All Private Culinary Events at Babylon Mercantile
Celebrate life’s most meaningful moments with a culinary experience that’s as unique as your occasion. At Babylon Mercantile, we transform cooking into connection—whether you’re planning an intimate family gathering, a milestone celebration, or a corporate event, our private offerings combine hands-on fun, chef-crafted menus, and the warmth of communal dining.
Our Facility:
Located in the heart of Babylon Village, our space features two chef-led kitchens, a glass-enclosed patio for dining, and full access to the Mercantile Cookshop. From interactive cooking stations to elegant tablescapes, every detail is designed to make your event unforgettable. We can host up to 40 guests for private parties and up to 24 guests for hands-on cooking classes.
Explore Our Private Event Experiences
Click on each of our Private Event products for more information:
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Private Cooking Class (Capacity: Up to 24 guests) -- MORE INFO
A fully hands-on culinary experience for groups who want to cook, learn, and dine together. Guests prepare a curated menu under the guidance of our chefs, then enjoy a communal meal.
Starting at $3,500. -
Private Cooking Party (Capacity: Up to 40 guests) -- MORE INFO
Perfect for larger groups and festive occasions like bridal showers, birthdays, and team-building. Guests enjoy a light cooking activity (such as making fresh pasta or dessert) followed by a chef-catered buffet meal.
Starting at $5,000. -
The Family Recipe Experience (Capacity: Up to 24 guests) -- MORE INFO
Honor your family’s culinary legacy by inviting a loved one to lead the kitchen as guest chef. We source ingredients, prep the space, and serve lunch while they share your heirloom recipe.
Starting at $3,500. -
Private Pizza Party (Capacity: Up to 40 guests) -- MORE INFO
A relaxed, interactive celebration featuring chef-led dough making, mozzarella pulling, and artisanal pizzas fired in Gozney ovens. Includes appetizers, wine or beer pairings, and a sweet Italian finish.
Starting at $5,000. -
Chef’s Counter & Chef’s Table Dinners (Capacity: 12–30 guests depending on format)
Elevated dining experiences featuring multi-course tasting menus paired with wine or beer. Perfect for corporate dinners, board meetings, or intimate celebrations.
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Family Communal Table at The Merc (Capacity: Up to 36 guests)-- MORE INFO
A family-style dinner designed for sharing—big platters, flowing wine, and plenty of laughter. Ideal for relaxed gatherings where chefs handle all the cooking and cleanup.
Starting at $4,500 -
Private Brunch Party (Capacity: Up to 40 guests) MORE INFO
A chef-inspired brunch buffet with a light culinary activity and plenty of time to mingle. Perfect for showers, birthdays, or stylish daytime celebrations.
Starting at $3,000.
Optional Enhancements:
- Wine & beer packages
- Coffee service
- Custom cake from a local bakery
- Berkel Prosciutto & Mozzarella Station
- Photographer
- Tablescape design
- Corking fee
- Wine pairing experience
- Vespa Display
- Forever Fused by HitchLI
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Prosecco Piano
…and more custom touches to make your event unforgettable.
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631-818-1100 | contact@babylonmercantile.com
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.
