CATERING MENU
General Information
Thank you for your interest in Zanzibar Cafe. All orders from our Catering Menu may be placed through our Catering Manager, Michelle Koenig via email at michelle@zanzibarcafe.com or via phone at 619.699.9141. Calls received after 5:00 P.M will be returned the next business day. We require at least 24 hours notice on all orders. Some orders may require 48 hours notice. 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 fees are dependant upon the delivery location and size of order. We will arrange for delivery and provide an estimated delivery fee when an order is placed. Sales tax will be automatically added to your bill.
Paper goods, plastic ware & serving utensils are available upon request at no additional charge. Ceramic platters, baskets and linens are available for a rental fee and must be returned the next business day.
Client will be responsible for paying for any damaged or lost items.
Menu items are subject to market availability. Any substitution is guaranteed to be of equal or greater quality.
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BREAKFAST
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
A selection of breakfast breads & pastries including croissants, pastries, scones & muffins, a seasonal fruit platter, freshly squeezed orange juice and choice of regular or decaffeinated coffee.
10.00/person -- Minimum: 6 guests
BAGEL BREAKFAST
Includes assorted fresh bagels, plain or herbed cream cheese, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, capers & lemon, a seasonal fruit platter, freshly squeezed orange juice, choice of regular or decaffeinated coffee.
11.00/person -- Minimum: 6 guests
Add sliced Cambridge smoked salmon for 5.00/person.
HEALTH NUT BREAKFAST
Housemade granola with lowfat vanilla yogurt, a seasonal fruit platter, freshly squeezed orange juice, choice of regular or decaffeinated coffee.
11.00/person -- Minimum: 6 guests
BREAKFAST BREADS
A platter of our housemade breakfast breads. Includes slices of banana bread and zucchini bread.
Small (serves 10-12) 29.00
Medium (serves 14-16) 37.00
Large (serves 18-20) 45.00
A LA CARTE ITEMS
Fruit Salad Cups 2.95 each
Fruit & yogurt Granola Parfaits 3.95 each
COFFEE & TEA SERVICE
Coffee Service 1.95/person
Tea Service 1.95/person
Our daily fresh brewed coffee comes from Cafe Moto, a local San Diego Roasting company. Café Moto is a second-generation family owned & operated business that encourages sustainability, by fostering beneficial relationships among farmers and their customers. They purchase organic and Fair Trade products, promoting a healthy environment as well as fair wages.
Our house blend, Organic Blue Sky is a Dark Roast Organic and Fair Trade coffee. It wasoriginally designed to be a tribute to Berkeley,CA and the Beatnix of past, Certified Organic coffees, roasted dark to impart a smoky flavor and lasting caramelized finish (decaffeinated is available upon request)
We also offer over two-dozen Assorted teas, also from Café Moto. Please inquire about flavors.
Cups, sugar & cream are included.
COLD BEVERAGES
Assorted sodas, bottled juices & teas, and bottled Zanzibar water available upon request
LUNCH
ORDERING GUIDELINES
Small serves 10-12 Medium serves 14-16 Large serves 18-20
SANDWICHES AND BOXED LUNCHES
TRADITIONAL SANDWICH PLATTER
May include vegetarian, ham, turkey, tuna with avocado & sprouts, and egg salad on various breads including focaccia, sourdough, ciabatta bun, multigrain & french baguette
Small 108.00 Medium 144.00 Large 180.00
GOURMET SANDWICH PLATTER
May include turkey & avocado croissant, curried chicken on ciabatta, brie & pesto baguette, tomato & mozzarella on focaccia and mediterranean vegetable & Salami on ciabatta
Small 108.00 Medium 144.00 Large 180.00
PETITE SANDWICH PLATTER
May include brie & pesto, tuna with avocado & sprouts, egg salad, smoked salmon & curried chicken salad on assorted mini rolls.
Small 108.00 Medium 144.00 Large 180.00
EXECUTIVE LUNCH BOXES
Perfect for office meetings, seminars, ball games, events, picnics or travel. Includes a traditional sandwich, salad of the day or fresh fruit salad, a brownie or cookie and a bag of chips
Whole sandwich 13.95 Half sandwich 9.95
Add a gourmet sandwich for an extra 1.00
SALAD BOWLS
All dressings are served on the side unless otherwise requested. Portions are meant to be served as sides to accompany lunch orders or may be combined with other salads to make up a meal.
