A Halloween party isn't complete without spooky snacks and treats. The easiest thing to do is to head to your local supermarket and stock up on multipacks of sweets and chocolate bars.

But if you fancy something with a bit of a Halloween twist, look out for special scary packs and limited edition ranges.

If you're making your own, you don't have to spend all day preparing a feast. We've got a few easy recipes using essential Halloween fare (yes, pumpkins make an appearance) but if you're looking for an easy win you can't go wrong with lots of carrot sticks, gruesome looking dips (guacamole) and anything with green or black food colouring added to it.

Ghastly grub for Halloween parties

  • <p> M&amp;S Spooky Ghosts and Vampire Bats, &pound;1.99, from <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/" target="_blank">Marks and Spencer.</a></p>
  • <p> Frankenstein&rsquo;s Monster Fancy, &pound;7.99, from Mr Kipling in major supermarkets.&nbsp;</p>
  • <p> Bat Biscuits, 65p each, from <a href="http://www.greggs.co.uk/" target="_blank">Greggs.</a></p>
  • <p> Chewit Fangs, 99p, from major supermarkets.&nbsp;</p>
  • <p> Pumpkin Sweet Mix, &pound;2, from <a href="http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/index.jsp" target="_blank">Sainsbury&rsquo;s.</a></p>
  • <p> Halloween Tube, &pound;2, from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thejellybeanfactory.com/" target="_blank">The Jelly Bean Factory</a>. &nbsp;</p>
  • <p> Halloween Cupcake Kit, &pound;10, from <a href="http://www.oliverbonas.com/" target="_blank">Oliver Bonas.</a></p>
  • <p> 12 Halloween Cupcake Toppers, &pound;9.99, from <a href="http://www.hunkydoryhome.co.uk/hunkycat/index.php" target="_blank">Hunky Dory Home.</a></p>
  • <p> Halloween Spooky Sweets Gift Box, &pound;19.50, from <a href="http://www.shoponyourdoorstep.com/products/halloween-spooky-sweets-gift-box" target="_blank">Shoponyourdoorstep.com.</a></p>
  • <p> Juicy Drop Pop&reg; Vampire Blood, &pound;1.19 each, from <a href="http://www.bazookajoe.com/" target="_blank">Bazooka Candy Brands Limited</a> in major supermarkets.&nbsp;</p>
  • <p> Cinnamon and oranges munchies biccies , &pound;1.79, from <a href="http://www.ellaskitchen.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ella&rsquo;s Kitchen.</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
  • <p> Creepy Pumpkin Biscuits, &pound;1 for four, from <a href="http://www.morrisons.co.uk/" target="_blank">Morrisons.</a></p>
  • <p> Limited Edition Halloween Bagels, given away free from the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/newyorkbakery" target="_blank">New York Bakery Facebook</a> page from 17th October.&nbsp;</p>
  • <p> Lollies, 75p each, from <a href="http://www.waitrose.com/" target="_blank">Waitrose.</a></p>
  • <p> Caramel Cobweb Bites, &pound;1, from <a href="http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/index.jsp" target="_blank">Sainsbury&rsquo;s.</a></p>
  • <p> Cadbury Mini Screme Eggs, &pound;2, from <a href="http://www.ocado.com/webshop/product/Cadbury-Mini-Screme-Egg/76956011?from=search&amp;tags&amp;param=halloween+%7Cy&amp;parentContainer=SEARCHhalloween_SHELFVIEW" target="_blank">Ocado.</a></p>
  • <p> Spooky Skull Biscuits, &pound;1.40 for four, from <a href="http://www.morrisons.co.uk/" target="_blank">Morrisons.</a></p>