Halloween Sweets & Pick 'n' Mix Party Ideas

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, right at the end of the mid-term break — which means a full week of parties, sleepovers and trick-or-treat prep. Here's how to keep the sweets side sorted, whatever you're planning.

Everything below is packed fresh in our Mullingar shop and delivered across the island of Ireland.

Party bags that don't end up in the bin

Forget the bags of plastic toys. A cone of proper pick 'n' mix is the party bag every child actually wants.

• 5 Pick & Mix Cones — €30.50. Five cones of our bestselling sweets, ready to hand out.
• 11 Pick & Mix Cones — €65.50. Enough for a full class party.
• Single Pick & Mix Cone — €7.50. For the guest of honour.

Find all three in our pick 'n' mix range.

A trick-or-treat bowl worth knocking for

Tip a big bag into a bowl by the door and you'll be the house everyone remembers.

• Fizzy Mix — €15.95. A pre-made bag of our sour and fizzy favourites. Teenagers' first choice.
• Our Sweets Mix — €15.95. Eight of our bestselling sweets and jellies.
• Create Your Own Bag — €16.50. Pick 7 sweets yourself. Go all gummy, all fizzy, or all the retro classics.

Allergy-friendly options for school parties

Most class parties now include at least one child with a dietary need. Our Gluten Free Mix (€15.95) is a ready-made bag of gluten-free sweets, and when you build your own bag you can choose from vegan, gluten-free and halal options.

One honest note: our sweets are packed in a shop that also handles gluten, milk, soya, nuts and peanuts, so traces may be present. For a child with a severe allergy, always check with their parents first. Our full guide to vegan, gluten-free and halal pick 'n' mix has more detail.

Halloween movie night for grown-ups

Once the small ones are in bed, you've earned something better than leftover fun-size bars.

• Spoon Me Dubai — €13.95. Our viral Dubai chocolate as a spoonable dessert. One jar, two spoons, if you're feeling generous.
• Fantastical Feast — €9.95. Milk chocolate packed with honeycomb, caramel, marshmallows, jelly beans and popping candy. Chaos in a bar, which suits the night.
• Dubai Chocolate Bites — €10.95. A sharing pouch for the sofa.

Build a Halloween sweet table

Hosting? A sweet table takes ten minutes and looks like you planned it for weeks.

1. Pick three or four colours: orange, green and purple jellies look the part.
2. Use clear jars or bowls at different heights.
3. Add a stack of empty paper bags and a scoop so guests fill their own.
4. Label anything gluten-free or vegan so parents can see at a glance.
5. Keep one tub of the fizzy sweets back. They always go first.

The Create Your Own Gift Box (€29.95) gives you 1kg across 10 sweets of your choice — a good base for a table.

Order in time for Halloween

We dispatch within 2 working days and DPD normally delivers within 48 hours after that, Monday to Friday. For delivery before Halloween weekend, aim to order by Monday 26 October. Or call into our Mullingar shop on Dominick Street, open every day from 11:00 to 19:00.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have gluten-free Halloween sweets?

Yes. Our Gluten Free Mix is a ready-made bag, and you can choose gluten-free sweets when you build your own bag.

How many sweets are in a Pick & Mix Cone?

Each cone is filled with a selection of our bestselling sweets and tied with a bow. Sweet selection can vary with availability.

Can I order sweets for a class party?

Yes. The 11-cone bundle covers a typical class, and you can order more than one.