Halloween season calls for something spooky, chic and a whole lot of fun. If you’ve been searching for adult Halloween party menu ideas that feel elevated yet playful, our Ghouls & Gals dinner party has all the inspiration you need. From skeletons sipping wine to ghost bowls overflowing with dips, this is Halloween done the Twinspirational way: stylish, festive and undeniably memorable.
The Theme: Ghouls & Gals Adult Halloween Party Menu
When we dreamed up this dinner, we knew we wanted a theme that was fun for everyone but still felt unique. Enter Ghouls & Gals: a night where friends can sip, snack, and laugh amidst spooky yet chic decor. Think ghosts and skeletons mingling with candlelight and pink accents, all while Bezel Wines flow freely. This theme gave us the freedom to be playful with the menu, the drinks, and even the attire. Plus, it’s flexible. You can scale it up with a big adult Halloween party menu or keep it intimate for just your closest ghouls.
1) Halloween Dinner Ideas Decor: Transform Your Table with Skeletons, Ghosts, and Spooky Touches
The first thing guests notice when they walk into a space is the vibe. Our Ghouls & Gals dinner leaned into classic Halloween motifs: ghosts, skeletons, and pumpkins with a chic, Twinspirational twist. No spooky soirée is complete without the perfect tablescape. From glam black sequins to ghostly serveware, every detail set the mood for a night the living (and the dead) won’t forget.
- Table Linens
- Black Sequin Tablecloth – CV Linens
- Blush Table Runner – Solino Home
- White Napkins – Williams Sonoma
- Place Settings
- Rose Gold Charger Plates – CV Linens
- Black Dinner & Salad Plates – Fitz and Floyd
- Ghost Dessert Plates – Pottery Barn
- Silver Flatware – Villeroy & Boch
- Skeleton Hand Wine Glasses – Pottery Barn
- Skeleton Hand Napkin Rings – Pottery Barn
- Skeleton Hand Place Card Holders – Pottery Barn
- Ghost Menu – Etsy
- Serveware
- Ghost Platters – Pottery Barn
- Ghost Bowls – Pottery Barn
- Decor & Accents
- Skeletons (Pink, Ivory, Gold & Black) – Pottery Barn
- Dean the Deathologist – Home Depot
- Mini Pink & White Pumpkins – Amazon
- Mini ghosts – CVS
- Spellbooks – Michales
- Ghost Wine Toppers – Pottery Barn
Every piece played a part in bringing our haunted vision to life from the sparkling sequins to the playful ghosts and skeletons. The result was a Halloween tablescape that was equal parts spooky and sophisticated. Whether you’re hosting ghouls, gals or the occasional skeleton, these Halloween dinner party ideas prove that fall entertaining can be haunting and glamorous.
2) Halloween Adult Halloween Party Menu: Serve Ghostly Eats
A show-stopping Adult Halloween Party menu is at the heart of any great dinner party. We wanted Ghouls and Gals to feel festive and a little spooky, but still easy enough to pull off without spending the whole night in the kitchen.
Dips & Chips in Ghost Bowls
We kicked off the night with ghost bowls filled with our favorite dips: onion and chive and salsa. Blue corn chips had guests dipping in delight. This course is perfect for mingling and snacking before everyone sits down for the main event.
Boo-rata with Baguette
We brought the spooky to our starter with Boo-rata — burrata balls shaped like little ghosts, complete with jelly eyes and mouths. Served with toasted baguette for dipping, this dish was hauntingly simple but seriously cute. Proof that even the undead appreciate good burrata.
Ghoul Greens with Skeleton Head Cheese
For our salad course, we served Ghoul Greens. Crisp mixed greens tossed in a creamy dressing and topped with skeleton head-shaped cheese. Black sesame seeds added a little extra drama. The result? A spooky, stylish starter that’s almost too cute to eat.
Fettuccine Al-Fraido
The centerpiece of our dinner was Fettuccine Al-Fraido, creamy pasta served in mini cauldrons for a dramatic presentation. A sprinkle of black pepper “dust” and fresh parsley “graveyard greens” added an extra eerie touch. This dish is indulgent, comforting, and perfect for an adult Halloween Party menu that feels elevated.
Vanilla Scream Cake
We wrapped up our Ghouls & Gals adult Halloween Party menu with the Vanilla Scream Ghost Cake from Paris Baguette. The vanilla sponge cake with custard cream cake was topped with soft cream ghosts and chocolate spider webs. The best part? No summoning required. It’s spooky, stylish, and totally ready to haunt your dessert table.
3) Adult Halloween Party Menu: Sip in Style with Bezel Wines
No Twinspirational Halloween dinner ideas are complete without a little wine. Bezel Wines brought the perfect haunting touch to our Ghouls & Gals night. Dean the Deathologist made sure every pour was perfectly spooky.
- Chardonnay: Buttery and rich, it elevated our starters: chips & dips, Boo-rata ghosts, and Ghoul Greens salad.
- Pinot Noir: Subtle spice and cherry notes made it the perfect pairing for creamy Fettuccine Al-Fraido.
- Cabernet Sauvignon: Bold and smooth, ideal to close the night with Vanilla Scream Ghost Cake.
Each bottle was topped with ghost wine toppers, and we poured the wine into skeleton-hand glasses for an extra eerie touch. The right wine can make even the simplest dishes feel effortlessly chic.
4) Adult Halloween Dinner Party Ideas: Dress Your Ghouls in Ghostly Sweaters
We love a themed dress code. It makes the night feel special without requiring full costumes. Guests were encouraged to wear Halloween sweaters. Cozy, chic, and a little whimsical, these sweaters from KJP, Beach Riot and Show Me Your Mumu, were perfect for sipping wine and laughing with your ghouls. Accessorize with silver jewelry, smoky eyes or black nails for a subtle glam touch. This isn’t just Halloween! It’s a night to dress up, feel festive and take photos you’ll want to share.
5) Halloween Dinner Party Favor Ideas: Brooklyn Charm Custom Bracelets
To make the evening even more memorable, we partnered with Brooklyn Charm for custom Halloween bracelets. Each guest received a bracelet featuring ghost, pumpkin, cat and skeleton charms. Personalized favors are the last of our Halloween dinner ideas.
Our Ghouls & Gals adult Halloween Party proved that spooky doesn’t have to mean scary. It can mean chic, fun, and entirely Instagram-worthy. So grab your ghosts, pour the wine, and prepare for a night of spooky sophistication. Because Ghouls & Gals isn’t just a theme, it’s the ultimate Halloween experience. You can find more halloween ideas here.
These are such fun party ideas! I wouldn’t even do them on Halloween–I’m all for the spooky stuff, so any of these will be perfect all year long.
What fun ideas for a Halloween party! I really am loving those charm bracelets – they are just too cute! They definitely would make a wonderful favor!
I would so love to go to one of you Halloween parties. This one looks like it was so much fun. I love the place settings, skeleton hand glasses, charm bracelets. Love it all!!!!!
I absolutely love how you’ve turned “Ghouls & Gals” into an elevated adult Halloween party theme, chic ghost bowls, skeleton-hand wine glasses, and that Vanilla Scream Ghost Cake all feel fun, spooky, and classy.
The mix of easy-to-serve bites, dramatic presentation, and laid-back wine pairing really hits the sweet spot between entertaining and effortless. Thank you for the inspiration!
You guys always have the best hostess and party ideas that is for sure and I love these for Halloween! What a fun gathering idea and will have to try this next year!
This party theme is terrific! I’ll have to remember this for next year. Thanks for sharing!