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Daring Wimbledon fan stuns spectators by ditching classic cream for Garlic & Herb Dip on her strawberries
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A WIMBLEDON fan turned heads after swapping classic cream for Garlic and Herb dip on her strawberries.
Clara Jennings, 29, confused fellow spectators as she tucked into the unusual combo in the queue for the London tournament.
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Clara Jennings, 29, swapped cream for Domino's garlic and herb dip at Wimbledon
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The bizarre combination received mixed reviews from fellow tennis fans
Credit: Will Ireland/PinPep
The bold tennis enthusiast from Guildford caused a stir when she dipped her strawberries into a tub of Domino's garlic and herb dip.
She said: 'Everyone does cream - I wanted something different. Sweet, savoury, and a little bit weird… but it works!
'I brought it as a bit of a laugh, but honestly, people loved it. I think I've started something.'
Reactions ranged from horrified to curious, with some even asking for a taste.
One fellow tennis fan said: "I had to double take when I saw it, but I think it's pretty gross.
'Strawberries and cream are a match made in heaven - this dip should be reserved for pizza, and only pizza.'
But Jennifer Holmes, from London disagreed, saying: "I'm all for the sweet and savoury mix - someone has to start the trend, take peanut butter and jelly for example, that started with confusion but then went on to take the world by storm."
Wimbledon is reported to get through more than 1.9 million strawberries every year, as fans flock from around the globe for the beloved snack.
This equates to a staggering 200,000 portions enjoyed each year during the Championships.
They're drizzled in more than 7,000 litres of cream, although that number may drop slightly, if the bizarre Garlic & Herb Dip trend catches on.
Wimbledon's Berry Delight
The price for a portion of strawberries and cream remained the same for a decade and a half, however, this year Wimbledon has officially hiked up its prices.
The iconic item has seen a 20p increase in price, going from £2.50 to £2.70.
A Wimbledon spokesperson said: "We feel that this modest increase still ensures that our world-famous strawberries are available at a very reasonable price."
Another thing that has changed in recent years, is a plant-based cream for vegans, made available at certain outlets around the facility.
A spokesperson for Domino's, said: 'When this popped up on our Instagram, it was the first time we've seen someone enjoying our dip with strawberries!
'How people enjoy our Garlic & Herb Dip is up to them - after all, lots of strange combinations were only strange until someone tried them.
'Perhaps next year we'll see raspberries dipped into BBQ Sauce, or bananas drizzled with Honey and Mustard.
'Brits are renowned for their sense of individualism, and there's nothing more British than Wimbledon, so keep your eyes peeled.'
