Creative Catering Ideas For Halloween Parties

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If you're planning a Halloween party for adults, kids, or a mix of both, a creative menu will give the special event a fun feel. The good news is that it's easy to plan a themed party menu that reflects the Halloween season, from spooky appetizers to sinfully sweet desserts. 

Depending on how much time you have to prepare the food and the size of your party-planning budget, you can either make the meal yourself or hire a local caterer or your favorite eatery to do the work for you. If you decide to hire a professional, make a reservation as early as possible since the Halloween season is busy. A Halloween-themed event menu is also ideal for birthdays or other special occasions, such as anniversaries or reunions, that take place near the holiday. 

Following are some creative catering ideas for Halloween parties to consider.

Appetizers 

Start the scary special event off with a bang with a festive appetizer tray. If you're planning a kid's party, create easy-to-eat "mummies" by wrapping hot dogs with crescent dough and baking them in an oven. Young guests can eat the spooky treats as they mix and mingle, in between games, or in between Halloween movies. Make some of the appetizers using meat-free hot dogs if there are vegans and vegetarians in the crowd.

A skeleton-inspired veggie tray makes another fun yet healthy Halloween-inspired appetizer idea. Arrange sliced vegetables on a large platter in the shape of a skeleton, and place a bowl of ranch dip at the top as its "skull." Mushrooms make an ideal "spine" while bell pepper strips are perfect "ribs."

Main Courses 

Please guests of all ages with delicious and nutritious "monster wraps." Start by wrapping all of your favorite fresh ingredients, such as sliced deli meats and cheeses, tomatoes, lettuce, and other vegetables in green, spinach-flavored tortillas. Cut the wraps in half for smaller-sized portions. Decorate the wraps with either condiments or vegetables to create creepy monster faces. 

As another fun and simple idea, create homemade jack-o-lantern-themed pot pies. After the crust is baked, cut the tops to resemble carved Halloween pumpkins, using an extra bit of dough or vegetables, such as cucumbers, at the tops to look like stems. 

Desserts

End the festive soiree on a sweet note with Halloween-themed desserts. As one idea, decorate brownies to resemble mini monsters, using candy and icing to create faces and hair. You can also use pre-made cereal bars to save time in the kitchen.

For another option, dip pretzel rods in melted white chocolate and decorate them with brown or black icing "eyes" to look like ghosts. Guests can make the treats themselves as a party activity, and take them home in decorated bags as favors. For more information on holiday party catering, contact a company near you.

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