Halloween is creeping around the corner, and that means it's time to start planning your party menu! Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or a grand fright fest, the food plays a starring role in setting the mood. At Salters Events, we’ve conjured up some spooktacular Halloween catering ideas to give your guests a frightful treat.

Ghoulish Grazing Boards

Transform the traditional cheese and charcuterie board into something worthy of a haunted mansion! Start with a mix of dark and moody cheeses like ash-covered goat’s cheese or aged stilton. Add prosciutto arranged to resemble eerie shrouds, and complete the look with black crackers and bowls of blood-red chutney. Scatter the board with figs, pomegranate seeds, and edible flowers to create a bewitching spread that’s both eerie and elegant.

Sinister Canapés

Canapés are a fantastic way to impress your guests, especially with a spooky twist! Serve smoked salmon blinis with beetroot crème fraîche to give a blood-red splash. Devilled eggs take on new meaning at Halloween, with a dusting of black sea salt or paprika for a dramatic effect. For something more playful, create mini 'mummy' hot dogs wrapped in pastry, or present olive-topped meatballs that resemble creepy eyeballs.

Petrifying Platters

A themed platter can be the centrepiece of your Halloween table. Imagine a 'Tombstone Taco Bar' with gravestone-shaped tortilla chips, salsa served in hollowed-out mini pumpkins, and guacamole ghouls! Or opt for a 'Witches' Brew Soup Station' with a choice of pumpkin and butternut squash soup, served in cauldrons for that extra spooky touch. Finish with garnish options like crispy bat-shaped croutons or charred pepper strips.

Frightfully Fine Desserts

Halloween isn’t complete without some decadent desserts to haunt your taste buds. Classic cupcakes can be given a spooky makeover with black buttercream, fondant spiders, and candy eyes. For something more sophisticated, why not serve black velvet cake topped with spun sugar cobwebs? Or go all out with a 'graveyard' tiramisu – layers of coffee-soaked sponge, mascarpone, and chocolate, topped with biscuit tombstones and chocolate 'dirt'.

Ghastly Drinks

To keep your guests in the spirit, serve drinks with a frightful twist. Create a smoky effect with dry ice or mix up some 'bloody' cocktails like a classic Bloody Mary or cranberry-based vampire punch. For non-alcoholic options, serve a black lemonade with activated charcoal or apple cider with cinnamon, garnished with floating gummy worms or eyeballs made from lychees and blueberries.

Devilishly Easy Catering

At Salters Events, we know that hosting a party can be stressful – but it doesn’t have to be. Our bespoke catering services take the hassle out of your hands, so you can focus on enjoying the festivities. From ghoulish grazing boards to devilishly delicious desserts, we create menus that will thrill your guests while making your life easier. Let us help you pull off the ultimate Halloween bash, without the kitchen nightmares!

Get in Touch!

If you're ready to plan a spook-tacular Halloween event, our team at Salters Events is here to help. Contact us today for more information on our tailored catering packages and get ready for a night of thrills and chills!