If you’ve ever been to Halloween Horror Nights, you know it’s not just the haunted houses that get people talking. The food has become its own kind of monster—sometimes weird, sometimes over-the-top, and always unforgettable.
From creepy snacks that look like they crawled out of a horror movie to sweets that practically beg for an Instagram post, HHN’s food scene is as much a tradition as the fog and chainsaws.
A Scary Good Lineup
The lineup this year is stacked with some of the boldest themes yet. Guests can enter the animatronic chaos of Five Nights at Freddy’s, where Jim Henson’s Creature Shop brings Freddy and his friends to unnerving life. Terrifier pushes boundaries with Art the Clown’s gruesome kills, while Fallout offers a radioactive trek through a wasteland.
Classic slashers return with Jason Universe, which brings multiple versions of Jason Voorhees into one terrifying maze. Rounding things out are originals like El Artista: A Spanish Haunting, Dolls: Let’s Play Dead, and Gálkn: Monsters of the North, each introducing brand-new nightmares.
Why Food Has Become Part of the Show
While the houses may be the main attraction, the food at HHN is now just as much of the experience. Universal’s culinary team ensures every menu item feels tied to the event’s atmosphere.
Executive sous chef Chris Colón describes this year’s offerings as “disgustingly delicious”—snacks that look unsettling but taste incredible. It’s all about blending the scares with surprising flavors, letting fans literally taste the themes of their favorite houses.
The Wildest Eats of HHN 2025
The standout of the year is the Yum Yum Deviled Eggs from Fallout. They resemble traditional deviled eggs, but the illusion crumbles with the first bite. Instead of savory yolk, guests get coconut panna cotta stuffed with pineapple ganache and sprinkled with Tajín. It’s Fallout’s bizarre mutations served up as dessert.
If gore is your thing, the Clown Café Bloody Popcorn will do the trick. Inspired by Terrifier, this messy snack combines popcorn chicken, pepperoni, and marinara “blood” sauce under a layer of Parmesan cheese. It’s every bit as chaotic as Art the Clown himself.
Jason Voorhees brings his own flavor with Elotes. Guests can choose classic cotija cheese with Tajín or go all-in with the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos version. Either way, it’s the perfect snack to capture Camp Crystal Lake’s campfire spirit—with a dangerous kick.
The Wyatt Sicks make their food debut with Huskus’ Muscle Man Slop, a hearty beef sloppy Joe loaded with jalapeño bacon, pickle chips, and cheese sauce. It’s comfort food with a punch of chaos, fitting perfectly with Bray Wyatt’s legacy.
For dessert, The Artist’s Palette from El Artista: A Spanish Haunting offers churros with three dipping sauces: dulce de leche, raspberry jam, and Bavarian cream. Designed to resemble an artist’s palette, the churros are colorful, creative, and almost too pretty to eat.
Fear Has Never Tasted So Good
These dishes do more than fill stomachs—they extend the storytelling.
The deviled eggs trick your senses, just like Fallout. The Clown Café’s bloody popcorn mirrors the gore of Terrifier. Jason’s fiery elotes bring slashers to the snack stand. Huskus’ Slop channels WWE’s chaotic edge. And the Artist’s Palette makes art—and horror—delicious.
Halloween Horror Nights 2025 proves the event is about more than haunted houses. This year, the food is every bit as unforgettable as the scares.
