By: Lilian Manpreet
With Halloween quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to start planning what festive creations to whip up!
You might be wondering what to serve at your adult-friendly costume party to impress guests, what to make the family for dinner that’s on theme, or what to easily put together for the kids’ school festivities. Andrea Correale, celebrity caterer, Founder, and President of Elegant Affairs, has created a variety of fun and festive treats to get you in the spooky spirit!
Andrea has been crafting custom-designed, award-winning New York catered events for more than 20 years, having worked with countless celebrity names, including Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam Sandler, and Alec Baldwin, among many others.
Keep reading to check out some of her favorite Halloween creations and how you too can make them at home! These are great for a variety of different palettes and occasions.
For the Family Dinner: recipes both children and parents will love!
- Beetlejuice Pasta: Using black and white stripe farfalle and topped with tomato mozzarella and basil ribbons.
- Black Sesame Chicken: Octopus ink noodles with sesame chicken and garnished with black sesame seeds.
- Pumpkin Soup with Maple Bacon: make your favorite pumpkin soup and top it with bacon bits, pumpkin seeds, and scallions.
Easy Recipes to Make with the Kids: quick and simple with minimal cleanup.
- Tangerine Pumpkins: Pumpkins made from tangerines with a celery stem.
- Mummy Juice Boxes: Juice boxes covered with medical tape and the eyes can be purchased on Amazon!
- Witches Brooms: Slice up Munster cheese, attach to pretzel rods, and tie and garnish with chives.
Hostess with the Mostest Creations: treats guests can easily pick up and eat while socializing!
- Apple Ghouls: Granny Smith apples dipped in white chocolate and dark chocolate are used to decorate and make the face.
- Pumpkin Butter: The perfect sweet spread, made of pumpkin puree, sugar, apple juice, ginger, cinnamon nutmeg, and cloves. Served on your bread of choice and use cookie cutters in fun shapes.
Spooky Presentation Tips for a Hauntingly Memorable Party
For those looking to add a bit of flair to their Halloween parties, presentation is everything, and Andrea Correale knows how to turn simple dishes into visually stunning centerpieces. Elevating your table setup with themed decor can be just as important as the food itself. Think black lace table runners, eerie candle holders, and mini pumpkins scattered across the table. Andrea’s pro tip: Incorporate dry ice or fog machines to create a spooky ambiance that will leave your guests in awe. Pair this atmospheric setup with her easy-to-make recipes, and your party will be the talk of the town, blending delicious treats with a hauntingly memorable experience.
Learn More About Andrea
Andrea trained in the Hotel and Restaurant Management program at New York Institute of Technology, and by the time she graduated, she had already been employed and managed by a 40-person staff. Today, Elegant Affairs Caterers is a full-service off-premises catering and event planning company with a staff of around 100 employees. Over time, her commitment to providing the best catering experiences, unique presentation, and impeccable service has solidified her as the go-to caterer on Long Island’s Gold Coast, the Hamptons, and New York City.
Andrea’s masterpieces and knowledge have also been shared across media such as Bravo, CBS, FOX, HGTV, MTV, NBC, VH1, News 12 Long Island and PIX11.
To Get To Know Andrea or to book her for your next event please visit https://elegantaffairscaterers.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgrO4BhC2ARIsAKQ7zUl5r0KdZ4AgvoAzfxY9UfpKA-cijhaMiUZKKwDxn0LBKNDNQtI_pfMaAs5pEALw_wcB.
Published by: Martin De Juan
