Private Chef’s Table Experience
Michelin-Inspired Dining Under the Stars
For those who crave privacy, elegance, and unforgettable cuisine, our Private Chef’s Table offers an extraordinary dining experience. Hosted in our stunning glass-enclosed patio, this event combines the artistry of a Michelin-style tasting menu with the intimacy of a private celebration.
What Awaits You
- 7-Course Tasting Menu: A refined progression of dishes, plated and presented with precision.
- Sommelier Wine Pairings: Exceptional selections to complement each course.
- Chef Presentation: Our chefs introduce each course tableside, then allow you to savor time together with your guests.
- Exclusive Patio Setting: Seated at our communal dining table for a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere.
Flat Rate Pricing (Up to 36 Guests)
Signature Experience – $8,500
- 7-Course Michelin-Inspired Menu
- Sommelier Wine Pairings
- Chef tableside introductions
Elevated Experience – $10,000
- Everything in Signature PLUS:
- Example Theme: Truffle Dinner
- Custom-Created Menu based on client’s requests
- Signature cocktail on arrival
- Premium wine upgrades
- Custom printed menus
Luxe Experience – $12,500
- Everything in Elevated PLUS:
- Champagne toast
- Caviar service
- Personalized menu design with chef consultation
Looking for Something Different?
- Private Chef’s Family Meal – A more casual, family-style dining experience with comforting dishes and shared platters.
- Chef’s Counter – An intimate, interactive experience for smaller groups, seated at the chef’s counter for a front-row view of the culinary artistry.
Perfect For:
Elegant dinner parties • Board meetings • Corporate celebrations • Milestone events
Reserve Your Private Chef’s Table:
Contact us at contact@babylonmercantile or 631-818-1100 to plan your evening.
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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.
