Picnic
Menu
All arrangements for food, beverages, and rentals
must be made through the catering sales office at
(719)314-0970. The following menus are
provided as a guide to help you plan your event.
All prices are based on a guest count of 100.
If your guest count is below this, pricing
is subject to change.
All-You-Can-Eat Picnic Buffets
(all buffet suggestions come with soda pop, and
are all-you-can-eat for the
buffet hours listed on the contract. Picnics
also include disposable serviceware.)
Cheyenne Mountain BBQ
Quarter pound hamburgers, jumbo hotdogs, bratwurst
or bbq chicken breasts hot off the grill.
Of course it comes with all the fixin’s (lettuce,
tomatoes, pickles, onions, catsup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish),
accompanied by fresh pasta salad, home-style
potato salad, potato chips, and cookies.
One Meat: $8.50, Two Meats: $9.95, Three Meats:
$11.25, All Four Meats: $12.25
The New Chuckwagon
Zesty bbq beef brisket, accompanied by fresh
pasta salad, and home-style potato salad,
potato chips, rolls and fresh baked cookies
$10.95 per person
Add these options to the New Chuckwagon...
- add BBQ chicken breasts…$1.25, add BBQ chicken
pieces…$1.00
- add shredded pork…$1.25 extra, add BBQ
pork ribs & corn bread muffins…$2.95 extra
“Zippity Zoo” Dogs
Jumbo hotdogs, bratwurst, chili, cheese,
sauerkraut, onions, home-style potato salad, potato chips
and assorted cookies.
- menu can be customized with a wide variety
of sausages and dogs (spicy chicken sausages, turkey dogs, and more!)
$8.25 per person
Sizzling Fajitas $9.95 per person
A taste of the southwest! 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
$10.95 per person
- add beef fajitas…$1.25 extra
Western Cookout $18.95 per person
8 oz. New York Strip grilled to perfection and
toppled with lime/chipotle butter. Chicken Poblano grilled with freshly
roasted chilies and cilantro. Accompanied by fresh seasonal grilled vegetables,
rice pilaf, assorted breads, and fruit cobbler.
Pre-Packaged
Events
Pre-packaged events can allow you to offer your
guests a fun and exciting event, with a minimum of work.
These events include menu, rentals, decor,
fun give-aways, all taxes and service charge.
Pricing does not include site fee or admission
charges. It’s as easy as one, two, Zoo!
Backyard Picnic Package
If a good old fashioned picnic is what you yearn
for, then this is the package for you!
Come play in the big backyard of the Cheyenne
Mountain Zoo with all your favorite décor,
and don’t forget your sunscreen on the Mountain!
Package Includes:
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Event Site dressed with 8’ banquet tables, chairs
for 75% of your guests
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Red and white check picnic table covers
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Picnic plates with a fun theme
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Buffet décor that include assorted accent
linens, flowers, greenery, and picnic paraphernalia.
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Sunscreen and fun “water willy” for each guest
Menu:
Grilled quarter pound hamburgers
Jumbo Hotdogs
Home-Style Potato Salad
Pasta Salad
Potato Chips
Full Fixin’s Bar (lettuce, tomatoes, onions,
pickles)
Soft Drinks
Fresh Baked Cookies
Price Per Person: $17.95, including tax and gratuity
(Based on a minimum of 150 guests)
Pricing does not include site fee or admission
charges.
Zoo Safari Package
Today you will be going on an unforgettable journey…
a safari at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo!
At the base camp you will receive your gear.
Don’t leave camp without these…
or you may miss some incredible sightings!
Package Includes:
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Event Site dressed with tables, and chairs for 75%
of your guests
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Safari theme print table coverings
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Safari buffet décor to include pith helmets,
netting, blue enamel coffee pot centerpieces and lanterns
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Safari kit for each guest – don’t forget your pith
helmet and binoculars!
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Blue enamel camp plates
Menu:
Grilled quarter pound hamburgers
Jumbo Hotdogs
Home-Style Potato Salad
Pasta Salad
Potato Chips
Full Fixin’s Bar (lettuce, tomatoes, onions,
pickles)
Soft Drinks
Fresh Baked Cookies
Price Per Person: $17.95, including tax and gratuity.
