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Green, Sustainable, and Local Taste of the Wild diligently pursues ways to bring local, organic, and sustainable products to your table.

sustainability. We are passionately committed to conducting our business in an environmentally responsible manner.

2 Green, Sustainable, and Local Taste of the Wild diligently pursues ways to bring local, organic, and sustainable products to your table. From compostable tablewares made from plant products, to the support of local food vendors and an on-site greenhouse where we grow our own produce, our catering services set the standard for sustainability. We are passionately committed to conducting our business in an environmentally responsible manner. It is Taste of the Wild s policy to champion and support the conservation efforts of the Cincinnati Zoo and to educate our guests, vendors, and employees to continuously improve our environmental and social performance. Terms and Conditions Guarantee A minimum guest count, or guarantee, along with confirmation of event details is due 6 business days prior to the event in order to ensure time for ordering and preparation. This information will be considered the basis for billing and planning purposes. After the guarantee date, increases up to 20% will be accommodated. Increases in excess of that amount are subject to availability of necessary materials and may incur expedited delivery charges. Please note that Taste of the Wild Catering will prepare for the number of guests specified. Any overage desired should be built into the guest count given. A guaranteed count may not be decreased. Taste of the Wild Catering will bill for the amount guaranteed or the actual number served, whichever is greater. The preferred method for transmitting the guarantee is via to your Sales Representative. Menu Pricing All menu prices are subject to 20% service charge and 6.75% sales tax. Buffet prices are based on one trip through per guest. Quoted prices will not be increased for events booked within 6 months of the event date. For events booked further than 6 months in advance, prices will not be increased more than 10% from the original quote. Waiver fees will apply to any products brought in from outside sources that could otherwise be provided by Taste of the Wild.

BREAKFAST Groups under 25 guests subject to approval Continental Assorted breakfast pastries, muffins, & bagels with butter, cream cheese & preserves, seasonal fruit salad.

Healthy Choice Sliced seasonal fruit, oatmeal, & yogurt parfaits with a selection of toppings: granola, sliced bananas, dried fruits, and nuts.

3 BREAKFAST Groups under 25 guests subject to approval Continental Assorted breakfast pastries, muffins, & bagels with butter, cream cheese & preserves, seasonal fruit salad. Includes orange juice, coffee (regular & decaf) & hot tea. Healthy Choice Sliced seasonal fruit, oatmeal, & yogurt parfaits with a selection of toppings: granola, sliced bananas, dried fruits, and nuts. Includes orange juice, coffee (regular & decaf) & hot tea. Enhancements Available with the purchase of one of the packages above Cheddar-Chive Scrambled eggs Victorian French Toast Bacon, Breakfast Sausage, Fried Goetta, or Maple Ham Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes Roasted Veggie or Sausage Frittata Whole Fruit Assortment Iced Cinnamon Rolls Trail Mix BEVERAGES All-Day Beverage Service (up to 8 hours) Coffee (regular & decaf), hot tea, ice water, iced tea & assorted canned sodas. 4-Hour Hot Beverage Service Coffee (regular & decaf), & hot tea. 4-Hour Cold Beverage Service Assorted canned sodas, ice water, & iced tea. SNACKS Groups under 25 guests subject to approval Granola, raisins, chocolate pieces, peanuts, pretzel twists, & dried fruits. Snack Attack Individual bags of assorted chips & pretzels, plus a selection of cookies. Rejuvenation Station Whole fruit, brownie assortment, & individually bagged peanuts. ALL-DAY CORPORATE PACKAGE Up to 8 hours. Groups under 25 guests subject to approval Includes the Continental Breakfast and All-Day Beverage Service. Add any base-priced lunch from the buffet menu. Top it off with any one of the snack breaks.

BUFFETS Groups under 25 guests subject to approval. Lunches include water and iced tea. Dinners also include coffee. China service available for additional charge.

