A Vibrant Halloween Table: Pumpkins, Purples, and a Feast of Flavor

This Halloween, embrace a table full of life, color, and flavor with a vibrant mix of oranges and purples. Using pumpkins of various sizes as both décor and serving vessels, your table will burst with the energy of fall while offering a delightful spread featuring the rich flavors of Principe Prosciutto and Provolone. With bright yellow florals spilling from pumpkin vases and flickering candlelight nestled inside, this tablescape promises to be as bold and festive as the season itself.

What You’ll Need: To create this vibrant Halloween table, gather the following items for serving:

• Principe Prosciutto di San Daniele
• 3 rounds of Provolone cheese
• 2 jars of whole Pepperoncini

A bright, refreshing white wine like Pinot Grigio pairs beautifully with provolone and prosciutto, cutting through the richness with crisp acidity. Alternatively, a light-bodied red like Barbera will also work well, enhancing the savory notes of the Prosciutto di San Daniele while complementing the tangy, creamy provolone.

Serve It With Style 

This vibrant Halloween tablescape is all about the bold interplay of colors, textures, and the natural beauty of pumpkins. Here’s how to bring this festive yet elegant look together:

• Pumpkin Centerpieces: Small to medium-sized orange pumpkins are used as both décor and functional vases, with the larger pumpkins hollowed out and filled with vibrant floral arrangements. The flowers feature a mix of bright orange and deep purple blooms, such as marigolds, chrysanthemums and purple lisianthus, which add a rich contrast and bring a sophisticated autumnal vibe to the table.
• A deep purple velvet or velvet-like tablecloth covers the table, giving it a luxurious, tactile element that complements the vibrant pumpkin decor and dark floral arrangements. The velvet’s richness enhances the overall drama and visual interest of the setting.
• Serving Platters: Amber glass or any other vintage-inspired elevated serving stands to display the Principe Prosciutto and Provolone. Use small plates for additional cheese and Prosciutto pairings, placed around the table for guests to enjoy.
• Orange Pillar Candles of varying heights are placed strategically across the table, providing a warm, flickering glow that enhances the moody yet lively tone of the setup
• Candle-Filled Pumpkins: Hollow out a few smaller pumpkins and place tea lights or small pillar candles inside to create a warm glow. Scatter these candle-filled pumpkins around the table to add a magical, flickering ambient.

Roll or fold the Prosciutto slices and arrange them alongside the provolone, creating an inviting spread that balances the rich, salty flavors of the cheese with the savory, buttery texture of the meat. Add small bowls of pepperoncini for guests to enjoy with their cheese and Prosciutto pairings.

A small plate with slices of provolone and rolled Prosciutto adds an extra touch for guests to enjoy individual servings.

This vibrant Halloween table brings together the beauty of fall’s harvest with bold colors and rich flavors. With pumpkins filled with flowers and flickering candles, and a delightful feast of Principe Prosciutto di San Daniele and Provolone, your guests will feel both enchanted and indulged at your autumn celebration!

What is Prosciutto di San Daniele? 

Prosciutto di San Daniele is an esteemed Italian dry-cured ham that hails from the small town of San Daniele in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northern Italy. Known for its exceptional quality, Prosciutto di San Daniele is prized for its delicate sweetness, buttery texture, and aromatic flavor, making it one of Italy’s most celebrated artisanal products.  

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