Bonfire Night Party Food Ideas

Bonfire Night on 5 November is all about warm food you can eat outside with gloves on. Keep it simple and hearty.

Make what you can ahead so you can enjoy the fireworks too.

Mains

  • Jacket potatoes with toppings
  • Hot dogs with fried onions
  • Big pot of chilli
  • Sausage rolls

Sweet

  • Toffee apples
  • Parkin
  • Treacle toffee
  • S'mores

Drinks

  • Hot chocolate station
  • Mulled cider
  • Spiced apple juice
  • Soup in mugs

Key things to remember

  • Serve food in mugs and cones.
  • Keep pets indoors.
  • Have a bucket of water ready.

Frequently asked questions

What food is traditional on Bonfire Night?

Jacket potatoes, sausages, toffee apples, parkin and treacle toffee.

What is a good example of bonfire Night party food?

"Jacket potatoes with toppings" is one of 12 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

Can I copy these messages word for word?

Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.

How long should a card message be?

One to three lines suits most cards. Write the message before the name so you can start again if it goes wrong, and if you run out of room, carry on inside the back cover rather than shrinking your handwriting.

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