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Holiday Package Options Mix n Mingle with friends and colleagues in a festive, casual environment

this holiday season. A private facility is yours to enjoy throughout the PNC Festival of Lights from 5p -9p. Enjoy the region’s favorite holiday

event as well as great food and warm drinks. Choose from scrumptious dinners or an elegant hors d’oeuvres party. We also offer simple warm-up

gathering packages with desserts and hot beverages.

Facility rental, admission and parking prices vary based on group size and location of the venue. Your sales representative is happy to assist you in

determining the best venue for your event.

Looking for something different for your employees or members? Stuff their stockings with Discount Tickets for

their family to enjoy! Best savings to the region’s most celebrated holiday event when you purchase a

minimum of 25 tickets by November 13. Contact the Group Sales office to receive an order form.

For more information contact Group Sales: 513-487-3481

groupsales@cincinnatizoo.org to receive an order form.

 PNC Festival of Lights

Event InformationEvent Information

Basic Warm-up Package Coffee, Decaf, and Hot Tea

Holiday Cookies Double Chocolate Brownie Bites

Mini Cheesecakes $6.95 per person for 2-hour service

$1.95 for each additional hour

Deluxe Warm-up Package Regular Coffee, plus either Hot Chocolate or Mulled Apple Cider

Holiday Cookies Double Chocolate Brownie Bites

Mini Cheesecakes $8.95 per person for 2-hour service

$1.95 for each additional hour

Supreme Warm-up Package Regular Coffee, Hot Chocolate, and Mulled Apple Cider

Holiday Cookies Double Chocolate Brownie Bites

Mini Cheesecakes $11.50 per person for 2-hour service $1.95 for each additional hour

Holiday Warm-UpsHoliday Warm-Ups

a la carte Beverages Mulled Apple Cider

$23.95/gallon or $2.95/person Hot Chocolate

$21.95/gallon or $2.75/person Gourmet Beverage Upgrade: Flavored Syrups, Cinnamon Sticks,

Whipped Cream $2.95 per person

Assorted Canned Sodas (Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist) $2.00 each

Lemonade, Fruit Punch, or Iced Tea $13.95 per gallon

Assorted Juice (Orange, Apple, Cranberry) $2.00 per person

Winter FavoritesWinter Favorites

Comforting StartersComforting Starters Holiday Hors D’Oeuvres

Roasted Italian Meatballs with Vine-Ripened Tomato Sauce $48.75 for 25 Mini Croissant Layered with Baked Ham and Gruyere Cheese $73.75 for 25

Crab Cakes with Sweet Corn, Serrano Chili, and Cilantro $98.75 for 25 Mini Cheeseburgers with Bacon and Jalapeno Mayonnaise $73.75 for 25

Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce $68.50 for 25 Mini Chicken Burgers with Bacon, Swiss and Herbed Mayo $73.75 for 25

Korean Beef Skewers with Kalbi Sauce $81.25 for 25 Jack Daniels Barrel Wood Smoked Tomato Soup Shooters $81.25 for 25

Fried Pork Pot Stickers with Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce $62.50 for 25 Country Fried Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard $56.25 for 25

Cilantro Steak Empanadas $56.25 for 25

Appetizer Displays Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display: Seasonal Fresh Fruits with Wild Winter Berries

$98.75 for 25 servings Artisan Cheese Board: Domestic & Imported Cheeses, Rustic Breads, Crackers,

Dried Fruits, Fresh Grapes $106.25 for 25 servings Vegetable Crudite: Assorted Raw Veggies, Red Pepper Aioli, Parmesan

Peppercorn Ranch Dip $98.75 for 25 servings Make-Your-Own Bruschetta Trio: Toasted French Bread, Heirloom Winter Tomato,

Tuscan White Bean, Olive Tapenade $98.75 for 25 servings Antipasto Display: Capicola, Prosciutto, Salami, Fresh Mozzarella, Asiago, Smoked

Provolone, Sweet Peppers, Marinated Olives, Garlic Bread Sticks, Flatbreads $148.75 for 25 servings

Deluxe Mixed Nuts $20.00 per pound

Hearty BuffetsHearty Buffets Deck the Halls Menu

Minimum Group size 25 People Choice of One Salad:

Wild Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Goat Cheese, & Raspberry Vinaigrette Classic Caesar Salad

Field Greens, Apples, Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Apple Cider Vinaigrette Wild Greens, Berries, Caramelized Onions, Bacon Vinaigrette

Choice of Two Sides: Asparagus with Spiced Bearnaise Sauce Penne Pasta Alfredo Goat Cheese Whipped Potatoes Roasted Rosemary New Potatoes Butter Poached Green Beans Roasted Zucchini & Squash Broccoli, Shallots & Lemon-Butter Sauce Wild Rice Pilaf

Choice of One Entree: Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc

Pork Loin Topped with Apples & Apricot Chutney Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Wild Winter Herb Chardonnay Reduction

