Lincoln Park Zoo Catering Menu 2008![]() Caesar Salad 24.95 per person BLT Salad 26.95 per person ![]() BLT Salad 28.95 per person Minimum orders for 50 people ![]() Wok Seared Beef Tenderloin 29.95 per person ![]() Smoked House Rubbed Beef Tips with House Steak and BBQ Sauce 35.95 per person ![]() Red Chili Turkey with Jalapeno-Cilantro Salsa and Avocado Crème 26.95 per person Minimum orders for 50 people RECEPTION BUFFETSTempt your taste buds with our most popular reception appetizers. Our culinary experts have created thesedelectable dishes using only the finest ingredients. Please feel free to suggest any of your favorites and we will work to meet your needs! ANTIPASTI TABLE (SELECT FIVE) Herb Roasted Wild Mushroom with Chevre Artichokes with Lemon Vinaigrette, Garlic and Chives Roasted Sweet Bell Peppers Sliced Parma Prosciutto with Melon Salsa Rosemary, Lemon and Roasted Garlic Olives Caprese Insalata with Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil Roasted Carrots with Virgin Olive Oil 6.95 per person BRUSCHETTA D’ ITALIA TABLE (SELECT THREE) Tomato Basil with Parmesan and Virgin Olive Oil Kalamata Olive Tapenade with Chevre Cheese Roasted Wild Mushrooms with Gorgonzola Oven-dried Tomatoes with Aromatic Herbs and Romano Cheese 5.95 per person MEDITERRANEAN TABLE Hummus assortment with Lemon-Garlic, Roasted Red Pepper Basil, Marinated Feta Cheese, Lemon Scented Olives, accompanied by Toasted Pita Chips and Flat Breads 6.95 per person DESIGNER PIZZAS An assortment of our favorite flatbread pizzas: Tomato, Basil, and Provolone Al Quatro Formaggi- Four Cheese Grilled In-Season Vegetables with Provolone 6.95 per person SUSHI TABLE Our sushi bar features Spicy Tuna Rolls, California Rolls, Salmon Rolls and Yellow Tail presented with Wasabi, Soy Sauce and Pickled Ginger 9.50 per person Minimum orders for 20 People for Reception Packages HOT PASSED HORS D’ OEUVRESGRILLED VEGETABLE QUESADILLASServed with Cilantro crème fraiche 2.50 per piece BRAISED BARBEQUE BRISKET QUESADILLAS “Our signature recipe” served with avocado crème fraiche 2.95 per piece MINI CRAB CAKES Served with Lemon Aioli 3.50 per piece CRISPY POTSTICKERS Filled with pork, ginger, green onions, and cilantro, with a sweet chili dipping sauce 2.95 per piece STUFFED MUSHROOMS Overstuffed with Spinach and Parmesan Cheese 2.00 per piece CRISPY VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS Served with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce 2.50 per piece CHICKEN OR BEEF SATAY Thai peanut dipping sauce and sweet chili garlic sauce 2.95 per piece ROASTED NEW POTATOES Crispy bacon, grilled scallions and Vermont white cheddar 2.00 per piece SPANIKOPITA Spinach and feta cheese filled phylo triangles 2.50 per piece WILD MUSHROOM RAGOUT BRUSCHETTE Aged goat cheese and rosemary pistou 2.00 per piece PRESSED MOZZERELLA SANDWICHES Balsamic Chicken, Grilled Vegetable, or Caprese with Basil Aioli 3.00 per piece MINI CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS Bite size cheddar burgers, lettuce, tomato, onions, and our secret sauce 3.00 per piece MINI HOT DOGS Enjoy your own mini Landmark Café dog with all the toppings 3.00 per piece Minimum orders of 50 pieces for each item COLD HORS D’OEUVRESPROSCUITTO WRAPPED SHRIMPGrilled shrimp wrapped in prosciutto and fresh basil Served with roasted red pepper sauce 3.50 per piece CLASSIC SHRIMP SHOOTERS Served with horseradish cocktail sauce 3.00 per piece AHI TUNA TARTAR Cucumber Kimchee, Sweet Red Chili Sauce and Wasabi Crème fraiche garnished with Tobiko Caviar presented on wonton crackers 3.00 per piece PROSCUITTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS Crisp asparagus spears tossed in basil oil then wrapped with Parma prosciutto 