Catering Menus

Satisfy Your Appetite.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is the perfect setting for your unique special event and a safe place for family fun. Taste of the Wild , Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's exclusive caterer, are your catering experts, from BBQ to black tie.

For more information, please call our Catering Manager, Kassy Boyd at 719.314.0970 or e-mail Taste of the Wild Catering at catering@cmzoo.org.

All menus include biodegradable serviceware. Taste of the Wild Catering is committed to conservation by using renewable resources whenever possible. We use compostable cutlery made from potatoes, plates formed from sugarcane, and plastic cups configured out of corn! You can help too, everytime you choose to use ecoware for your catering needs. Our ecoware products are made by Eco-Products, Inc., Boulder, Colorado.

Upgraded serviceware/Rentals: A variety of rentals are available. Items include china, flatware, glassware, wedding accessories, tables, chairs, linens, tents and more. Our Catering Manager will assist you with making rental decisions and arrangements. All rentals are at the client's expense.


All menu prices are per person and do not include a (7.4%) sales tax, (20%) service charge, or any serviceware rental fees.

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Hors D'Oeuvres

Duck BLT   $5

House Cured Duck Bacon on Brioche Toast w/ Heirloom Grape Tomato, Micro Greens, and Roasted Red Pepper Aoli

Seared Ahi Tuna on Watermelon Wafer  $5

Sushi Grade Seared Ahi Tuna served on a Chili Lime Marinated Watermelon Wafer finished w/ Blackberry Balsamic Gastric & Micro Cilantro

Beef Carpaccio on Grilled Toast Point w/ Roasted Veggie Bruchetta   $5


Gaucho Beef Carpaccio on Grilled Toast Point   $5

Argentine Style: topped w/ Radish, Red Onion, Capers, Lemon Peel, Parsley, & EVOO

Smoked Salmon Tare Tare  $5

Crumbled House Smoked Salmon, Chopped Egg, Red Onion, & Crispy Capers served on Crostini

Asian Chicken Salad in Crispy Wonton Bowl   $4

Sweet Chili dressed Cabbage & Veggies w/ Grilled 5 Spiced Chicken in a Crispy Wonton Bowl

Teriyaki Wonton Bowl  $4

Choice of Teriyaki Chicken, Salmon, or Steak in a Crispy Wonton Bowl topped w/ Snap Pea & Carrot Salad

Ancho Beef Tare Tare  $4

Chopped Egg, Red Onion, & Crispy Capers served on Crostini

Buffalo Wings  $4

Zesty chicken wings served with celery and blue cheese dipping sauce

Coyote Gold Ceviche on the 1/2 Shell   $5

Bay Scallop & Shrimp Margarita Ceviche served in a Scallop Shell

Black Bean Hummus Tostada w/ Ensalada Fresco   $4

Carnitas, Carne Asada, or Pollo Adobo

Risotto Wrapped Meatballs  $4

Smoked Provolone & Aborio Rice wrapped around a Meatball rolled in Panko & Deep Fried

Bruchetta  $4

Tomato Basil, Roasted Veggie, or Grape Confit & Goat Cheese

Grilled Haluomi Crostini  $5

w/ Toasted Garlic Almond Crumble

Buckwheat Blini  $4

w/ House Gravlox, Lemon Crème, Fresh Dill

Salmon Candy   $5

House Cured & Smoked Candied Salmon



Heavy Appetizer Stations

Walking Salads (pick 3)   $5

Seasonal Spinach
Spinach, Seasonal Fruit, Danish Bleu Cheese, Bermuda Onion, and Balsamic Drizzle

Classic Garlic Ceasar
Crisp Romaine, Parmesan Cheese, House Crouton, and Caesar Dressing

Anti Pasto
Marinated: Olives, Salami, Smoked Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, and Artichoke Hearts

Mini Cobb
Iceberg Lettuce, Bacon, Chopped Egg, Tomato, Bermuda Onion, Cheddar & Bleu Cheese, with Avocado Vinaigrette

