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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!
Wow, 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.
Thank you! Yes, there are so many foods you could include!!
They are not spooky they are damn lovely. I am dying to try them out.
Thank you! Definitely put this on your to-make list for Halloween!
Such fantastic ideas! I love it – spooky charcuterie tray is not something I ever would have thought to do before. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Thank you!
oh this is so good !! such a great idea !! Love your creativity 🙂
Thank you!!
What a suitably spooky charcuterie tray! Including black cheeses, red wine and dark chocolate seems like the perfect colour theme for Halloween!
Thank you! There are so many dark and moody foods to include in a Halloween display!
This is a really cool idea! The skeleton really looks great clinging to the bottle!
Thank you! He was definitely a favorite find this year.
You 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!
Thank you so much for your kind words!
this is perfect for a halloween party! I love the look of it all
Thank you!
This 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.
DITTO! Thank you so much!
This is such a fun idea and a great way to enjoy a fun holiday with friends! I need that skeleton wine holder asap!
HA! The skeleton wine holder was definitely a fun find!
This looks awesome. I would not have considered all the options of foods that are dark and would work with this tray!
Thank you! There are so many fun food items to include in a dark and moody display!!
I’ve never heard of a Charcuterie Tray before. This is a super cute idea!
Thank you so much!
This 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!)
We love elegant spooky!
Your spooky charcuterie tray is super cute and effortless. I love the skeleton wine holders.
Thank you! The skeleton wine holder was a fun find!