Catering Menu
Global Vegetarian Food Package

Small Vegetarian Food Package (Serves 10–15)
A flavorful vegetarian spread featuring SM tray hummus, 20 pcs ashak, SM tray mujaddara, and SM tray Arabic chopped salad.$400.00
Large Vegetarian Food Package (Serves 25–30)
A flavorful vegetarian spread featuring hummus, ashak, mujaddara, and Arabic chopped salad.$750.00
Main Dishes

Temen Jezar
Seven spiced basmati rice with carrots and dill. Gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan.$90.00+
Tepsi Baytenjan Meat
Iraqi Eggplant Casserole with beef. Dairy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free.$150.00+
Chicken Torshana
Iraqi sweet and savory Iraqi dish is made with chicken stewed with dried apricots, prunes, and almonds served with saffron rice. Contains nuts. Gluten-free and dairy-free. Nuts are served on the side.$140.00+
Chicken Kabsa
Syrian seasoned basmati rice with roasted chicken and toasted almonds. Contains nuts. Gluten-free and dairy-free. Nuts are served on the side.$135.00+
Afghan Lamb and Beef Kabab
Afghani lamb and beef kabab with pita bread, served with tomato chutney and fresh garden vegetables. Nut-free and dairy-free.$140.00+
Afghan Chicken Kabab
Seasoned chicken kababs with pita bread, served with tomato chutney and fresh garden vegetables. Nut-free and dairy-free.$95.00+
Mujaddara
Syrian bulgur and lentil pilaf topped with fried onions Vegan and nut-free.$90.00+
Afghan Lamb Qabuli Palau
Afghan braised lamb and basmati rice simmered with spices and topped with caramelized carrots and raisins with roasted almonds. Contains nuts. Dairy-free and gluten-free. Nuts served on the side.$250.00+
Kawaj
Syrian vegetable casserole with eggplant, potato, and zucchini, with tomato sauce. Vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free.$90.00+
Afghan Aushak
Afghan leek and spinach dumplings topped with a tomato-bean sauce and garlic-yogurt. Contains dairy and gluten. Vegetarian and nut-free.$50.00+
Fatayer Cheese
Syrian savory cheese and parsley-filled pastries. Vegetarian and nut-free.$60.00+
Fatayer Spinach
Syrian savory spinach-filled pastries. Vegetarian and nut-free.$60.00+
Syrian Falafel
Syrian chickpea fritter with cilantro, parsley, and green onion. Vegan, nut-free, gluten-free.$35.00+
Yalenji
Syrian grape leaves filled with rice, herbs, and tomato. Vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free.$35.00+
Abu basti
Syrian chickpea and butternut squash stew. Vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free.$90.00+
Tepsi Baytenjan Vegetarian
Iraqi Eggplant Casserole. Vegan, nut-free, and gluten-free.$120.00+
Sides & Dip

Hummus
Syrian chickpea dip with tahini (sesame paste) and parsley. Vegan and gluten-free. Nut free. Contains sesame. Pita not included.$80.00+
Baba Ghanoush
Syrian roasted eggplant dip. Vegan, gluten-free, and nut free. Pita not included.$90.00+
Muhammara
Syrian roasted red pepper, bulgur, walnut, & pomegranate spread. Contains nuts and gluten. Vegan. Pita not included.$90.00+
Haydari
Syrian yogurt & dill dip. Contains dairy. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free. Pita not included.$85.00+
Salad
Beverages

Water
Sold by the bottle.$2.50
Fresh Lemonade
Fresh made lemonade. Ten 8oz paper cups included. Vegan.$30.00
Fresh Tamer Hindi Juice
Sweet and sour tamarind juice drink. Ten 8oz paper cups included. Vegan.$50.00
Hot Iraqi Black Tea with Cardamom and Rosewater
Hot black tea cooked with cardamom and rosewater. Ten 8oz paper cups included. Vegan.$30.00
Bread
Desserts

Basbousa
Syrian semolina & coconut cake Contains gluten. Vegetarian and nut-free.$35.00+
Baklava with Walnuts
Syrian sweet and crispy phyllo layered with ground walnuts. Syrian sweet and crispy phyllo layered with walnuts. Contains nuts and gluten. Vegetarian.$35.00
Keyk Kadoo
Afghan Cardamom-spiced squash Cake 1 loaf Contains gluten. Vegetarian.$30.00+
All hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 4:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
Restaurant info
Sanctuary Kitchen brings the world’s cuisines to your table, made with love and local farm ingredients. We offer the most diverse global culinary options in Greater New Haven, while building economic empowerment, connection, mutual understanding, and belonging with our newest neighbors.
Location
109 Legion Avenue, New Haven, CT 06519






