As the nights draw in and the air turns crisp, Halloween offers the perfect excuse to revel in all things spooky. And what better way than with some deliciously Halloween-themed snacks and wickedly inventive treats that make your table as much a spectacle as your costume. This is the season when creativity reigns supreme, and the kitchen becomes a cauldron of flavour, fun, and a hint of mischief.

Producers and brands are conjuring up delights that blend nostalgia with modern flair. Think comforting autumnal tones wrapped in a cloak of playful spookiness. Rich textures, dramatic colours, and imaginative packaging are taking centre stage, and even the simplest bite can be transformed with a spell and a sprinkling of seasonal flair.

Drinks, too, are joining the celebration heavily this year. Both soft and alcoholic options are being reimagined for the occasion, offering bold, seasonal flavours and a sense of atmosphere that complements any Halloween gathering.

Whether you’re hosting a lively party or planning a cosy night of cinematic scares, Halloween is the perfect excuse to play with your food and drink; to experiment, surprise, and celebrate the art of the unexpected. From savoury nibbles to sweet showstoppers, this year’s offerings promise to cast a spell on every appetite and make for a celebration that tastes every bit as good as it looks.

Pooch & Mutt Pumpkin Spice Meaty Treats

Pumpkin spice shouldn’t just be for humans. So, Pooch & Mutt is making sure dogs don’t miss out on this season with its limited-edition Pumpkin Spice Probiotic Meaty Treats (£3.99, Pooch and Mutt). Packed with nutrient-rich pumpkin to support immunity and a hint of cinnamon for that autumnal flavour. Made without grains, gluten, or artificial additives, they’re gentle on pup’s tummies and our newest Consommé member, Robyn (our 12-week-old Fox Red Labrador gives them 5 tail wags and 4 paws up)

B Bagel Halloween Bagel

B Bagel is bringing back its iconic black and orange Halloween Bagel to celebrate spooky season across London (20th Oct–2nd Nov). Freshly baked in-store using the brand’s signature dough recipe, each bagel boasts the perfect crusty exterior and chewy centre that B Bagel fans love and adore. Available for any filled bagel order to eat in or take away, the limited-edition bagel adds a festive twist to your favourite fillings. Priced at an additional £1, or free for B Bagel app users, it’s the ultimate Halloween treat, no tricks required.

Fanta® Halloween Collection

Fanta® is serving up scares with its Halloween Collection, featuring limited-edition character-themed cans and a brand-new flavour, Forrest Berries Zero featuring Chucky, a deliciously fruity Berry flavour. The spooky line-up also includes The Grabber on Fruit Twist, Freddy Fazbear on Orange and Orange Zero, and M3gan on Lemon. These collector-style cans are perfect for fans of all ages to enjoy a fruity, fizzy twist on Halloween, whether at parties, trick-or-treating, or just adding a frightful fizz to the season.

Toffee Apple Vodka

XIX Vodka has unveiled its latest fan-chosen flavour that’s perfect for this Halloween: Toffee Apple (£29.99, XIX Vodka). Launched by the Sidemen, this new vodka blends sweet toffee notes perfectly balanced with crisp apple and a warmth on the back of the throat. Distilled with premium European grain and expertly blended, Toffee Apple delivers the smooth, versatile taste XIX is known for. Suggested serves include XIX’s signature Toffee Apple Vodka Spritz or a twist on the classic Espresso Martini, but we love it straight on the rocks. No fuss, just full flavour.

Haunted House Baby Sponges

No need to leave the house to go Trick or Treating with these incredibly adorable, Haunted House Baby Sponges (£15.50, for four, Sponge). Housed in, well… miniature houses, each pack of four features bite-sized sponges in festively fall flavours, including Toffee Apple Pecan, Spiced Pumpkin Latte, Raspberry, and Pistachio. You can expect moist, hand-baked sponge topped with colourful and decadent buttercream, making them perfect for a Halloween table, great in a boo basket or as an individual sweet treat.

