Every October we see a large variety of Halloween themed tableware and accessories become available at mass market retailers, Halloween shops and online retailers. Most is made of paper and is disposable, but we have seen some high quality plasticware too. Whether you decide go with printed or plain, try to use complementary colors and style when selecting your tableware including the plates, cups, napkins, cocktail picks, table cloth, eating and serving utensils and of course the all important Halloween centerpiece.

And don't forget some serving utensils, large bowls and platters to serve all those cookies, cake and candy from. Just be sure to thoroughly wash all plastic tableware before letting your guests use it. Its always a good idea to have extra tableware on hand just in case you start to run low or have unexpected visitors show up. If you don't want your banquet table piled with food remains, be sure to have a trash bag lined trash can near the table so guests can easily dispose of their used tableware and uneaten food.

Here's one example of how a serving table might look. Lets say you've decided to have a Vampire themed Halloween party. Red tableware placed on a solid black tablecloth looks very appropriate. Add to this a punch bowl filled with a red colored punch, a coffin shaped cake, with tombstone shaped cookies around it, and finally a gothic looking centerpiece and your table will start looking quite vampish. Just use your imagination and you can come up with all sorts of creative and spooky combinations.