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Daytime Catering Menu

Taste Catering’s distinguished culinary, operations, and talent has helped make the Denver Zoo one of the city’s most sought after venues to host meetings, celebrations and weddings. There is no challenge too big or too small for our expert team. Let us make your event stand out from all others.
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Rise and Shine

All Breakfasts include Juice, Coffee, Hot Tea, and Iced Water.

LIGHT BREAKFAST - $8.50

Assorted Pastries & Muffins and Sliced Seasonal Fruit

COMPLETE BREAKFAST - $13

Scrambled Eggs, Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes, Crispy Bacon, Assorted Pastries, and Sliced Seasonal Fruit

BREAKFAST TACOS - $11

Warm Flour Tortillas, Scrambled Eggs, Chopped Breakfast Sausage, Sautéed Peppers & Onions,
Cheese & Salsa Fresca. Served with Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes and Green Chili.

BREAKFAST FRITTATAS - $12

Choice of Two Frittatas:

Spinach & Mushroom - Ham & Swiss - Sausage & Cheddar - Chef’s Choice Seasonal
Served with Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes and Sliced Seasonal Fruit.

BREAKFAST ADD-ONS

Yogurt with Crunchy Granola - $3
Sliced Seasonal Fruit - $4
Crispy Bacon - $3
Southern Style Grits - $4
Biscuits & Sausage Gravy - $3.50
Breakfast Bread Pudding - $3.50
Waffles & Syrup- $3.50
Waffles with Syrup, Whipped Cream, Strawberries & Chocolate Chips - $5
Chicken & Waffles - $6.50
Vegetarian or Chorizo Breakfast Burritos - $5

Snacks & Sweets

Choose one of our composed packages or build your own by choosing from the list below!

Served with Iced Water & Lemonade for the duration of your venue rental

ZOO MIX PACKAGE - $9

Buttered Popcorn + Kettle Corn + Chef’s Trail Mix

HEALTHY SNACK PACKAGE - $12

Seasonal Fresh Fruit + Hummus & Crudite + Crunchy Pretzels + Mixed Nuts

SWEET TOOTH PACKAGE - $9

Cookies + Brownie Bites + Kettle Corn

SNACKS A LA CARTE

Seasonal Chip & Dip Station - $4
Hummus & Crudite Display - $4
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display - $4
Build-Your-Own Trail Mix - $4.50
Chef’s Assortment of Sweet & Savory Varieties
Cookies - $3
Rice Krispies - $3
Brownie Bites - $3
Crunchy Pretzels - $3
Buttered Popcorn - $3
Kettle Corn - $4
Ice Cream Novelties - $4 per piece
Cotton Candy - $3 per piece
Dessert Bars - $5
Chef’s assortment of two bars

Beverage Packages

Replenished for up to 4 hours unless otherwise noted. “All Day” service can be added for $2 more.

COFFEE & TEA PACKAGE - $4

Regular Coffee + Hot Tea + Iced Water
Decaf Coffee can be added on request

COMPLETE BEVERAGE PACKAGE - $8

Regular Coffee + Hot Tea + Assorted Coke Products
Lemonade + Iced Tea + Iced Water
Decaf Coffee can be added on request

FESTIVE WINTER PACKAGE - $6.50

Hot Chocolate + Hot Cider + Iced Water
Add Spirits for Adults - $4.50

AQUA BAR - $2.50

(Choose two)

Citrus Infused - Cucumber Mint - Very Berry
Includes regular Iced Water

BEVERAGE EXTRAS

Iced Tea - $1 per person
Assorted Coca Cola Products - $3 per can
Hot Chocolate or Cider - $3.50 per person
Regular or Decaf Coffee “By the Gallon” - $30 per gallon
Hot Chocolate or Cider “By the Gallon” - $35 per gallon
Bottled Water - $3.50 per bottle

Ask about other non-alcoholic beverage options!

Bistro Lunch

Build your own light lunch, featuring options sure to please every guest.

Includes your choice of two Sandwiches and two Salads, plus Kettle Chips and Cookies for Dessert.
Served with Iced Water & Lemonade for the duration of your venue rental.
Designed for groups of 75 or less. Great for corporate meetings!

