Breakfast and Lunch Program

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Planning Your Event at the Georgia Aquarium

EVENT GUIDELINES

⎯ Booking Procedures: Once you have reviewed the details of the Georgia Aquarium event program, your personal Catering Manager will assist you in checking availability and answer any questions you may have. In order to confirm your event as definite, a signed contract and deposit will be required. Your Catering Event Manager will then contact you Thirty days (30) prior to your event to confirm your Food, Beverage and Event Details. We will provide you with a final contract in the form of a Function Sheet to serve as final approval of your event.

⎯ Guarantee: A guaranteed number of guests is required for all functions no later than five (5) business days prior to the event, subject only to increase and charged

accordingly. The guaranteed number of guests must not decrease more than 10% from the original estimated number of guests In order to accommodate any last minute attendees all seated events will be given a 5% allowance in food preparation over the guaranteed number. Client is responsible for any guest count over the final guarantee. Should the Client not provide Wolfgang Puck Catering with the timely guarantee, the estimated attendance on the catering agreement will serve as the guarantee.

⎯ Payment: A signed copy of the contract and deposit equal to 50% of your estimated food, beverage and rental fees are due within 10 business days. The second pre-event payment to Wolfgang Puck Catering will be based upon the guaranteed number of guests, reflecting any modifications of original proposal, and is due no less than five (5) business days prior to the event. Should proper payment not be received within the designated time, Wolfgang Puck Catering reserves the right to cancel the function. Any additional charges incurred during the event will be paid at the end of the event via credit card or cash. Wolfgang Puck Catering requires that a credit card authorization form be filled out, signed and returned fourteen (14) days prior to your function, to be kept on file for any additional charges.

⎯ Aquarium Admission: Aquarium Admission is an optional program to add to your event. It is not included in your room rental or Food and Beverage Minimum.

Daytime Admission - Hours 9am to 6pm, $16.50, plus tax, per person.

Evening Admission - Hours 5pm to 7pm, $14.50, plus tax, per person. This will allow your guests access for 2 hours.

Your Sales Manager will provide you with wristbands on the day of your event, to give your guests. Guarantee of Admission will be the same number as your final guest guarantee count. Tickets are only valid on your event day and cannot be redeemable for a future date. All admission is self guided and upon entering the Aquarium guests will be given an Aquarium exhibit map.

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⎯ Event Parking: The Georgia Aquarium parking deck will be available for your guests during your event. The Special Event Self Park Master bill rate is $7.00 per car. If guests are parking on their own, the Self Park rate is $10.00 per car. For master bill parking you will only be charged for actual vouchers redeemed. Event Services will provide you with event parking rate cards prior to your event. Valet parking is not available.

Bus Drop-off: Groups that arrive by bus can be dropped off at the Parking deck entrance on Ivan Allen Jr, Blvd. We do not offer any on-site bus parking. For events that are in the Atrium busses can drop off at the main entrance. See coordinator for bus parking.

⎯ Audio Visual: Our in house audio visual and production company is Active Production and Design. They also handle the staging and dance floor rental.

You do have the option of providing your own audio visual for your event, which will need to be coordinated through Active Production and Design and a fee may be applied. Please contact Jim Thomas at 678-904-1675 or [email protected] for more information or price quotes.

Event Setup: Events have a (2) hour block of time for setup. For extended setup time, additional fees maybe applicable. This setup time must be coordinated at the time of initial contract.

⎯ 4-D Theater: You have the option of adding this to your Aquarium experience. The Georgia Aquarium’s 4-D theater features a 3-D film, a live actor and interactive seats. The theater is one of the most advanced in the world, combing a high definition 3-D film with unique special effects that are built into the theatre itself, creating a set of “4-D” effects that are synchronized to the film production, adding another layer of immersive fun for audiences. The theater holds up to 250 guests per show. Shows are coordinated through the event services of the Georgia Aquarium

⎯ Vendor Deliveries: Please coordinate all deliveries and shipping of boxes for storage with Susann Holloway at 404-581-4128.

If you are providing any specialty linens or napkins they must be delivered 24 hours prior to your event.

⎯ Security: For the safety of all our guests, we have a security checkpoint at the ballroom and main entrance of the Aquarium. No outside food, beverage, gum, guns, knives, lighters, matches or fishing poles are permitted in the Georgia Aquarium.

