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Make familiar foods festive with presentation and a few paper details. Start with what you already have, choose one focal point, and give yourself permission to keep it simple.
Keep the menu familiar
Use foods your household already enjoys. A bowl of clementines, popcorn and simple cookies can look festive together on a dark cloth.
Label clearly
Keep packaging available for ingredient checks. Separate foods with different allergens and let guests choose what works for them.
Serve in small batches
Bring out smaller portions and refill as needed, following storage instructions for each food. A covered backup tray keeps the table looking fresh.
Before the first trick-or-treater
Check the display after dark. Secure loose pieces, keep the door and walkway clear, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for lights and props. Plan to bring delicate items inside if the weather changes.
Save the idea for later.
A snack table with a little October character.
Make familiar foods festive with presentation and a few paper details.
