From baking kits to party food and decorations, Asda aims to be the ultimate one-stop shop for all things Halloween.
Some customers who have already noticed the Halloween treats in stores have shared their opinions.
Asda offers a range of ready-to-bake kits priced at £2.50, including Spider Web Cupcake, Monster Cookie and Zombie Biscuit options. These kits come with easy-to-follow instructions and colourful ingredients, making them both delicious and entertaining for children.
For more adventurous bakers, Asda stocks Edible Blood and Edible Slime (£1.25 each) to create truly terrifying treats. The supermarket also provides an array of decorative items such as Monster Eyeball Cupcake Cases, Spooky Cupcake Cases and themed sprinkles to add the perfect finishing touches to Halloween bakes.
Asda has launched Pumpkin Crumpets
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Shoppers online have also spotted the Horror Emporium Pumpkin Crumpets. Posting about these on Facebook, one shopper wrote, “I love a seasonal crumpet” while another added, “yes please”. One more simply said they looked “lovely”.
Others weren’t as sure. One wrote, “why would I want those” and a shopper who had tried them said they “found them rank”.
Miles the Millipede, a popular Halloween centrepiece, is making a comeback for 2024. This chocolate sponge treat, serving 12 people, is priced at £7.50 and has received positive customer reviews for its moist texture and generous frosting.
Asda also offers a range of party-ready food items, including Spider Cupcakes and Gingerbread Biscuits. For those hosting Halloween gatherings, the supermarket’s Buy Six Save 25 per cent offer extends to themed drinks like Screaming Devil Rose Wine and Diablo Dark Red Wine.
This promotion caters to the growing trend of Halloween-themed dinners, with nearly a quarter of Brits now enjoying “Halloween picky-teas”.
Other items to look out for in the range include:
Pumpkins: Munchkin (49p), Large (£1.89), Medium (95p), XL (£2.85), Ghost (£3)
Baking kits: Spider Web Cupcake, Monster Cookie, Zombie Biscuit (all £2.50)
Decorating supplies: Edible Blood, Edible Slime (£1.25 each), Monster Eyeball and Spooky Cupcake Cases (£1.67 each), Spooky and Monster Sprinkles (£1.25 each)
Party food: Spider Cupcakes (2 pack, £1.75), Gingerbread Biscuits (90p), Candy Apple (79p), Miles the Millipede (£7.50)
Themed drinks: Screaming Devil Rose Wine (£10), Diablo Dark Red Wine (£8)4 Pumpkin Crumpets
Miles the Millipede makes a great centrepiece
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This comes as Aldi unveils its 2024 Christmas food range which includes a “showstopping centrepiece”.
From traditional turkeys to innovative party foods, decadent desserts and festive tipples, Aldi’s offering promises to cater to every taste and budget this holiday season. The full Christmas range is set to be announced in the coming weeks.
The new range will include festive new and returning “mouth-watering mains”. Alongside traditional turkeys, including the Specially Selected Ultimate British Free Range Whole Turkey, shoppers can explore alternative options.
