It’s Halloween party season! As your friendly neighborhood caterers in Portland, we put together a list of tips on how to make your Halloween festivities as memorable as possible.
5 tips for hosting the best halloween party
Here are some ideas for making an impression this Halloween:
#1: pick your theme
The first thing to do when setting up a Halloween party is to narrow down a theme. If your event is family friendly, consider less-scary themes (e.g., pumpkin patch, Disney villains, or superhero party). For adults, consider a vampire masquerade ball or gothic Victorian. The options are endless! Don’t forget to decorate accordingly.
#2: make it a costume party
Halloween is one night a year where people can be anything they want, and nothing makes an icebreaker like a good costume. If you want to make things extra fun, consider a costume contest. Whoever wears the best costume wins a prize at the end of the night.
#3: design spooky invitations
Nothing says “Halloween” like spooky invites, including your favorite monsters, spider webs, and dark colors. Make the event official by creating Halloween-themed invitations to cordially invite your guests. Don’t forget to keep the message in line with the theme. For instance, you can let your guests know they are invited for a night of fright!
#4: hand out goodie bags
When the festivities finish, send your guests off with a goodie bag. It’s the perfect way to “trick-or-treat” without doing the actual trick-or-treating. If the event is kid friendly, it would be a great idea to have a candy station where they can trick-or-treat.
#5: don’t forget festive snacks and a dessert table
Halloween is all about the sweet treats. A dessert table is a great way to let guests pick their favorites, but you can also balance it out with a meat and cheese board and other light fare. Having finger foods will be handy so that people can walk around and mingle.
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Mundo Catering is a top catering company in Portland that accommodates private events and holiday parties. If you’re looking for an experienced caterer who can accommodate various dietary restrictions and design a spooky-themed menu for your guests, we are here for you.
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