Roasted Veggie Ratatouille
Roasted Squash, Red Onion, Bell Peppers, and Tomato tossed with Fresh Spinach and Shredded Parmesan

Greek
Crisp Romaine, Cucumber, Tomato, Bermuda Onion, Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives, and Natural Vinaigrette


Soup Shooters (pick 3)  $5

Chilled: Cucumber Basil, Heirloom Tomato, Charred Carrot Ginger

Warmed: Laughing Lab & Smoked Provolone, Heirloom Tomato, Curried Sweet Potato Bisque


Flatbread Pizzas   $5

Grilled Flatbreads topped with Chef’s choice combinations of assorted Sauces, Cheeses, and Toppings
(Gluten Free Options Available)


Ribs n' Wings   $7

Choice of: Buffalo Style, Sticky Thai, Sweet Chili, Maple Chipotle
(Specify desired heat level 0%-100%)


Sliders (pick 1-2)  $7

Petite Black Angus Sirloin Burgers served with Garlic Parmesan Fries (Great paired w/ Salad Station)
Choice of: Black n’ Bleu, Teriyaki, Italian, or Old School w/ Grilled Onion & Cheese


Grill (pick 1)

Mediterranean  $10
Gyro & Falafel with Pita, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Tatziki Sauce and Chickpea Popcorn

Surf n' Turf  $12
Sirloin & Shrimp Skewers finished with Garlic Butter served with Petite Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes (Great paired w/ Salad Station)

 

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Alcoholic Beverages

Hosted Bars

Beer, wine and mixed drinks  $19 per adult
Served to your guests for 3 hours.

Beer & Wine Only  $16 per adult
Beer and wine served to your guests for 3 hours.


Cash Bar

Beer, Wine, &/or Mixed Drinks
Drinks made available to your guests for purchase.
A bartender fee of $225 will apply.

Pre-purchased Drink Tickets
Mixed Drink $7 per adult
Beer & Wine $5 per adult


Special Bar Add-Ons

Champagne toast $5 per adult
Signature Cocktail $6 per adult

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Picnic Buffets

Sandwich and Salad Buffet  $17

Selection of ham and turkey, tossed green salad, potato salad, pasta salad, accompaniments bar (onions, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, mustard and mayo), bread basket and brownies
Add roast beef: $1 extra per person

Soup and Salad Combo   $17

Your choice of soup, salad bar, choice of a vegetable dish or fresh fruit display and assorted bread basket

Summer Salads    $15

Fresh salads for sandwiches or stand alone! Chunky chicken salad, fresh tuna salad, diced ham salad, fresh sliced fruit, potato salad, zesty pasta salad, bread basket and assorted cookies

Cheyenne Mountain BBQ   $17 for two meats, $19 for three meats

Select from quarter pound hamburgers, jumbo hot dogs, bratwurst and roasted chicken – hot off the grill. Of course, all the fixin's are included (lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, catsup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish) and are accompanied by fresh pasta salad, home-style potato salad, potato chips and cookies.

The New Chuckwagon  $19

Zesty BBQ beef brisket and roasted chicken, accompanied by fresh pasta salad, home-style potato salad, potato chips, rolls and fresh baked cookies.

Sizzling Fajitas  $19 (for beef add $2 per person)

Marinated and grilled chicken fajitas served with grilled bell peppers and onions, fresh flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, southwest beans and Spanish rice, with assorted cookies

Western Cookout  $25

8 oz. New York Strip Steak grilled to perfection and topped with lime/chipotle butter. Chicken Poblano grilled with freshly roasted chilies and cilantro. All accompanied by fresh seasonal grilled vegetables, garlic parmesan fries and fruit cobbler.

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Speciality Buffets


Choose between the Zoo Specialities and Deluxe Zoo Specialties Buffets below.


