There’s nothin’ scary about throwing a slow-smoked BBQ, but who says you can’t have a little festive and frightful fun at the same time. BBQ is the perfect food for a Halloween party. It’s filling and packed with favorites that will feed all your ghouls and ghosts. So, put on your best costume, it’s time to go trick-or-treatin’ through our sweetest Halloween BBQ ideas.
Spooky Halloween BBQ Menu Ideas
When it comes to having a scary-good time, you first need to give your monsters something to munch on. Try some of these ideas to get the party started.
- Pulled Pork Sliders with “Zombie Sauce”: Made with ingredients you can pick up at your local Sonny’s, our Mustard Sauce gives this a sweet and tangy bite. Plus, that dark mustard color gives these sliders a seasonal touch.
- What you’ll need:
- Sonny’s Pulled Pork (2 lbs.)
- Slider Buns
- Sonny’s Mustard BBQ Sauce
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- Cauldron Beans: This side dish is simple and scary. Serve a bubbling pot filled with our sweet and delicious BBQ Beans. All you need is a food-safe cauldron and a ladle—no extra ingredients are required.
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- Bloody BBQ Lemonade: Need something to wash it all down? You can’t go wrong with this. Pick up a gallon of our freshly brewed Lemonade, and just add a few drops of red liquid food coloring to your pitcher. For a fruitier flavor, you can also add some grenadine.
- What you’ll need:
- Sonny’s Freshly Brewed Lemonade
- Red Food Coloring
- Grenadine (Optional)
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BBQ Recipe Tips
Letting the decor do the work on All Hallow’s Eve? We get that. That will likely make the first impression. But if you’re lookin’ for more fall-flavored finds, we’ve got you covered there.
Ever heard of a Pumpkin Spice BBQ Rub? Now you have. We tried it on Pumpkin Seeds, and it made quite the seasonal snack. Load these up in some gift bags and hand them out as party favors on Halloween night. It will give the kids (and parents) something to dig into as they explore the neighborhood.
We’ve got plenty more recipes and tips where that came from. Check out our Tales from the Pit on YouTube. You’ll find everything you need to know when firing up that grill or smoker. Here, we’ll give you a taste for free. Our treat.
Halloween BBQ Decoration Ideas
You’ve got the food, your costume is ready, so now, it’s time to set up those decorations. The traditional bats, witches and pumpkins are all well and good, but how about adding a uniquely Sonny’s twist?
Try these downloadable Pumpkin Stencils. Whether you paint them on or break out the carving knife, they’re made to add a little bit of BBQ flair to any Halloween BBQ.
Carve out the signature Sonny’s cup, or a Sweet BBQ Sauce bottle. We’ve got four designs ranging from easy to difficult, so pick your favorite and get into the spirit.
Halloween BBQ Playlist
Every good party needs good vibes. Keep the party going with some of these tunes made for the night where ghouls reign supreme. In the Spotify Playlist below, we’ve got certified classics like the “Monster Mash”, along with some newer hits like Billie Eilish’s “bad guy”.
Be sure to share this playlist with your friends on Instagram to keep the jams. Tag us @sonnysbbq to show us where you’re listening.
Sweet & Scary Nights Ahead at Sonny’s
From decorations to food, these are just a few of our Halloween BBQ ideas. Want to have a frighteningly good time with your favorite Sonny’s team members? We’d love to welcome you in to our restaurants. All our locations will be open on Halloween, and many will be sporting some fun decorations and costumes to get into the spirit.
Maybe you’re in for a quiet night at home while handing out candy. Can’t blame you there. To still get your BBQ fix, we recommend ordering on the app and meeting us curbside for a smooth pickup. No scares here.
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However you choose to scare up a good time, we’re here to make sure it’s a get-together to remember, and remember, you’ve always got something Sweet to eat here.
