Catering Menu

Zanzibar Cafe @ the Loft Catering Menu

All orders from our catering menu may be placed through our Catering Department at [email protected]. Any questions about the menu can be directed to our restaurant @ 858-678-0922

Calls received after 5:00 PM will be returned the next business day. We require at least 48 hours notice on all orders. We will do our best to accommodate last minute orders.

Please provide at least 24 hours notice for cancellation to avoid a 50% fee. Payment is expected prior to or upon delivery in the form of a credit card, cash or check.

Delivery is available with a minimum of 10 items. Pricing is based on drop off service. If set-up, rental equipment, staff and service is necessary, please see our special events menu. Sales tax & a 20% service charge will be automatically added to your bill.

Paper goods, plastic ware & serving utensils are available upon request for $1.50 per person. Ceramic platters, baskets and linens are available for a rental fee. Client will be responsible for paying for any damaged or lost items.

Catering Office Hours: 10am – 4pm

Catering Phone: 858.678.0922

Catering Email: [email protected]

GOURMET SANDWICH PLATTERS & LUNCH BOXES

SANDWICH PLATTER $12 PER SANDWICH
FULL SANDWICH LUNCH BOX (choice of chips/salad & cookie/fruit) $16.95
1/2 SANDWICH LUNCH BOX (choice of chips/salad & cookie/fruit) $11.95
SALAD LUNCH BOX (choice of cookie/fruit) $13.95 per person
SALAD ADD ONS CHICKEN 4 TUNA SALAD 4 SHRIMP 6

 

 

 

VEGAN BANH MI – hummus, cucumber, carrot, tofu, hoisin sauce, cilantro

MEDITERRANEAN VEGGIE – hummus, tomato, fresh mozzarella, roasted onion, red pepper, kale

TUNA SALAD – lettuce, tomato, greens, mayo

CAPRESE –  fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomato, basil

PROSCIUTTO CAPRESE – fresh mozzarella, pesto, basil, tomato 

PROSCIUTTO BURRATA – roasted cherry tomato, arugula, balsamic glaze 

ITALIAN – salami, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, peppers, tomato, arugula, Italian dressing 

B.L.T.A – bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, sun-dried tomato aioli, greens

HAM & APPLE – herb goat cheese, honey, arugula

HAM & SWISS CROISSANT – mayo, greens, tomato

TURKEY CROISSANT – herb goat cheese, avocado, tomato, greens

TURKEY CLUB – bacon, tomato, onion, avocado, jalapeño may, greens

TURKEY RUBEN – sauerkraut, swiss cheese, Zanzibar burger sauce

GRILLED CHICKEN & BRIE – brie cheese, roasted onion, fig jam, arugula

CHICKEN PESTO – fresh mozzarella, tomato, greens  

SOY GINGER CHICKEN – peanut ginger chop slaw, sriracha aioli 

STEAK – roasted onion, tomato, garlic aioli, arugula

SALADS

MEDITERRANEAN SMALL 160oz $95 Large 320oz $140
mixed greens, roma tomato, kalamata olives, feta cheese, sprouts, red onions, sunflower seeds, avocado, balsamic vinaigrette
ROCKET SMALL 160oz $95 Large 320oz $140
arugula, candied pecans, apples, shaved parmesan cheese, italian dressing
KALE & BEET SMALL 160oz $95 Large 320oz $140
green kale, goat cheese, roasted red beets, caramelized onion, toasted almonds, lemon poppyseed vinaigrette
GREEK SMALL 160oz $95 Large 320oz $140
romaine hearts, kalamata olives, tomato, avocado, pepperoncini, feta cheese, lemon poppyseed vinaigrette
CHOP GINGER
shredded romaine, cabbage, carrot, cilantro, red pepper, almonds, peanut ginger vinaigrette (vegan)
CAESAR SMALL 160oz $95 Large 320oz $140
romaine hearts, focaccia croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, blistered cherry tomato, classic caesar dressing
MANGO JICAMA SMALL 160oz $95 Large 320oz $140
mixed greens, cucumber, toasted almonds, goat cheese, citrus vinaigrette
MEXICAN STREET CORN SMALL 160oz $80 Large 320oz $130
lime, cotija cheese, cilantro, crema, tajin
BRUSCHETTA COLD PASTA SALAD SMALL 160oz $80 Large 320oz $130
penne, tomato, garlic, basil, evoo, balsamic
ITALIAN COLD PASTA SALAD SMALL 160oz $80 Large 320oz $130
rainbow fusilli, olives, tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, italian dressing
PESTO COLD PASTA SALAD SMALL 160oz $80 Large 320oz $130
penne, parmesan, zucchini, corn, pesto sauce
GF = Gluten Free / VE = Vegetarian / VG = Vegan

