Wimbledon’s all about tradition, right? So imagine the shock when fans discovered their beloved scones had been swapped out for Welsh cakes at the tournament’s posh restaurant, Renshaw! The switch comes courtesy of new head chef, Bryn Williams, who’s keen to bring a slice of North Wales to the iconic tennis event. Gone are the classic scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, replaced with Welsh cakes and an adventurous raspberry and lime jam with lemon curd.
The verdict from fans? A bit of an uproar. One debenture-holder bluntly questioned, “What’s all this Welsh rubbish?” while others sighed over the missing scones, calling them as crucial to the Wimbledon experience as strawberries and cream. The uproar was such that Renshaw even had to put scones on a ‘secret menu’ due to popular demand!
But Bryn’s not backing down, defending his menu as a celebration of British classics. He’s eager to offer a “point of difference” with the Welsh tea spread, while still respecting the much-loved traditions. And it’s not just the Welsh cakes causing a stir—his ‘coronation chickpea’ dish has also raised eyebrows among diners craving the classic coronation chicken.
Love them or hate them, these Welsh additions are shaking things up at Wimbledon this year. What do you think, is it time for a change, or should we keep our scones close to our hearts? 🎾☕