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A chef responsible for preparing afternoon teas for select guests at Wimbledon’s Centre Court and No.1 Court has addressed criticism over his decision to feature Welsh cakes rather than the traditional scone on the menu. The scone, often accompanied by strawberries and cream, is a beloved staple among tennis spectators at the renowned event. However, according to the Telegraph, some attendees were displeased by the replacement of this classic treat with Welsh cakes.
Bryn Williams, a Welsh head chef, emphasized that both the scone and the Welsh cake are “British classics.” For the Renshaw, an on-site restaurant where diners can enjoy a three-course meal priced at £467.50 per person, he chose to highlight dishes inspired by his homeland. The afternoon tea service includes Welsh cakes and bara brith—a type of Welsh bread—served with raspberry lime jam and lemon curd.
Speaking to BBC Radio Wales Drive, Williams explained that the restaurant’s management had visited one of his two southern Welsh establishments to sample the traditional menu, leading to the inclusion of the Welsh afternoon tea at Wimbledon. “They wanted a point of difference,” he noted. “So, being a Welsh chef, we gave them our Welsh afternoon tea. We haven’t changed anything, it just happens to be a bit different from the scones that people normally have.” His lunch menu also offers options such as Porth Eirias dressed crab and Welsh lamb, with the chef assuring that the scone would never be completely removed from offerings.
Despite the chef’s intentions, some fans viewed this change as an unwelcome break from tradition. As one diner told the Telegraph, “Wimbledon just has this magic, and so much of that comes from the traditions you look forward to every single year. Take the scones with jam and cream – honestly, they’re just as essential to the whole Wimbledon vibe as a glass of Pimm’s or a bowl of strawberries and cream.” Nevertheless, Williams and his team are committed to meeting demand, reportedly baking about 400 Welsh cakes daily. Still, the scone maintains its status as a tournament favorite, with Forbes reporting that 72,000 were sold during Wimbledon last year alone
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