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Zella's Soulful Kitchen
1430 7th Street
Oakland, CA 94607
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Breakfast Menu
Lunch Menu
Catering Menu
Breakfast Menu
Breakfast
Boiled Farm Egg
$1.00Omelet 2
$5.00
cheese and seasonal vegetables
Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich
$5.00
cheese and eggs on a fresh-baked biscuit
Choice of bacon or handmade chicken
$6.00
sausage, eggs and cheese on a fresh-baked biscuit
Zella's Yogurt Parfait
$4.75
Vanilla yogurt, house-made granola & seasonal fruit
Fresh-Baked Goods
$2.50
Muffins, coffee cake, cake, pie, scones
Seasonal Fruit Cup
$2.50Steel Cut Oatmeal
$3.25
with brown sugar, raisins & milk
Salads
Our salads are made with local produce and our dressings are house made with fresh ingredients.
House Salad
field greens, shredded carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, sunflower seeds with a red wine vinaigrette.
- Sm $4.00
- Lg $6.00
- Add tuna salad or chicken breast for addl
- $3.00
Kale Caesar Salad
$7.95
kale, parmesan, croutons with caesar dressing.
Spinach Salad
$7.95
tender organic baby spinach, chopped egg, crumbled gorgonzola, chopped bacon and pickled red onions served with balsamic vinaigrette.
Grilled Jerk Chicken Salad
$8.95
on a bed of lettuce, cabbage, cilantro, shredded carrots, green onions, cucumbers with a lemon vinaigrette.
Cold Sandwiches
Half Sandwich & Salad
$6.95
cold sandwiches only. Choice of any cold sandwich and a small house salad.
The Vegan
$6.95
House-made hummus, pickled carrots, pickled onions, cucumbers, and mixed greens on whole grain bread.
Tuna with Capers & Herbs
$7.25
tuna, capers, fresh herbs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper, mixed greens, tomato and sliced red onion on a ciabatta roll.
Roasted Turkey with Swiss Cheese
$7.95
roasted turkey, house-made aioli, Dijon, lettuce, tomato, and swiss cheese on a ciabatta roll.
Hot Sandwiches
Ham and Swiss
$8.95
smoked ham, house-made aioli, Dijon, and Swiss cheese, served on sliced sourdough bread.
Grilled Lemon & Herb Chicken Breast
$8.95
with spicy roasted red pepper relish, free- range grilled chicken breast, provolone cheese and mixed greens on a ciabatta roll.
Short Rib with Melted Cheese
$9.95
with arugula, aioli, and pickled red onions on a ciabatta roll.
Hot Daily Lunch Special
(entrée with 2 sides) $7-$8 "Coming Soon!" Southern Comfort Rotations (served 4-7 p m), menu items will be offered based on seasonality with one or two side dishes. Seasonal Prepared Foods deli case menu items will be offered based on seasonality and sold by the pound. May include:
Roasted/Fried Chicken
with Macaroni & Cheese,Vegetarian Braised Greens.
Jambalaya
Shrimp & Grits
Cajun Shrimp
Red Beans & Rice
Turkey Meatloaf
with Mashed Potatoes served with a Seasonal Vegetable.
Grilled/Fried Fish
served with Potato Salad and Hushpuppies.
Grilled Pork Chops
served w/ Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes and a Seasonal Vegetable.
Entrees
Rotisserie Chickens
Whole Roasted Lemon & Herb Chicken
Whole Roasted Blackberry-Chili Glazed Chicken
Guava Glazed Chicken
Spring Chicken
Jerk-style Chicken Breast
Turkey Meatloaf with Tomato Chutney
Grilled Pork Chops stuffed with Apples
Shepherd's Pie
Grilled Salmon Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce
Side Dishes
Pickled Shrimp
Curried Chicken Salad
Egg Salad
Pasta Shell & Tuna Salad
Meyer Lemon & Currant Couscous
Spicy Snap Pea Salad
Lentil Salad
with Fresh Mint and Feta Cheese
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Classic Potato Salad
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad
Organic Heirloom Tomato Salad
Kale & Squash Salad with a sesame dressing
Macaroni & Cheese
Roasted Herb and Garlic Potatoes
Charred Corn Salad with Herb Vinaigrette
Grilled Vegetables
Roasted Cauliflower & Chard
Green Beans
with shallot vinaigrette
Seasonal Fruit Salad
Sautéed Broccoli with Lemon Zest
Grilled Asparagus Spicy Cabbage Slaw
Roasted Yams
Corn & Pepper Succotash
Candied Orange Carrots
Spinach Au Gratin
Scalloped Potatoes
Sweet Treats
Sweet Potato Cheesecake
drizzled with a pecan bourbon caramel sauce.
Seasonal Fruit Cobblers
Coconut Layer Cake Lemon Pound Cake
Mocha Chocolate Cake
Hand-Held Pies
peach, berry, apple, pear.
Banana Pudding
Sweet Potato Pecan Tart
Cookies
chocolate chip, oatmeal, toffee, peanut butter, shortbread.
