Wedding Celebration Menus

Wedding Celebration Menus

Congratulations! The experienced culinary team and event staff at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will design a spectacular and memorable event for your special day. The beautiful indoor and outdoor venues will provide the perfect setting for your ceremony or reception. All wedding packages include the following amenities up to 200 guests: Parking and Admission 5 round tables Black padded garden chairs Black or white floor length table linens Napkin color of your choice Bartender and Set up Cake Cutting Service China and Glassware for Platinum and Diamond package only Not included: - Facility Rental: $1,500 - $2,500. Each additional venue $750.00-19% service charge and 6.5% sales tax *Don t forget our Wildlife Comes to You program. This added amenity offers 1-2 small animals with a handler that will make an appearance at your event to entertain your guests. Want to upgrade to a more dynamic animal for your event? Ask your Sales Representative for more information.* Ask your sales rep for assistance in renting additional items or for preferred partners.

Menu DISPLAYED HORS D OEUVRE Artisan cheeseboard designed with a variety of domestic cheeses and marinated vegetables grilled to perfection, enjoyed with assorted crackers and flat breads. DINNER BUFFET Choice of Salad: Spinach salad with segmented oranges, toasted pecans, goat cheese, dried cranberries and a sweet balsamic vinaigrette Caesar salad with crispy smoked apple wood bacon, house croutons and reggiano parmesan Italian green tossed salad with grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, croutons, red wine vinaigrette and ranch Choice of Two Sides: Smashed sweet potatoes Butter burnt corn hash Rosemary roasted yukon gold potatoes Grilled asparagus and roasted red peppers with lemon oil Sea Salt and pepper long mashed potatoes Seasonal roasted vegetables Choice of Entrée: Beer braised short ribs Roasted airline chicken breast with fried caper cream roasted top sirloin with mushroom and onion compote Herb roasted chicken with bacon and sage jus Parmesan breaded chicken with vine ripe tomato and basil Oven roasted salmon with chimichurri sauce Mesquite smoked pork loin with muscat glaze Sea Salt and E.V.O.O. Breads with Herbed Butter Iced Tea & Water included Gold Package $40.00 per guest Host Beer & Wine (2 hrs) Includes your choice of (2) domestic beer selections our house red and white wines and assorted soda. (Please ask your Sales Representative for available beer selections) Cocktail style clear plastic wine tumblers and 10 oz clear plastic beverage cups included.

Menu BUTLERED HORS D OEUVRES Roasted romesco with cream served in a shot glass Cilantro lime tortilla spoon with spiced carnitas Wild mushroom and risotto cake with poblano cream SERVED DINNER - FAMILY STYLE Choice of Salad: Butter lettuce with roquefort cheese, pears, candied walnuts and sherry vinegar Iceberg wedge with apple wood smoked bacon, steak tomatoes and blue cheese Greek salad of plum tomatoes, charred red onion, oregano, feta and cucumber with olive oil and lemon juice Choice of Two Sides: Yukon truffle mashed Parmesan risotto with EVOO Stir fry of mixed vegetables Roasted fingerling potatoes Sautéed zucchini and squash Asparagus and spiced béarnaise Host Beer & Wine (4 hrs) Includes your choice of (3)domestic/imported beer offerings red and white wines and assorted soda. (Please ask your Sales Representative for available beer and wine selections) Cocktail style clear plastic and wine tumblers included. Choice of Two Entrées: Crumbed breast of chicken with boursin Free range chicken with spiced BBQ Grilled top sirloin with mushroom jus Beef bourguignon with peppercorn demi Grilled chicken breast with pan gravy Pork loin scaloppini with caper cream sauce Pan roasted Filet of salmon with leek and lemon cream Sea Salt and E.V.O.O. Breads with Herbed Butter Iced Tea & Water included Platinum Package $57.00 per guest

Plated Menu BUTLERED HORS D OEUVRES Lobster bisque with cognac double cream Chicken burger slider with avocado, bacon and chipotle mayo Salmon ceviche with english cucumber in asian spoon FIRST COURSE Choice of Salad: Butter lettuce with roquefort cheese, pears, candied walnuts and sherry vinegar Iceberg wedge with apple wood smoked bacon, steak tomatoes and blue cheese Greek salad of plum tomatoes, charred red onion, oregano, feta and cucumber with olive oil and lemon juice SECOND COURSE Choice of Duet: Roasted beef tenderloin & dungeness crab cakes Grilled filet mignon & wild king salmon Beef tenderloin with sun dried tomato béarnaise & Pan seared chicken Free range chicken and butter herb jumbo prawns Host Premium Full Bar (4 hrs) Includes a Premium Bar: Skyy Vodka, Bacardi Run, Jack Daniels, Tangaray Gin, Dewars Scotch, Choice of: (3)Domestic/Imported Beer Offerings Select Red and White Wines. Champagne Toast for you and your guests (Please ask your Sales Representative for available beer selections) Cocktail mixers include: Club Soda, Tonic, Cranberry and Soft Drinks, Drink garnish, Cocktail style clear plastic wine tumblers and 10 oz clear plastic beverage cups included. Choice of Two Accompaniments: Chive whipped potatoes Savory bread pudding Artichoke risotto cake Braised fennel and orange Honey roasted baby carrots Rustic ratatouille Sea salt and butter french beans Sea Salt and E.V.O.O. Breads with Herbed Butter Iced Tea & Water included Diamond Package $68.00 per guest