ESCAPE THE CORPORATE JUNGLE Picnics at Como Zoo

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Table of Contents From the finest picnic catering in the Twin Cities to exciting entertainment and games, the picnic planners at Lancer Catering and Como Park Zoo & Conservatory know that a picnic is more than just great food. We will help you select the perfect menu, and also create a unique “Funtastics” package featuring inflatables, carnival games, face painters and much more!

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Como Town . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Picnic Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Ala Carte Menu . . . . . . . . . . . 8 “Funtastics” . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 General Information . . . . . . . 12

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Family Fun at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Enjoy all-time favorites and great interactive rides not found anywhere else in the Midwest at Como Town family amusement park. More than 18 rides and attractions including the new Soaring Eagle Zip Line, Tilt-A-Whirl, Frog Hopper, Tornado, Como Town Driving School, Drop Zone and Hodge Podge Park featuring an interactive water play area called Splash Zone! Visit Como Zoo’s exotic animals and the stunning gardens of Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.

Como Town Open May- September 10 a.m. daily Free Admission Special Rates for rides and attractions Como Zoo and Conservatory April - September 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. October - March 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free Admission with suggested donation

Book your picnic at Como Zoo and ask about our unlimited ride* wristband special! *Includes all rides except the Screaming Eagle.

General Information, Guest Services and Birthday Parties Picnics and Special Events

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Picnic Menus All menus include your choice of two side dishes.

Choose from the following options: BBQ Baked Beans, Old-Fashioned Potato Salad, Creamy Coleslaw, Potato Chips (Excludes: Wrap it Olé menu) Black Bean Burgers can be added to any menu for an additional charge per person

Preferred Picnic Package Includes Como Town Amusement Park Unlimited Ride Wristbands** 1/3 lb. Hamburger All Beef Hot Dog BBQ Chicken Breast Served on Freshly Baked Buns Old Fashioned Ice Cream Cart with Assorted Treats (one per person) Watermelon 16 oz. Soda (one per person) Coca-Cola • Diet Coke • Sprite • Root Beer Condiments Sliced American Cheese, Diced Onions, Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes, Mustard, Ketchup, Dill Pickle Slices & Relish (BEST DEAL!)

**Unlimited Ride Wristbands are good for the day of the picnic only.

A portion of your event total directly supports Como Park Zoo and Conservatory programs. *

Food and beverage prices are subject to applicable sales tax and surcharge.

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The menus included in this picnic planner are our most popular selections. We would be happy to customize a picnic menu to meet the specific tastes of your group.

Picnic Menus

All menus include your choice of two side dishes.

Choose from the following options: BBQ Baked Beans, Old-Fashioned Potato Salad, Creamy Coleslaw, Potato Chips (Excludes: Wrap it Olé menu) Black Bean Burgers can be added to any menu for an additional charge per person Upgrade to unlimited sodas for an additional charge per person

The Classic

Fourth of July

1/3 lb. Hamburger All-Beef Hot Dog BBQ Chicken Breast Served on Freshly-Baked Buns Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Cart with Assorted Treats (one per person) 16oz. Soda (one per person) Coca-Cola • Diet Coke • Sprite • Root Beer Condiments Sliced American Cheese, Diced Onions, Lettuce Sliced Tomatoes, Mustard, Ketchup Dill Pickle Slices & Relish

1/3 lb. Hamburger Grilled Bratwurst BBQ Chicken Breast Served on Freshly-Baked Buns Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Cart with Assorted Treats (one per person) 16oz. Soda (one per person) Coca-Cola • Diet Coke • Sprite • Root Beer Condiments Sliced American Cheese, Diced Onions, Lettuce Sliced Tomatoes, Mustard, Ketchup Dill Pickle Slices, Relish & Sauerkraut

Sunny Days

Country Fare

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches All-Beef Hot Dog Served on Freshly-Baked Buns Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Cart with Assorted Treats (one per person) 16oz. Soda (one per person) Coca-Cola • Diet Coke • Sprite • Root Beer Condiments Diced Onions, Mustard, Ketchup & Relish

BBQ Chicken Breast Grilled Bratwurst All-Beef Hot Dog Served on Freshly-Baked Buns Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Cart with Assorted Treats (one per person) 16oz. Soda (one per person) Coca-Cola • Diet Coke • Sprite • Root Beer Condiments Sauerkraut, Diced Onions, Mustard, Ketchup

Dill Pickle Slices & Relish

A portion of your event total directly supports Como Park Zoo and Conservatory programs. *

Food and beverage prices are subject to applicable sales tax and surcharge.

