For your Halloween serving tray or serving platter, start with something that is simple that won’t distract from your food. A large pizza pan for Jack Skellington works well, and a simple wooden cheese board for the skull works great too.

To begin your party platters, always start with the eye shape and mouth, then work your way out from there. Think of colors, textures, and shapes when you are assembling the platter.

Next, take almond bark or melting chocolate, and in a double boiler, melt the chocolate down or alternatively microwave it in a microwave-safe bowl in short increments of 20-30 seconds and stir after each increment until melted.

Once melted, remove from heat and carefully spoon into a piping bag or ziplock bag. (No need for a piping tip), cut the tip to the size of a pencil point. Be careful, as the chocolate will start to flow. Cutting a smaller hole is always best, as you can still cut a larger one if needed.

Pipe on the mouth and eyebrows and any other elements you like! And serve!