HOUSE SALAD
Mixed greens, roma tomatoes, artichokes, kalamata olives, feta cheese, sprouts, red onions, sunflower seeds & sliced avocado, served with our house balsamic vinaigrette
Small 50.00 Medium 65.00 Large 80.00
MANGO CHICKEN SALAD
Mixed greens, jicama, cucumber, mango, roasted almonds & sun-dried cherries served with a cherry vinaigrette
Small 60.00 Medium 82.00 Large 104.00
GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SALAD
Sliced portobello mushrooms on mixed greens, topped with golden raisins, walnuts and crumbled goat cheese served with a raspberry vinaigrette
Small 60.00 Medium 82.00 Large 104.00
COBB SALAD
Grilled chicken breast, crisp bacon, sliced hard-boiled egg, chopped tomato, sliced red onion & crumbled blue cheese on a bed of chopped romaine and red cabbage, served with a side of dijon-red wine vinaigrette
Small 60.00 Medium 82.00 Large 104.00
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese & croutons served with a caesar dressing
Small 44.00 Medium 60.00 Large 76.00
Add chicken for 1.95 per person
CHOPPED SUMMER SALAD
Chopped romaine lettuce topped with sliced olives, diced tomatoes, avocado, cucumbers, hearts of palm & feta cheese served with a citrus dressing
Small 50.00 Medium 65.00 Large 82.00
Add chicken for 1.95 per person
CHOPPED ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD
Chopped chicken breast, shredded carrot, sliced red pepper, shredded coconut, chopped romaine & red cabbage garnished with cilantro, roasted sesame seeds, sprouts & peanuts, served with an asian vinaigrette
Small 60.00 Medium 82.00 Large 104.00
GREEN SALAD 3.25/PERSON
Mixed Greens, tomato, cucumber and croutons, served with our house balsamic vinaigrette
Small 44.00 Medium 60.00 Large 76.00
PARTY PLATTERS
SMOKED SALMON PLATTER
Cambridge smoked salmon served with capers, onions, tomatoes, sliced lemon & cream cheese, served with assorted bagels
Small 88.00 Medium 120.00 Large 152 .00
ANTIPASTO PLATTER
Salami, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella cheese, olives, artichokes, roasted & pappadew peppers and other select items served with rosemary focaccia bread and baguette
Small 88.00 Medium 120.00 Large 152.00
CRUDITE PLATTER
Fresh garden vegetables served with a seasonal dip
Small 40.00 Medium 52.00 Large 64.00
CAPRESE PLATTER
Fresh mozzarella & tomato slices drizzled with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and chopped fresh basil, served with sliced baguette
Small 32.00 Medium 41.00 Large 49.00
TRADITIONAL CHEESE PLATTER
An assortment of cheeses, garnished with fresh fruit, served with sliced baguette and crostini
Small 70.00 Medium 102.00 Large 134.00
GOURMET CHEESE PLATTER
An assortment of gourmet cheeses, garnished with fresh fruit, nuts & honeycomb, served with sliced baguette and crostini
Small 88.00 Medium 120.00 Large 152.00
FRUIT PLATTER
An assortment of fresh seasonal fruit. May include cantalope, honeydew, watermelon, pineapple, oranges, assorted berries and grapes.
Small 35.00 Medium 47.00 Large 59.00
HOT LUNCH ITEMS
ZANZIBAR MAC & CHEESE $59 Serves 12
Our signature mac & cheese with cheddar, fontina, feta & parmesan, with hints of spinach & tomato, topped with a crispy cornbread crust
TRADITIONAL LASAGNE $79 Serves 12
Layers of delicious meat sauce, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, & parmesan
VEGETARIAN LASAGNE $79 Serves 12
Our vegetarian lasagne is packed with roasted veggies, tomato sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, & parmesan
*We suggest adding one of our salads to complete your meal
DESSERTS
COOKIE PLATTER
Freshly baked assortment of chocolate chip, oatmeal chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, white chocolate macadamia, and peanut butter
Small 28.00 Medium 36.00 Large 42.00
GOURMET COOKIE PLATTER
Freshly baked assortment of almond ricciarelli, chocolate crinkles, cranberry-coconut macaroons, sugared gingersnaps & lime meltaways
Small 28.00 Medium 36.00 Large 42.00
BROWNIES & BARS
Selection may include caramel brownies, lemon bars, peanut butter blondies, pecan bars, s’mores bar and mocha crunch bar
Small 33.00 Medium 42.00 Large 51.00
CUPCAKE PLATTER
Includes a selection of the best ever cupcakes! Ask us for available flavors
Small 27.00 Medium 36.00 Large 45.00
CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES
Long stemmed strawberries dipped in dark or white chocolate
Small 27.00 Medium 36.00 Large 45.00
ZANZIBAR CAKES
CLASSIC CARROT CAKE
Lemon, cream cheese, buttercream
ALL AMERICAN VANILLA BUTTER CAKE
vanilla or chocolate buttercream
DEEP, DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE
vanilla, chocolate or caramel buttercream
LIGHT & FLUFFY CITRUS CHIFFON
lemon or vanilla buttercream
SOUTHERN RED VELVET CAKE
tangy cream cheese buttercream
COCONUT CAKE
vanilla buttercream, raspberries and coconut
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE
Chocolate glaze and cocoa nibs
VANILLA PASSION FRUIT
citrus chiffon, mango or raspberries, fresh cream & passion fruit buttercream
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE
peanut butter buttercream & toasted meringue
CAKE PRICES
6 INCH (serves 8-10) $36.00
9 INCH (serves 12-16) $45.00
1/2 SHEET (serves 40-45) $78.00
BUNDT (serves 10-12) $28.00
CUSTOM CAKES & CUPCAKES
We customize as well Please inquire about specialty items for bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays & other special occasions
SIGNATURE DESSERTS
LUCIOUS LEMON TART
$28.00 serves 12
DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TART
$32.00 serves 12
NEW ORLEANS BREAD PUDDING
$42 serves 12
SEASONAL FRUIT CRISP
$55 serves 12
CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES
$27.00 serves 12
HOLIDAY DESSERTS
LINZER TART
Hazelnut-orange crust, raspberry preserves
$32.00 serves 12
SPICED PUMPKIN TART
buttery pate sucree, creamy squash custard
$32.00 serves 12
BOURBON BREAD PUDDING
brioche, brown sugar custard, dried black currants
$36.00 serves 12
OLD FASHION APPLE PIE
sweet-tart, cinnamon spiced filling, flaky, sugared crust
$32.00 serves 12
PEAR & CRANBERRY CRISP
oatmeal, almond crumble
$35.00 serves 12
SPICY GINGERBREAD BUNDT
candied gingerroot
$28.00 serves 12
HOLIDAY COOKIE PLATTER
gingersnaps, linzer, shortbread, pecan sandies,
butter rum meltaways, ricciarelli, chocolate crinkles
Small $28.00 Medium $36.00 Large $42.00