Private Communal Table Experience
“Where Stories and Flavors Are Shared.”
Celebrate togetherness with our Private Communal Table Experience—a warm, inviting evening designed for sharing incredible food and unforgettable moments. Perfect for birthdays, corporate gatherings, or any occasion where connection matters most. Compared to the intimacy of our Private Chef’s Counter and the formality of our Private Chef’s Table, this experience offers a more relaxed, social atmosphere.
What’s Included:
- Chef-Crafted Family-Style Menu: Seasonal dishes served on big platters and bowls for passing and sharing.
- Exclusive Patio Setting: Enjoy the glow of our glass-enclosed patio for a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere.
- Wine Service: Carafes of house wine at the table, with premium upgrades available.
- Chef Interaction: Stories and culinary insights from our team while they handle all the cooking and cleanup.
Capacity & Pricing:
- Up to 30 guests
- $4,500 total (fixed regardless of guest count)
- Includes exclusive patio access and chef-curated family-style menu
Optional Enhancements:
- Custom tablescape
- Additional appetizers or dessert stations
- Photographer for your event
Why You’ll Love It:
This experience is all about connection—big platters, shared bowls, and the joy of dining together. It’s less formal than a plated dinner and more casual than our Private Chef’s Counter or Chef’s Table, but every bit as memorable.
Reserve Your Private Communal Table:
631-818-1100 | contact@babylonmercantile.com
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Cook Like A Chef, Dine Like Family
From chef-guided cooking classes to intimate Chef’s Counter dinners and family-style gatherings, Our Table offers private culinary experiences designed to bring people together. Each event is crafted by our award-winning chefs, complete with curated menus, wine pairings, hands-on cooking, and the warm, communal spirit of The Merc. Whether you're celebrating a milestone or planning a group night out, we create meaningful moments around the table—where food, story, and connection come naturally.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Private Cooking Class is fully hands-on and instructional—your group cooks a curated menu with our chefs, enjoys appetizers and wine, and uses the Cookshop & Patio. It’s ideal for groups of 24 or fewer who want more cooking and learning.
The Private Cooking Party is designed for larger, more social groups (up to 36). It includes a lighter cooking activity (like cavatelli, gnocchi, or dessert) followed by a chef-catered buffet meal, making it perfect for showers, family gatherings, and team outings.
Our large-format experiences reserve the full facility, so the price remains the same regardless of whether you have 16 guests or 36 guests. For example, the Mercantile Buffet Lunch Package is $5,000 total for up to 36 guests, no matter your final headcount. This ensures you have full use of both kitchens and the patio for a seamless, private event.
Yes, most of our experiences can be customized.
- For Family Recipe, we recreate your heirloom dish with your family’s cook as the guest instructor.
- For Cooking Parties and Pizza Parties, you can choose your cooking activity (gnocchi, cavatelli, cookie decorating, pizza dough, mozzarella pulling, etc.).
- For Chef’s Table and Chef’s Counter, menus are fully curated by our culinary team and can be tailored to your preferences.
Most events include a Prosecco toast and house wine service, with optional upgrades such as wine pairings, premium bottles, or a full wine & beer package. All premium wine selections can be added à la carte for a customized beverage experience. Corking fees also apply if you bring your own bottles.
- Up to 24 guests: Private Cooking Class, Family Recipe
- Up to 30 guests: Chef’s Table, Communal Table
- 12–18 guests: Chef’s Counter
- Up to 36 guests: Private Cooking Party, Private Pizza Party, Brunch Party
Choose based on how interactive you want the cooking to be—full hands-on, light activity + buffet, plated chef dinner, or communal family-style dining. We’re happy to guide you to the perfect fit based on your goals, occasion, and group size.
