The 1970s was a decade filled with hostess trolleys and endless dinner parties, a time that saw pub lunches become trendy and when McDonald's launched in the UK. From adored dishes still cherished today to forgotten favourites, we take a stroll down memory lane with these surreal meals, iconic product launches and beloved recipes from the 1970s.

Click or scroll our gallery to discover the best British foods we all fell in love with in the 1970s, counting down to the best of them all.

We've based our ranking on the enduring popularity of each food item in its place of origin and beyond, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. This list is unavoidably subjective.

The foods that sum up 1970s Britain, ranked