A tennis fan at Wimbledon treated himself to an iconic strawberries and cream treat during a match over the weekend, but was baffled by the reality of what arrived11:04, 06 Jul 2026You can't go to Wimbledon without indulging in some strawberries and cream. The iconic sweet treat has been synonymous with the tennis tournament for well over 100 years, and sports fans visiting the venue while the championship is being held this month can pick up a portion of the fruit and cream to enjoy alongside the matches.‌But one man who recently bought a portion of strawberries and cream at Wimbledon has said he was disappointed with what he found opening up the box. The tennis fan took to social media to say the dish wasn't quite what he "imagined" - and others flooded his comments to express outrage at the dish he was handed.‌Lawrence Newport posted a picture on X that showed the inside of a cardboard box which contained a thin layer of cream at the bottom and what appeared to be a total of seven strawberries haphazardly thrown in.‌He wrote alongside the image: "Strawberries and cream at Wimbledon. Not quite as imagined."One commenter claimed on day one of the tournament, they had received a box of strawberries and a separate pot of cream that they could dip the strawberries into one by one. But when they suggested Lawrence had done it the "wrong way around" by pouring the cream into the strawberry box, he argued: "It comes like this!"Content cannot be displayed without consent‌Another commenter posted a picture of their strawberries and cream offering, showing the outside of the box as well as the contents inside. Her strawberries were piled much higher than Lawrence's, but the cream on offer still looked lacklustre.Someone replied: "You've literally posted an almost identical photo of disappointment."Another added: "This looks just as bad but with better lighting."‌A third wrote: "It still looks bleak but would be much improved if the box were half the size."Someone else replied directly to Lawrence, stating they didn't know what he expected when "it is literally strawberries and cream". And he hit back to explain that while he did receive what he asked for, it still wasn't what he expected.He said: "Good point. When I next order fish and chips with tartare sauce, I'll expect a flake of fish, three chips, and tartare sauce just randomly tumbled around it. Oh, and it should all come in a tub that is far too deep, for no reason."‌Others claimed that Lawrence could have eaten some of the strawberries before he took a photo of his tub to make it look like he received less food for his money.How much is a portion of strawberries and cream at Wimbledon?A portion of strawberries and cream at Wimbledon in 2026 will set fans back £2.85, which is a 15p increase compared to last year. However, many tennis fans still consider the dish to be cheap, as many told Lawrence that he shouldn't expect luxury for something that cost "less than £3".According to Popcorn Shed, you are guaranteed to get at least ten Grade 1 British strawberries for this price. There appeared to be only seven pieces of strawberries in Lawrence's picture, but the remaining three might have been tucked underneath the ones on top, or he may have eaten them prior to taking a picture.Article continues belowWhy do they serve strawberries and cream at Wimbledon?Strawberries and cream have been synonymous with Wimbledon since the championships were first held in July 1877. This is because July is the heart of British strawberry season, and the fruit was already associated with the English summer when the tennis event began.However, it is said that nobody really knows when the delicacy was first served at Wimbledon. Historian Robert McNicol previously said it could have been something that started informally, with spectators bringing their own strawberries, before it gradually became part of the event's culture.Still, almost 150 years on, Wimbledon keeps the tradition alive by serving fresh strawberries throughout the event, which are supplied by Hugh Lowe Farms in Kent. The farm picks the berries each morning and delivers them to Wimbledon by 9am, where they are then inspected, hulled, and served fresh on the same day.