Each Buffet Includes:

  • Seasonal fresh vegetables
  • Rice pilaf, herb roasted new potatoes or garlic mashed potatoes
  • Fresh baked rolls and butter
  • Chef's Sweet Station (gourmet brownies, lemon bars, caramel granny apple bars or marble cheesecake bars)
  • Coffee, soda, water

Zoo Specialties Buffet  $25 per person (add $4 for each additional entrée)


Salads (pick two)

  • Mixed green salad with toasted nuts and cherry tomatoes, drizzled with vinaigrette dressing
  • Cold asparagus and penne pasta salad tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette
  • Cherry tomatoes and mozzarella with fresh basil and vinaigrette
  • Classic Caesar salad tossed with garlic croutons
  • Orzo pasta salad with red peppers, cucumbers, olives in a basil dressing with goat cheese

Entrées (pick two)

  • Lemon Dill Chicken: Baked chicken breasts served with a lemon dill beurre blanc
  • Chicken Provencal: Pan roasted chicken breast with wild mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and fresh herbs in a light wine cream sauce
  • Baked Colorado Rainbow Trout: Pecan crusted or lemon herb glazed
  • Penne Fresca: Penne pasta with roma tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and fresh basil tossed in a light oil fresca sauce
  • Garlic and Pepper Pork Tenderloin: Carved to order
  • Roasted Turkey Breast with Cranberry Dressing: Carved to order
  • Herb Encrusted Beef Sirloin: Carved to order

 

Deluxe Zoo Specialties Buffet  $30 per person (add $5 for each additional entrée)


Salads (pick two)

  • Mixed green salad with toasted almonds and cherry tomatoes, drizzled in our house vinaigrette dressing
  • Greek pasta salad with feta cheese and kalamata olives
  • Mixed greens with tomatoes, red onions and avocado tossed with cilantro lime vinaigrette
  • Radicchio and spinach salad tossed with blueberries, caramelized onion and bacon vinaigrette

Entrées (pick two)

  • Chicken Oscar: Boneless breast of chicken topped with crabmeat, asparagus and hollandaise sauce
  • Grilled Salmon: Fresh grilled salmon with a light lemon dill butter
  • Shell pasta with prawns and bay scallops sautéed in fresh tomato basil sauce
  • Roast Buffalo Prime Rib (market price)
  • Herb Encrusted Beef Strip Loin: Carved to order
  • Roast Prime Rib with Creamed Horseradish: Carved to order
  • Beef Tenderloin: Carved to order (market price)

 

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Three Course Plated Dinners

Please select one Salad, one Entrée and one Dessert for your group.
We are happy to accomodate any vegetarian requests with advance notice.


Three Course Plated Dinners   $40 per person

Dinners include:

  • Seasonal prepared vegetables
  • Freshly baked rolls and butter
  • Coffee, teas, soda and water

Salads (pick one)

  • Crisp Ceasar salad with garlic croutons
  • Wild field greens tossed with raspberry vinaigrette and pine nuts
  • Seasonal mixed greens with spicy glazed pecans and Mandarin orange vinaigrette
  • Radicchio cup filled with wild lettuces, goat cheese and raspberry vinaigrette
  • Wedge of iceberg lettuce with fresh tomatoes and bleu cheese dressing

Desserts (pick one)

  • Chocolate toffee mousse with kahlua
  • Raspberry white chocolate creme brulee
  • Chocolate obsession cake with raspberry sauce
  • Torta tiramisu
  • Strawberry amaretto torte
  • Rustic apple galette
  • Black Forest cherry torte

Entrées (pick one)

  • Roast Pork Tenderloin with brandy cream sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes  
  • Chicken Wellington stuffed with mushroom duxelle, served with wild rice pilaf  
  • Vegetable Torte - layered vegetables served on a bed of pasta with marinara sauce  
  • Grilled Salmon - fresh grilled salmon with a light lemon dill butter and herbed rice pilaf  
  • Seasoned Prime Rib of Beef with horseradish cream sauce and cheddar garlic mashed potatoes  
  • Roast Tenderloin Filet served with herbed new potatoes  

Additional entrée choices are available, please ask us for details.


For more information, please call our Catering Manager, Kassy Boyd at 719.314.0970 or e-mail Taste of the Wild Catering at catering@cmzoo.org.