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Who says kids get to have all of the fun on Halloween!?! Gather your friends under the moonlight this year for an intimate Halloween gathering. We are sharing out tips for a simple, spooky charcuterie tray that pairs perfectly with one of our favorite red varietals, 7 Moons Wine.
Choosing which foods and beverages to offer when hosting an event is as important as selecting the decor.
7 Moons Wine was made for the moonlight, and was the perfect complement to our dark and mysterious charcuterie display. 7 Moons Wines blend 7 different grape varietals sourced from prime vineyards along California’s Central Coast and Lodi regions. The blend is a mix of Syrah, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Grenache.
How to Create a Halloween Charcuterie Tray
My favorite thing to pair with wine service is an amazing charcuterie tray. I find that party guests often like to graze while visiting with friends, so this style of food service is ideal for most occasions. For a Halloween party, I love the idea of creating an upscale, spooky charcuterie tray that embraces the spirit of the holiday! Our charcuterie tray resembles 7 Moons Wines–simple and elegant, with little embellishment.
Some dark and mysterious foods to consider incorporating into your Halloween charcuterie tray include:
- Black Olives
- Blackberries
- Black Mission Figs (Whole and/or Sliced)
- Black Grapes
- Port Wine Cheese
- Black Marbled Cheese
- Black Sesame Crusted Goat Cheese Balls
- Peppercorn Encrusted Dried Salami
- Cheese, Caviar or Spreads displayed in tin containers or with black labels
- Black Crackers
- Dark Chocolate Bark or Dark Chocolate Pieces
Choose your favorite 5-7 items and neatly display on a silver tone platter, using small bowls for items such as blackberries or olives to contain juices. For spreadable cheeses, add a small knife for easy service. For a nod to the holiday and for a little spooky fun, we added a handful of black spiders around and within our display.
Party Pro Tip: Set aside rinsed, prepared items to refill your charcuterie platter throughout the event. With items easily accessible, you can spend more time mingling with guests.
Set up your wine and charcuterie service on a stand-alone surface for the best flow during a larger cocktail type event. Or, for a smaller, more intimate dinner party setting, use your Halloween charcuterie tray as a centerpiece and serve it alongside 7 Moons wine on your tablescape.
When preparing to host your own Halloween party, head over to the 7 Moons Wines website to locate the nearest retailer with this true hidden gem in stock. Happy Halloween!
kumamonjeng says
October 9, 2018 at 3:10 amWow, this is so interesting and genius idea. I like how all black is used and the ingredient to prepare aren’t hard to find. Black olive and black grapes are those food we eat almost daily and can be found in supermarket easily. Love this brilliant idea. What I need is just to find a cute skeleton like the one in the picture to make it as a highlight of this dish.
Julie Verville says
October 12, 2018 at 10:15 amThank you! Yes, there are so many foods you could include!!
Monidipa Dutta says
October 9, 2018 at 5:43 amThey are not spooky they are damn lovely. I am dying to try them out.
Julie Verville says
October 12, 2018 at 10:15 amThank you! Definitely put this on your to-make list for Halloween!
Alexandra says
October 9, 2018 at 6:11 amSuch fantastic ideas! I love it – spooky charcuterie tray is not something I ever would have thought to do before. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Julie Verville says
October 12, 2018 at 10:15 amThank you!
Nessa says
October 9, 2018 at 7:02 amoh this is so good !! such a great idea !! Love your creativity 🙂
Julie Verville says
October 12, 2018 at 10:14 amThank you!!
Yeah Lifestyle says
October 9, 2018 at 8:45 amWhat a suitably spooky charcuterie tray! Including black cheeses, red wine and dark chocolate seems like the perfect colour theme for Halloween!
Julie Verville says
October 12, 2018 at 10:14 amThank you! There are so many dark and moody foods to include in a Halloween display!
Wendy Polisi says
October 9, 2018 at 12:14 pmThis is a really cool idea! The skeleton really looks great clinging to the bottle!
Julie Verville says
October 12, 2018 at 10:10 amThank you! He was definitely a favorite find this year.
Christina says
October 9, 2018 at 1:19 pmYou have the best ideas and make me want to entertain more! I never do because I don’t have awesome ideas like this. Thank you for sharing your passion with all of us!
Julie Verville says
October 12, 2018 at 10:10 amThank you so much for your kind words!
Jasmine Hewitt says
October 9, 2018 at 6:31 pmthis is perfect for a halloween party! I love the look of it all
Julie Verville says
October 12, 2018 at 10:10 amThank you!
Kiwi says
October 9, 2018 at 10:19 pmThis is super festive but not too over the top. I love when people get festive for the holidays in a grown and semi-modern way.
Julie Verville says
October 12, 2018 at 10:09 amDITTO! Thank you so much!
Tonya Morris says
October 10, 2018 at 9:00 amThis is such a fun idea and a great way to enjoy a fun holiday with friends! I need that skeleton wine holder asap!
Julie Verville says
October 12, 2018 at 10:09 amHA! The skeleton wine holder was definitely a fun find!
Daphne D Adams says
October 10, 2018 at 10:08 amThis looks awesome. I would not have considered all the options of foods that are dark and would work with this tray!
Julie Verville says
October 12, 2018 at 10:08 amThank you! There are so many fun food items to include in a dark and moody display!!
Shannon Gurnee says
October 10, 2018 at 11:24 amI’ve never heard of a Charcuterie Tray before. This is a super cute idea!
Julie Verville says
October 12, 2018 at 10:08 amThank you so much!
Nati says
October 10, 2018 at 1:58 pmThis definitely looks spooky! I am not so keen on stuff that is truly spooky (because I get frightened so easily and everyone makes fun of me!)
Julie Verville says
October 12, 2018 at 10:07 amWe love elegant spooky!
Sincerely Miss J says
October 11, 2018 at 2:21 amYour spooky charcuterie tray is super cute and effortless. I love the skeleton wine holders.
Julie Verville says
October 12, 2018 at 10:06 amThank you! The skeleton wine holder was a fun find!
Elizabeth says
October 13, 2018 at 12:44 amThis is an absolute genius of a Halloween idea! I LOVE charcuterie trays – I am going to make one of these myself!
Paula - bell'alimento says
October 13, 2018 at 8:41 amNow that’s a Halloween treat I could get behind! Gorgeous. Pinning for later.