Reese’s Halloween Range

Reese’s is back with its Halloween range (from £1.40 Sainsbury’s,), bringing festive peanut butter and chocolate treats to the spooky season. Highlights include Reese’s Skeletons Snack Sizes, Pumpkins King Size, Bats Snack Sizes, and Assorted Shapes (our fave!) featuring pumpkins, ghosts and bats, plus the classic Reese’s Cup Snack Sizes. Perfect for parties, trick-or-treaters, or a seasonal sweet fix, these limited-edition treats combine the brand’s iconic flavours with playful Halloween shapes to add a frightfully fun twist to October celebrations.

Pumpkin Spiced Sausages

HECK has brought autumn to your plate with its Pumpkin Spiced Sausages (£3.50, Heck Food). Made with British pork, real pumpkin, and a warming blend of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, these gluten-free sausages are high in protein and packed with cosy seasonal flavour. Sweet without being overpowering, these are a fantastic addition to any of your sausage-led meals. Perfect in a sandwich or go all-hog with something a little more fancy. The only downside... they're only around for a little while… so stock up while you can.

Swizzels Halloween Range

Swizzels has returned with its Halloween range (from £1.25), bringing festive fun to spooky season celebrations. Highlights include Monster Treats (440g), Mummy Mix (340g), and Trick or Treat Lolly Mix (330g). Filled with favourites like Drumstick Lollies, Love Hearts, Refreshers, Fizzers, and Fruity Pops, these individually wrapped treats are perfect for trick-or-treaters, Halloween parties, or a cosy night in. For bigger celebrations, Swizzels also offers Sweet Shop Favourites tubs and Party Mixes to share the spooky sweetness. Whatever you need, there’s a Swizzels bag for it!

Limited Edition Glow-in-the-dark Pringles: Hauntin’ Sour Cream and Scary BBQ Ribs

Pringles is turning up the spook factor this Halloween with limited-edition glow-in-the-dark tubes, now in the UK for the first time. Available in Hauntin’ Sour Cream and Scary BBQ Ribs, the tubes glow after ‘charging’ in natural light, making them a spooky addition to parties, boo baskets, or movie nights. Packed with bold flavours, these fiery and smoky crisps deliver the perfect Halloween snack while adding a glowing twist to your celebrations. Available now in Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Co-op for a limited time.

Bebeto Halloween Collection

Bebeto is bringing extra magic to Halloween with its new limited-edition spooky sweets. The range includes Witches Cauldron gummies, Mummies Bandages fizzy belts, and Witches Hair sour pencils, all bursting with bold fruit flavours and fun Halloween shapes. Perfect for trick-or-treating, party bowls, or snacking during spooky movie nights. Available from selected supermarkets including Aldi and Asda, from £1.

Lola’s Halloween Cupcakes

Lola’s is turning up the spooky factor this Halloween with its limited-edition Halloween Collection. The range features ghostly cupcakes and cakes that double as show-stopping centrepieces. The lineup includes chocolate and vanilla sponges topped with candy eyes, chocolate ghosts, sugar bats, and edible spider webs, as well as vegan and gluten-free cupcakes with dark chocolate skulls and festive red splatter. Perfect for monster bashes, low-lit dinner parties, or treating your favourite ghouls.

Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise 2021

Big, bold, and unapologetically Californian, Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise (£15, Majestic) is a Zinfandel-based red that lives up to its name. Bursting with ripe plum, black cherry, blueberry, and a hit of chocolate spice, it’s rich, smooth and seriously moreish. Blended with Syrah, Grenache and Petite Sirah, the result is a juicy, full-bodied wine with soft tannins and a lush vanilla finish. Perfect with barbecue pulled pork, smoky ribs or a night in with friends, this Paso Robles gem brings pure West Coast flavour in every glass.

Ginsters Haunted Hog Roast Pasty

Just in time for spooky season, Ginsters has launched its Limited Edition Haunted Hog Roast Pasty (£1.50, Morrisons) but only for a short spell. This golden puff pastry is filled with tender 100% British pork, sage and onion stuffing, locally sourced potatoes and onions, and a hint of tangy apple sauce for a frightfully tasty bite. Perfect hot or cold, it’s the ultimate Halloween treat to liven up lunch or add magic to mealtimes. Available until early November.

Halloween Treats to Thrill Your Taste Buds This Halloween