Host a springtime luncheon with one of these 1950s spring lunch meal plans. They are full of vintage recipes to try with your friends for a fun afternoon gathering.
Housewives in the 1950s often hosted luncheons. It was a great way to connect with other homemakers or have a fun time with friends.
In the April 1954 issue of Better Homes and Gardens, they suggested welcoming spray with a party lunch. Of course, they recommend sending out your invitations early to make sure people can make plans to join.
If you want to try hosting a fun 1950s spring lunch one of these menus can help make it more authentic. I will be sure to include recipes when I can find them. If there is one missing that you’d like to try just let me know and I will see if I can recreate it.
1950s Spring Lunch Meal Plans
Lazy-Daisy Luncheon
- Shrimp or Tuna Mousse Stuffed Eggs
- Asparagus Spears with Mayonnaise
- Spiced Peaches
- Relish Plate
- Ice Cream in plastic flower pots, top with a posy.
April-Showers Party
- Chicken Salad in Raspberry Ring Mold
- Broccoli with Almond Butter
- Brown-and-serve Rolls
- Relish Tray
- Chocolate-top Torte
- Hot Coffee
Luncheon for the Ladies
- Creamed Tuna Cream-puff Shells
- Butter-Browned New Potatoes
- Green Baby Limas
- Coleslaw
- Stuffed Olives
- Fresh Pineapple Wedges with Strawberries
- Salted Nuts
Spring Greeting
- City Chicken
- Hot Pineapple Slices
- Butter-Browned New Potatoes
- Peas and Carrots with Dairy Sauce
- Garden Salad Bowl with Crisp Breadsticks
- Lime Sherbet with Crushed Strawberries
I always love seeing how many different dishes are included in a menu. I grew up eating several things with each meal but my husband didn’t and when I see menu plans now they are so often one-pot type meals. I totally get why that is a more simple way to eat but I love having lots of different things.
Modern Meal Planning
A simple notepad is likely how a 1950s housewife planned her luncheons but we have so many options now. One simple option is my meal planner. It’s printable so you can start using it right away.
It’s the perfect place to plan your own 1950s spring luncheon to try out. You can also keep track of all the recipes you try and want to have again.
Get your own retro meal planner!
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