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Picnic Menus

All menus include your choice of two side dishes.

Choose from the following options: BBQ Baked Beans, Old-Fashioned Potato Salad, Creamy Coleslaw, Potato Chips (Excludes: Wrap it Olé menu) Black Bean Burgers can be added to any menu for an additional charge per person Upgrade to unlimited Sodas for an additional charge per person

Western Roundup

Budget Beater BBQ

Hickory-Smoked Pork Ribs Tumbleweed Sweet ’n’ Spicy BBQ Sauce BBQ Chicken Breast Served on Freshly-Baked Buns Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Cart with Assorted Treats (one per person) 16oz. Soda (one per person) Coca-Cola • Diet Coke • Sprite • Root Beer Condiments Sliced American Cheese, Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes

1/3 lb. Hamburger All-Beef Hot Dog Served on Freshly-Baked Buns 16oz. Soda (one per person) Coca-Cola • Diet Coke • Sprite • Root Beer Condiments Sliced American Cheese, Diced Onions, Lettuce Sliced Tomatoes, Mustard, Ketchup Dill Pickle Slices & Relish

Field and Stream

Wrap it Olé

1/3 Pound Local Buffalo Burger Wild-Caught Salmon Patty Served on Freshly-Baked Buns Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Cart with Assorted Treats (one per person) 16oz. Soda (one per person) Coca-Cola • Diet Coke • Sprite • Root Beer Condiments Sliced Local Cheese, Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes, Mustard, Ketchup, Spicy Tartar Sauce & Dill Pickle Slices

Sizzling Fajitas Flour Tortillas filled with Spicy Chicken or Beef Confetti of Grilled Peppers and Onions (one of each per guest) Quesadillas Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheeses in Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Tortillas Toppings include Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Scallions, Sliced Black Olives & Shredded Lettuce Mexican Rice and Black Bean Salad Blue and Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips and Salsa Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Cart with Assorted Treats (one per person) 16oz. Soda (one per person) Coca-Cola • Diet Coke • Sprite • Root Beer

A portion of your event total directly supports Como Park Zoo and Conservatory programs. *

Food and beverage prices are subject to applicable sales tax and surcharge.

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A la Carte Picnic Menu Entrees (Per Guest) BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Bratwurst All-Beef Hot Dog Chicken Breast Sandwich Hamburger Spicy Black Bean Burger Chicken Kebob Steak or Shrimp Kebob

Accompaniments (Per Guest) Old-Fashioned Potato Salad Creamy Coleslaw Macaroni & Cheese Mixed Greens Salad Watermelon Slices Potato Chips Fresh Corn with Butter (Seasonal) Tortilla Chips with Salsa Baked Beans Pasta Salad Fresh Fruit Salad

Snacks & Treats (Per Guest) Big Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich Frozen Lemonade Bomb Pop Jumbo Cookies per dozen Fudge Brownies per dozen Assorted Dessert Bars per dozen Apple Cobbler Strawberry Shortcake Soft Pretzel Display Popcorn Tubs (minimum of 25 per selection) Caramel Corn, Cheese Corn, Chicago Mix Plain Popcorn Cotton Candy Tubs (minimum of 25)

Beverages

Unlimited soda (2 hours) Domestic or Imported Keg Beer Lemonade (5 gallon minimum) Fruit Punch (5 gallon minimum) Coffee (5 gallon minimum) Sweet or Iced Tea (5 gallon minimum) Assorted Canned Sodas Bottled Water

A portion of your event total directly supports Como Park Zoo and Conservatory programs. *

Food and beverage prices are subject to applicable sales tax and surcharge.

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“Funtastics” Let us create a custom “Funtastics” package for you. All “Funtastics” are scheduled for a two-hour time period. Our staff will set up and host all of the activities listed below, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the event along with your guests.

Activities Spin Art - Paper

Temporary Tattoos

Spin Art - Frisbee

Glitter Tattoos

Face Painter

Crazy Hair







Young artists step up two at a time, select their colors and begin painting. When the spinning stops, they get a unique masterpiece!

Shiny tattoos are sure to add sparkle to any of your party-goers.

