Pumpkin carving templates | Good Food

Our printable Halloween templates make pumpkin carving as easy as one, two, BOO! Get to grips with a craggy haunted house or set yourself a real challenge with our DIY Dalek. Whether you’re a fan of the traditional spooky symbols like bats and broomsticks or want to try something a bit different, we’ve got a design for you to create at home.

Our Halloween recipes feature even more haunting Halloween treats and tipples. Read our top tips on carving a pumpkin, get inspired by our easy pumpkin carving ideas, and set the mood for the scariest night of the year.

If you want to go the extra mile, why not make a fun family outing to pick your pumpkin? Read our article on the best pumpkin patches in the UK to find the right pumpkin for you. And, don’t let your pumpkin go to waste after the big day – check out our top pumpkin recipes to make the most of your leftovers.

Want to get stuck in? Try your hand at three cool designs with our pumpkin carving tutorial video:

Print your favourite pumpkin template

1. Bat

Flapping his way onto a pumpkin near you, this easy bat design is a confirmed classic. The simple designs are often the most effective, and this is definitely true for our brilliant bat. The stylized wings and eyes will really stand out once night sets in.

Download our bat template

2. Witch

It wouldn’t be Halloween without a witch or two flying around the house, with a bat thrown in for good measure. If you’re a stickler for tradition, it doesn’t get more classic than this witchy figure, complete with broom and pointy hat.

Download our witch template

3. Haunted house

Picture this: an imposing house perched on a craggy rock with skeletal trees on either side. Sound like the perfect setting for a scary film? Carve out your own scene-setting pumpkin with our easy-to-use template.

Download our haunted house template

4. Dalek

Exterminate! For Doctor Who fans, this daring Dalek design is slightly more effort but is sure to impress everyone on your street. Take your time to work around the tricky parts – trust us, the final result is well worth it. Sci-fi aficionados will be head over heels for this marvellous mutant.

Download our Dalek template

5. Classic scary face

Our scary face is another super simple design that’s sure to stand out. This basic template is one to tackle if you’re not overly confident in your carving skills, but still want a classic pumpkin. The glowing eyes and sinister eyebrows scream “Halloween is here!”

Download our scary face template