⎯ First Aid: Groups over 500 guests will be provided first aid on site.

⎯ Décor and Entertainment: All decorations, additional lighting and sound systems, event setup and entertainment proposed by the Client shall be subject to approval by the Georgia Aquarium, Inc. and Wolfgang Puck Catering. No live animals (i.e. goldfish) or balloons are to be brought on The Georgia Aquarium, Inc. property.

⎯ Music: Live or recorded music is allowed within the Oceans Ballroom at anytime and within the Aquarium Galleries for evening events only. Music levels will be monitored by Active Production and Design staff to ensure the sound does not go beyond the 85

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⎯ Cancellation: In the event a function is canceled, Client shall be responsible for and pay Wolfgang Puck Catering the following percentages of the estimated charges as liquidated damages and cancellation fees:

Cancellation 0 to 30 days prior to the event - 100% of the estimated charges including food/beverage minimum and room rental charge.

Cancellation 30 days to 6 months prior to the event - 75% of the estimated charges including food/beverage minimum and room rental charge.

DAYTIME EVENT PRICING AND PROGRAMS

Oceans Ballroom Events

Room Rental Fee Aquarium Admission Fee Atlantic Room $1,000 $16.50 per person Pacific Room $1,500 $16.50 per person Arctic Room $1,125 $16.50 per person Oceans Ballroom $3,625 $16.50 per person

⎯ Room rental fees include use of the specified room for a daytime event, between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm.

⎯ Aquarium Admission fee allows access to all Aquarium exhibits during normal Aquarium operating hours on the day of your event.

⎯ Please consult your Sales Manager for Food and Beverage minimums associated with the room you choose for your event.

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Designing Your Menu at the Georgia Aquarium

INSPIRATION, IMAGINATION AND INVENTION

These are the things that make us special. This is the mission that drives the

dedicated team at Wolfgang Puck Catering. Quality ingredients and culinary expertise are a given. The true difference is our restaurant quality experience, which is a

celebration of good company, good food and life itself.

Our Restaurant Quality Cuisine

Ours is the inventiveness and craft of an artist. Our fine-dining roots inspire a unique approach to catering using only the freshest seasonal ingredients. For ten or two thousand, all items are prepared “a la minute” to create restaurant quality cuisine. Seated events are served restaurant-style by our butlers, without carts or trays.

A Passion for the Details

Wolfgang Puck Catering promises that every event is a flawless, effortless occasion for you. We ensure quality and innovation in everything that we do. We will make you the consummate host with fine modern tableware, impeccable attention to detail, wines carefully chosen by our Sommelier, and cutting-edge cuisine.

It’s Whatever You Want

Our award winning chefs bring a superior level of creativity and flavor to the kitchen. Wolfgang’s devotion to the essence of taste – the ripest tomato, the sweetest

strawberry, and the most aromatic truffle – is manifest on every plate. Ethnic, dietary, and seasonal variations are never a challenge.

An Experienced and Professional Team

Our team of chefs, planners and waiters are supreme producers – dedicated to the celebration of life through good food and company. Developing a personal relationship with each client to uncover your preferences and unspoken wishes will allow us to customize each event and fulfill individual needs as they evolve. Our unequalled server-to-guest ratio provides warm and friendly service, with professional, restaurant-quality finesse.

Wolfgang Puck, a World of Influence

Wolfgang Puck’s culinary genius continues to define the creative edge of American dining after more than two decades. Wolfgang has been praised by critics, revered by fellow chefs and celebrated by international leaders in entertainment, business, and politics. Wolfgang Puck Catering delivers the Chef’s legendary passion for food and entertaining to your gala, meeting or special family occasion at Georgia Aquarium.

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9Designing Your Menu at the Georgia Aquarium

MENU PRICING

Coffee Break $5.00 - $8.00 per person

Breakfast $12.50 - $25.00 per person

Brunch $36.00 per person

Luncheon Buffet $25.00 - $33.00 per person

Seated Lunch $27.50 - $33.50 per person

Afternoon Snack $9.00 - $12.50 per person

We look forward to working with you to create a custom menu appropriate to your taste and preference.

