The Wimbledon Champions’ Dinner is a prestigious and eagerly anticipated event, marking the culmination of two weeks of world-class tennis. Following their triumphant wins at the 2025 Championships, Jannik Sinner, the Gentlemen’s Singles Champion, and Iga Swiatek, the Ladies’ Singles Champion, celebrated their achievements at this traditional black-tie gala. While specific, detailed menus for the Champions’ Dinner are often kept exclusive, insights into typical Wimbledon hospitality and general food trends at the tournament provide a glimpse into the culinary experience.
A Tradition of Elegance and British Flavours
The Champions’ Dinner, a tradition dating back to 1977, is a formal affair designed to honor the champions and allow them to celebrate alongside past winners, officials, and their teams. Beyond the ceremonial dance that often captures headlines, the dinner itself is a testament to fine dining with a focus on quality ingredients.
What’s Typically Served: A Taste of Wimbledon
While the exact menu for the Sinner and Swiatek celebration has not been widely publicized, Wimbledon’s general approach to catering throughout the championships emphasizes British seasonal produce and classic dishes, often with a sophisticated twist. Guests at various hospitality venues during Wimbledon can expect a range of culinary delights.
- Starters: Often feature fresh, seasonal ingredients. Think delicate seafood dishes, such as smoked chalk stream trout rillettes or dressed Devon crab, reflecting the best of British waters. Vegetarian options might include elegant salads with local produce, like a superfood salad with butternut houmous or a spinach, feta & sundried tomato quiche.
- Main Courses: Hearty and refined, main courses at Wimbledon hospitality events often showcase premium meats and fish. Past menus for general Wimbledon dining have included dishes like roasted seafood bisque, poached Fosse chicken, or even venison wellington. Vegetarian main courses are typically substantial, such as a celeriac wellington.
- Desserts: No Wimbledon meal is complete without a nod to the tournament’s most famous culinary tradition: strawberries and cream. While this iconic dessert is a staple throughout the grounds, the Champions’ Dinner might present it in a more refined manner. Other classic British desserts like lemon tarts with raspberries or a selection of British artisan cheeses are also common.
- Drinks: Champagne is, of course, a quintessential part of the Wimbledon experience and is undoubtedly flowing freely at the Champions’ Dinner. Alongside, guests can expect a selection of fine wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. Jannik Sinner himself reportedly enjoyed “quite a lot of champagne” at the event.
Beyond the Plate: The Ambiance
The Champions’ Dinner is not just about the food; it’s about the atmosphere of celebration and camaraderie. Held in a grand venue, likely adorned with elegant decor, the dinner provides a moment for the champions to relax and enjoy their immense achievements, surrounded by those who supported them. The viral dance shared by Sinner and Swiatek this year only added to the memorable and joyful spirit of the evening.
While the full details of every course remain a closely guarded secret, the spirit of British culinary excellence and celebratory indulgence is certainly at the heart of the Wimbledon Champions’ Dinner.
