Zoo Lights Winter Menu
Dinner Buffet Dinner Buffets include (2) entrees, salads, (1) starch, vegetable & (2) desserts, water & lemonade Most Entrees can be made into Chef Carving Stations add an additional $3 per person Tier 1 Buffet $45- Entrees Slow Roasted Prim Rib Pistachio Crusted Halibut Ancho Rubbed Pork Loin Seared Chicken Herb Crusted Tenderloin Tier 2 Buffet $38- Entrees Pecan Crusted Salmon Smoked Turkey Epic Ale Beef Brisket Apple Brined Pork Loin Herb Roasted Chicken Tier 3 Buffet $32- Entrees Honey Glazed Turkey Roasted Pork Steamship Lemon Glazed Salmon Slow Roasted Top Round Grilled Chicken Breasts Choose (2) Salads Baby Spinach Salad- cranberries, blue cheese, red onion, balsamic reduction Caesar Salad-shaved parmesan, house croutons Heirloom Tomato- caprese inspired Mixed Greens- garden veggies, house croutons, herb vinaigrette Choice of Vegetable Roasted brussels sprouts, Glazed baby carrots, Grilled asparagus, Green beans almandine Choice of Starch Herb roasted potatoes, Garlic smashed potatoes, Ancient grain pilaf, Roasted sweet potatoes, Traditional stuffing Choose (2) Desserts Bread pudding w/ bourbon caramel & candy walnuts, Seasonal Utah cobblers, Maple bourbon pecan pie, Double chocolate cake, Carrot cake, Tuxedo Cake, Pumpkin pie All pricing is per person unless otherwise stated and subject to change 35 person minimum for catering options an additional $50 for parties under that
Displays Platters & Boards Antipasto Display $13.95 genoa salami, sopprasetta, capilcolla, smoked gouda, mozz, stuffed olives, artichoke halves, roasted peppers, asparagus, mustard, white bean puree w/ truffle oil, sliced Italian breads & olive baguettes and more Veggie Platter (SM $35, MED $65, LG $95) seasonal veggies, roasted red pepper hummus & blue cheese dressing00 Cheese & Crackers Board (SM $45, MED $85, LG $125) assorted cheeses, cracker varieties, grapes, strawberries & dried fruits Dessert Bar $12.50 Holiday petit fours of all assortments Fresh Seafood Station (Market Price) Cocktail Shrimp w/ and array of sauces, Marinated crab claws, Seared tuna w/ gingered julienne vegetables & smoked salmon display We Have an App For That Selection of (4) $13.95 per hour, ($4) for any additional items Cold Apps Smoked salmon, herb crème fraiche Grilled tenderloin crostini Cherry tomato, goat cheese w/ basil cream bites Caramelized onion tart, fresh green onion tapenade Ahi tuna tartare wanton Roast beef baguette topped w/ horseradish cream Caprese skewer Ceviche mini shots Hot Apps Mini sliders- beef, chicken, salmon Spicy aioli crab cakes Parmesan risotto croquettes Beef brochette w/sweet peppers New Zealand lamb lollipops w/ basil pesto Briochette chicken skewers and sauces Parmesan & spinach stuffed mushroom caps Prosciutto wrapped asparagus Fried polenta cakes w/ tomato and fresh basil All pricing is per person unless otherwise stated and subject to change 35 person minimum for catering options an additional $50 for parties under that
Winter Warm-up Additions Beverages Starbucks Coffees & Tea $4 Hot Chocolate $3.50 Hot Cider $3.50 Assorted Coca-Cola Products $1.50 Dasani Bottle Water $2 Assorted Juices $3 Hot Chocolate Bar $7.5 De-Lightful Add-Ons Seasonal Fresh Fruit display $4 Cookie or Rice Krispy bites $3.25 Popcorn $3.25 Carousel Rides $2 Hot Beverage Souvenir Cups $6 Cookie Decorating (sugar cookies & frosting) $5 S'mores Station $4.50 or Upgraded S mores Bar $7 Santa s Candy Shop $6 Rent Santa's Chair $150 (per night)
Not forgetting to mention The MAC & CHEESE BAR (1) Topping $10.95 (2) Toppings $11.95 (3) Toppings $12.95 our hot and fresh gourmet Mac & Cheese w/ seasoned bread crumbs, freshly grated cheese, served w/ fresh baked artisan rolls, mixed greens & cookies Choose your Toppings! Applewood smoked bacon, Sautéed wild mushrooms, Pico de Gallo Fresh basil, Green chilies, sliced jalapenos, Gourmet meatballs, House Chili, Grilled chicken, Grilled Steak, Steamed broccoli, Grilled shrimp, Chopped green onions, Grilled lobster(market Price) Any Additional Toppings ($2) Add-on s for an additional $3.25 Caesar salad, Spring mix salad, Chocolate caramel brownies, Rice Krispy treats Bread Pudding w/apple caramel drizzle ($4) Salted caramel vanilla panna cotta ($4.5) Seasonal Soup Buffet (2 Soups) $10.95 (3 Soups) $13.95 served w/ all the fixn s, fresh artisan rolls, mixed greens salad & cookies Soup Bar Add-on s Bread bowls ($4) Caesar salad ($3.25) Chocolate caramel brownie ($3.25) Bread pudding w/ caramel apple drizzle ($4) Pasta Bakes Served w/ Salad & Artisan Bread $11.95 each Rigatoni sausage, garlic and spinach Pesto Cavatappi sautéed mushrooms, tomato & pesto cream Penne Alfredo sautéed pancetta, peas & creamy alfredo All pricing is per person unless otherwise stated and subject to change 35 person minimum for catering options an additional $50 for parties under that