2.25 per piece SMOKED SALMON “LOLLIPOPS” Smoked salmon tartare with cream cheese and grissini bread sticks 3.00 per piece CAPRESE CROSTINI Fresh mozzarella, basil and plum tomatoes with virgin olive oil on grilled garlic crostini 2.50 per piece STUFFED BELGIAN ENDIVE Various cream cheese mousse including smoked salmon, herb and red pepper 2.95 per piece Minimum orders of 50 pieces for each item GOURMET SALADSGARDEN SALADCrisp lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, and choice of 2 dressings 3.95 per person CAESAR SALAD Romaine lettuce, cheese, garlic croutons, and caesar dressing 4.95 per person Add Chicken 1.00 per person ITALIAN CHOP SALAD Lettuce, pasta, bleu cheese, bacon, grilled chicken, and tomato 6.95 per person BAJA CHICKEN SALAD Romaine, grilled chicken, green pepper, red onion, corn, and black beans 6.95 per person SPINACH AND APPLE SALAD Spinach and mixed greens with red and green apples, chopped walnuts and dried cranberries tossed in an apple vinaigrette 6.95 per person CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD Napa Cabbage, Romaine, Radicchio and Spinach, with Crispy Wontons and Chinois Vinaigrette 6.95 per person PRAIRIE SALAD Mixed greens, mango, strawberries, candied pecans, goat cheese, and raspberry vinaigrette 6.95 per person DRESSING CHOICES Caesar Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette Salsa Ranch Italian Ranch Bleu Cheese Minimum orders for 15 people for All Salads EARLY RISERSStart your day the right way...with a hearty breakfast.BAGEL BAR Fresh baked bagel assortment with flavored cream cheese, freshly squeezed orange and apple juice, fresh brewed coffees and a selection of hot teas 8.95 per person TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST Assorted jumbo muffins, bagels served with cream cheese, assorted danish, freshly squeezed orange and apple juice, freshly brewed coffees and a selection of hot teas 11.95 per person ULTIMATE BREAKFAST A selection of whole and sliced fresh fruit, assorted jumbo muffins, bagels and flavored cream cheeses, assorted danish and coffee cake, freshly squeezed orange and apple juice, fresh brewed coffees and a selection of hot teas 13.95 per person TO COMPLIMENT YOUR BREAKFAST Please choose from the following: OMELET STATION WITH THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS: ham, peppers, onions, mushrooms and cheddar cheese 5.95 per person FRENCH TOAST STICKS 3.95 per person MINI FRUIT AND YOGURT PARFAITS 5.95 per person BREAKFAST POTATOS 2.00 per person HICKORY SMOKED BACON 2.50 per person SCRAMBLED EGGS 2.00 per person COUNTRY STYLE SAUSAGE 1.50 per person BREAKFAST QUESADILLAS FILLED WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS, CHORIZO SAUSAGE AND CHEESE 4.95 per person Minimum orders for 20 people LUNCHEON TABLESSANDWICH PLATTERAssortment turkey, ham, and roast beef on ciabatta bread with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese, Barbecue chips, pasta salad, fresh baked cookies, soda, and bottled water 12.50 per person LUNCH BOX Choice of ham, turkey, beef, or vegetarian sandwich on ciabatta bread with chips, pasta salad, cookie, and soft drink or bottled water in an on-the-go container 12.50 per person HOT DELI Vienna Beef’s corned beef, pastrami, and turkey, with assorted fresh breads, coleslaw, Barbecue chips, and all the accompaniments, soda and bottled water 13.50 per person STANDING OVATION Assortment of wraps combination of: Turkey and provolone, Mediterranean chicken, and Grilled Vegetable, Homemade chips, Caesar Salad, Pasta Salad, Seasonal Fruit Platter, Decadent Brownies, and soda or bottled water. 16.50 per person VEGGIE DELIGHT Assortment of veggie burgers, grilled in season vegetables wrap on a whole wheat tortilla, Caprice sandwich on fresh bread, Home made Chips, Pasta Salad, seasonal fruit platter, decadent brownies. 