***All of our daytime buffets are based on a minimum of 75 guests. For groups under 75 guests, there will be

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All DAY BEVERAGE SERVICE $10.00 per person

Buffet service is for a (2) hour duration

Muffins, Bagels, Sticky Buns and Banana Nut Bread Butter, Preserves and Cream Cheeses

Orange and Cranberry Juice Dark Roasted Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Assorted Hot Herbal Teas

Cream and Sweeteners

AQUARIUM CLASSIC CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST $15.50 per person

Buffet service is for a (2) hour duration

Croissants, Bagels, Cinnamon Rolls, Banana Nut Bread and Coffee Cake Butter, Preserves and Cream Cheese

Fresh Fruits and Berries Homemade Granola

Vanilla Yogurt

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GEORGIA ON MY MIND BREAKFAST BUFFET $21.00 per person

Based on a Minimum of 75 Guests Buffet service is for a (2) hour duration

Scrambled Eggs with Farmer’s Cheese Apple Wood Smoked Bacon

Country Style Potatoes with Peppers and Onions Black Pepper Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

Creamy Stone Ground Grits Fresh Fruits and Berries

Warm Cinnamon and Raisin Sticky Buns Butter and Preserves

Orange and Cranberry Juice Dark Roasted Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee

Assorted Teas Cream and Sweeteners

OCEAN VIEW BREAKFAST BUFFET $25.00 per person

Sourdough French Toast with Powdered Sugar and Maple Syrup

Wild Mushroom Quiche with Sautéed Spinach and Vermont Cheddar Cheese Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Basil and Tomatoes

Smoked Wild Salmon Platter with Sliced Onions, Sliced Tomatoes and Capers Fresh Fruits and Berries

Croissants, Miniature Bagels Butter, Preserves and Cream Cheese

Orange and Cranberry Juice Dark Roasted Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee

Assorted Teas Cream and Sweeteners

BREAKFAST EXTRAS

Wolfgang Puck Fresh Blended Smoothies

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SERVED BREAKFAST $21.50 per person

Basket of Freshly Made Pastries to include: Croissants, Pain au Chocolat, Sticky Buns, Danish, Muffins, Assorted Bagels and Breakfast Breads

Butter, Preserves and Cream Cheese

Entrée

Accompanied by your choice of Home Fries, Hash Browns, Cottage Fries or Fruit Salad

(please select one)

Traditional Eggs Benedict

Spinach, Sundried Tomato and Feta Omelet Wild Mushroom and Parmesan Frittata

Traditional Buttermilk Pancakes with Pure Vermont Maple Syrup and Bacon Almond Crusted French Toast with Pure Vermont Maple Syrup

and Chicken Apple Sausage Corned Beef Hash with Poached Eggs

Classic Quiche Lorraine

Freshly Squeezed Juices of Orange and Grapefruit

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RIVERS BRUNCH MENU $36.00 per person

Breakfast Station

Sourdough French Toast with Powdered Sugar and Maple Syrup Baked Frittata with Asparagus and Wild Mushrooms

Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Potatoes

Farmers Market Fresh Fruit Platter Bagels with Cream Cheese

Fresh Croissants with Butter and House made Preserves Banana-Chocolate Chip and Blueberry Muffins

Lunch Station

Frisee Salad with Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese and Toasted Hazelnuts Roasted Wild Bass with Steamed Jasmine Rice and Coconut Curry Sauce

Pan Roasted Chicken with Rosemary Jus

Tortellini with Mascarpone, Ricotta and Pecorino Romano Garlic Potato Puree

Seasonal Chino Farms Vegetables

Dessert Station

Granny Smith Apple Tartlettes

White Chocolate Buttermilk Cake with Crème Fraiche and Strawberries Caramel Profiteroles with Mandarin Cream

Chocolate Soufflé Cake Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Raspberry Linzer and Lemon Ginger Cookies

Beverage Station

Cream and Sweeteners Iced Tea

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BISTRO LUNCH BUFFET $28.00 per person

Antipasti Platter

An Array of Roasted Vegetables, Marinated Mushrooms, Olives and Cured Meats

Please Select 2 of the following selections:

Rigatoni with Bolognese, Peas and Fresh Parmesan White Corn Agnolotti with Butter Sage Sauce

Vegetarian Lasagna with Ricotta, Mascarpone, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheeses Chicken Penne Pasta with Pesto Cream Sauce

Farfalle with Marinara Sauce and Fresh Parmesan

Please Select 2 of the following selections:

