PICNICS PICNICS. Stay for the Fun! Come for the Food...

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1 2010 S P E C T A C U L A R PICNICS PICNICS Come for the Food... Stay for the Fun! Stay for the Fun!

2 Family Fun at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Enjoy all-time favorites and great interactive rides not found anywhere else in the Midwest at Como Town family amusement park. More than 18 rides and attractions including Tea Cups, Frog Hopper, Tornado, Screamin' Dragon Roller Coaster, Sky Glider, Como Town Driving School, Drop Zone and Hodge Podge Park. Visit Como Zoo's exotic animals and immerse yourself in the new Tropical Encounters exhibit. The stunning gardens of Marjorie McNeely Conservatory include seasonal flower shows, tropical gardens, orchids and ferns. Hours Como Town Open May - September 10 a.m. daily For hours, call or Como Zoo and Conservatory April - September 10:00 am - 6:00 pm October - March 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Admission and Pricing Como Town Free Admission Como Town Rides and Attractions Require 5 to 18 Points Como Zoo and Conservatory Free Admission with Suggested Donation Ride Packages* Individual Points $.20 Flamingo Package 50 Points $10.00 Monkey Package 75 Points $15.00 Sparky Package 100 Points $20.00 Giraffe Package 150 Points $30.00 Lion Package 200 Points $40.00 Gorilla Package 375 Points $75.00 Polar Bear Package 500 Points $ Unlimited Ride Wristband $17.00 Starlight Saver Wristband (After 4 p.m.) $12.00 Adult Unlimited Ride Wristband (must be 18 yrs or older) $ 9.95 Season Pass $69.95 Season Pass under 40 inches t all *prices do not include tax $59.95 Picnic Special Book your picnic at Como Zoo and ask about our $9.95 unlimited ride wristband special. (groups of 50 or more) General Information, Guest Services and Birthday Parties Picnics and Special Events /10 Como Page 2

3 From the finest picnic catering in the Twin Cities to exciting entertainment and games, the picnic planners at Lancer Catering know that a picnic is more than just great food. We will help you select the perfect menu, and also create a unique Funtastics package which features inflatables, carnival games, face painters and much more! lancercatering.com Table of Contents Como Town...2 Introduction...3 Picnic Menus Ala Carte Menu...6 Funtastics /10 Como Page 3

4 P I C N I C M E N U S The menus included in this picnic planner are our most popular selections. However, we would be happy to customize a picnic menu to meet the specific tastes of your group. All menus include your choice of two side dishes - Choose from the following options: BBQ Baked Beans, Old-Fashioned Potato Salad Creamy Coleslaw, Potato Chips The Classic 1/3 lb. Hamburger BBQ Chicken Breast Sliced American Cheese, Diced Onions, Lettuce Sliced Tomatoes, Mustard, Ketchup Dill Pickle Slices & Relish Sunny Days BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches Diced Onions, Lettuce Sliced Tomatoes, Mustard, Ketchup Dill Pickle Slices & Relish Excludes: Wrap it Ole menu Fourth of July 1/3 lb. Hamburger Grilled Bratwurst BBQ Chicken Breast Sliced American Cheese, Diced Onions, Lettuce Sliced Tomatoes, Mustard, Ketchup Dill Pickle Slices, Relish & Sauerkraut Food and beverage prices are subject to applicable sales tax and 17% surcharge. Country Fare BBQ Chicken Breast Grilled Bratwurst Sauerkraut, Diced Onions, Mustard, Ketchup Dill Pickle Slices & Relish 01/10 Como Page 4

5 Western Roundup Hickory Smoked Pork Ribs Tumbleweed Sweet n Spicy BBQ Sauce BBQ Chicken Breast Sliced American Cheese, Lettuce Sliced Tomatoes, Mustard, Ketchup & Dill Pickle Slices Budget Beater BBQ 1/3 lb. Hamburger Sliced American Cheese, Diced Onions, Lettuce Sliced Tomatoes, Mustard, Ketchup Dill Pickle Slices & Relish Wrap it Ole Sizzling Fajitas Flour Tortillas filled with Spicy Chicken or Beef Confetti of Grilled Peppers and Onions (one of each per guest) Quesadillas Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheeses in Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Tortillas Toppings include Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Scallions, Sliced Black Olives & Shredded Lettuce Mexican Rice and Black Bean Salad Blue and Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips and Salsa Food and beverage prices are subject to applicable sales tax and 17% surcharge. 01/10 Como Page 5

6 Ala Carte Picnic Menu Food and beverage prices are subject to applicable sales tax and 17% surcharge. BEVERAGES Unlimited soda (2 hours) Domestic or Imported Keg Beer Lemonade (5 gallon minimum) Fruit Punch (5 gallon minimum) Coffee (5 gallon minimum) Assorted Canned Sodas Bottled Water ENTREES (Per Guest) BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Bratwurst Chicken Breast Sandwich Hamburger Veggie Burger ACCOMPANIMENTS (Per Guest) Old-Fashioned Potato Salad Creamy Coleslaw Macaroni & Cheese Mixed Greens Salad Watermelon Slices Potato Chips Fresh Corn with Butter (Seasonal) Tortilla Chips with Salsa Baked Beans Pasta Salad PLATTERS (Per Guest) Seasonal Garden Vegetable Array Seasonal Fresh Fruit Tray SNACKS & TREATS (Per Guest) Ice Cream Treats Dove Bar Chips Galore Frozen Lemonade Bomb Pop Ice Cream Sandwich Jumbo Cookies Fudge Brownies Assorted Dessert Bars Apple Cobbler Strawberry Shortcake Sliced Caramel Apples FOOD CARTS Popcorn Cart Soft Pretzel Cart Cotton Candy Cart 01/10 Como Page 6

