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A Fancy Feast Among the Beasts.
Taste of the Wild Catering, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s exclusive caterer, is a leader in culinary arts from authentic & classic fare to cutting-edge cuisine. Superior service is our standard. Endorsed within the community, our chefs are highly decorated. Choose from one of our recommended menus, or together we can design a delectable menu masterpiece, comparable to Michelangelo’s David or Michael Jackson’s “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough”. For more information, please contact Kassy Boyd at 719.314.0970 or email catering@cmzoo.org.
All menus include compostable 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 clear cups configured out of corn! Our eco-serviceware products are made by Eco-Products, Inc., Boulder, Colorado.
All menu prices are per person and do not include a (7.4%) sales tax, (20%) service charge, or any serviceware or equipment rental fees. See “Rentals & Services” section or contact Kassy Boyd for details.
Hors D'Oeuvres Packages
Create your own Custom Hors D’Oeuvres party! Select one of the following packages, choose your menu items from the lists below, and prepare to field the compliments your party is about to receive. All Hors D’Oeuvres Packages come with assorted soda & water.
Hors D’Oeuvres Package Tier I 30
3 Light Hors D’Oeuvres Selections3 Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres Stations
Hors D’Oeuvres Package Tier II 24
3 Light Hors D’Oeuvres Selections2 Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres Stations
Hors D’Oeuvres Package Tier III 18
3 Light Hors D’Oeuvres Selections1 Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres Station
Add a Sweet Station to the Mix 4
Add Hors D’Oeuvres onto any Dinner Menu 7
Choose from: 2 Light Hors D’Oeuvres Selections or 1 Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres Station
Light Hors D’Oeuvres Selections
Duck BLT
House Cured Duck Bacon on Brioche Toast with Heirloom Grape Tomato, Micro Greens, & Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
Seared Ahi Tuna on Watermelon Wafer
Sushi Grade Seared Ahi Tuna served on Chili Lime Marinated Watermelon Wafer, finished with Blackberry Balsamic Gastric & Micro Cilantro
Beef Carpaccio on Grilled Toast Point
Choose from Traditional with Roasted Veggie Bruschetta or Gaucho Beef topped with Radish, Red Onion, Capers, Lemon Peel, Parsley, & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Smoked Salmon or Ancho Beef Tare Tare
Topped with Chopped Egg, Red Onion, & Crispy Capers served on CrostiniAsian Chicken Salad Wonton
Sweet Chili Dressed Cabbage & Veggie Salad with Grilled 5 Spice Chicken in Crispy Wonton BowlCoyote Gold Ceviche
Bay Scallop & Shrimp Margarita CevicheWhite Bean Hummus Tostada
Carnitas, Carne Asada, or Pollo Adobo, presented with Cabbage Salad on Housemade Tostada, finished with Lime Aioli & Micro CilantroRisotto Wrapped Meatballs
Smoked Provolone & Aborio Rice wrapped around Housemade Meatball rolled in Panko & Deep FriedAssorted Bruschetta
Chef’s Assortment of Seasonal Fresh Bruschetta – possibilities include but are not limited to: Tomato Basil, Roasted Veggie, Grape Confit & Goat CheeseSalmon Candy