31.95 per person HEALTHY KIDS MEAL A choice of Turkey Dog, Turkey Sandwich, or Macaroni and Cheese, baby carrots, fresh fruit, cookies, and milk or apple juice 7.50 per meal Minimum orders for 10 people ZOO PICNICSBACKYARD PICNICCheeseburgers, Jumbo Hot Dogs, Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob, Barbecue Chips, Bistro Style Vegetables, assorted sodas and bottled water 18.95 per person FAMILY PICNIC Barbecued Chicken, Cheeseburgers, Jumbo Hot Dogs, Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob, Bistro Style Vegetables, Barbecue chips, assorted sodas and bottled water 21.95 per person BARBECUE PICNIC Hickory Smoked Barbecued Ribs, Barbecued Chicken, Grilled Vegetables, Barbecue chips, Fresh Fruit salad, Potato salad, assorted sodas and bottled water 25.95 per person BALLPARK GRILLED LINKS Footlong Polish Sausage, Footlong Hot dogs, Italian Sausage, Grilled Onions and Peppers, Barbecue chips, Coleslaw, Assorted soda and bottled water 16.95 Per person SOUTH OF THE BORDER Our signature barbecue brisket quesadillas, grilled vegetable quesadillas, tri-colored tortilla chips with spicy red salsa, tomatillo salsa and salsa fresca 8.95 Per person Minimum orders for 20 people PARTY PLATTERSFRESH FRUIT DISPLAYSliced Seasonal Fruit 5.95 per person CRISP VEGETABLE CRUDITE Spinach and roasted garlic dip 4.50 per person DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED CHEESE With Assorted fresh seasonal fruit, gourmet crackers and flat bread 4.95 per person CHICKEN WINGS Hot, Teriyaki, or BBQ wings with carrots, celery sticks, and bleu cheese 8.95 per person CHICKEN TENDERS Selection of juicy chicken tenders with honey mustard and BBQ sauce 8.95 per person DESSERT TABLESLEVY RESTAURANTS SIGNATURE DESSERT TABLEA Levy Restaurants innovation featuring our Six Layer Carrot Cake, Chocolate Paradise Cake, Butterfinger Crunch Cake, Creamy Cheesecake, Apple Tart, Taffy Apples, Turtles and Gourmet Dessert Bars, Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee 13.95 per person (50 person minimum) DECADENT ASSORTMENT Chocolate Paradis’ Cake, Triple Fudge Brownies, Signature Carrot Cake, Assorted Dessert Bars, Fresh Seasonal Fruit, Assorted Gourmet Cookies Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee 12.95 per person (25 person minimum) CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN A Chocolate Fountain served with Fruit skewers, Pretzel Rods, Pound Cake, Rice Krispie Treats and Marshmallows, Gourmet Dessert Bars, Homemade Cookies Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee 10.95 per person (50 person minimum) THE SWEET TOOTH Assorted Gourmet Cookies, Gourmet Dessert Bars, Seasonal Berries and Fresh Fruits, Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee 7.95 per person (25 person minimum) ULTIMATE SUNDAE BAR Two of Your Favorite Ice Cream Flavors with all the Toppings 7.95 per person (25 person minimum) ICE CREAM NOVELTY CART Delicious Assortment of Good Humor Ice Cream Novelties 3.95 per person (50 person minimum) COOKIE PLATTER Assortment of Our Homemade Cookies 2.95 per person ZOO THEME CAKES Two Layer Chocolate or Yellow Cake with Zoo Theme Decoration. Choice of Chocolate or Vanilla Buttercream Frosting. Choice of Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Raspberry, or Lemon Filling. Custom orders are also available for additional fees. ¼ Sheet (serves 20 people) 60.00 ½ Sheet (serves 40 people) 100.00 ¾ Sheet (serves 50 people) 150.00 Full Sheet (serves 70 people) 200.00 Individual “Smash” Cakes 15.00 (Smash Cakes are non-decorated and must accompany a full cake order) BEVERAGESCOFFEE & TEA SERVICEFresh Ground Decaffeinated and Regular French Roast Coffee, and Hot Teas 2.50 per person FRESH FRUIT JUICE A Selection of Fresh Fruit Juices Served in Pitchers 2.95 per person BOTTLED WATER 2.95 per person DELUXE ASSORTMENT Canned Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Sparkling Water 4.00 per person BOTTLED FRUIT JUICE, WATER AND SPORT DRINKS 3.50 per person CANNED SOFT DRINKS Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Ice Tea 2.00 per person MILK 2% Milk or Chocolate Half Pints 1.25 per person BAR PACKAGES