(Based on a minimum of 150 guests).
Pricing does not include site fee or admission
charges.
Sizzling ‘ Fiesta Package
There won’t be time for a siesta! You’re invited
to our Fiesta!
Package Includes:
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Event site dressed with tables and chairs for 75%
of your guests
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Colorful assortment (yellows, reds, greens, blues,
purples) of table linens
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Buffet décor include vibrant serapes, maracas,
flowers, and greenery
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Each guest will receive his or her own sombrero
Menu:
Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Fresh Flour Tortillas
Fajita Fixin’s
(cheddar cheese, lettuce, salsa, sour cream &
guacamole)
Southwest Beans & Rice
Cinnamon Crisps
Soft Drinks & Water
Price Per Person: $ 19.95, including tax and gratuity.
Pricing does not include site fee or admission
charges.
Bag
Lunches
Prices are per person, and all bag lunches include
soft drink.
Price does not including 7.40% tax & 18%
gratuity.
Bottled water can be substituted for soft drink…$.50
additional
Zoo Delicious $7.95
Fresh Kaiser roll with choice of turkey, lean
roast beef, honey ham, Swiss cheese, American cheese, lettuce and tomato.
Accompanied by dill pickle, chips, side salad, and fresh baked cookie.
Polynesian Influence $8.95
A teriyaki glazed chicken breast grilled to perfection
with grilled pineapple, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato on our homemade
focaccia bread. Accompanied by chips, side salad and fresh baked cookie.
Classic Club $8.50
On this classic you will find turkey, ham, bacon,
Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, on fresh baked bread. Accompanied
by chips, side salad and a fresh baked cookie.
Lighten Up $7.95
Fresh seasonal garden greens with dressing on
the side. Accompanied by fresh baked bread and fresh seasonal fruit.
- Add grilled chicken breast $2.00
Alcoholic
Beverages
Picnic Beverages (outdoor events only)
Domestic Keg (serves 110 cups) $195.00
(Dare to compare! That’s only $1.77 per cup!)
Imported or Micro-Brew Keg $275.00
Box Wine (serves 70 cups) $150.00
“Hosted Full Bar” (beer, wine, and mixed drinks)
A “host” full bar in which beer, wine, and mixed
drinks are free of charge to your guests can be made available for a rate
of $12.95 Per Adult, not including tax & gratuity charge, for
a three hour period of time. Additional hours may be added for $3.00 Per
Adult, Per Hour not including tax & gratuity. A bartender fee of $75.00
will apply for groups under 50 guests.
“Hosted Beer & Wine Bar” (beer and wine
only)
A “host” full bar in which beer and wine are
free to your guests can be made available for a rate of $9.95 Per
Adult, not including tax & gratuity charge, for a three hour period
of time. Additional hours may be added for $2.00 Per Adult, Per Hour not
including tax & gratuity. A bartender fee of $75 will apply for groups
under 50 guests.
“Cash Bar” (may be beer, wine, and mixed drinks
or beer and wine only)
A “cash” bar in which your guests purchase beer
wine and mixed drinks can be made available for your guests. A bartender
fee of $75.00 per bartender will apply. Cash bars also require a
set-up fee of $225.00. If sales at the bar exceed this, the fee will
be dropped.
Hors
D’ Oeuvres
The prices listed above are based on a selection
of three hors d’oeuvres or dips.
If fewer than three are selected, prices are
subject to change.
Prices are per person and do not include 7.40%
tax and 18% gratuity.
Coconut Crusted ChickenTenders $4.95
Chicken Filets hand dipped in a Pina Coloda style
batter and pressed with sweet coconut
Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps $3.95
mushroom caps stuffed with snow crabmeat, celery,
bell peppers, onions, parmesan and a hint of lemon
Portabello Mushroom Purse $3.95
Finely chopped portabello mushrooms, onion, scallion,
corriander, garlic, and wine wrapped in phyllo dough
Miniature Vegetable Eggrolls $3.95
A magical array of freshly steamed vegetables
skillfully blended with the chef’s seasonings, gently rolled in a delicate
Chinese egg wrap. Served with chef’s select dipping sauce
Quesadilla Cornucopia With Smoked Chicken
$3.95
Shredded chicken with smoke flavoring, well blended
with cheeses, salsa, jalapeno peppers, herbs and spices.
