Tuesday 30 October 2012

Spooktastic Party Ideas



Thinking of throwing a Halloween bash? Or you just fancy doing something different this year? Well I have all the tricks and treats you will need to make this year's Halloween extra spooktacular, in 3 easy steps!



Step One: The Disguise

Devil? Witch? Zombie? Dracula? Ghost? Or perhaps a Pumpkin? There are plenty of costumes and accessories available to help you get into the Halloween spirit. But why not try something different this year?


Here are some ideas that will get you noticed:

- Broken China Doll
- Giant Spider
- The Black Swan
- Evil Jester
- Zombie Pirate
- Gremlin








Step Two: The Treats
Pub Original Pork Crunch Hellishly
Hot flavour (available at Asda)

There is a wide range of tasty treats available to buy for your Halloween party, such as bat shaped jellies and fizzy snakes. Thinking of a savoury snack instead? Give Pub Original Pork Crunch Hellishly Hot a try! It's light and crispy with a little bit of kick - perfect for Halloween.

Fancy cooking up your own treats? Why don't you try some of our favourites:

- Spooky Cupcakes
- Gingerbread Skeletons
- Marshmallow Zombies
- Gooey Eyeballs

You will need your basic baking ingredients and a few extras, such as icing sugar pens and sweets for decoration.
Spooky Cupcakes: Frankenstein,
Spider, Zombie, Vampire,
Skeleton & Devil

I've also created a tasty punch recipe 'Vampire Bite' for kids and 'Vampire Kiss' for the grown ups. Try them out, very quick and easy to brew.

'Vampire Bite' recipe:
1. Mix together Lemonade and Blackcurrant cordial.

2. Throw in small pieces of chopped apple.
3. Add Strawberry laces around the rim to create a spookier effect.
4. Decorate with other accessories such as, Pumpkin straws and plastic Spiders.

'Vampire Kiss' recipe:
Vampire Bite
1. Mix together 1 Bottle of Red Wine, 1/2 bottle of Martini Bianco, 4 shots of Vodka and 1/2 Fanta Lite.
2. Add chopped apples and oranges to the mix.
3. Decorate with Halloween themed accessories.








Step Three: The Atmosphere

Every Halloween party needs the right entertainment and I've got it all covered, from spooky tunes to scary games!

Soundtrack  Ideas: 

  • Michael Jackson - Thriller
  • Ghost Busters Theme Tune 
  • The Addams Family Theme Tune
Freshers Foods Carved Pumpkin
Film ideas for kids: 

  • Little Vampire
  • Hocus Pocus
  • The Witches
  • Casper
  • Ghost Busters
  • The Addams Family.
Film ideas for adults: 

  • Halloween
  • A Nightmare On Elm Street
  • Night Of The Living Dead
  • The Exorcist.

Party Games:

  • Atmosphere (Board game, age 12+)
  • Murder Mystery
  • Cluedo
  • Musical Chairs (for kids)
  • The Mummy (Using toilet roll, try and convert yourself into a mummy, as quickly as possible)



Need more inspiration? Take a look at the following links for more ideas.
For snacks: http://freshersfoods.co.uk/
For drinks: http://www.drinkoftheweek.com/2011/10/blood-red-halloween-cocktails/
For costumes: http://www.fancydressball.co.uk/
For more accessories: http://www.partydelights.co.uk/halloween/halloween_party.asp?pmo=ha&gclid=CLiZpe2MqbMCFbMbtAodhW8Adg

- The Chatty Pig (www.freshersfoods.com)