Staggering price for a handful of strawberries at Wimbledon after first hike in 15 years – as full food list is revealed
Beginning in 2010, guests had been able to enjoy the sweet treat for £2.50.
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Strawberries and cream hiked in price for first time in 15 years
After 15 years, SW19 chiefs upped the price ahead of this year's edition of the Wimbledon.
Visitors now pay £2.70 - marking a total increase of 20p.
Speaking previously, a Wimbledon spokesperson said: "We have taken the decision to slightly increase the price of strawberries this year from £2.50 to £2.70.
"We feel that this modest increase still ensures that our world-famous strawberries are available at a very reasonable price."
Strawberries and cream have been a Wimbledon staple since the tennis tournament's inception in 1877.
Approximately 140,000 punnets of them are sold each year, meaning the new price brings in an extra £28,000 for the club.
Despite the increase, Wimbledon has reiterated its commitment to being accessible to all by continuing the tradition of allowing fans to bring in their own food and drink, including alcohol.
Full food and drinks price list revealed
Aside from strawberries and cream, Wimbledon's full price list includes other changes.
The cost of a pint of draught beer has increased by 35p from last summer.
For example, a pint of Stella Artois priced up at £8.85 ($12) and a Guinness costing £8.45.
Bottles of beer have also increased by 30p this time around.
It's cheaper than the darts though - with Premier League fans complaining the cheapest pint was £9.25 at the final.
Fans can also opt for a classic glass of Pimm's - although it will set them back a whopping £12.25 ($17), 30p more than last summer.
Elsewhere, a bag of Skittles sets spectators back £5 ($7) and it's the same price for some Haribo - each 40p more than.
Perhaps the more cost-efficient sweet treat is a packet of Minstrels, which at £4.40 are actually 20p cheaper than last year.
Still to come
This year's Women's Final will see USA's Amanda Anisimova face Poland's Iga Świątek.
In one Men's Semi Finals, Italy's Jannik Sinner will play against the legendary Novak Djokovic.
Meanwhile, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz is set to face USA's Taylor Fritz in the other Semi Final.
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