Que Bueno!
Asparagus Straws $3.95
Fresh garden asparagus accented with garlic and
Parmesan filo dough
Cocktail Sandwiches $3.95
Cocktail size rolls with turkey breast, roast
beef, or honey ham (Vegetarian available)
Crustini $2.95
Toasted baguette slices topped with pesto, roma
tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese
Potato Poppers $2.95
A spicy blend of potatoes and cheese,
with a hint of jalepeno
Bacon Wrapped Dates with Almond $3.95
Two favorites wrapped with a tasty bacon strip
This is a must Have!
Buffalo Wings $3.25
Zesty chicken wings served with celery and
blue cheese dipping sauce
BBQ Meatballs $2.95
Bite size meatballs in a Smoky BBQ sauce
Baked Brie en Brioche $3.95
Brie cheese with assorted flavors
Jumbo Iced Shrimp $5.95
Our iced cold shrimp will be served with zesty
cocktail sauce and fresh lemons
Fresh Fruit Display $3.50
Fresh seasonal fruit display
Domestic Cheese Board $2.95
Assorted domestic cheeses accompanied by assorted
crackers and garnished with fresh grapes
Imported Cheese Board $3.95
dill, havardi, smoked Gouda, assorted
brie served with water crackers
Assorted Vegetable Tray $2.95
Fresh seasonal vegetables beautifully displayed.
Accompanied by basil ranch dipping sauce
HOT & COLD DIPS
Crab Dip $5.95
Succulent crab, artichokes, and seasonings make
up our hot dip. Served with fresh seasonal veggies and baguette slices
Black Bean and Cheese Dip $2.95
A rich blend of black beans, red bell peppers,
Monterey jack cheese, and cilantro, served with tri-colored tortilla chips
Layered Hummus $2.95
Compliment any menu with our traditional hummus
layered with olive relish, cool cucumbers, roma tomatoes, and feta cheese,
served with pita folds. Ask about our custom flavors
Artichoke Dip $5.95
Artichoke hearts assorted cheeses and spices
make up this hot dip, served with fresh seasonal veggies and baguette slices
Mexican Dip $3.95
Several layers of all the right stuff! Served
with tri-colored tortilla chips
Meeting
Snacks
Prices are per guest, and do not include tax and service charge.
Beverages $3.25 (per 4 hour serving period)
Freshly brewed coffee, assorted teas, and soda pop
Munchies $4.75
Potato chips, pretzels, popcorn, soda pop, coffee, teas
Healthy Snack $5.25
Basket of whole fresh fruit, granola bars, assorted yogurts, assorted
fruit juices, iced tea
Dipper’s Delight $5.50
Bread sticks, cheese sauce, gourmet mustard, hot marinara sauce, soda
pop
Ala’ Carte Break Items
Coffee Gallons (16 cups per gallon, price includes cups & condiments)
- $12.00 per gallon
Hot Cocoa Gallons - $15.00 per gallon
Donut Dozens - $12.00 per dozen
Canned Soft Drinks (12oz.) - $1.50 per each
Bottled Water (20oz.) - $2.25 per each
Giant Cookies (assorted) - $15.00 per dozen
Small Cookies (assorted) - $5.50 per dozen
Brownies - $12.00 per dozen
Breakfast
and Brunch Menus
All selections come with orange juice, coffee and tea
Continental $7.50 ($8.95 for groups under 30)
Danish, muffins, bagels & cream cheese, fresh sliced fruit
Coffee & Donuts $4.95 ($6.25 for groups under 30)
Donuts, juice, coffee, and milk
Create Your Own (25 guest min.) $9.95 ($10.95 for groups under
35)
Eggs (choose one): Scrambled; scrambled with cheese; scrambled with
cheese, onions, and green peppers
Meat (choose one): ham, sausage, or bacon
Hashbrowns
Fresh Sliced Fruit
- add additional meat…$1.75 each
- add additional starch (biscuits & gravy, pancakes, or french
toast)…$1.50 each
Rocky Mountain Brunch (25 guest min.) $11.95 ($13.95 for groups
under 35)
Scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, biscuits and gravy, deli sandwich board,
assorted breads and muffins,
assorted fresh fruits,
- add fresh lox…$2.25 extra
LUNCH
SUGGESTIONS
(Menus include soda pop, iced tea, and coffee)
Sandwich and Salad Buffet $9.95
Selection of ham and turkey, tossed green salad, potato salad, pasta
salad, assorted cheeses, assorted sandwich fixin's bar (onions, pickles,