Tomato, Red Onion and Cucumber with Fresh Basil and Balsamic Vinaigrette Caesar Salad with Romaine Hearts, Herb Croutons and Sun-dried Tomatoes

Chopped Chino Vegetable Salad with Shaved Parmesan

Greek Salad with Red Onions, Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives and Garlic Shrimp with Classic Vinaigrette

Field Green Salad with Goat Cheese Croutons, Olive Tapenade and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Included on buffet:

Assorted Wolfgang Puck Breads, Sourdough and Kalamata Olive Bread

Assorted Miniature Pastries Seasonal Fruits and Berries

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THE LIGHTER SIDE BUFFET $25.00 per person

Please Select 3 of the following selections…

Traditional Caesar Salad

Tomato and Mozzarella “Caprese” with Balsamic and Olive Oil Tomatoes with Roquefort, Sweet Onions, Basil, Balsamic and Olive Oil

Baby Mixed Green with Tomatoes, Endive and House Vinaigrette Carrot and Spinach Salad with BaconVinaigrette

Roasted Beets with Herbed Goat Cheese and Citrus-Shallot Vinaigrette

Chinois Chicken Salad with Bean Sprouts, Peanuts and Ginger-Lemongrass Dressing Chilled Noodle Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette

Haricot Vert with Baby Greens, Goat Cheese, Toasted Peanuts and Pinenut Vinaigrette

Marinated Cucumbers with Dill and Red Onion

Pasta Salad with Rapini, Tomatoes, Roasted peppers, Red Onion, Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs, Fresh Parmesan and Feta Cheese

Deli Platter to include…

Glazed Ham, Smoked Turkey, Roast Beef, Salami, Pastrami, Mortadella, Pepperoni Sliced Cheddar, Swiss and Provolone Cheese

Assorted Rolls and Sliced Breads

Mustards, Mayonnaise, Horseradish Olive Oil and Vinegar Sliced Tomatoes, Red Onions and Shaved Lettuce

Sliced Fruit and Berries with Cottage Cheese Assorted Freshly Baked Cookies

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SPAGO LUNCH BUFFET $33.00 per person

Select 2 of the following selections:

Provencal Wild Salmon with Tomato Basil Relish Wild Striped Bass with Lemon and Caper Sauce Herb Crusted Pacific Halibut with Yellow Pepper Nage

Roasted Garlic Chicken with Rosemary Jus Buttermilk Fried Boneless Chicken Breast

Marinated New York Strip with Maui Onions and Cabernet Butter Sauce Wolfgang’s Wienerschnitzel with Spaetzle

Basil Potato Puree Sautéed Garlic Spinach Sautéed Baby Vegetables

Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes with Rosemary

Field Green Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette Spago’s Chopped Chino Farm Vegetable Salad

Arugula and Radicchio with Shaved Parmesan and Red Wine Vinaigrette Spinach Salad with Roquefort Cheese, Candied Walnuts and Bacon Vinaigrette

Marinated French Green Beans with Goat Cheese, Baby Greens and Pine nut Vinaigrette

Asparagus Salad with Endive, Baby Arugula, Tomatoes, Roquefort and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Included on buffet:

Assorted Wolfgang Puck Breads, Sourdough and Kalamata Olive Bread Assorted Miniature Pastries

Seasonal Fruits and Berries

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SERVED LUNCH

First Course

(Please select one)

Vine-Ripened Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic Young Spinach Salad, Apples, Stilton Cheese and Georgia Candied Pecans

Classic Caesar Salad with Romaine Hearts, Herb Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Butter Lettuce and Endive with Roquefort, Walnuts, Blood Oranges, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Accompanied by Assorted Wolfgang Puck Breads and Butter

Main Course

(Please select one)

Pan Roasted Chicken with Wild Mushrooms, Seasonal Vegetables and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

$27.50

Stuffed Chicken Breast with Goat Cheese, Prosciutto and Herbs, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, Potato Puree and Chino Farms Vegetables

$28.00

Ginger Almond Crusted Wild Salmon with Sautéed Baby Vegetables, Celery Root Puree and Cabernet Butter Sauce

$29.00

Slow Braised Short Rib with Mustard-Caramelized Shallot Glaze, Roasted Vegetables and Southern Style Grits

$30.00

Roasted Filet Mignon with Horseradish Crushed Potatoes and Four Peppercorn Sauce $35.00

Dessert

(Please select one)