7 Let us create a custom Funtastics package for you. F U N T A S T I C S All funtastics are scheduled for a two hour time period. Our staff will set up and host all of the activities listed below allowing you to sit back and enjoy the event along with your guests. Activities Spin Art - Paper Young artists step up, two at a time, select their colors and begin painting. When the spinning stops, you get a unique masterpiece! Spin Art - Frisbee Young artists step up, two at a time, select their colors and begin painting. Face Painter We can decorate up to 20 people per hour with a partial face painting. Deluxe Face Painter We can decorate up to 10 people per hour with a full face painting. Temporary Tattoos These tattoos are safe & gentle and are applied easily with water. Glitter Tattoos Shiny tattoos are sure to add sparkle to any of your party-goers. Airbrush Tattoos We can decorate 40 people per hour. A wide variety of designs and colors available, perfect for every party-goer! Crazy Hair Hair is placed into pig-tails or a ponytail and then teased into a larger the life free standing structure; it s then coated with one color, or a rainbow of colors. Face Painting Deluxe Face Painting and Crazy Hair Temporary Tattoos Funtastics prices are subject to applicable sales tax and 17% surcharge, delivery fee if applicable and are subject to change. Deluxe Face Painting and Crazy Hair Temporary Tattoos Spin Art and Frisbee Spin Art 01/10 Como Page 7

8 18 ft. Mini Slide Junior Obstacle Course Inflatables Slide 5-in-1 5-in-One Mini Combos feature a bouncing area, crawl-through, a climbing obstacle, exterior slide and basketball hoop which means fun for everyone. 18 ft. Mini Slide The 18' Mini slide features a 48-degree incline to the sliding surface, you will have fun for hours. Junior Obstacle Course A new twist on the obstacle course, this is an obstacle designed for little or big challengers! Funtastics prices are subject to applicable sales tax and 17% surcharge, delivery fee if applicable and are subject to change. 5-in-1 Slide Carnival Games *Includes 100 Prizes Can Smash Use your aim to pull back the ball tied to a string to attempt to knock over a pyramid of 6 cans. Plinko Players place tokens at the top of the board, releasing them to slide through the pattern of pins, ending in one of two colored slots. Troll Toss Throw the bean bags and try to knock down the trolls. Duck Pond Players pick a duck and win a prize. Milk Can Toss Traditional carnival game allows the player 3 chances to toss a softball into old-fashioned milk cans. Ring Toss Players throw the rings onto the playing board of 5 colored rows of pins. Each has its own challenge and difficulty. *Any Three Carnival Games *Additional Prizes (100) 01/10 Como Page 8

9 General Information All menu prices include selected entree items served at your picnic site by uniformed staff, informal buffet line service with high quality single service dinnerware and clean up of food service area. All pricing is based on a minimum of 65 meals. Children (ages 3-12) are billed at $2.00 less than the adult price. Food, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, Funtastics and catering related services are subject to a surcharge of 17%. The entire surcharge is the property of Lancer Catering. The surcharge is not the property of any one employee and will be dispersed at the discretion of Lancer Catering. As required by law, all food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and Funtastics prices and surcharge are subject to local sales tax. Length of menu service is determined by the group size. Entertainment and games are available for an additional cost on a first come, first served basis. To reserve your space, a non-refundable deposit of 25% of your estimated bill is required. The remaining balance of the estimated bill is due ten (10) weekday business days prior to your event. Client agrees that if the client cancels their contact for any reason, all deposits and or pre-payments made by the client pursuant to their contract shall be treated as a penalty for termination, becomes the property of Lancer Catering, and shall be in lieu of liquidated damages. Cancellation of signed contract must be presented in writing. Menu selections must be received at least fifteen (15) weekday business days prior to the date of your event. The menu prices quoted and listed in the catering menus are subject to change without notice. Food, beverage, rental items and surcharge prices are not guaranteed more than 120 days prior to the date of the event. We require a final guest count at least twelve (12) weekday business days prior to the date of your event. Your final guest count is considered a guarantee not subject to reductions. Your final billing will be based on this guarantee or the actual number of guests served, whichever is greater. All food, beer and non-alcoholic beverages must be prepared, supplied and served by Lancer Catering with the exception of specialty cakes which must be obtained from a licensed and insured bakery, at a $2.00 per guest fee. Neither the client nor his/her guests may bring to or remove from premise any food or beverages. Due to health department regulations, food and beverage not consumed become the property of Lancer Catering. All alcoholic beverages must be provided and served by employees of Lancer Catering at the Como Zoo. The legal drinking age in the state of Minnesota is 21 for all alcoholic beverages. No alcoholic beverages are permitted to leave the picnic site. In accordance with the laws of our state, we reserve the right of our trained staff to assess the level of alcoholic consumption and act accordingly, even if this differs from the original contract. Guidelines for alcoholic beverage service will vary by city, park and facility. Any event where alcoholic beverages are served Lancer Catering must provide a trained bartender. There is a $150 fee per bartender. Lancer Catering shall not assume any responsibility for the damage or the loss of items stored or displayed on Como Park Zoo & Conservatory property prior to, during or following the customer s event. The client agrees to be responsible for any damages and thefts to the premise or property by their guests, invitees or other agents under the client s control. Clients are responsible for the distribution, set-up and collection of all materials and decorations provided by the client. All decorations need to be pre-approved by Como Zoo. Balloons are not allowed anywhere in the Como Zoo Picnic sites or Zoo grounds for the safety of the animals. Catered picnics are held rain or shine. Tax-Exempt Organizations If you represent a tax-exempt organization, please submit a copy of your tax-exempt letter or certificate along with your signed contract. If proof of exemption is not provided with your signed contract, Lancer Catering will charge applicable 01/10 Como Page 9