tomatoes, lettuce, mustard and mayo), bread basket, and brownies
- add roast beef…$10.95
Soup and Salad Combo $8.95
Your choice of one soup (listed below), a zesty chili con carne, deluxe
salad bar, choice of a vegetable dish or fresh fruit display, and assorted
breads basket
- Soups available include: chicken noodle, broccoli and cheese, minnestrone,
chicken and rice, country vegetable
Summer Salads $8.95
Fresh salads for sandwiches or stand alone! Chunky chicken salad,
fresh tuna salad, diced ham salad, fresh sliced fruit, potato salad, zesty
pasta salad, four bean salad, bread basket, assorted cookies
Cheyenne Mountain BBQ $8.95
Quarter pound hamburgers, jumbo hotdogs, homestyle potato salad, pasta
salad, chips, fixin’s bar (lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles), potato
chips, assorted cookies
The New Chuckwagon $8.95 (minimum 20 guests)
Zesty BBQ Beef, home-style potato salad, pasta salad, and fresh
baked cookies
- add BBQ chicken pieces for $1.00 per guest… or breasts at $1.50 per
guest
- add shredded bbq pork sandwiches…$1.25 additional
Sizzling Fajitas $9.95 (minimum 20 guests)
Sizzling chicken fajitas with grilled onions and bell peppers, flour
tortillas, , southwestern black beans, Spanish rice, fajita toppings (cheese,
lettuce, tomatoes, onions, guacamole, salsa, sour cream), cinnamon crisps
- add steak fajitas…$1.25 extra
“CREATE
YOUR OWN” DINNER BUFFETS
Prices do not include tax (7.40%) and service
charge (18%).
Menu prices listed above are based on a 40 person
guest count. If the guarantee number for the event
falls below this minimum, additional charges
will be applicable.
Each Buffets Includes:
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Seasonal Prepared Vegetables
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l Rice Pilaf or Herb Roasted New Potatoes or Cheddar
and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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l Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter
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l Petite Sweet Station (gourmet brownies, lemon bars,
caramel apple granny, and marble cheesecake bars)
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Coffee, Teas, Soda Pop and Water
Zoo Specialties Buffet:
$19.95 per guest - add $4.00 per guest
for each additional entrée
Minimum service of 40 guests
Salads
Please select two:
Mixed green salad with toasted pinenuts &
cherry tomatoes, drizzled with raspberry vinaigrette dressing
Cold asparagus & penne pasta salad tossed
in a balsamic vinaigrette
Sliced tomatoes and mozzarella with fresh basil
and vinaigrette
Caesar salad tossed with garlic croutons
Entrées
Please select two:
Lemon Dill Chicken ~ Baked chicken breasts served
with a lemon dill buerre 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
Carved garlic and pepper Pork Tenderloin
Carved sweet jalapeno glazed turkey with cranberry
dressing
Carved herb encrusted beef sirloin
Deluxe Zoo Specialties Buffet
$24.95 per guest - add $5.00 per guest for each
additional entrée
Minimum service of 40 guests
Salads
Please select two (from either salad list):
Mixed green salad with toasted almonds
& 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,
and a caramelized onion and bacon vinaigrette
Entrées
Please select two (from either list):
Chicken Oscar ~ boneless breast of chicken topped
with crabmeat, asparagus & 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)
Carved herb encrusted beef strip loin
Hand carved roast prime rib with creamed horseradish
Hand carved tenderloin of beef (market price)
RENTALS;
Furniture & Linen
A wide variety of rentals are available at current
rental
prices. Some of the items may include china, flatware, glassware, wedding
accessories, tables, chairs, linens, table skirting, tents, heaters, and
much more! Our catering manager will assist you with making rental decisions
and arrangements. |