PASTAS

MEAT LASAGNA Small $80 Large $140
beef bolognese, ricotta & mozzarella cheese
VEGETABLE LASAGNA Small $80 Large $140
pesto sauce, zucchini, onion, peppers, ricotta & mozzarella cheese, marinara
TRUFFLE PENNE PASTA Small $80 Large $140
mushroom & marsala sauce, sun-dried tomato, feta cheese, arugula
MACARONI & CHEESE Small $80 Large $140
5 cheese blend, parmesan panko bread crumb top
VEGAN SPAGHETTI PUTTANESCA Small $80 Large $140
roasted tomato sauce, capers, garlic, olives, onion, artichoke, basil,
SHRIMP FETTUCINI ALFREDO Small $90 Large $165
garlic cream sauce with sautéed shrimp
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS Small $90 Large $165
zesty marinara with pork meatballs
CACIO E PEPE Small $80 Large $140
parmesan, black pepper, butter
PENNE ARRABIATA Small $80 Large $140
spicy marinara sauce

A LA CARTE HORS D'OEUVRES

MOZZARELLA & TOMATO SKEWERS $3 each *ve
basil, bocconcini, cherry tomato, evoo, balsamic reduction
VEGETABLE SKEWER $3.50 each *vg *gf
marinated & grilled seasonal veggies
SPANAKOPITA $3 each *ve
spinach & feta
MUSHROOM TRUFFLE PASTRY BITES $3 each *ve
minimum order 24
ARTICHOKE CROSTINI $3 each *ve
pesto sauce, ricotta cheese
BRUSCHETTA $3 each *ve
sun-dried tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella cheese, balsamic drizzle
ROASTED BEEF CROSTINI $4 each
horseradish crème fraiche, garlic bread
CHICKEN SATAY $4 each *gf
cumin & coconut chicken skewers with spicy peanut dipping sauce
CURRY SPICED LAMB MEATBALLS $4 each *gf
skewered meatball topped with yogurt mint sauce
ITALIAN MEATBALL $4 each
skewered beef meatball topped with zesty marinara sauce
MINI CRAB CAKES $4.50 each
served with lemon aioli
SALMON CANAPE $4 each *gf
sliced cucumber topped with smoked salmon, crème fraiche and dill
SESAME CRUSTED TUNA $4.50 each
seared sashimi ahi tuna with wasabi and avocado sauce on a wonton chip

BREAD SERVICE

Bread Service $1.50/person
(choice of baguette, rolls or garlic bread)

ENTREE BUFFET

Loft Tacos $12/person

(build your own)

Includes your choice of two entrees: fish, shrimp, carne asada, carnitas, grilled chicken, vegan jackfruit. Served with the following sides: spicy cabbage slaw, guacamole, salsa fresca, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and hot sauce

Loft Burgers $12/person

(build your own)

Includes your choice of two pattys: grass fed angus beef, ground lamb, vegan plant based patty with the following sides: onion, lettuce, tomato & condiments. Brioche buns

