Halloween recipes and ideas

Whether you're planning your Halloween party food, looking to shake up some haunting Halloween cocktails or cast a spooky spell on your favourite family dinner, our Halloween food and drink ideas are ghoulishly great! As well as Halloween recipes, there are also tasty ideas for using up your pumpkin too so there's less waste. Looking for more inspiration? We've lots more party food ideas and cocktail recipes.

Halloween cakes

From sophisticated show-stoppers to creepy decorations, we've Halloween cakes for every age and occasion – and even if you're a beginner baker, our step-by-step recipes will guide you through. Browse more Halloween baking ideas for eerie inspiration.

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Halloween cupcakes and treats

Our creepily cute Halloween cupcakes, biscuits and lollies look too good to eat... almost! While these Halloween treats look impressive, anyone can have a go making them – little ones will love helping too. Explore our Halloween recipes for kids for more ideas.

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Halloween party food and savoury recipes

From a haunting Halloween breakfast to creepy Halloween party food and spooky teas, we're here to make the whole day full of fright and fun! Check out our top 10 savoury Halloween food treats for more ideas.

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Halloween tips and tricks

Ever wondered how to carve a pumpkin properly? Or fancy creating a Jack-o'-lantern pineapple? We've got Halloween tips and tricks aplenty to make your Halloween extra-special. Discover all our how-to videos to learn some new skills.

How to carve a pumpkin with a screwdriver

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Best Halloween pumpkin recipes

There's so much you can do with the flesh of a carved pumpkin, there's really no need to waste it. Our delicious pumpkin recipes feature fondue, pasta, pizza and pies, plus you can browse more creative ways to use pumpkin for inspiration.

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Halloween cocktails and drinks recipes

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with your drinks, so we've lined up fun and frightening cocktails and mocktails – from a vibrant kiwi mocktail to a comforting pumpkin punch. Discover more Halloween cocktails and drinks for ideas.