A minimum of one bartender for 100.00 is required of all bar packages Additional bar staff for 100.00 is required for every 100 guests or by request Non alcoholic mixers are included in full bar packages, including N/A beer Prices subject to additional sales tax * Bar packages cannot exceed 6 hours EVENT TERMS AND POLICIESMENU PRICINGPresentation of food and beverage is covered by regular pricing and includes: Disposable dining ware (plastic plates, cups, utensils, napkins) Tables and Linen for Bar and Buffet Stations Event usher for reservation of grounds and restrooms from public use Prices are subject to change due to market conditions SERVICE FEE A minimum of 75.00 service fee is required for all catering orders Additional staffing for 75.00 is required for every 100 guests or by request Set up, kitchen prep, delivery, buffet and non-alcoholic beverage attendance, maintenance, and event break down are covered by the service fee Gratuity is not included or required and accepted only at client’s discretion MINIMUMS Orders below minimum quantities require additional fees subject to culinary discretion EQUIPMENT RENTALS Additional equipment is available for rent including linen, floral, china, and glassware Please inquire with Sales Representative for further information TAXES Sales tax will be added to all food, beverage, and equipment orders Taxes are subject to change due to market conditions DECORATIONS Patrons may provide displays and signs in accord with contract and animal safety Freestanding signs conforming to building codes and regulations Tape or strings must be applied with caution and disposed of for animal safety Property brought on grounds must be removed immediately following event conclusion No balloons, noisemakers, bubbles, silly string, straws, or lids No outside food, beverage, or unapproved gift bags EVENT SPECIAL OPTIONSPADDLE BOAT RIDESTake a leisurely, scenic paddle boat cruise around the South Lagoon. Rental dock is located next to Café Brauer. Open daily from 10 am to dusk through Sept 30th (weather permitting.) Four passenger paddle boats cost $12 for a half hour ride. Swan boats cost $16 for a half hour ride. A TRULY WILD CAROUSEL RIDE The AT&T Carousel features 48 artisan-crafted wooden animals and two chariots and can accommodate up to 50 riders. The menagerie is made up of rare and endangered animals, many of which are represented in the Lincoln Park Zoo collection. Embark on a magical journey for just $2.50 per person LPZOO EXPRESS TRAIN Take a ride on the LPZoo Express! Hop aboard our kiddie train for an exciting ride. Each ride is $2 per person. Rides may be purchased in advance for your convenience. AFRICAN SAFARI RIDE Hop into this safari simulator and encounter wild rhinos, cheetahs, elephants and more on this thrilling (and bumpy) ride. Tickets are $4 for members, $5 for non-members, and can be purchased at the ride, near the exit of Regenstein African Journey. PERFECT PARTY FAVORS Take home some of the fun by providing guests with souvenirs from our zoo gift shop. Discounted prices on quantity purchases are available to our clients. Special shop tours and samples are available upon request. All Options are subject to availability. |