4 BUFFETS Groups under 25 guests subject to approval. Lunches include water and iced tea. Dinners also include coffee. China service available for additional charge. Balsamic Grilled Chicken Mixed greens salad with balsamic vinaigrette, grilled marinated chicken breast topped with a fresh tomato concasse, parmesan mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable sauté, rolls & butter. Build-Your Your-Own Burger Bar 1/3-pound burgers with an array of toppings & condiments: sliced cheese assortment, bacon strips, red onions, caramelized onions, sliced avocados, lettuce, tomato, pickle slices, Dijon horseradish aioli, mustard, mayo, ketchup, & BBQ sauce. With cole slaw & kettle chips as sides. Wrappers Platter Baja chicken wrapper, Asian beef wrapper, smoked turkey-bacon club wrapper & roasted veggie wrapper. Accompanied by soup of the day, Caesar salad, & bowtie pasta salad. Cincy Field Barbecue Montgomery Inn BBQ pulled pork sliders, Cincinnati style chili with pasta, coney dogs, shredded cheese, diced onions, hot sauce, & oyster crackers. Accompanied by house made kettle chips with BBQ sauce, & creamy coleslaw. Salad Bar & Grill Mixed greens salad with a selection of cold & hot toppings. Cold toppings: tomatoes, red onions, green onions, cucumber slices, green peppers, diced apples, walnuts, sliced mushrooms, croutons, parmesan cheese, & Swiss cheese. Choose two hot toppings: sliced grilled chicken, sliced grilled flank steak, roasted salmon. Accompanied by ranch, Italian, balsamic & Caesar dressings, rolls & butter. Little Italy Choose two: Italian sausage with peppers, chicken parmesan, vegetable or meat lasagna. Accompanied by baked mostaccioli, Italian green salad with red wine vinaigrette, garlic breadsticks, parmesan cheese, & red pepper flakes. Heartland Choose two: Beef top round with rosemary demi glace, chicken with wild mushroom sauce, meatloaf, Dr. Pepper-glazed ham. Accompanied by herbroasted new potatoes, seasonal sautéed vegetables, classic farmhouse salad with ranch dressing and balsamic vinaigrette, rolls & butter. The Classic Herb-crusted top sirloin steaks with red onion marmalade, chicken with lemon-thyme sauce, roasted garlic redskin mashed potatoes, green bean carrot and red pepper medley with balsamic butter, Caesar salad, rolls & butter.

HORS D OEUVRES All of our featured hors d oeuvres work well when presented as butler-passed items, set up as creative stations, or paired with hors d oeuvre displays.

Orange & Fennel Crusted Tuna Crostini with Olive Tapenade Ricotta & Herb Stuffed Peppers Duck Sausage en Croute with Dark Ale Mustard Cold Hors D Oeuvres Pepper-Seared Beef Tenderloin Crostini with

5 HORS D OEUVRES All of our featured hors d oeuvres work well when presented as butler-passed items, set up as creative stations, or paired with hors d oeuvre displays. Our team of culinary experts will create a combination that best suits the needs of your event. Orange & Fennel Crusted Tuna Crostini with Olive Tapenade Ricotta & Herb Stuffed Peppers Duck Sausage en Croute with Dark Ale Mustard Cold Hors D Oeuvres Pepper-Seared Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Gorgonzola & Red Onion Ham, Cheddar, & Chive Gougeres Bleu Cheese, Dried Cranberry, & Spiced Candied Walnut Stuffed Endive leaves Asian Chicken Lettuce Cups Smoked Salmon Rolls with Whipped Lemon Caper Cream on Pumpernickel Toast Points Eggplant Caponata & Goat Cheese Phyllo Cup Savory Sun-Dried Tomato Bread Pudding with Basil Pesto Cream Golden Gazpacho Shooters with Cilantro Crème Fraische Chilled Melon Gazpacho Shooters Antipasto Skewers: Marinated Fresh Mozzarella, Piquant Peppers, Artichokes, & Kalamata Olives Caprese Bruschetta: Buffalo Mozzarella, Plum Tomato, & Basil Leaves with Balsamic Glaze Harissa-Marinated Chicken in Curry Waffle Cones with Red Onion Chutney Chorizo-Stuffed Dates with Arrabiatta Sauce Country Ham Biscuit with Tomato-Thyme Jam $ for 25 Hot Hors D Oeuvres Korean Beef & Kimchee Skewers with Kalbi Dipping Sauce Algerian Curried Beef & Potato Wonton with Mango Ketchup Smoked Gouda, Chicken, & Spinach Quesadillas with Chipotle Salsa Mini Cheeseburgers with Bacon and Jalapeno Mayonnaise

Duck Confit Quesadillas with BBQ Sauce & White Cheddar Singapore Chicken Skewers with Lemongrass & Sesame-Soy Glaze Mini Cuban Sandwiches Chicken Ligonettes with Tarragon Dijonnaise Shredded Pork &

