Number of attendees: 65
Prep time with 2 people: 2 hours
Cost: $1,000
Shopping List!
Food
- Assorted Cheeses
- 8oz Pepperjack
- 8oz Cheddar
- 8oz Brie
- 8oz Double Gloucester
- 8oz Toscano
- 8oz Goat Cheese
- 8oz Fontina
- 8oz Manchego
- Assorted Meats
- Several Packages of Prosciutto, Salami, and Soppresata **(extra Prosciutto for skull)
- Sweet Treats from Trader Joe's
- Pumpkin Cookies
- Chocolate Covered Pretzels
- Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans
- Assorted Nuts: Cashews, Pecans and Peanuts
- 1 Bunch of Grapes
- Dried Apricots
- 1 Large Package of Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Large Container of Mozzarella Balls
- 1 Large Container of Basil Leaves
- 1 Small Bottle of Balsamic Glaze (to drizzle on top)
- 1 Large Package of Cheese Tortellini
- 2 Large Jars of Roasted Red Peppers
- 1 Large Jar of Marinated Artichoke Hearts
- 1 Chorizo Stick
- 1 Small Jar of Pimentos
- 1 Jar of Olives
Drinks
- 5 Bottles of Red Wine
Event Created by CitySpire
Non-Food Items
- 1 Skull (to be wrapped in prosciutto)
- 1 Large Black Tablecloth
- 1 Package of Black Netting
- 1 Package of Fake Red Flowers
- 2 Packages of Window-Stick Bats (stick the extras on the windows and adjacent areas!)
- 1 Small Package of Plastic Spiders
- 3-Tiered Serving Platter
- 1 Large Pumpkin Platter
- Several Large Serving Platters/Boards (for meat and cheese)
- 1 Package of Halloween Themed Disposable Toothpicks
- 1 Package of Wooden Skewers
- Plastic Gloves
Things To Do Beforehand
- Create signage or flags to denote the different meats/cheeses, as well as, the different mini skewers.
- Assemble the skewers assembly-line style.
- (With gloves) Cover the skull with proscuitto (works best because it's thin and slightly sticky).
- Pre-cut the cheese/meats for easier access for members.
- Lay out tablecloth and black netting first, followed by meats, cheeses, and skewers. Follow with signange, flowers, and spiders for decorations! Don't forget to lay out the plates, napkins, and utensils.
- Extra decorations? Spread it out on the countertops surrounding the pantry area.
Get creative! We encourage everyone to make The Halloween Happy Hour Event their own!
Feel free to take these ideas and run with it.