The taste of the British summer was brought to the capital today
after chefs created the world’s largest Eton mess in Soho
Square.
Weighing in at 167kg (368lbs), it fed 2,000 commuters as part of
Tesco’s Love Every Mouthful campaign.
Those stepping off overcrowded tube trains were treated to a
portion of the gargantuan dessert, placed in an oversized martini
glass.
The sweet treat was made using 50kg of fresh British strawberries,
raspberries and blueberries, plus a generous serving of double
British cream.
Tesco fruit buyer, Paul Jones, explained: ‘It’s great seeing so
many strawberries in one gigantic bowl whipped together with cream
to create this British classic.
‘It looks like Wimbledon, the arrival of Prince George and this
spell of great weather have reignited our passion for this iconic
British summer fruit.
‘We’re selling 20 per cent more than this time last year and the
giant Eton mess was finished in half the time expected.’
