At some companies, employees will patiently wait all year long for a signature work party event. If done properly, employee retention, satisfaction, and a number of other workplace factors will improve. Want more Halloween inspiration? Check out our favorite Halloween breakfasts, dinners, and desserts too.It’s no secret, office party event planning is an art form. Check out our pumpkin deviled eggs, our cheesy witch brooms, our spider web black bean dip, or our ghost pizza bagels-they’re perfect for kids (and adults that want to act like them for Halloween!). Want a simple appetizer? We’ve got a ton that repurpose recipes and ingredients you might already know and have into adorably frightening apps that come together fast. Try our monster truffles, our ghost s’mores dip, our vampire cookies, or our pumpkin patch brownies to see how easy it is. (Hot tip: You can give any fall cocktail a spooky name to make it perfect for Halloween.) You can also dress up easy (even store-bought!) desserts with cobwebs, eyeballs, or candy to make them perfect for any Halloween party.

Check out our Frankenpunch, our spiked pumpkin pie punch, or our harvest punch for ideas. Big-batch cocktails are the easiest, since you can mix them up at home or at the party without too much effort. Sure, you could just pick up ice or cups, but where’s the fun in that? If you’re looking for something crazy simple to bring, go for simple drinks, apps, or desserts with a little something extra. No matter the occasion, there are a few things to consider when preparing food for a potluck.

Check out our 49 Halloween potluck ideas-they’re “scary” good! You’ll find everything from apps to spooky cocktails to dinners here, perfect whether you’re the type to go all out for Halloween or are more of a last-minute costume kind of person. You might think Halloween is all about the costumes, but it's just as fun to show your scary, zany, creative side through food too. That means as many potlucks as we can get ourselves invited to, like costume parties, pumpkin carving contests, classroom parades, and murder mystery dinner parties. Though it’s technically a one-night only event, we’re all about finding ways to celebrate Halloween all spooky season long.

Potluck themes for work