Halloween and Bonfire Night are close together, which means two great excuses to get everyone together, fire up the barbecue and enjoy some food outdoors. Once the sun goes down and the temperature drops, though, you will want something warm, filling and easy to eat while standing around the garden. If you are feeding family, friends or a few extra hungry guests, here is how to choose the right halal meat, work out how much you need and keep the whole thing affordable.
- • Choose hand-held food such as sausages, kebabs, wings and wraps.
- • Allow 300g to 400g of raw meat per adult, with a little less for children.
- • Marinated cuts save prep time on a cold evening.
- • Bulk meat boxes are the easiest way of feeding a crowd on a budget.
What Makes Good Bonfire Night Food?
Good bonfire night food is hot, quick and needs no cutlery. Guests will be in coats and gloves, often holding a sparkler, so plates and knives just get in the way. Rolls, pittas and wraps are much easier to manage. Cook in batches and keep a tray warm in a low oven indoors, so food keeps coming without you standing at the grill all night.
The Best Bonfire Night Meat for Feeding a Crowd
The best spread has a mix of affordable favourites, something full of flavour and options the children will happily eat.
| Meat | Why it works | How to serve |
|---|---|---|
| Beef sausages | Cheap, quick, loved by children | In a roll with fried onions |
| Lamb kebabs | Big flavour, cook fast | In warm pitta with salad |
| Marinated drumsticks | No prep, stay juicy | Straight from the tray |
| Chicken wings | Easy to share | A big platter in the middle |
| Chicken shawarma | One pack goes a long way | A build your own wrap station |
Halal meat for Bonfire Night and Halloween
- Fire In The Hole Meat Box – a bulk mixed box, fittingly named for the night.
- Tariq Halal BBQ Box – a full spread in a single order.
- Classic Beef Sausages – the bonfire staple.
- Lamb Charcoal Kebabs (15pc) – perfect in warm pitta.
- Marinated Drumsticks – seasoned and ready to cook.
- Fire In The Hole Wings (20 pieces) – for guests who like some heat.
- Chicken Shawarma – ideal for a wrap bar.
Halloween Party Food Ideas From the Same Shop
One shop can cover both occasions. For Halloween party food, wrap sausages in thin strips of puff pastry, bake them as little "mummies" and add two dots of ketchup for eyes. Spicy wings become "devil's wings", and a shawarma wrap bar keeps older children busy. These outdoor party food ideas take minutes but can still make the table look like you have put in plenty of effort.
How Much Food for a Crowd Do You Need?
The simple planning figure is 300g to 400g of raw meat per adult. If you are serving plenty of sides, the lower end is usually enough.
- • 10 guests: roughly 3kg to 3.5kg.
- • 20 guests: roughly 6kg to 7kg.
- • 30 guests: roughly 9kg to 10kg.
Buy slightly over rather than under, because any raw meat left over can go straight into the freezer for another day.
Feeding a Crowd on a Budget
Feeding a crowd on a budget is mostly about picking cuts that stretch.
- • Lean on value cuts. Sausages, drumsticks and kebabs go further than chops or steak.
- • Buy in bulk. A meat box usually works out cheaper per kilo than buying items one by one.
- • Fill up with sides. Foil wrapped jacket potatoes, corn on the cob, rolls and chips do a lot of the work.
- • Order early. Buying ahead and freezing saves paying for last minute top ups.
Keeping Food Safe on a Cold, Dark Night
In the dark it is much harder to tell when meat is done, so do not rely on looks alone. Keep a torch beside the grill and use a meat thermometer if you have one. Chicken, sausages and burgers should be cooked thoroughly and steaming hot throughout. Keep raw and cooked meat on separate plates, and get leftovers into the fridge within a couple of hours.
Why Choose Tariq Halal for Your Bonfire Night Party
With more than 40 stores across the UK and online ordering, Tariq Halal makes it easy to stock up on bonfire night meat butchered to halal standards. From bulk boxes and marinated chicken to sausages, kebabs and wings, there is something for every guest. Find your nearest branch with the store locator, or order online for delivery to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is good bonfire night food for a crowd?
Hot food people can eat by hand works best, such as sausages in rolls, lamb kebabs in pitta, marinated drumsticks and wings. Offer at least three options so everyone is catered for.
How much meat do I need per person?
Allow 300g to 400g of raw meat per adult and a little less for children. For 20 guests, that is roughly 6kg to 7kg.
How can I feed a crowd on a budget?
Choose value cuts such as sausages and drumsticks, buy a bulk meat box, and fill up with sides like jacket potatoes and rolls.
What halal food works for a Halloween party?
Pastry wrapped "mummy" sausages, spicy wings and a chicken shawarma wrap bar are easy, fun and popular with children.
Can I cook meat ahead for Bonfire Night?
Yes. Cook in batches, keep it hot in a low oven and bring it out as needed. Make sure it is cooked thoroughly and kept hot until serving.
Where can I buy halal meat for Bonfire Night?
Tariq Halal has more than 40 UK stores and an online shop, with bulk boxes, marinated chicken, kebabs and sausages available for delivery or collection.
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