Tier 1 Sandwiches - $20

Choose two

Turkey Club
with Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, Herb Aioli on Sourdough

Shaved Roast Beef
with Lettuce, Tomato, Horsey Aioli on House Roll

Italian Grinder Wrap
with Provolone, Arugula, Pepperoncini Aioli on Garlic Herb Tortilla

Mediterranean Wrap
with Falafel, Red Pepper Hummus, Veggie Relish

Tier 2 Sandwiches - $16

Choose two

Ham & Swiss
with Lettuce, Tomato, Dijonnaise on Sourdough

Herbed Chicken Salad
with Lettuce and Tomato on Croissant

Grilled Veggie Wrap
with Hummus on Chipotle Tortilla

Chef’s Choice Seasonal Sandwich

Bistro Salads

Choose two

Garden Salad

with Spring Mix, Sliced Cucumber, Grape Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Buttermilk Ranch

Kale Caesar

with Crispy Chickpeas, Grape Tomatoes, Shaved Asiago

Seasonal Mixed Greens

with Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, Balsamic Glaze, topped with Seasonal Fruit

Greek Pasta Salad

with Artichoke, Grape Tomato, Roasted Pepper, Red Onion, Feta, Lemon Vinaigrette

Classic Cobb

with Bacon, Bleu Cheese, Hard-Boiled Egg, Buttermilk Ranch

Southwest Quinoa

with Spinach, Black Beans, Corn, Red Onion, Peppers, Pepitas, Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

Asian Chop

with Shaved Cabbage & Brussels, Carrots, Cilantro, Green Onion, Fried Rice Noodles, Citronette

Chef’s Choice Seasonal Salad

Soup and Salad - $17

Choice of three Bistro Salads.
Served with Chef’s Seasonal Soup, Fresh Baked Rolls & Butter
and Cookies for Dessert.

Add Sliced Grilled Chicken for $6 per person

ADD ONS

Daily Soup Special - $4
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches for Kids - $3 each
Add a Third Salad- $5
Add a Third Sandwich - Tier 1 - $7 | Tier 2 - $5

Make it a Picnic

Casual and hearty meals designed to fuel your stroll around the park!

Each menu includes your choice of Two Sides, Kettle Chips & Cookies for Dessert.
Served with Iced Water & Lemonade for the duration of your venue rental.
All menus include veggie burgers served on request or added to the buffet for $1.
Includes two-hour buffet service time.

CLASSIC AMERICAN - $16

Grilled Hamburgers & All Beef Hot Dogs
Served with Lettuce, Pickles, Onion, Sliced Cheese, Classic Condiments

COLORADO SMOKEHOUSE - $22

Choice of Two Local Proteins:

Hardwood-Smoked Beef Brisket, BBQ Pulled Pork,
BBQ Bone-In Chicken, or Smoked Sausage Links
Served with Brioche Buns, BBQ Sauce, Pickles, Onion, Cornbread Muffins

BALLPARK - $17

Grilled Bratwurst and All Beef Hot Dogs
Served with Chili, Pico de Gallo, Chopped Onion, Shredded Cheddar,
Sauerkraut, Hot Peppers, Ketchup, Mustard, Relish

TRADITIONAL SIDES

Choose two to accompany your Picnic Menu

Red Potato Salad v / gf
Cole Slaw v / gf
Garden Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette v / gf
BBQ Baked Beans v / gf
Creamy Macaroni Salad v
Macaroni & Cheese v - add $2
Buttered Sweet Corn v / gf - add $2

Add-Ons

Watermelon Slices v / gf - $1.50
Unlimited Coca Cola Products - $3
Ice Cream Novelties - $4
Seasonal Cobbler - $4
Iced Tea - $1

Taste of the World

More exotic themed displays to add some cultural flare to your evening!

Served with Iced water and Lemonade for the duration of your venue rental.
Includes two-hour buffet service time.

STREET TACOS - $20

Choice of Two Proteins:

Slow-Roasted Pork Carnitas, Grilled Honey Chipotle Chicken, or Roasted Vegetables & Black Beans
Toppings include: Onion, Shredded Cabbage, Lime Wedges, Queso Fresco, Salsa Fresca, Salsa Verde,
and Sour Cream. Served with Black Beans, Cilantro-Lime Rice, Southwestern Chopped Salad,
and Mexican Chocolate Brownies for Dessert.
Add Coca-Cola Beef Barbacoa - $4

MEDITERRANEAN MARKET - $20

Za’atar Spiced Chicken and Crispy Falafel
Served with Lemon Artichoke Couscous Salad, Cucumber-Tomato Salad, Red Pepper Hummus,
Tzatziki Sauce and Pita Bread, and Baklava for Dessert.

TOUR OF ITALY - $18

Cavatappi Marinara with Italian Meatballs, Peppers & Onions
Cheese Tortellini with Alfredo, Spinach, Mushroom & Tomato.
Served with Garden Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Classic Caesar Salad,
Garlic Bread, and Cannolis for Dessert.

ISLAND GRILL - $18

Roasted Pineapple Pork and Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Served with Mango Coleslaw, Papaya & Pepitas Salad, Coconut Rice, Fried Plantains
and Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, and Coconut Macaroons for Dessert.

SOUTH AMERICAN FEAST - $21

Choice of Two Entrees:

Chilean Braised Beef with Garlic Cream Sauce, Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde, or Argentinian Hominy Stew (v).
Served with Latin Amarillo Rice, Glazed Plantains, Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Style Cheesy Bread),
and Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Stuffed Cookies) for Dessert.

Printable Menu

Download the PDF menu to take with you!