6 Duck Confit Quesadillas with BBQ Sauce & White Cheddar Singapore Chicken Skewers with Lemongrass & Sesame-Soy Glaze Mini Cuban Sandwiches Chicken Ligonettes with Tarragon Dijonnaise Shredded Pork & Bleu Cheese Gorditas Prosciutto, Fig Jam, & Brie Crostini Southwest Grilled Shrimp Mini-Burritos with Tequila-Cilantro Cream Coconut Shrimp with Apricot Mustard Crab Cakes with Chili Cilantro Aioli Bourbon-Buffalo Glazed Shrimp with Bleu Cheese Sauce & Celery Vietnamese Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce Baked Artichoke Crostini Spanikopita with Roasted Garlic Aioli Smoked Tomato Soup Shooters with Cheesy Croutons Senegalese Sweet Potato Soup Shooters APPETIZER DISPLAYS Artisan Cheese Board Selection of domestic & imported cheeses accompanied by rustic breads, assorted crackers, dried fruits & fresh grapes. Antipasto Selection of cured meats, fresh mozzarella, asiago & smoked provolone cheeses, sweet peppers, marinated olives, garlic bread sticks & flat breads. Make-Your Your-Own Bruschetta Trio Toasted Italian bread slices with a selection of three toppings: classic balsamic tomato, Tuscan white bean, roasted red pepper & artichoke tapenade. Flavors of the Mediterranean Roasted red pepper hummus, warm fetaartichoke dip, tabbouleh salad, oil cured olives, oven baked pita wedges & rustic bread. Market Crudite Vegetable assortment with roasted garlic saffron aioli & buttermilk ranch dip. Poblano Fundido Tri-colored tortilla chips, queso fundido with chorizo, salsa verde, pico de gallo, & house-made guacamole.

STROLLING STATIONS Coffee & water stations included China service available for additional charge Groups under 50 guests subject to approval CARVING Select One Herb-Crusted Beef with Red Onion

7 STROLLING STATIONS Coffee & water stations included China service available for additional charge Groups under 50 guests subject to approval CARVING Select One Herb-Crusted Beef with Red Onion Marmalade Cajun Turkey Tenderloin with Creole Remoulade Dijon Pork Loin with Apple-Rosemary Chutney Maple Ham with Honey Stone-Ground Mustard Morel-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Forest Horseradish Sauce ($5.95 additional) Includes Split Rolls & Butter Carving Attendants $75 each (required) ITALIA Select Two Cheese Tortellini with Fire-Roasted Tomato Sauce Mushroom Ravioli with Morel Cream Gnocchi Bolognese Farfalle Primavera with Basil Pesto Penne Alfredo with Chicken & Spinach Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta Roasted Vegetable Risotto Green Pea & Parmesan Risotto SLIDERS Select Two Classic Cheeseburgers BBQ Pulled Pork Fire-Roasted Chicken Mediterranean Turkey STREET TACOS Select Two Barbacoa (Shredded Slow-Roasted Beef) Carnitas (Shredded Slow-Roasted Pork) Chicken Mole (A Traditional Mexican Favorite) Baked Tilapia Portobello Mushrooms in Adobo Sauce Shrimp ($1.95 additional) Veggie Burgers Sloppy Joes Salmon Burgers Falafel with Tzatziki Optional Culinary Attendants $75 each Includes Cilantro-Lime Rice, Queso Fresco, Pico de Gallo, & Pineapple-Habanero Salsa Optional Culinary Attendants $75 each Includes Garlic Breadsticks Optional Culinary Attendants $75 each

RETRO Select Two Prosciutto-Topped Deviled Eggs & Smoked Salmon- Infused Deviled Eggs with Chile Oil Pipette Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits Chicken & Waffles Meatloaf with Shallots, Bacon, & Tomato

95 additional) Optional Culinary Attendants $75 each SALADS Select Two Strawberry-Spinach Salad with Chevre & Almonds Greek Village Salad Arugula Salad with Figs, Bacon, & Bleu Cheese Roasted