House Cured & Smoked Candied Salmon
Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres Stations
Street Taco Stand
Chicken, Carnitas, Steak or Fish Tacos topped with Cabbage Salad, Housemade Pico, & Lime WedgeMediterranean Grill
Falafel & Lamb Gyros served on Pita with Med Salad, Tzatziki & Chickpea PopcornAsian Noodle Bowl
Beef, Chicken, or Veggie Lo Mein served with Spring Roll & Fortune CookiePresented in Chinese Take-Out Boxes with Chopsticks
Black Angus Sliders
Petite Black Angus Sirloin Burgers served with Garlic Parmesan FriesChoice of: Black ‘N Bleu, Teriyaki, Italian, Old Skool with Grilled Onion & Cheese, or Chef’s Choice
Ribs ‘N Wings
Choice of Buffalo Style, Sticky Thai, Sweet Chili, Maple Chipotle(Specify Desired Heat Level 0% - 100%)
Walking Salads
Assortment of 3 salads made from fresh seasonal ingredients, perfectly portioned for effortless enjoyment.Choose between… Classic Garlic Caesar, Spinach & Seasonal Fruit, Roasted Veggie Ratatouille or Antipasto, Mini Cobb Salad, Mediterranean, or Chef’s Choice (recommended)
Soup Shooters
Selection of 3 hot or chilled soups, presented in small espresso cups so you can try them all!Possibilities are Endless… Cucumber Basil Gazpacho, Heirloom Tomato, Charred Carrot Ginger, Microbrew & Cheese, Curried Sweet Potato Bisque, French Onion with House Crouton & Swiss, Chicken Green Chili, or Chef’s Choice (recommended)
Flatbread Pizzas
Grilled Flatbreads topped with Chef’s Choice Combinations of Assorted Sauces, Cheeses, & Toppings(Gluten Free Options available on request)
Colorado Surf ‘N Turf 5 added to package price
Coffee Dusted Beef Tenderloin & Grilled Salmon Duet served with Sweet Potato Hash, Roasted Poblano Crème, Oven Dried Tomato, & Charred Carrot Chimichurri
Picnic Buffets
All Picnic Buffets come with assorted soda, water, & a roaring good time.
Deli Sandwiches Display 17
A Pre-Made Assortment of Ham & Swiss with Beer Mustard, Turkey Club with Pralined Bacon, Roasted Veggie Flatbread, Roast Beef with Horseradish Crème, or Smoked Sonoma Chicken Salad, served with 2 Salads, Housemade Kettle Chips, & Chef’s Dessert
Salad Choices: Fresh Pasta Salad, Homestyle Potato Salad, Classic Garlic Caesar, Mixed Greens Salad
Add Soup 2
Gourmet Soups & Salads 17
Chef’s Choice of Hot Soups & Fresh Salads, served with Fresh Baked Breads & Dessert DisplayCookout 17
Fresh Grilled ¼ LB. Hamburgers on Brioche Bun & Jumbo Hot Dogs served with All the Fixin’s, Fresh Veggie Pasta Salad, Homestyle Potato Salad, Housemade Kettle Chips, & Assorted CookiesBarbecue 19
Smoked Beef Brisket & Coffee Rubbed Chicken, Homestyle Potato Salad, Granny Smith Apple Slaw, & Housemade Kettle Chips, served with either Brioche Buns or Corn Muffins & Assorted CookiesSizzling Fajitas 21
Marinated & Grilled Chicken & Steak Fajitas served with Grilled Bell Peppers & Onions, Warm Flour Tortillas, Shredded Cheese, Housemade Pico, Sour Cream, & Guacamole, accompanied by Southwest Beans, Spanish Rice, & Chef’s DessertCustom Dinner Buffets
All Custom Dinner Buffets come with bread & butter, coffee, assorted soda, & water.
Vegetarian entrees available upon request & are based on confirmed count.
