| Start your sock hop off right by providing the | | | | sandwiches, chicken wings, chicken strips, |
| best food! You can even make the meals even | | | | meatballs, veggies and dip. If you are serving |
| more special by having people dress up in hip hop | | | | items that require dips, such as chicken strips, be |
| attire, such as 50's poodle skirts and greaser | | | | sure the offer a few different sauces for guests |
| outfits. There are plenty of options for you to | | | | to try such as ranch, honey mustard, BBQ, etc. |
| choose from to have the ultimate 1950s sock | | | | You can prepare some food ahead of time and |
| hop meal. | | | | keep them heated with a warming tray. This |
| You could try to keep the food similar to items | | | | could be a good idea so you do not have to |
| that were eaten during the 1950s. One | | | | worry about preparing everything on the spot. If |
| consideration is to parody a soda shop. Serve a | | | | you do not have a warming tray you could also |
| hamburger with a basket of fries, or a hot dog | | | | keep food warm by setting the oven to its |
| and a basket of onion rings. Top it off with old | | | | lowest setting, or lower than 200 degrees. |
| fashioned soda. | | | | You should also have some food out that people |
| For dessert you could serve shakes and malts. | | | | can munch on while mix and mingling. Some good |
| These can be easy to make yourself with the | | | | snack ideas are pretzels, cheese, nuts, chips, |
| help of a few blenders. You could also make a | | | | popcorn or even candy. Be sure to have a few |
| float easily by pouring some root beer over vanilla | | | | dips around for chips to make it more fun to eat. |
| ice cream. | | | | If you are serving food, have the servers dress |
| If floats and shakes do not hit the spot offer ice | | | | up in 50's poodle skirts or 50's attire. 50's Poodle |
| cream sundaes. Ice creams sundaes are easy to | | | | skirts are the most recognizable 50s costume, |
| make, and are delicious. Put out toppings for | | | | though there are other options available to |
| guests to top their sundaes off the way they like. | | | | servers as well. For a fun touch, have server's |
| If you are hosting a sock hop for a large crowd, | | | | dressed up in 50's poodle skirts or 50's outfits use |
| a buffet is your best bet. Keep the menu to | | | | roller skates when taking care of meals. |
| finger foods. Some ideas: Mini pizzas, giant deli | | | | |