# All-Natural Halloween Feasts These Black Dishes Use Lava Salt, Charcoal Powder and Squid Ink By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-feast References: [spoonforkbacon](http://www.spoonforkbacon.com/2015/10/spooky-halloween-party/) & [crateandbarrel](https://www.crateandbarrel.com/blog/sophisticated-halloween-dinner-party/) This Halloween feast is delicious, sophisticated and spooky, and doesn't use any food coloring to achieve its haunting food effects. Food blog Spoon Fork Bacon collaborated with Crate & Barrel to create this elaborate Halloween feast. It includes festive colored dishes like black rolls, squid ink pasta with garlic and Parmesan and [gin fizzes with black salt rims](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witches-punch). Not only do all of the dishes look absolutely mouthwatering, but they're also made with all-natural ingredients. Small touches like [blackberries on the salad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection) and crushed chocolate wafers in the creme fraiche pana cotta give each food item a black or grey tinge without the use of chemical additives. This Halloween feast is an elegant themed meal that gives grown-ups a chance to enjoy the spookiest day of the year in style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **All-natural Halloween Dishes:** Innovative chefs can create all-natural Halloween dishes using ingredients like lava salt, charcoal powder, and squid ink. - **Haunting Food Effects:** There is a demand for food with spooky, haunting effects on special occasions, providing an opportunity for food bloggers and chefs to innovate with creative and unique dishes. - **Collaborations for Theme-based Meals:** Collaborations between food bloggers and retailers provide opportunities to create themed meals and drive sales, especially during festive seasons. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Food and beverage companies can use all-natural ingredients such as lava salt, charcoal powder, and squid ink to create innovative products catered to consumers looking for an experience that goes beyond regular cuisine. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can collaborate with food bloggers and chefs to drive sales by offering themed products like Halloween feasts, which resonate with customers looking for something unique and different. - **Event Planning Industry:** Event planners can offer unique themed meals using all-natural ingredients to cater to customers who are looking for something special and memorable at their events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween-Inspired Cupcake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-kitchen.md) - [Spooky Ice Cream Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoops-skulls-series.md) - [Gourmet Halloween-Themed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-halloweenthemed-chocolates.md) - [Bitter Caramel Frappuccinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booooo-frappuccino.md) - [Spooky Black Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayo-halloween.md) - [Black Garlic Mayonnaise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-mayo.md) - [Macabre Bloody Blackened Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-halloween-pizza.md) - [Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tous-les-jours-spooky-delights.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-for-dinner-cookbook.md)