Admissions High Admission Time Discounted Regular Low Admission Time Discounted Regular (May 1 - Sept 30) (Oct 1 - April 30) Adult $11.95 $14.95 Adult $8.95 $11.95 Child 3-12 $8.95 $10.95 Child 3-12 $6.95 $8.95 Senior $10.95 $12.95 Senior $7.95 $9.95 **Children Under 3 Free **Discounted Rates Apply when you book Rental Space and/or Catering op?ons *Zoo Lights Admission: Adult $7 Child $5 Rentals/ Room Capacities Event Space Regular Hours Hourly Rate Daily Rate 9-4PM A<er Hours Banquet Rounds Cocktail RecepBon RendeZoo Room $200 $900 $900 100 ppl 150 ppl Tide Water Cove $300 $900 $900 56 ppl 80 ppl The Beastro - - $1,000 80 ppl 120 ppl Zoo Hours Summer: Mar 1 - Oct 31 Winter: Nov 1 - Feb 28 9AM- 6:30PM 9AM- 5:00PM Parking: There is no charge to park in the Zoo parking lots. Some limited street parking is allowed on Sunnyside Avenue. Note: Availability and parking in close proximity cannot be guaranteed and the Zoo is not responsible for any damage that may occur to your vehicle. Conduct of Event: You agree to conduct an event that is sensitive and appropriate to the surrounding environment. You assume full responsibility for the conduct of anyone associated with your event during the time they are under your control; these include guests, children, invitees, employees, or independent contractors employed by client. Furthermore, you must conduct the event in an orderly manner in full compliance of all applicable laws, codes, and rules and regulations set forth by Utah s Hogle Zoo. Menus & Guarantee: Your final menu selection must be received (20) days prior to your event. Your minimum guaranteed attendance must be received (7) business days prior to your event. If attendance falls below the guaranteed number, the group will be charged for the guaranteed number on all food and beverage. If count increases less than 72 hours before the event date you may incur a cost of $7 additional per meal. Additional changes to the Event Order (EO) or contract within seventy-two (72) hours of your event are subject to an additional service fee. An additional fee of $50 for labor will apply for groups under 35. Service is for 1.5 hours. Biodegradable service-ware. Food and beverage service charge is 18%. Deposit: 50% is due upon signing the contract and the remaining balance is due 7 days prior to the event. Cancelation Policy: If the event cancels within 60 days of the event, 50% of the contract is due, within 30 days all pending balance is due- food and beverage and rental. All deposits paid in advance are nonrefundable. Security: The Hogle Zee security personnel will be on-site during events and is provided at no extra cost. For liability/ security reasons, All items must be removed at the conclusion of the event.
Event Services Information & Additional Services Event Services Taste is here to provide excellent service and quality culinary creations. We engage our guests in socially valuable experiences through the Hogle Zoo. Work with your Catering manager to add on additional experiences the zoo has to offer to create a truly memorable experience for your guests! Important Information Food cannot be taken from the premises by any party other than the catering department. Last minute orders are gladly accepted but please do know they may incur a fee $7 additional on top of the meal price. Guarantees are due 7 days prior to your event Final event details are due to the catering department 20 days in advance. Prices listed are subject to change due to market changes. Sales tax is 7.85, service charge of 18% on all food and beverage. Liquor, beer and wine can be brought in but only if served by a zoo bartender and a fee of $85/hour. Arrangements must be made ahead of time on your event order Groups under 35 are subject to an additional $50 for food service A signed contract detailing all arrangements, and food guarantees & rental will be received by SSA. At time of contract signing 50% deposit is due, 7 days prior the final balance is due Additional Services China Service (prices very) Linen Rentals (prices very) Chef Station attendee $75 per/hour Bartender Fee $85 per/hour Meal vouchers for concessions- any amount printed Additional vendors or extra entertainment (prices very)