8 RETRO Select Two Prosciutto-Topped Deviled Eggs & Smoked Salmon- Infused Deviled Eggs with Chile Oil Pipette Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits Chicken & Waffles Meatloaf with Shallots, Bacon, & Tomato Jam Mac n Cheese Shrimp & Grits ($1.95 additional) Optional Culinary Attendants $75 each SALADS Select Two Strawberry-Spinach Salad with Chevre & Almonds Greek Village Salad Arugula Salad with Figs, Bacon, & Bleu Cheese Roasted Vegetable Cous Cous Caprese-Style Mesclun Salad Classic Caesar Salad Panzanella (Italian Rustic Bread Salad) Raspberry-Beet Salad with Hazelnuts & Chevre NORTH AFRICA Select Three Hummus Duo with Pita Chips (Classic, Black Bean, Acorn Squash, or Red Pepper) Baba Ghanoush with Roasted Naan Tabbouleh Salad Kefta Meatballs Marinated Vegetable Skewers Harissa Chicken Skewers Mini Gyros Falafel with Tzatziki Optional Culinary Attendants $75 each EAST ASIA Select Two Thai Beef Salad Sweet & Spicy Chicken Chicken Pad Thai Szechuan Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry Chicken Lo Mein Vegetable Spring Rolls Pork Pot Stickers Vegetable Pad Thai Szechuan Beef Beef Lo Mein Vegetable Lo Mein Includes White Rice, Chopsticks, & Fortune Cookies (Fried Rice $1.25 additional) Optional Culinary Attendants $75 each

SERVED DINNERS Includes rolls & butter, coffee & ice water, with iced tea by request Groups under 50 guests subject to approval SALADS Grilled Caesar Salad Grilled Romaine Heart with Croutons, Caesar

9 SERVED DINNERS Includes rolls & butter, coffee & ice water, with iced tea by request Groups under 50 guests subject to approval SALADS Grilled Caesar Salad Grilled Romaine Heart with Croutons, Caesar Dressing, & Parmesan Tuille Spinach & Arugula Salad Baby Spinach & Arugula with Caramelized Onions & Fennel, Sliced Mushrooms, Mandarin Oranges, & Citrus Vinaigrette Classic Mixed Greens Mixture of Baby Lettuces, Seasonal Berries, Goat Cheese, Candied Almonds, & Balsamic Vinaigrette Choice of Salad is Included with the Purchase of an Entrée ENTRÉES A Maximum of 2 Entrees, plus Special Meals (e.g. vegan, kid, and food allergy) may be selected. Side items are interchangeable, but must be the same for all entrées selected. Grilled Sirloin Steak With Burgundy-Shallot Butter & Fried Leeks, Roasted Artichoke-Garlic Mashed Potatoes, & Sautéed Petite Vegetable Medley Upgrade to 5 oz. Tenderloin Available Apricot-Habanero Grilled Chicken With Roasted-Pepper Pico de Gallo, Buttermilk- Chive Mashed Potatoes, & Broccoli with Citrus Butter Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin Medallions With Plum Chutney, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, & Sesame-Ginger Green Beans Wild Rice Stuffed Chicken With Chive & Morel Sauce, Gorgonzola Bread Pudding, & Caramelized Root Vegetables Roasted Alaskan Salmon With Pesto Crust, Green Pea-Parmesan Risotto, & Roasted Asparagus with Spiced Béarnaise Sauce Vegan & Gluten-Free Selection Sautéed Vegetable Strings & Portobello Cap, Red Pepper & Herb Tomato Sauce, Seared Tomato- Basil Polenta Point DUET ENTRÉES Steak & Chicken Herb-Crusted Top Sirloin with Red Onion Marmalade & Breaded Chicken Breast with Grand Marnier Cream Sauce, Truffle Mashed Potatoes, & Sautéed Petite Vegetable Medley Steak & Seafood Garlic & Soy Glazed Top Sirloin & Crab Cake with Saffron Aioli, Garlic-Roasted New Potatoes, & Bourbon-Brown Sugar Carrots with Red Peppers

DESSERTS Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake with Fresh Raspberries Strawberry Cream Cake with Chambord Berry Sauce Raspberry-Dusted Vanilla Panna Cotta Chocolate & Bourbon Pecan Tart with Crème Anglaise

Bars, & Petit Fours Bowl of English Trifle Assorted Dessert Bars & Brownies Cookie Assortment (2 cookies per person) TABLESIDE WINE SERVICE Bridlewood Pinot Noir California Starborough Sauv.

10 DESSERTS Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake with Fresh Raspberries Strawberry Cream Cake with Chambord Berry Sauce Raspberry-Dusted Vanilla Panna Cotta Chocolate & Bourbon Pecan Tart with Crème Anglaise Rustic Apple or Berry Tart with Maple-Vanilla Whipped Cream Fresh Seasonal Berries in a Chocolate Cup with Honey-Mint Cream Parfait & Mousse Assortment Mini Dessert Assortment: Cheesecakes, Dessert Bars, & Petit Fours Bowl of English Trifle Assorted Dessert Bars & Brownies Cookie Assortment (2 cookies per person) TABLESIDE WINE SERVICE Bridlewood Pinot Noir California Starborough Sauv. Blanc New Zealand Apothic Red Blend California Whitehaven Sauv. Blanc New Zealand Alamos Malbec Argentina Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio Italy William Hill Cabernet Central Coast William Hill Chardonnay Central Coast Edna Valley Merlot Paso Robles Edna Valley Chardonnay Edna Valley Red Rock Merlot California Ecco Domani Moscato Italy Frei Brothers Reserve Merlot Dry Creek Frei Brothers Chardonnay Russian River Ghost Pines Cabernet Sonoma/Napa Ghost Pines Chardonnay Sonoma Coast The wines featured in this section must be purchased in whole-case quantities.

