Halloween party food ideas: Try graveyard cupcakes, mummy hot dogs and more for a spooky celebration

Decorate cupcakes with chocolate dirt, gummy worms, and tombstone candies. (Image: Canva)

It’s that time of the year. Winter is in the air, and it is time to carve the pumpkins. Take your witchy costumes or turn into a ghost. Yes, it is Halloween time. And what better way to add to the festivities than with some scary good food? Whether you're hosting a party for friends or family or simply want to add a festive touch to your own Halloween celebration, these party food ideas will both impress and satisfy your guests.

From spooky snacks to terrifying appetisers and main courses and deliciously spooky desserts, there's something for everyone to enjoy. So get creative, have fun, and let your imagination run wild as you create a Halloween feast that's both delicious and unforgettable.

Spooky snacks

• Mummy hot dogs: Wrap hot dogs in dough and use toothpicks for eyes to create adorable mummy hot dogs.
• Frankenstein sandwiches: Cut sandwiches into triangles to resemble Frankenstein's face and use olives for eyes and bolts.
• Witch's Brew Punch: Combine different juices and soda to create a bubbling potion-like punch.
• Graveyard cupcakes: Decorate cupcakes with chocolate dirt, gummy worms, and tombstone candies.
• Spider web cookies: Drizzle melted chocolate in a web pattern over sugar cookies for a creepy and delicious treat.

Halloween-themed appetisers

• Ghost pizza: Create ghost-shaped pizzas with mozzarella cheese for the body and olives for the eyes and mouth.
• Pumpkin dip: Serve pumpkin dip with tortilla chips or vegetables for a tasty and festive appetiser.
• Halloween-themed meatballs: Shape meatballs into spooky shapes like ghosts, witches, or bats.
• Monster-devilled eggs: Decorate devilled eggs with olives, carrots, and paprika to create monstrous faces.

• Halloween-themed pasta: Shape pasta into spooky shapes like ghosts or pumpkins and serve with a Halloween-themed sauce.
• Monster burgers: Create monster burgers with various toppings like cheese, bacon, and vegetables to resemble different monsters.
• Spooky chicken nuggets: Shape chicken nuggets into spooky shapes like bones or skulls.

• Candy corn cupcakes: Frost cupcakes with white frosting and add candy corn for a festive touch.
• Pumpkin pie: Serve pumpkin pie with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a classic Halloween dessert.
• Chocolate graveyard cake: Decorate a chocolate cake with chocolate dirt, gummy worms, and tombstone candies.
• Halloween-themed cookies: Cut cookies into spooky shapes like pumpkins, ghosts, or bats.