Halloween fun isn’t limited to trick or treating. Whether you’re hosting a backyard party for the neighborhood kids or a grown-up gathering after the little monsters are in bed, pizza parties are appropriate for any age. Here are a few easy ways to build a Halloween pizza party around whoever’s on your ghost, err, we mean guest list.
For the Little Monsters
At this age, the party is all about the fun factor. Think hands-on activities and food that’s simple enough for little hands to handle themselves.
● Create DIY mini pizza stations by setting out small rounds of dough with bowls of toppings. Let kids build their own monster face pizza using olives for eyes, sliced pepperoni for mouths, bell peppers for horns and shredded cheese for hair.
● Turn Howie Bread® into “witch’s fingers” by cutting into smaller strips. Then serve it with a side of “vampire’s blood,” AKA our zesty tomato sauce, for dipping.
● If the tantrums become a scene out of a horror film, you can always keep it simple with a classic large 1-topping pizza for $7.99.
For the Teenage Werewolves
This age group wants a little more independence. Think self-serve setups built for the TikTok camera as much as the appetite.
● Set out a few different Flavored Crust® options for a taste test and have the group rank their favorites.
● If there’s one thing tweens and teens love, it’s feeling like they’re in on something the rest of the world doesn’t know about - which is exactly what Hungry Howie’s Secret Menu is for. Items availability may vary by location, so make sure to ask your favorite Hungry Howie’s about their offerings.
For the Grown Up Ghosts and Goblins
Adult Halloween parties call for food that’s easy to eat one-handed and can pair well with a cocktail or mocktail.
● Order a veggie pizza (because you’re a grown up now). Somewhere along the way, “eat your vegetables” became a real rule that adults actually follow. But nobody said they had to taste bad. Topped with mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black olives, tomato and mozzarella, our veggie pizza checks the box while still feeling like party food.
● The ultimate treat is to let someone else handle the cooking. Use our Party Planner to order the right mix of pizza, sides and Howie Bread. No tricks, just treats.