Hourly Bar Packages Premium Brands Full Bar Package Liquor: Chivas Regal Scotch, Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Crown Royal, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Grey Goose Vodka, & Bacardi Rum Bottled Beer: Budweiser,

11 Hourly Bar Packages Premium Brands Full Bar Package Liquor: Chivas Regal Scotch, Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Crown Royal, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Grey Goose Vodka, & Bacardi Rum Bottled Beer: Budweiser, Bud Light, Yuengling, & craft beers from the Great Lakes Brewery Red & White House Select Wines Assorted Canned Sodas (Pepsi Products) Standard Brands Full Bar Package Liquor: Dewar's Scotch, Jack Daniels, Seagram s 7, Seagram s Gin, Finlandia Vodka, Bacardi Rum Bottled Beer: Budweiser, Bud Light, Yuengling, & craft beers from the Great Lakes Brewery Red & White House Standard Wines Assorted Canned Sodas (Pepsi Products) Basic Bar Package Bottled Beer: Budweiser, Bud Light, Yuengling, & craft beers from the Great Lakes Brewery Red & White House Standard Wines Assorted Canned Sodas (Pepsi Products) Specialty Drink Upgrade Add a customized pre-mixed cocktail to any package bar Drink recipes will be created by Taste of the Wild based on in-stock items and customer guidelines Limitations to selections may apply Cash Bars Mixed Drinks with Standard Liquor Domestic Bottled Beer Bottled Craft Beer House Wine Champagne per bottle Canned Soda (Pepsi Products) Consumption Bars For hosted bars billed on consumption, the base prices are the same as the item prices for cash bars. For bars billed on the basis of drink tickets, the tickets will be collected, itemized according to drink selection, and billed accordingly. Set-Up Fees, Staffing, & Policies Bar set-up fees: $150 per beer/wine bar $200 per full bar 1 bartender will be provided per 100 guests at no charge. If additional staff is required, staffing charges will be applied at the rate of $75.00 per supplemental bartender. Drink selections may vary according to availability. For a list of upgraded wine selections, ask your catering sales representative. The maximum length of time allowed for open bar is four hours. Taste of the Wild reserves the right to enforce responsible alcohol service practices.

Rental Services Table Linen Black square linen is provided as a standard for guest seating tables. One linen for every eight guests is included for seating with the purchase of a meal.

12 Rental Services Table Linen Black square linen is provided as a standard for guest seating tables. One linen for every eight guests is included for seating with the purchase of a meal. Additional square lap-length linen, if needed, are available. An upgrade to floor-length black linen can be provided. Black floor-length linen is provided as a standard for all buffet and beverage station tables with the purchase of a meal at no charge. Additional floor-length black linen may be rented. Floor-length black linen for standing high-top cocktail tables are available. White linen may be substituted for black by request. Black or white cloth napkins are provided as a standard for all meals with china service at no additional charge. Select additional napkin colors are available by request. Specialty rental linen may be provided in a variety of sizes, patterns, & colors. Pricing provided upon request. China and Glassware China service, with house white square china plates, basic flatware, water glass & coffee cup, is included in the price of served, plated meals for parties of up to 200 guests. House china & flatware service (including water glass and coffee cup) for buffet meals is available. China service for each guest above 200 can be made available. Basic glassware service for bars is available regardless of group size. Additional charges may apply for china and glassware services in certain venues. China and glassware are typically not allowed near animal exhibits. Eco-friendly disposable products will be provided at no charge with any meal or beverage service should china or glassware service not be desired. Options for china, flatware, & glassware upgrades are available in a multitude of styles. Ask one of our sales representatives for a quote on pricing to fit your theme. Service and handling charges will apply to all catering-related rental items brought in from outside vendors.

Green, Sustainable, and Local

Green, Sustainable, and Local CASUAL CATERING From compostable tableware made from plant products, to local food vendors and an on-site greenhouse where we grow our own produce, Taste Catering sets the standard for sustainability.