Halloween table decorations & tableware

Great Halloween table decor is the heart of every Halloween party: the table is where guests gather, feast, laugh and pose for photos. Whether it is a children's birthday with little ghosts, a wizarding school party for Harry Potter fans or a chic and spooky evening with friends, the right partyware, tablecloths and table runners turn any dining table into an eerie banquet that still invites everyone to tuck in. Here you will find everything for coordinated Halloween decorations on the table: playful, gory, magical or elegant in black and gold.

Halloween paper plates, cups and napkins at a glance

Among the Halloween paper plates you can choose between spider web, skull, blood, black cat, little golden bats and black paper plates with bats. Plain plates in black or orange, such as the 8 black paper plates, create a calmer look. They pair with Halloween cups featuring a bat, a ghost, blood or the cheeky word Boo! and with simple black paper cups. The Halloween napkins show bats, ghosts, blood stains or a skeleton coffin, and plain napkins come in black and orange.

For a magical table there are plates, cups, napkins, candles and invitation cards with a wizard design, as well as Harry Potter Hogwarts Houses plates and napkins, Harry Potter napkins, Harry Potter paper plates and Harry Potter cups. The base is formed by paper or plastic tablecloths in black, red and orange and a clear spider web tablecloth. Table runners come with a spider web, in black lace, black glitter, red and with gold sequins. Black and orange glitter candles, paper straws in black, black and white or orange and black, spider or bat confetti and Halloween rosettes add the finishing touches. Two real showstoppers are the skeleton aperitif platter and the grave donut stand.

Ideas for your Halloween party table

• Classic orange and black: an orange tablecloth, black plates and cups, orange napkins and orange and black straws, plus a sprinkle of spider confetti and a few small pumpkins from the market. The look everyone instantly links with Halloween, done quickly with just a few pieces.
• Gory table: a red or black tablecloth, plates, cups and napkins with blood stains and a red table runner. Red-tinted drinks with black and white straws and a few splashes of red food colouring on a white paper tablecloth turn the dining room into a horror scene worthy of the great scary films.
• Wizarding school: Hogwarts Houses or wizard plates and napkins, wizard candles and the matching invitation cards. Pick the colours of one house for napkins and straws and you will enchant the Potterheads and perhaps even the Muggles among your guests.
• Spooky for grown-ups: a black tablecloth, a lace spider web runner, skull plates and skeleton coffin napkins, with the skeleton aperitif platter in the centre. With gothic-style candle holders, shades from anthracite to deep purple and conversations about the best ghost stories, the evening will be unforgettable.
• Friendly for children: ghost and Boo! cups, bat napkins and orange plates look cheerful rather than frightening.
• Elegant in black and gold: a black glitter or gold sequin table runner, black glitter candles and gold bat confetti. More ideas in Halloween black and gold.

Step by step to a spooky buffet

• Choose your colours: pick two or three colours such as black, orange and gold and repeat them on the tablecloth, runner, tableware, candles and confetti.
• Create height: the grave donut stand becomes the eye-catcher of the dessert buffet, and cake boards add further levels.
• Skeleton as centrepiece: serve vegetable sticks, cheese, grapes and dips on the skeleton aperitif platter.
• Add something sweet: witch finger cookies with red icing, Halloween jam biscuits or pumpkin cupcakes continue the theme. The shapes are easy to make with Halloween cookie cutter.
• Scatter last: spread confetti and rosettes only once plates and platters are in place.

What should you look for when buying?

Plan generously, because guests love to go back to the buffet. Mix patterned tableware with plain colours: the table stays harmonious, and black or orange pieces can be used again later. Wipe-clean plastic tablecloths are practical with children and on covered terraces, while paper tablecloths win with their matt look and easy clean-up. Measure your table beforehand so that the tablecloth and runner hang down nicely at the sides. If you send invitations, start with the wizard invitation cards or a homemade card in the same colour scheme, so the theme runs from the first greeting right through to dessert. And lit candles never belong next to paper decorations or spider webs.

Frequently asked questions about Halloween table decor

How can I decorate a Halloween table on a budget?

Use a plain tablecloth and a few well-chosen designs, for example patterned napkins and cups with simple black plates. Confetti, pumpkins from the market and a few candles make a big impact on a small budget.

How much partyware do I need per guest?

Allow one large and one small plate, two cups and two to three napkins per guest. For children's parties it is wise to have a few extra.

Can I mix patterns and plain colours?

Yes, that is exactly what makes the table look harmonious: combine patterned paper plates with plain cups and napkins in black or orange.

Does Harry Potter tableware suit Halloween?

Perfectly: witches, wizards, candles and bats all belong to Halloween night. Complete the wizard tableware with a black tablecloth, spider webs and pumpkins.

What else belongs on the table besides tableware?

Confetti, rosettes, glitter candles and a homemade highlight. You will find ideas in our Halloween recipes.

For decorating the room around the table, we recommend Halloween garlands & hanging decorations.