The history of the Gatsby sandwich dates back to the '70s, when it was created in Cape Town as a way to provide cheap and filling food, ideal for larger groups.

The history of the Gatsby sandwich dates back to the 1970s, when it was created in Cape Town as a way to provide cheap and filling food, ideal for larger groups.

The Great Gatsby turned 90 on April 10. The story, with its legendary tragic hero, is familiar to many people - you may have studied the book at school, or you may have seen the movie.