Catering Tips and Tricks - Party Theme Ideas

ROARING 20s PARTY THEME

Peppy jazz, crazy dresses and fun dancing are just part of the fun of a roaring '20s party. You can re-live the heyday of swing, jazz, and big-band music for your special occasion, and delight your guests with great food and entertainment from the period. From zoot suits to flappers, the '20s are full of wacky, energetic fun!

Decoration & Music
It's easy to turn any living room or entertainment hall into a roaring jazz club. Fine black and white photographs and a big dance floor are a must--as is the right music. Classics of swing and big-band will keep your guests hopping while they enjoy your recreated 1920's nightclub atmosphere.

Meal
The 1920's were a time when Americans were just learning to love new foreign recipes. Chinese and Italian restaurants were trendy, and people had a taste for all sorts of new and exotic flavors. Capture that spirit by serving a crazy menu of dishes pulled from all over the world--the surest sign of a well-traveled host. Just remember: if you serve any alcohol, you have to do so on the sly, thanks to Prohibition!

Activities
It's always great to have a party where your guests can learn something new, and a Roaring '20s Party is a great chance to teach your friends how to dance. East-Coast Swing and the Charleston are both fairly simple dance steps that can be done to a whole variety of music. Take some time out before dinner to show everybody the steps, and you all can jitterbug the night away.