Halloween Recipes & Serving Ideas with a Smoky Twist

Halloween isn’t just about sweet treats — it’s the perfect time to embrace bold autumnal flavours, warming dishes, and a little smoky indulgence. Whether you’re hosting a spooky supper or looking for comforting seasonal recipes, Black Mountains Smokery’s smoked delights are just the thing to make your Halloween table one to remember.

Here are some creative Halloween-inspired recipes using our finest smoked fish, poultry, and condiments — perfect for entertaining or cosy nights in.

Fiery Harissa Pumpkin Soup

This vibrant, warming soup is full of flavour and perfect for chilly autumn evenings.

You’ll need:

• Roasted pumpkin or butternut squash

• Onion, garlic, vegetable stock, and a splash of cream

• A good spoonful of our Red Chilli Harissa for heat and depth

Blend until silky smooth and serve with warm sourdough or in mini pumpkin bowls for a stunning presentation.

Smoked Duck & Cranberry Fig Canapés

Elegant, effortless, and packed with autumnal flavour — these bites are ideal for Halloween parties.

You’ll need:

• Award Winning Smoked Duck Breast (Sliced)

• Canapé Shells

• Cranberry & Fig Chutney

  

Spoon a little chutney into each shell, top with a folded slice of smoked duck, and garnish with thyme or microgreens. They’re rich, tangy, and wonderfully moreish.

Smoked Mackerel & Tapenade Starter

A quick and flavourful autumn appetiser that pairs smoky richness with a savoury punch.

You’ll need:

• Peppered Smoked Mackerel Fillets

• Kalamata olive tapenade

• Sourdough Bread, Canape Shells or Beetroot and Garlic Crackers

Mash the mackerel with a little crème fraîche and lemon juice, then spread on crackers and top with a dab of tapenade. Serve on a wooden board for a rustic feel.

Smoked Chicken & Pumpkin Risotto

This seasonal risotto is elevated by our award winning oak smoked chicken and the richness of our award-winning Welsh Dragon Butter.

You’ll need:

• Arborio rice, stock, white wine

• Roasted pumpkin or squash

• Sliced Smoked Chicken Breast

• Welsh Dragon Butter – for an extra buttery, slightly spicy richness

• Grated Parmesan and a drizzle of beetroot dressing and smoked seeds to finish

Stir the chicken through at the end, or array slices on top finish with a knob of Welsh Dragon Butter, and swirl over the beetroot dressing for colour and tang.

Smoked Salmon “Witches’ Fingers” Canapés

These playful smoked salmon rolls are perfect for Halloween platters.

You’ll need:

• Award Winning Oak Smoked Salmon Slices

• Cream cheese, horseradish crème, or herbed soft cheese

• Black pepper crackers for serving

• A sprinkle of seaweed seasoning to garnish

Simply spread your filling onto a strip of hand sliced smoked salmon, roll tightly, and serve on crackers. Add a light dusting of seaweed sprinkle for umami flair.

Halloween Hosting Tips

• Build a spooky grazing board with oak smoked salmon, smoked duck, mackerel pâté, cheeses, crackers, chutneys, and pickles — add figs, black grapes, and roasted nuts for autumnal texture.

• Serve warm soup in hollowed gourds or enamel mugs for a rustic feel.

• Use natural elements like leaves, branches, and candles to decorate your table in seasonal style — no plastic spiders needed

Stock Up for Spooky Season

Whether you’re planning a Halloween party or simply want to enjoy seasonal comfort food, stock up on your favourite smoked foods, accompaniments, and gourmet treats now.
Choose your delivery date at checkout to ensure your fridge is full and ready for autumn feasting.

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Wishing you a deliciously smoky and slightly spooky Halloween,
The Black Mountains Smokery Team