All orders from our catering menu may be placed through our Catering Department at catering@zanzibarcafe.com. Any questions about the menu can be directed to our restaurant @ 858-678-0922
Calls received after 4:00 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. UCSD recharge is not an option for payment (unfortunately)
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, fees will be calculated depending on the request. Sales tax & a 20% service charge will be automatically added to every order.
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 – 3pm
Catering Phone: 858.678.0922
Catering Email: catering@zanzibarcafe.com
| SANDWICH PLATTER | $12 PER SANDWICH |
| FULL SANDWICH LUNCH BOX (choice of chips/salad & cookie/fruit) | $18 |
| 1/2 SANDWICH LUNCH BOX (choice of chips/salad & cookie/fruit) | $13 |
| SALAD LUNCH BOX (choice of cookie/fruit) | $14.50 per person |
| SALAD ADD ONS | CHICKEN 4 TUNA SALAD 4 |
Gourmet Sandwich Selection $12 Each-Also available as wraps
VEGAN BANH MI – hummus, cucumber, carrot, tofu, hoisin sauce, cilantro
MEDITERRANEAN VEGGIE – hummus, tomato, fresh mozzarella, roasted onion, red pepper, kale
GARDEN VEGGIE – sun-dried tomato aioli, cucumber, avocado, tomato, onions, greens, cheddar cheese
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
GRILLED CHICKEN & BRIE – brie cheese, roasted onion, fig jam, arugula
CHICKEN PESTO – fresh mozzarella, tomato, greens
STEAK – roasted onion, tomato, garlic aioli, arugula
Exclusive Wraps
TUSCAN CHICKEN – sun-dried tomato aioli, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, arugula
CHICKEN CAESAR – romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, panko bread crumbs
| 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 | SMALL 160oz $95 Large 320oz $140 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ITALIAN SAUSAGE BAKED ZITI | Small $90 Large $165 |
| sweet Italian sausage, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese |
| PENNE ARRABIATA | Small $80 Large $140 |
| spicy marinara sauce |
| MOZZARELLA & TOMATO SKEWERS | $3.50 each *ve |
| basil, bocconcini, cherry tomato, evoo, balsamic reduction |
| VEGETABLE SKEWER | $3.50 each *vg *gf |
| marinated & grilled seasonal veggies |
| MUSHROOM TRUFFLE PASTRY BITES | $3.50 each *ve |
| minimum order 24 |
| ARTICHOKE CROSTINI | $3.50 each *ve |
| pesto sauce, ricotta cheese |
| BRUSCHETTA | $3.50 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 each |
| served with lemon aioli |
| SESAME CRUSTED TUNA | $4 each |
| seared sashimi ahi tuna with wasabi and avocado sauce on a wonton chip |
| TUNA POKE WONTON | $4 each |
| ahi tuna, poke sauce, avocado, cucumber, seaweed salad on fried wonton |
| MINI CHICKEN SHAWARMA | $5 each |
| marinated chicken, pita bread, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, mint yogurt sauce |
| CHEESEBURGER SLIDER | $5 each |
| angus beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, Zanzibar burger sauce |
| Menu 1 | $24 per person |
| Hummus platter, pita, carrots, cucumbers, olives | Mediterranean salad with feta cheese, olives, red onion, tomato, avocado, sunflower seeds, balsamic vinaigrette | Choice of 2: Herb roasted chicken, salmon, rosemary garlic tri-tip | herb roasted potatoes |
| Menu 2 | $24 per person |
| Ahi tuna poke platter | Fried vegetable spring rolls with sweet chili sauce | Brown sugar & soy glazed salmon, miso-honey chicken | Vegetable fried rice |
| Menu 3 | $22 per person |
| Antipasto Platter | Caesar Salad | Choice of two pasta entrees |
| Menu 4 | $23 per person |
| Tortilla Chips & Dips | Mexican Street Corn Salad | Taco Bar with choice of two proteins: carne asada, blackened fish, grilled chicken, vegan jackfruit | Choice of one side: black beans, spanish rice, sautéed onions & peppers |
| Loft Tacos | $14/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, salsa fresca, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and hot sauce |
| Loft Burgers | $13/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 |
| Chicken Shawarma | $13/person |
(build your own) Includes marinated chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pita bread, mint yogurt sauce, hummus, tahini |
| UCSD STUDENT ORGANIZATION MENU - Loft Events Only | THREE ITEMS $7 | FOUR ITEMS $9 | FIVE ITEMS $11 |
ASSORTED FLATBREADS MINI STREET TACOS(FISH, CARNITAS OR VEGAN JACKFRUIT) HUMMUS & PITA FRIED VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS TATER TOTS FRENCH FRIES CHICKEN NUGGETS MOZZARELLA STICKS JALAPEÑO POPPERS CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES FRENCH MACAROONS |
| ASSORTED FLATBREADS - not available for delivery | $5/person |
| rustic bacon, margherita, veggie pesto |
| DIP DUO (choose 2) | $5/person |
| artichoke ricotta pesto | roasted red pepper & feta | fresh tomato, garlic & basil | whipped ricotta with lemon & honey | Za'atar goat cheese with lemon |
| MEDITERRANEAN | $6/person |
| trio of hummus served with fresh 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 |
| SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP | $5/person |
| served with crostini & everything bagel chips |
| BROWN SUGAR & SOY GLAZED SALMON | $13 |
| SALMON WITH LEMON | $13 |
| PANKO CRUSTED SALMON | $13 |
| BLACKENED MAHI MAHI | $13 |
| GARLIC LEMON SHRIMP | $13 |
| ROSEMARY GARLIC TRI-TIP | $13 |
| HERB ROASTED CHICKEN | $13 |
| LEMON CHICKEN PICATTA | $13 |
| ROSEMARY CHICKEN & MUSHROOM | $12 |
| BARBECUED SOY & GINGER CHICKEN | $12 |
| RATATOUILLE | $12 |
| TUNISIAN CHICKPEA STEW W/ RICE | $12 |
| VEGETABLE COCONUT CURRY W/ RICE | $12 |
| Sides | Small $55 Large $90 |
herb roasted potatoes |
| Premium Sides | Small $65 Large $105 |
Spanish rice |
| Gourmet Cookies | $3/person |
| chocolate chip, red velvet, white chocolate macadamia, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, sugar cookie |
| Gourmet Bars & Brownies | $4/person |
| assortment of lemon, apple cobbler, cheesecake, chocolate brownie, s'mores, berry cobbler, salted caramel brownie |
| Cupcakes | $5.50 each |
| Flavors vary upon season |
| 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 |
| Hosted Alcohol Beverage Service | $15/person (first two hours) |
| Soft Drinks | $3 each |
| Iced Tea - 1 gallons | $26 |
| Lemonade - 1 gallon | $26 |
| Coffee Service | $3.50/person |
| Tea Service | $3.50/person |