Wolfgang’s Famous Chocolate Truffle Cake with Fresh Berries Caramelized Meyer Lemon Tart with Blackberry Sorbet

Tahitian Vanilla Angel Food Cake with Heavenly Lemon Cream and Fresh Fruit Georgia Peach Tart Tatin

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AFTERNOON SNACK SELECTIONS Service for 1 ½ Hour Duration

SALTY SWEET

$10.00 per person $9.00 per person

Soft Jumbo Pretzels with Stone Ground Mustard Granola and Energy Bars Individual Bags of Kettle Chips Peanut and Regular M&M’s Tri Colored Chips with Fire Roasted Salsa Apples with Caramel

Caramel, Cheddar and Movie House Popcorn Chocolate Chip Cookies Homemade Trail Mix Chocolate Covered Rice

Krispie Treats Assorted Dipped

Fruit and Nut Bars Chocolate Pretzel Sticks House Made Root Vegetable Chips

A BIGGER SNACK $12.50 per person

Roasted Pepper Dip, Goat Cheese Dip, Artichokes and Spinach Dip Accompanied by assorted Crackers and Rustic Breads

Fresh Fruit with an Assortment of Imported and Domestic Cheeses

Assorted Tea Sandwiches

Cucumber-Avocado with Chive Cream Smoked Salmon on Brioche Toast Points Roasted Turkey with Honey Mustard Aioli Grilled Vegetable and Wild Mushroom with Basil Aioli

BREAK ENHANCEMENTS Fruit Tray - $3.00 per person Crudite with Dip - $3.00 per person

Energy Drinks - $4.50 each Smoothie Drinks – $4.50 each

**All Breaks include Dasani Bottled Water and Assorted Soft Drinks**

ALL DAY BEVERAGE SERVICE - $10.00 Per Person Assorted Soft Drinks

Dasani Bottled Water

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BEVERAGES

SUPER PREMIUM BAR

One Hour: $18.00 per guest Two Hours: $22.00 per guest Three Hours: $26.00 per guest Four Hours: $30.00 per guest

Standard Brands to include Kettle One, Bombay Sapphire, Whalers Rum, Makers Mark, Crown Royal, Chivas, and Milagro

Georgia Aquarium Specialty Beverage “Tidal Wave” House Wines

Imported and Domestic Beers

Package Bars include Assorted Sodas, Evian, Mixers, Ice, Garnishes & Cocktail Napkins

STANDARD PACKAGE BAR

One Hour: $16.00 per guest Two Hours: $20.00 per guest Three Hours: $23.00 per guest Four Hours: $26.00 per guest

Standard Brands to include Absoult Vodka, Beefeater Gin, Bacardi Rum, Jack Daniels Bourbon, Dewar’s Scotch, Jose Cuervo Tequila, Sweet and Dry Vermouth

Georgia Aquarium Specialty Beverage “Tidal Wave” House Wines

Imported and Domestic Beers

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BEER AND WINE PACKAGE BAR One Hour: $14.00 per guest Two Hours: $17.00 per guest Three Hours: $20.00 per guest Four Hours: $22.00 per guest

Beer and Wine Package Bar includes Premium White and Red House Wines, Imported and Domestic Beers, Assorted Sodas, Evian, Ice and Cocktail Napkins

BEVERAGES

CONSUMPTION BAR Premium Cocktails: $8.00 Cocktails: $6.50 House Wine: $6.00 Domestic Beer: $5.25 Imported Beer: $5.75 Cordials $7.50 Soft Drinks: $3.00

CASH BAR

Premium Cocktails: $8.50

Cocktails: $7.00

House Wine: $6.00

Domestic Beer: $5.00

Imported Beer: $6.00

Cordials $8.00

Soft Drinks: $3.00

*Bar setup fee $125 per bartender (one per 75 guests)

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SEAFOOD WATCH PROGRAM

Georgia Aquarium is proud to partner with the ground-breaking Seafood Watch program developed by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Seafood Watch’s mission is to educate and empower consumers and businesses to make choices promoting healthy oceans and sustainable resources. Georgia Aquarium is committed to inspiring conservation of our oceans, and to supporting sustainable sources in our purchasing.

Seafood Watch partners with the Seafood Choices Alliance, an association which works with professionals in the food industry toward the common goal of creating a demand for sustainable seafood and global responsibility.

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