UCSD STUDENT ORGANIZATION MENU - Loft Events Only THREE ITEMS $7 | FOUR ITEMS $9 | FIVE ITEMS $11 | SIX ITEMS $12

ASSORTED FLATBREADS

MINI STREET TACOS(FISH, SHRIMP OR PORK)

HUMMUS & PITA

FRIED VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS

TATER TOTS

FRENCH FRIES

HOUSE MADE POTATO CHIPS

CHICKEN NUGGETS

MOZZARELLA STICKS

JALAPEÑO POPPERS

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

PARTY PLATTERS

ASSORTED FLATBREADS - not available for delivery $5/person
rustic bacon, margherita, veggie pesto
TRIO OF BRUSCHETTA $5/person
artichoke dip, roasted red pepper dip, fresh tomato & garlic
MEDITERRANEAN $6/person
trio of hummus served with toasted pita, cucumber, carrots & olives
ANTIPASTO $8/person
salami, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella cheese, olives artichokes, red peppers, selection of bread & crackers
GOURMET CHEESE $8/person
assorted local and imported cheese, fresh and dried fruit, nuts and assorted breads
CHARCUTERIE $8/person
cured meats and sausage, garlic boursin cheese, olives, cornichons, cherry peppers, baguette & crostini
CAPRESE $5/person
fresh mozzarella & tomato drizzled with olive oil, balsamic glaze, fresh basil and served with sliced baguette
CRUDITE $5/person
fresh garden vegetables prepared in various methods with dill dipping sauce
SLICED FRUIT $5/person
assortment of fresh seasonal melons & berries
HOUSE MADE POTATO CHIPS $3/person
served with dipping sauce
TORTILLA CHIPS & DIPS $3.50/person
guacamole, house made hot sauce, salsa fresca
BAJA CEVICHE $8/person
citrus marinated sole & shrimp, tomato, avocado, jalapeño, onion with blue corn tortilla chips
TUNA POKE $9/person
spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado with wonton chips
WHOLE SMOKED SALMON PLATTER $8/person
served with quick pickle cucumber salad, lemons, capers, crackers

SEAFOOD (priced per serving with a minimum order of 10)

BROWN SUGAR & SOY GLAZED SALMON $12
SALMON WITH LEMON $12
BLACKENED DOVER SOLE $11

POULTRY (priced per serving with a minimum order of 10)

HERB ROASTED CHICKEN $12
LEMON CHICKEN PICATTA $12
CHICKEN PARMESAN $12
GRILLED CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN BREASTS $10

MEAT (priced per serving with a minimum order of 10)

ROSEMARY GARLIC TRI-TIP $13
GARLIC MUSTARD PORK TENDERLOIN $12
SLOW ROASTED CARNITAS $12
BBQ PORK $11

SIDES

Sides Small $55 Large $90

herb roasted potatoes
jasmine rice
vegetable fried rice
Spanish rice
seasonal vegetable medley
peppers & onions
caramelized cauliflower
roasted butternut squash
grilled asparagus
sweet heat roasted carrots
maple glazed brussel sprouts
winter squash duo

DESSERT SELECTIONS

Gourmet Cookies $3/person
chocolate chip, red velvet, white chocolate macadamia
Gourmet Bars & Brownies $4/person
assortment of lemon, strawberry cobbler, berry cheese, chocolate espresso brownie, s'mores, mocha crunch, dulche de leche, creme brûlée, pecan
Cupcakes $5.50 each
Chocolate, Carrot, Red Velvet
Ice Cream Sundae Bar $5/person
vanilla or chocolate ice cream, caramel, chocolate sauce, sprinkles, nuts, cookie pieces, and chocolate chips
French Macaroons $2/each
assortment of caramel, vanilla, pistachio, chocolate, raspberry, lemon
Banquet cakes available upon request

BEVERAGES

Wine glass $9
Beer $8/pint
Soft Drinks $2.75 each
Iced Tea - 1 gallons $24
Lemonade - 1 gallon $24
Coffee Service $3/person
Tea Service $3/person