Party Ideas - Groovy Food And Retro 70s Fancy Dress

Remember 70s food? Maybe prawn cocktail, steak sandwiches and black forest gateaux will ring a few bells. We used to love it, and I’m happy to say this style of food is slowly making a comeback. Good food lovingly prepared. Perfect to serve at a 1970's fancy dress party.

Groovy food deserves groovy seventies clothes

70s fancy dress costumes hold nothing back. They are silky, frilled, patterned and sexy. Hippies, flower power, rockers and groovy disco dancers will be prolific at any 1970s party.

Abba's Dancing Queen influenced many fashion styles of the 1970’s. Figure hugging flared catsuits and halter neck all in ones were loved by all. Figure hugging Lycra suits and flares were made even more popular with the launch of the hit movie Mamma Mia. Already a hit in the theatres, the film brought a renewed interest in the 70 s fancy dress culture.

Now, with the revival of the seventies fashion, the shape and style is back, but in a more sophisticated way.

One Christmas we attended a 70s fancy dress where they served hot beef barm cakes and plenty of hot spiced wine. It still makes me hungry thinking about it.  

One of our favourites was the steak sandwich. It was delicious, and in the 70s the local pubs would serve it with a good helping of chips and peas. Delicious! We still serve this at many family parties and it goes down a treat and it's easy to serve a veggie meat equivalent.

It doesn’t need to be expensive; a thin sliver of good steak is all you need. We used to go to the butcher and ask for a “butty” steak (It was also called a minute steak. because it literally took a minute to cook), and they would cut them into 2 centimetre thick pieces. 

If you are health conscious, as most of us are these days, you can serve a healthier option by adding a good portion of salad. It still tastes great, but I do admit I often revert back to the naughty but nice original. 

 

Mens Denim Look Flares

Denim flares are a good option for the men. Team them with T-shirts or 70s floral or check shirts.  We think these denim look flares will go with anything. The afro wig is pretty cool too.

A great idea for a party theme is a flared trouser party

Get everyone to dress up in a pair of flares. Sounds bizarre I know, but people will love it. 

Mens White Disco Suit

There are plenty of retro clothes to choose from including catsuits, flared trousers,denims and styled suits. Check out this Saturday Night Fever style 70s disco suit. White, slinky and sure to raise a smile. This also looks good with the 70 s retro borwn shag wig.

 Organise a 70s quiz and karaoke. Include songs from Abba and glam rock groups such as T Rex, David Bowie, Sweet and Slade.

And this is how to make a steak sandwich - 

1. Chop a few onions and fry them, in a pan in a little oil, until they begin to soften and turn brown. Take them out and keep them warm while you cook the steaks. Add the minute steaks to the frying pan and cook for 30 seconds each side, adding more oil if necessary. 
2. Slice your burger baps in half and butter lavishly. Put a generous helping of onions on the bread roll and top with a large minute steak. 
3. Serve with plenty of mustard and tomato ketchup. 
   Your guests will love them. 

Fun and laughter always!

written by Lucille Bond