Brownies Lemon bars
Appetizers / Hors D'oeuvres
Finger Biscuit Platter
Little house-made biscuits split and filled with your choice of: smoked ham with jarlsberg cheese and honey dijon mustard, smoked turkey, sharp cheddar and apple butter, chicken salad with red apples and almonds, egg salad with sweet red pepper and fresh herbs (one choice on a small platter; two choices on a large platter.)
- Small (30 Little Biscuits) $59.00
- Large (60 Little Biscuits) $60.00
Fried Chicken Biscuit Platter
Little house-made cream biscuits split and filled with a fried chicken tender and drizzled with spicy honey butter.
- Small (30 Little Sandwiches) $89.00
- Large (60 Little Sandwiches) $119.00
Cajun Shrimp Cocktail
Marinated shrimp served with a remoulade cocktail sauce.
- Small (30 Shrimp) $78.00
- Large (60 Shrimp) $129.99
Trio of Spreads
Choose from; smoked salmon, artichoke & jalapeno, hummus and carmelized onion dip, served with flat bread crackers.
- Serves 8-10 $44.99
Gourmet Cheese Platter
An assortment of brie, goat, gorgonzola, and sharp cheddar cheeses, accompanied by grapes and fresh berries and served with rustic breads and crackers.
- Serves 10-12 $36.99
Seasonal Fruit Platter
Seasonal assortment may include watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, honeydew, grapes, or assorted berries.
- Small (Serves 8-10) $16.99
- Large (Serves 16-18) $29.99
Seasonal Vegetable Platter
May include; blanched broccoli, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, carrots and cucumbers, with choice of house ranch, blue cheese or hummus (vegan).
- Small (Serves 8-10) $16.99
- Large (Serves 16-18) $29.99
Deviled Eggs
Traditional deviled eggs topped with capers and fresh dill.
- Small (30 Halves) $52.00
- Large (60 Halves) $80.00
On the Hotter Side
All platters are fully garnished, buffet ready and designed to be enjoyed at room temperature. Must be cooked onsite.
Toasty Grits
Yellow corn grits cooked with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, toasted and cut into triangles and topped with a red pepper relish and feta cheese or sautéed mushrooms and parmesan cheese.
- One Size (30 Pieces) $79.60
Mini Jamaican Meat Patties
Spicy beef or chicken wrapped in tender flakey pastry and baked to a golden perfection.
- One Size (40 Pieces) $89.99
Cornbread with Honey Butter
Freshly baked bite-sized corn bread served with honey butter.
- One Size (24 Pieces) $24.00
Potato Bites
Small potatoes roasted in olive oil, garlic & rosemary, and topped with the following combinations: pesto & shaved parmesean cheese; sautéed mushrooms & garlic (vegan); sour cream with crumbled apple -wood smoked bacon; creme fraiche & caviar (add addl. $8)
- Small (30 Pieces) $49.00
- Large (60 Pieces) $75.00
Blackberry Glazed Turkey Meatballs
Fresh turkey, onions, peppers and herbs rolled into balls, sautéed and glazed with a sweet and spicy blackberry chili sauce.
- Small (30 Pieces) $45.60
- Large (60 Pieces) $79.20
Roasted Chicken Wings
Choose (one) from salt & pepper, jerk style, buffalo, or bbq sauce.
- Small (50 Pieces) $65.00
- Large (100 Pieces) $100.00
Fried Chicken Wings
Served dipped in honey or served with your choice of one dip: blue cheese or ranch.
- Small (50 Pieces) $80.00
- Large (100 Pieces) $115.00
Sliders
Turkey Meatloaf
Tasty meatloaf on mini buns with sharp cheddar, arugula, mustard & ketchup.
- One Size (24 Pieces) $86.00
Pulled Bbq Chicken
Seasoned shredded chicken drenched in zella's house bbq sauce, topped with a spicy slaw nestled on a mini bun.
- One Size (24 Pieces) $86.00
Crab Cake
Scrumptious mini crab cakes nestled inside a hawaiian buns with micro greens and a dollop remoulade.
- One Size (24 Pieces)
Shrimp Po' Boy
Cornmeal-crisped shrimp, romaine lettuce, and tomato on a mini bun drizzled with a remoulade sauce.
- One Size (Pieces) $106.00
Skewers
Tofu and Vegetable
Grilled tofu and seasonal vegetables served with a spicy hoisin or coconut peanut dipping sauce.
- Small (30 Skewers $72.00
- Large (60 Skewers) $105.00
Jerk Chicken
Jerk marinated roasted chicken skewers served with a seasonal fruit salsa.
Steak
Roasted strips of skewered marinated meat served with a ginger sesame dipping sauce.
- Small (40 Skewers) $78.00
- Large (80 Skewers) $128.00
Dinners
All dinner menus include a choice of two sides and fresh baked honey buttered cornbread or fresh-baked roll. We request a minimum guest count of 25 guests for dinner orders. Service includes: biodegradable service ware, plates, utensils and napkins. Additional service and/or rentals are available at an additional cost.
