Are you planning a party for the upcoming Jubilee celebrations?  Here are 9 classic British dishes to serve which are sure to keep your guests happy and will be right on theme.

9 Classic British Dishes To Serve At A Jubilee Party

What do you think of when it comes to classic British dishes? Maybe it’s a roast dinner or sausage and mash? While both of these a delicious, neither are really suitable for serving at a street party. I’ve put together this list of easy dishes that are perfect for sharing with a crowd while still having that feeling of being an absolute classic British dish.

Victoria Sponge

Victoria sponge hails from the Victorian era and was originally invented as a light sponge for children to eat with afternoon tea. Most cakes during this period contained fruit or seeds which it was believed children should not eat, possibly as it was a choking hazard.

Getting a Victoria sponge exactly right can be tricky and may take some practice, but once you have the recipe perfected it is certainly a joy to behold. Why not make one this Jubilee that you can share with friends and neighbours along with a lovely cup of hot tea.

Can you freeze a Victoria sponge with am and cream?

Scones With Cream & Jam

No matter when you have scones, they always feel like an indulgent treat. Especially so if the cream is clotted and the jam is homemade. Scones with Jam and Cream are usually served as part of afternoon tea, something which originated in the west country.

Scones themselves are fairly easy to make and could be made the day before the celebration if you’re short on time.

Battenberg Cake

It is thought that the Battenberg cake was created to honour the marriage of Princess Victoria (Queen Victoria’s Granddaughter) to Prince Louis of Battenberg in the late 1800s. It had been around in several forms before this, but the Battenberg we know and love today feels like a British classic for the ages.

Trifle

The wonderful thing about a trifle is that it can come in so many different forms and flavours. Don’t like sherry? Ditch it in favour of Pimms! Don’t like tinned fruit? Replace with fresh! Switch things up by making a lemon trifle or orange and ginger or even a chocolate trifle.

You can make everything from scratch or pick up a trifle kit from the supermarket. Or even do a mix of both.

And then of course there is the Jubilee Trifle, the winner of the national competition to create a pudding for the celebrations. You can find the official recipe here – Lemon Swiss roll and amaretti trifle although many commentators have said that it is quite a time consuming and complex recipe so you may want to find a cheats version.

I’ve also seen gluten-free and vegan versions out there so worth a quick search!

Roast Potatoes

Roast potatoes should never be confined to just a roast dinner and I guarantee you’ll be popular if you show up to a jubilee party with a tray of hot, crisp roasties.

We’re having a celebration next week and my plan is to cook the roasties in the morning and then quickly reheat in the air fryer before servings for some extra crispiness!

These also make a cheap and filling option if you’re hoping to have your party on a budget.

Yorkshire Puddings

Yorkshire puddings are another food we typically associate with a roast dinner, but they do make an excellent canape for a celebration and have been popular on the supermarket’s Christmas buffet menus in recent years.

They make an excellent receptacle for a range of foods – my top choice would be filling them with either roast beef and horseradish, salmon and cream cheese or pork and apple sauce.

Fondant Fancies

Despite originally being called ‘French Fancies’ fondant fancies were created in the 1950s by the Mr Kipling company and have been a popular treat ever since.

They look great as part of an afternoon tea and are readily available in most supermarkets, meaning there are perfect if you need something last minute or simply don’t have the time to prepare something from scratch.

And while you could opt to make these yourself, I’ve watched enough Great British Bake Off disasters to ensure this is something I would never want to attempt!

Coronation Chicken

Would it even be a Jubilee party without coronation chicken, the dish that was invented for her Majesties coronation in 1953? Typically served in sandwiches but delicious also served as a dip or with salad.

Jam Tarts

The great thing about Jam Tarts is that they are easy and cheap to make. Perfect if you’re looking for something to make with children, especially as the Jubilee celebrations fall during half term.

Mix things up by using marmalade and lemon curd as fillings as well as Jam.

Classic am Tarts Recipe

Classic British Dishes To Serve At A Jubilee Party – Honourable Mentions

While I think I covered plenty of dishes in this post, there are a few things I thought deserved a quick mention so here they are.

• Cucumber sandwiches – an afternoon tea staple, easy to make and nice and light before tucking into lots of cake.
• Hamburgers – An American import which is said to be a favourite of the Queen
• Sausage Rolls – Minature or full size, homemade or frozen – is it even a party without a few sausage rolls?
• Pork Pie & Scotch Eggs – Two more classics
• Lemon Drizzle Cake – Not quite as popular as Victoria sponge but still delicious and sure to go down a treat with your guests.

And that’s it. I hope this post has given you some ideas of what to make for your Jubilee party, not matter how or when you plan to celebrate!