Menu Item Key:
© Colorado Proud
$ Price may change based on market fluctuation
+ Requires Rental of Vessel
* Carved Item – Carver fee applies 65
Custom Buffet Tier I 34
Entree (select 2)
Coffee Rubbed Buffalo Prime Rib with Chef’s choice accompaniments ©*
Roasted Chicken Forestiere (Brown Butter Wild Mushroom Sauce) ©
Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb with Cherry Rosemary Jus ©*
Wild Boar Tenderloin with Garlic Bacon Jam & Crispy Herbs $©*
Broiled Wild Salmon with Compound Citrus Butter $
Pan Seared Halibut Picatta $
Trout Pecandine ©
Salad (select 2)
Mixed Greens, Seasonal Fruit, Smoked Bleu Cheese, Red Onion, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, & Balsamic Reduction
Field Greens, Roasted Corn Machoux, Crispy Corn Tortilla Strips, & Avocado Vinaigrette ©
BBQ Sweet Potato, Fresh Spinach, Candied Walnuts, Local Honey Drizzle ©
Crisp Romaine Hearts, Shaved Parmesan, House Crouton, & Caesar Dressing
Heirloom Tomato, Goat Cheese, Red Onion, Fresh Herbs, & Natural Vinaigrette
Vegetable (select 1)
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Glazed Carrots
Roasted Pattypan Squash $
Grilled Asparagus
Brown Almond Buttered Haricot Vert
Chef’s Choice ©
Starch (select 1)
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Creamy Herbed Risotto
Wild Rice Pilaf
Dessert (select 2)
Lemon Poppy Seed Biscuits w/ Fresh Berries & Chantilly Crème
Drunken Raisin Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel & Candied Walnuts
Banana Panna Cotta with Rum Caramel & Brown Butter Macadamia Graham Cracker Crumble +
Assorted Colorado Cobblers ©
Clementine Meringue Tart
Sweet Potato Pecan Tart
Coconut Crème Tart
Lemon Bay Leaf Crème Brulee +
Chef’s Choice Dessert Display
Custom Buffet Tier II 28
Entree (select 2)
Grilled Chicken, Crimini Mushrooms, Artichoke Hearts, Oven Dried Tomato, Prosciutto, Crispy Capers, Lemon Beurre Blanc
Pecan Crusted Salmon with Brown Butter Maple Crème
Pub Style Braised Buffalo Short Ribs
Cider Brined Bone in Pork Chop with Warm Apple Bacon Bourbon Chutney ©*
Crispy Pork Belly Marsala over wilted Spinach
Herb Crusted Prime Rib with Creamy Horseradish *
Salad (select 2)
Mixed Greens, Seasonal Fruit, Smoked Bleu Cheese, Red Onion, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, & Balsamic Reduction
Field Greens, Roasted Corn Machoux, Crispy Corn Tortilla Strips, & Avocado Vinaigrette ©
BBQ Sweet Potato, Fresh Spinach, Candied Walnuts, Local Honey Drizzle ©
Crisp Romaine Hearts, Shaved Parmesan, House Crouton, & Caesar Dressing
Heirloom Tomato, Goat Cheese, Red Onion, Fresh Herbs, & Natural Vinaigrette
Vegetable (select 1)
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Glazed Carrots
Grilled Asparagus
Brown Almond Buttered Haricot Vert
Chef’s Choice ©
Starch (select 1)
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Creamy Herbed Risotto
Wild Rice Pilaf
Dessert (select 2)
Lemon Poppy Seed Biscuits w/ Fresh Berries & Chantilly Crème
Drunken Raisin Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel & Candied Walnuts
Banana Panna Cotta with Rum Caramel & Brown Butter Macadamia Graham Cracker Crumble +
Assorted Colorado Cobblers ©
Clementine Meringue Tart
Sweet Potato Pecan Tart
Coconut Crème Tart
Lemon Bay Leaf Crème Brulee +
Chef’s Choice Dessert Display
Custom Buffet Tier III 22
Entree (select 2)
Roasted Pork Steamship with Chef’s choice of Accompaniments ©*
Slow Roasted Rare Top Round with Creamy Horseradish *
Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Orange Cranberry Relish ©*
Grilled Tri Tip with Chef’s choice of Accompaniments *
Baby Back Ribs & Coffee Dusted BBQ 1/2 Chicken ©*
Pub Style Braised Brisket
Honey Chipotle BBQ Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
Herb Roasted Chicken
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Picatta
Salad (select 2)
Mixed Greens, Seasonal Fruit, Smoked Bleu Cheese, Red Onion, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, & Balsamic Reduction
Field Greens, Roasted Corn Machoux, Crispy Corn Tortilla Strips, & Avocado Vinaigrette ©
BBQ Sweet Potato, Fresh Spinach, Candied Walnuts, Local Honey Drizzle ©
Crisp Romaine Hearts, Shaved Parmesan, House Crouton, & Caesar Dressing
Heirloom Tomato, Goat Cheese, Red Onion, Fresh Herbs, & Natural Vinaigrette
Vegetable (select 1)
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Glazed Carrots
Brown Almond Buttered Haricot Vert
Chef’s Choice ©
Starch (select 1)
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
House BBQ Baked Beans
Wild Rice Pilaf
Dessert (select 2)
Lemon Poppy Seed Biscuits w/ Fresh Berries & Chantilly Crème
Drunken Raisin Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel & Candied Walnuts
Assorted Colorado Cobblers ©
Clementine Meringue Tart
Sweet Potato Pecan Tart
Coconut Crème Tart
Chef’s Choice Dessert Display
Seated Served Dinners
Bring your wildest food dreams to life!
