The 1970s were an exciting new era for dining – a time when convenience food was booming and the freezer aisle was a treasure trove of quirky staples and weeknight delights. From ready-made meals to retro desserts, many of these iconic dishes were household favourites, popping up on dinner tables and in school canteens across the UK. But as tastes evolved and food trends changed, a surprising number of these classics vanished from shelves.

If you want to reminisce about the good old days, or learn more about the country’s dining habits in the disco decade, we’ve rounded up 10 of the most nostalgic 70s food staples, exploring their rise to fame and whether you can still track them down today.

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