I'm hosting a Halloween soirée this year, and I always serve up the chic side of spooky.
Drew Barrymore’s Beautiful 2.5QT Slow Cooker in Black Sesame, $19.50 at Walmart (yes, seriously, it's that affordable) is the perfect piece for my plans. Like a tiny cauldron, in striking matte black, it will warms your dips, melting cheese or chocolate fondue for your guests to simply dive in to.
This mini contender for the best slow cooker has sparked my imagination for serving up a comforting fall menu that looks as good as it tastes. Our team has tested Drew Barrymore's Beautiful Air Fryer and Beautiful Stand Mixer; here's why I think this mini pot could be an equally great buy.
I’m thinking about serving a bubbling black-bean queso and a caramel apple dip, so I love that the shallow, wide design allows plenty of space to dip your chip (or fruit skewer) right in the pot.
The three heat settings keep everything at just the right temperature. I can see myself using it for fall family Sundays at the table, like Game Day hosting or even Christmas gatherings (black never goes out of style).
Most kitchen appliances I test have to be hand washed, but the inner pot on this slow cooker is coated with ceramic and compatible with your dishwasher – great news if you're serving up melted Halloween chocolate or marshmallows, which will get sticky.
If your guest list runs longer – or your appetite for cozy slow cooker recipe ideas grows – Drew’s Beautiful 6QT Programmable Slow Cooker in Black Sesame is just as enchanting. It has racked up glowing 4.8-star reviews from Walmart shoppers.
Home cooks love the sleek aesthetic, competitive price, and the way it turns out crowd-pleasing dishes. One reviewer says: 'Not only aesthetically beautiful, but cooks great... my pork roast was juicy and tender. We all loved it.'
My favorite pieces for a 'Beautiful' Halloween
Go super-size on your slow cooker if you're feeding a crowd or filling the freezer with delicious home-cooked casseroles. Just as beautiful as the smaller version but with a handy touch-activated display.
This elegant kettle boils quickly, according to reviewers, and allows for precision pouring thanks to the slim gooseneck spout. It has a touch of gothic glamor, making it ideal for spooky season.
This Dutch oven not only looks chic, it's practical, too, with its integrated pour spout and strainer lid, plus it's suitable for all stovetops, including induction and oven safe up to 500°F.
Between the spooky-chic design of the matte black colorway and the endless potential for comforting recipes, I think Drew Barrymore's slow cooker is a win-win for Halloween table decor ideas.
If you're keen to impress your guests with fun ideas like this, I also recently rounded up the hottest fall food trends of 2025 to keep your hosting game competitive.
