the strawberry sauce through the semi-frozen ice cream and, using a cocktail stick, pull it gently through to create a beautiful marbling effect. Add the remaining strawberries on top and return to the freezer until frozen. This should be something like an hour later. When you're ready to serve, remove from the freezer and add fresh strawberries, mint and orange slices to garnish. Enjoy in cones or bowls.

https://www.trewithendairy.co.uk.

Summer Cup Scones - Perfect for Wimbledon

Light, refreshing and utterly delicious, these scones are a delightfully scrummy talking-point to serve at parties for a summertime twist on the classic cream tea. 

Pens Sans Summer Cup is bursting with ripe summer fruits and red berries - perfect with Trewithen Dairy's  luxurious Cornish clotted cream. 

You can even use shop-bought scones and titivate them if you haven't time to bake your own.

Ingredients

For the scones

350g Self-raising flour, sieved

Pinch of salt

100g Trewithen Dairy unsalted butter

110ml Trewithen Dairy whole milk

1 Egg, beaten

For the topping

150g Frozen strawberries

2tbsp Caster sugar

50ml Pens Sans Summer Cup

Garnish 

Fresh strawberries

Mint leaves

Cucumber, sliced

Trewithen Dairy Cornish clotted cream

Method

Start with the scones. Preheat the oven to 190c. Grease and line two baking trays.

Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour to create fine breadcrumbs. Stream the milk in slowly, using a cold knife to gently mix until it just forms a dough. Wrap in cling film and chill for 20 minutes while you make the strawberry topping.

Place the frozen strawberries and a splash of water in a saucepan over a medium heat, allowing them to break down. At this point, add a measure of summer cup and caster sugar. Continue to stir for a couple of minutes until it has reduced down slightly. Remove from the heat and chill.

Back to the scones. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a thickness of 2cm and cut into rounds with a cutter. Don't twist them out of the cutter, otherwise they will warp in the oven. 

Place on the baking trays, before brushing the tops with the beaten egg. Bake for 12 minutes until slightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.

To serve, smother with strawberry sauce, a generous spoonful of Cornish clotted cream and garnish with strawberries, cucumber and mint. Enjoy with a large jug of Pen Sans summer cup filled with appropriately delicious and refreshing summery botanicals. Divine!

https://www.trewithendairy.co.uk

Sweden's Flävar Strawberry & Lime Schnapps will be a Summer hit

Many people are glued to the tennis at the moment. So, why not take the traditional Wimbledon treat of strawberries and cream and give it a nifty, modern twist by serving a chilled shot with squirty cream on the top for a bit of Flävar flair? 

Flävar Strawberry & Lime is also delicious served with prosecco (the 'Flävecco'), or topped up with ice and lemonade. Inspired by Founder Rolf's Scandinavian heritage, plus the Swedish concept of 'Fika' (a short break from a busy day to enjoy a sweet treat with friends), Flävar's retro refresh of the schnapps category is well-timed to coincide with celebratory occasions like Wimbledon, receptions, garden parties, BBQs and more.

Says founder Rolf Munding: “Anyone brought up in Scandinavia or Germany will know Schnapps as a huge part of our culture. It always makes me think of the good times with friends and family, as I'm certain it does for many other people too. Flävar is inspired by this retro-drinking experience and we've created a range that appeals to the UK's desire for exploring new, delicious flavours.”

Time for the perfect serve? You'll discover your Flävar at https://flavarspirit.com or Amazon. 

RRP is £19.99 for 70cl, 25% ABV.