Smoked Pit Ham with Whole Grain Mustard Molasses & Cinnamon-Glazed Turkey

$23.95 per guest (Add an Additional Entrée for $5.95 per guest)

Buffet Menus Also Include: Rolls and Butter; Iced Tea, Water, and Coffee

Warming the Heart Entree Upgrades Minimum group size 25 People

Miso-Marinated Halibut with Cilantro-Soy Glaze Add $4.95 Peppercorn Roasted Top Round with Caramelized Onion Jus Add $1.95

Pan-Roasted Salmon with Leek and Caper Cream Add $2.95 Prime Rib of Beef with Creamy Horseradish Add $5.95

Carving Attendant for Ham, Turkey, or Prime Rib Entrees $75.00 per Attendant Maximum Dinner Service Time is 2 Hours

China Service Available for Additional Charge

Festive StationsFestive Stations The Carvery

Select one of the following meats to be hand-carved at the station:

Roasted Beef Top Round with green peppercorn mustard & roasted garlic

aioli Sage Roasted Turkey Breast with

cranberry orange relish & whole grain honey mustard

Cider Glazed Pork Loin with pomegranate red onion chutney &

juniper mustard Displayed with Split Rolls & Butter

$11.95 per guest (carving attendant included)

Seasonal Salads Arugula Caprese Salad with Fresh

Mozzarella, Roma Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Balsamic Syrup, & Cracked Pepper

Greek Village Salad with Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion, Kalamata Olives,

Pepperoncinis, Feta Cheese & Red Wine Vinaigrette

$8.95 per guest

Mac ‘n’ Cheese Traditional Style with Elbow Macaroni,

Cheddar Cheese, & Bread Crumb Topping

Southwest Style with Penne, Chicken, Bacon, & Mild Jalapeno Cream

European Style with Farfalle Pasta, Gruyere Cream, & Roasted Asparagus

$9.95 per guest

Mashed Potato Bar Buttermilk-Chive Mashed Potatoes &

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with a Selection of Toppings:

Roasted bacon, cheese, green onions, red onions, sour cream, butter, pecans,

marshmallows, brown sugar $7.95 per guest

Polar Dessert Holiday Cookies

Double Chocolate Brownie Bites Mini Cheesecakes

Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Decaf, Hot Tea $8.95 per guest

Minimum Group Size 75 People Maximum Dinner Service Time is 2 Hours

China Service Available for Additional Charge

Elegant Served BanquetsElegant Served Banquets First & Second Courses

Minimum Group Size 50 People

Salads: Choice of One Salad:

Spring Mix Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Classic Caesar Salad

Baby Greens, Dried Cherries, Walnuts, & Bleu Cheese **Choice of Salad is Included with the Purchase of an Entrée**

Entrees Port Braised Boneless Short Ribs, Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes,

Grilled Asparagus $41.95 Lavender Pork Loin, Lavender Wild Honey Demi Glace, Sweet Potato Puree,

Roasted Vegetables $25.95 Roasted Chicken, Spanish Olive Lemon Relish, Fingerling Potatoes, Ratatouille $22.95

Grilled Chicken, Artichoke & Shiitake Sauce, Wild Rice Pilaf, Poached Asparagus $25.95

Pan Seared Chicken, Bourbon Gravy, Nutmeg Spiked Mashed Parsnips, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables $22.95

Grilled Pacific Salmon, Adobo Sauce, Lentil Pilaf, Braised Fennel $27.95 VEG — Grilled Portabella Mushroom, Vegetable Ribbons, Tomato Fondue $19.95

VEG — Parmesan Risotto, Roasted Vegetables, Balsamic Glaze $19.95

Desserts Chocolate Mini Bundt Cake with Fresh Berries & Cream $5.95

Red Velvet Mini Cake with Shaved White Chocolate $6.95 Cheesecake with Toasted Hazelnut Praline Sauce $5.95

Berries, Honey, & Whipped Cream in a Chocolate Cup $5.75 Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberries $5.50

Assorted Mini Desserts, Cheesecakes, Dessert Bars, & Petit Fours $6.50 Assorted Holiday Cookies $2.50/person

** These desserts are also available for buffet and warm-up events.**

Bar ServicesBar Services Hourly Bar Packages

Basic Bar Package *Individual Selections May Vary According To Availability* Bottled Beer: Budweiser, Bud Light, Yuengling, and a selection of craft beers from the Great Lakes Brewery, our local partners in sustainability. Red & White House Standard Wines. Assorted Canned Sodas (Pepsi Products) Per Person Charge: One Hour $10.25 Each additional hour is $3.50 per person Add Standard Liquor Brands to Basic Bar Package: $1.00 Per Person Add Premium Liquor Brands to Basic Bar Package: $3.00 Per Person

Specialty Drink Upgrade Add a customized pre-mixed cocktail to any package bar for $.75 per guest.

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