Young artists step up two at a time, select their colors and begin painting their take-home frisbee. We can decorate up to 20 people per hour with a partial face painting.

Deluxe Face Painter

These tattoos are safe & gentle and are applied easily with water.



Hair is placed into pig-tails or a ponytail and then teased into a larger than life free standing structure; it’s then .coated with one color, or a rainbow of colors.

We can decorate up to 10 people per hour with a full face painting.

A portion of your event total directly supports Como Park Zoo and Conservatory programs. “Funtastics” prices are subject to applicable sales tax and surcharge.

Deluxe Face Painting and Crazy Hair

Temporary Tattoos

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“Funtastics” Let us create a custom “Funtastics” package for you.

All “Funtastics” are scheduled for a two-hour time period. Our staff will set up and host all of the activities listed below, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the event along with your guests.

Inflatables

Price includes set-up and staffing

Subject to Availability

5-in-1 Slide 5-in-One Mini Combos feature a bouncing area,



crawl-through, a climbing obstacle, exterior slide and basketball hoop which means fun for everyone.



Junior Obstacle Course

A new twist on the obstacle course. This is an obstacle designed for little or big challengers!

Packages

• Rent Both!

5-in-1 Slide

Junior Obstacle Course

A portion of your event total directly supports Como Park Zoo and Conservatory programs. “Funtastics” prices are subject to applicable sales tax and surcharge.

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“Funtastics” Carnival Games *Includes 100 Prizes

Can Smash

Use your aim to pull back the ball tied to a string to attempt to knock over a pyramid of 6 cans.

Plinko

Players place tokens at the top of the board, releasing them to slide through the pattern of pins, ending in one of two colored slots.

Troll Toss

Throw the bean bags and try to knock down the trolls.

Duck Pond Players pick a duck and win a prize.

Milk Can Toss

Traditional carnival game allows the player 3 chances to toss a softball into old-fashioned milk cans.

Ring Toss

Players throw the rings onto the playing board of 5 colored rows of pins. Each has its own challenge and difficulty.

*Any Three Carnival Games *Additional Prizes (100)

A portion of your event total directly supports Como Park Zoo and Conservatory programs. “Funtastics” prices are subject to applicable sales tax and surcharge.

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Who We Are

Alcoholic Beverage Service

Lancer Catering is the exclusive foodservice provider at many recreational venues around town including Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, Minnesota Zoo, Science Museum of Minnesota, and many others. We cater hundreds of picnics annually, and look forward to being of service at your event.

Lancer Catering is fully licensed to provide and serve alcoholic beverages at your event. You can expect trained, experienced, and personable bartenders who will provide your guests with a full bar or serve your keg beer. Guidelines for alcoholic beverage service will vary by city, park and facility, so please inquire about specific regulations with your Catering Sales Manager.

We have created this sample menu of some of our most popular items, but are famous for our flexibility as a caterer, and for our unique custom and themed menus. If you don’t quite see what you’re looking for, please let your Catering Sales Manager know and we’ll customize a picnic just for you!

Complementary Amenities All menu pricing includes the following at no extra charge: • Menu and event planning services by our professional planners • Attentive service by uniformed staff

“Funtastics” Entertainment and games are available for an additional cost on a first come, first served basis.

Reservations To reserve your space, a non-refundable deposit is required. The remaining balance of the estimated bill is due eight (8) days prior to your event.

Décor

• Red-and-white checkered buffet decor

For the safety of the animals, balloons are not allowed anywhere in the Como Zoo picnic sites or Zoo grounds.

• High-quality single-service dinnerware (Compostables available for an additional charge)

Special Dietary Needs

• Day-of event coordination services

We are happy to accommodate any special dietary need. Please let your Catering Sales Manager know about any allergies or special menu requests.

Food & Beverage

Sustainability / Green initiatives / Local Sourcing

Menu prices are based on a minimum of 65 meals. Please speak with a Catering Sales Manager about availability on your preferred date.

Lancer Catering is committed to sustainable practices and green initiatives. We source fresh ingredients locally wherever economically feasible for our customers, and participate in composting programs at many of our venues.

• Full event clean up

Please make your menu selections at least two weeks prior to the date of your event. Your final guest count is due eight (8) days prior to your event, though we can usually accommodate slight increases. Lancer is happy to fulfill all of your food and beverage needs, with the exception of specialty cakes, which should come from a licensed and insured bakery.

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