Throwing a Bonfire Night party or just fancy having some seasonal celebrations at home?
Our Bonfire Night food ideas and recipes for kids and toddlers will help make fireworks night go with a bang.There's comfort food like hot dogs, pumpkin chilli and curry, traditional treats such as parkin and gingerbread, plus warming drinks from pumpkin lattes to the ultimate hot chocolate!
Yum!
Be sure to check out our Bonfire Night Hub, with safety tips, craft ideas, fireworks displays near you and more!
Jacket Potatoes
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Wrap them in foil and cook (or finish off cooking) on the bonfire.
We've got lots of ideas for baked potato fillings here on Netmums, including this quick jacket potatoes with salmon and bacon recipe
S'mores
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A US campfire classic. S'mores are biscuit sandwiches made with Graham Crackers (Digestives are the closest UK equivalent), filled with marshmallows and chocolate.
Toast them on the bonfire (carefully) or under the grill.
Get the S'mores recipe
Pumpkin Chilli
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Chilli is the perfect stress-free Bonfire Night food.
Make it in advance and keep it simmering on the hob to serve to family.
If you've got a Halloween pumpkin left, use up the flesh in this delicious pumpkin and beef chilli.
Here's the Pumpkin chilli recipe
Parkin
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The taste of parkin brings back memories of the smells, sounds and sights of Bonfire Night.
Parkin is a dark, sticky cake, made with oats and treacle, and is traditionally eaten at this time of year, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire.
Get the Yorkshire parkin recipe
Hot Chocolate
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Make a flask of hot chocolate to take to your local fireworks night.
Our ultimate hot chocolate recipe was created by top chocolatier Paul A. Young, and uses both cocoa and dark chocolate for delicious results.
Here's the Hot chocolate recipe
Bonfire Cupcakes
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Show off your baking skills by making these bonfire cupcakes.
The sponges are topped with chocolate ganache, a 'bonfire' of Matchmakers and Mikado sticks, and caramel flames.
Get the Bonfire cupcakes recipe
Seattle-Style Hot Dogs
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Hot dogs are ideal hand-held food for eating around the bonfire.
We love these Seattle-style beef dogs topped with 'slaw, cream cheese and onions.
Here's the Seattle-style hot dogs recipe
Toffee Apples
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Toffee apples are a Bonfire Night classic.
Use crisp, juicy British apples (currently in season) and follow our recipe to make the toffee coating.
Remember to let them cool completely before taking a bite.
get the toffee apples recipe
Pumpkin Soup
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The last of the Halloween pumpkins are on sale in the supermarkets.
Why not turn one into a simple and nutritious pumpkin soup?
Serve in mugs at home for a special effect, and allow to cool for toddlers.
Try the pumpkin soup recipe
Mug Cakes
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Whisk up the world's quickest cakes to eat outside.
We love a good microwave mug cake, and our current favourites are these chocolate and hazelnut sponges.
They take just seven minutes to make and bake.
Here's the recipe for chocolate and hazelnut mug cakes
Edible Matchsticks
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Don't these look incredible?! We found this creative idea on Instagram.
These edible matchsticks are made from chocolate fingers, with pink icing covering one end.
Quick and simple for an effective look.
Root Vegetable Crisps
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Root vegetables are cheap and in season right now.
Get your veg peeler ready and turn them into a big batch of homemade veg crisps.
Serve unsalted for toddlers, or with a pot of sea salt on the side for grown-ups to add to their own crisps.
Get the root vegetable crisps recipe
Spiced Pumpkin Lattes
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Make DIY versions of your coffee-shop favourite.
Leave out the espresso to turn these into kid-friendly treats that even your toddler can try.
Add a little slug of bourbon or brandy for the grown-ups if you like.
Get the spiced pumpkin lattes recipe
Make a hearty casserole to keep everyone feeling full and warm.
This budget-friendly sausage stew has a smoky BBQ flavour and can be stretched to feed a crowd.
Here's the full sausage and bean stew recipe
Gingerbread
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Sticky gingerbread is the perfect bake for chilly nights.
It keeps well for several days in an airtight tin, making it a great cake to prepare in advance.
Get the gingerbread with orange and ginger drizzle recipe
Dipped Marshmallows
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These are the new cake pops! Instagram is full of great ideas like these.
Dip a large marshmallow into melted chocolate and top with whatever you wish.
Then just pop them onto skewers to make them the perfect Bonfire Night treat that everyone, including your toddler can enjoy!
Homemade Burgers
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If you're outside for the fireworks, why not get the BBQ out of hibernation for the night?
Grill up some juicy burgers and create a toppings station for your family to help themselves.
Here's the beef and black bean burgers recipe
Sausage Rolls
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Who doesn't love a sausage roll?
Make a batch of these delicious pork and fennel rolls, and serve warm from the oven to keep hands, and tummies, toasty.
Check out the pork and fennel sausage rolls recipe
Edible Sparklers
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Edible sparklers are a quick and easy craft to do with the kids on Bonfire Night – and they're safer for toddlers than real ones!
Just dip breadsticks into chocolate and cover them in sprinkles of your choice.
Quorn Hot Dog Tacos
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These meat-free tacos are the perfect snack for any bonfire night party.
Check our our hot dog tacos recipe
Pumpkin Curry
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Don't forget the vegetarians and vegans!
Use in-season pumpkin or squash to whizz up this filling pumpkin and chickpea curry.
Serve with warm grilled naan.
Find the full pumpkin and chickpea curry recipe
Marshmallow Rockets
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These marshmallow rockets require no cooking at all!
Just slide different shaped marshmallows onto skewers and give them a fiery tail to finish off the rocket look.
Baked Apples
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Baked apples are an easy, budget-friendly pud.
Serve them with cream, custard or ice cream and top with toasted nuts (for adults and older children only), juicy sultanas and a dusting of cinnamon or icing sugar.
Get our recipe for baked apples
Fruit Rockets
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Not only do these fruit rockets look amazing, they're also healthy!
Just make a fruit skewer and add a little ribbon tail at the end to complete the rocket-look.
Apple Crumble
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Warm up from the inside out with this delicious apple crumble recipe.
Chocolate Fudge Cookies
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If your family are chocolate fans they'll love this yummy chocolate fudge cookie recipe.
Macaroni Cheese
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Mac 'n' cheese is quick, easy and a hit with the whole family, especially the little ones if you have a toddler!
Dish it into ramekin dishes for a small snack while watching the fireworks.
Get the macaroni cheese recipe
Syrup Sponge Pudding
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Treat the kids (and your other half) to a piece of this scrumptious syrup sponge pudding on bonfire night.
A fire pit is a perfect alternative to a bonfire! It's ideal for cold, winter evenings and get-togethers – plus, it creates such cosy warmth and ambiance. This one from DAWOO is one of our favourites! See more details at Amazon.
Plus, if you're running a busy household, a slow cooker is an absolute must-have. It creates healthy, delicious meals with minimum effort (and cost!). We highly recommend this purse-friendly one from Morphy Richards. See more details at Amazon.
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