It’s Halloween time once again. Which means getting all dressed up in a goofy outfit with the wife and/or kids and doing your best to pretend that you wouldn’t rather be grilling.

But this year, there’s good news… you CAN have it all.

This year, it’s time to throw a Halloween party that all of us Dead Meat-ers can get behind.

With a little help from Sonny’s BBQ, Weber, and even a surprise assist from Team Harding, you’ve got everything you need for a Halloween bash built for meat lovers.

Let’s work together to build out the perfect Halloween party with spooky appetizers, a terrifying main course, and a dark dessert…

Snacks That Bite Back

First things first, we’ve got to have spooky snacks to make this a great party.

A few ideas that we’ve rounded up…

From Sonny’s BBQ:

  • Mummy Dogs – because pigs in blankets needed a costume

  • BBQ Bat Wings – sticky, smoky, slightly evil

  • Zombie Sliders – small but unstoppable

From Team Harding:

  • Halloween BBQ Skewers – party sticks with actual purpose

  • Ghost Pepper Nachos – equal parts fun and fire

Basically, it’s the kind of spread where even the deviled eggs look like they’ve seen things.

Main Courses for the Mortal Soul

Time for a main course.

From Weber:

  • Rib Cages on the Grill – yes, they look like actual rib cages

  • BBQ Eyeball Meatballs – eerie on the outside, perfect on the inside

  • Cauldron Chili – hearty enough to raise the dead

If it didn’t take 10 hours and a moral compromise to make, it’s not Meat-O-Ween-worthy.

Desserts from the Dark Side

Keep the sweets smoky.

From Weber:

  • Monster Brownies – gooey chaos in cast iron

  • Grilled S’mores – fire-side and mildly unhinged

Candy’s fine for the kids. Smoke’s for the adults.

Set the Spooky Vibes Right

Now for the setup. The meat matters, but the mood seals the deal.

Decor: Skip the fake cobwebs and carve something that actually fits the theme. Sonny’s BBQ dropped downloadable pumpkin stencils featuring pits, pigs, and flames. Finally, jack-o’-lanterns that belong beside a smoker instead of a porch swing.

Music: Build your playlist like your menu: balanced, smoky, and with a little bite. Start with Johnny Cash, slide into ZZ Top, then let Rob Zombie finish the night. Bonus points if the bass rattles the rib rack.