Roasted Garlic & Herb Chicken
- (Per person) $32.00
Pork Loin
$36.00
Rosemary rubbed center cut pork loin. Served with a apple compote.
Grilled Baby Lamb Chops with a Mint -Julep Chutney
- (Per person) $42.00
The Carvery
(Choose one) maple glazed spiral cut ham; turkey breast with fresh cranberry relish.
- (Per person) $45.00
Prime Rib
Slow roasted angus prime rib. Served with au jus.
- (Per person) $52.00
Roasted Salmon with a Lemon Butter Sauce
- Market Value
Salads
Pear Salad
Mixed greens with sliced pears, aged stilton cheese & candied walnuts. Served with a champagne vinaigrette.
Spinach Salad
Tender baby spinach, apples, candied pecans, crumbled gorgonzola, served with our balsamic vinaigrette.
Pomegranate Salad
Wild field greens with fresh pomegranate seeds & mango slices, tossed with manchego cheese, & pepitas. Served with a pomegranate vinaigrette.
Roasted Butternut Squash & Beet Salad
Roasted beets & squash, cranberries, goat cheese & mixed greens. Served with an apple cider vinaigrette.
Cranberry Salad
Arugula, cranberries, candied walnuts, crumbled bleu cheese, grapes. Served with a red wine vinaigrette.
Vegetables
Farmers Market Winter Vegetables
Steamed & tossed in a light butter sauce.
Green Beans
With sautéed shallots.
Candied Yams
Glazed with pecans & marshmallows.
Braised Greens
Collard and kale greens slow-cooked with willie bird smoked turkey, sweet onions, garlic and spices.
Creamed Spinach
Spinach, onions and spices baked in a cream sauce.
Creamed Corn
Fresh shucked corn, onions, and spices sautéed and finished with cream.
Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower seasoned with salt, pepper tossed in olive oil and roasted.
Oven Roasted Winter Vegetables
Winter vegetables seasoned with salt, pepper tossed in olive oil and roasted.
Starches & Grains
White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
Cavatappi pasta,baked in a cheddar, parmesean, and gruyere cheese sauce with a bread crumb topping.
Rosemary & Garlic Roasted New Potatoes
Quartered new potatoes with roasted garlic.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes blended with sour cream.
Scalloped Potatoes
Thinly sliced potatoes, onion, and parmesean cheese baked in cream.
Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed sweet potatoes swirled with maple syrup, butter and cream.
Rice Pilaf
Traditional rice pilaf with fresh herbs.
Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing
Cornbread, sautéed vegetables, and cranberries baked to perfection.
Quinoa & Kale
Quinoa, crispy kale, celery, cucumbers, mango and avocado tossed with a mustard vinaigrette.
Pre-Fixed
All pre-fixed dinner orders require a 30 person minimum guest count.
Creole Repast
Chicken & sausage jambalaya - a traditional creole rice dish (we use orzo pasta) comprised of chicken, turkey sausage, fresh herbs, onions, garlic, green peppers and spices served with honey buttered cornbread.
- (Per person) $28.00
Comfort-Style
Roasted herb chicken breasts with lemon sauce, rice pilaf, and sautéed green beans.
- (Per person) $30.00
Tribute to Soul Food
Fried chicken, roasted cauliflower & greens, classic cheddar macaroni & cheese, and honey buttered cornbread.
- (Per person) $32.00
Caribbean Rim
Choice of jerk chicken, tofu or beef sate skewers with seasonal fruit relish, crunchy vegetable slaw and honeybuttered cornbread.
- (Per person) $36.00
Casual Elegance
Medallions of chicken breast stuffed with spinach, sundried tomato and goat cheese, whipped mashed potatoes, and mixed green salad with red wine vinaigrette.
- (Per person) $36.00
Sweet Finales
Turnovers (Mini Pies)
Seasonal fruit and spices baked in a flaky puff pastry, minimum 24.
- (Each) $2.00
Decadent Brownies
- Tray of 15 $35.00
- Tray of 30 $65.00
Old Fashioned Cookies
Chocolate chip, peanut butter, or oatmeal raisin.
- Small (Serves 8-10) $32.99
- Large (Serves 15-20) $52.99
Dessert Bars
Sweet potato tarts, pecan bars, brownie, or lemon bars.
- Small (Serves 20) $45.99
- Large (Serves 40) $85.99
Miniature Cheesecake Squares
Fresh berries, lemon, or sweet potato w/ a caramel bourbon pecan sauce.
- Small (Serves 20) $45.99
- Large (Serves 40) $85.99
Strawberry Shortcake Triffle
Layered pound cake, fresh strawberries and fresh whipped cream served in individual cups. Minimum 12.
- Trifles (Each) $2.50
Banana Pudding
Layers of sliced bananas, vanilla custard, and vanilla wafer cookies served in individual cups.
- Puddings (Each) $2.50
Cupcakes
Red velvet with cream cheese frosting, vanilla with chocolate frosting chocolate with chocolate ganache, minimum 24.
- Mini Cupcakes (Each) $1.75