Let our award winning team of chefs help you custom create your seated served dinner. Contact Kassy Boyd for chef recommendations, or tell us what you envision and we’ll perfect it.
All Seated Served Dinners include coffee, iced tea & water service.
Vegetarian options available on request, and based on confirmed count.
Gluten Free & Dairy Free options available.
China & glassware rental required, and not included in dinner price.
Bar Packages
All Bar Packages include compostable serviceware.
Add Full Bar Glassware 3
Designated Drivers not included.
Host Full Bar 19
Beer, Wine & Mixed Drinks served to your adult guests for up to 3 hoursHost Beer & Wine Bar 16
Beer & Wine Only served to your adult guests for up to 3 hoursCash Bar
Drinks made available for your guests to purchase throughout your event timeBartender Fee Applies 225
Host On Consumption Bar
Beer & Wine Only, or Full Bar served to your guests at no chargeClient is billed after the event based on alcohol consumed during the event
Beer & Wine 5
Mixed Drinks 7
Bartender Fee Applies 225
Pre-Purchased Drink Tickets
Beer & Wine Tickets 5
Mixed Drink Tickets 7
Bartender Fee Applies 225
Bar Add-Ons
Champagne Toast 5
Specialty Cocktail 6
Catering Add-Ons
Old Time Soda Bar 5
Bottled sodas in assorted flavors add a retro twist!Chocolate Fountain 8
Fruit, pretzel sticks, marshmallows, pound cake,your face & shirt covered in creamy chocolate – who
wouldn’t want that?!
Fountain Rental Applies 450
Concessions Tickets
Grizzly Grill Meal Tickets 15Dessert Coupons 4
Large Souvenir Beverage Coupons 4.5
Tax & Service Fee Applies
Rentals & Services
Complimentary Services
25 5ft Round Tables to be used in Lodge at Moose LakeUp to 8 5ft Round Tables to be used in Safari Lodge
280 Black Plastic Chairs to be used in Lodge at Moose Lake
60 Wicker Stacking Chairs to be used in Safari Lodge
10 Cabaret Tables
12 6ft Banquet Tables
All Buffet/Bar Linen & Décor
Standard Event Staffing
Standard Setup Fee Applies to All Events 200
Additional Setup Fees May Apply for
Events held at Outdoor Exhibits
Linen Rentals
All events must use linen to cover tables.R108’’ or 120’’ Round Linens 20
90’’X132’’ Banquet Linens 20
Chair Covers (includes basic sash) 5
Linen Napkins (also included with China Packages) 1
China & Glassware Rentals
Buffet China Package (includes basic table settings) 6Seated Served China Package (required, includes full table settings) 8
Full Bar Glassware 3
A La Carte Rental Available, ask for details
Other Rental Items
Additional rental items are available at the client’s expense. Items include, tables, chairs, wedding accessories, décor items, tents, and much more. Inquire for details.Additional Services
CenterpiecesCustom Décor Packages
Lodge at Moose Lake Custom Ceiling Décor
Ask for recommendations on DJ’s & Entertainment,
Wedding Cakes & Florals, Activities, etc.
Prices & Details based on Setup Needed & Client’s Vision
Additional Setup Fees May Apply
For more information, or to book your next catering event,
please contact
Kassy Boyd with
Taste of the Wild Catering at 719-314-0970
or email catering@cmzoo.org.
