Private Culinary Events · Option 01
Build Your Own Party.
Up to 40 guests, four hours. Pick a hands-on mini class, then choose one dish from each course. A focaccia platter and cookie platter come with every meal.
Choose your mini class
Our chef leads your group through one hands-on mini class.
Build your catered meal
Choose one appetizer
- Crudités with Homemade Dip
- Bruschetta Board
- Seasonal Whipped Ricotta with Fruit or Crostini
- Stracciatella with Grilled Stone Fruit
- Caramelized-Onion Flatbread
- Caramelized-Onion Puff Pastry Bites
- Tomato Tart
Choose one pasta
- Amatriciana
- Alla Norma
- Pesto
- Broccoli Rabe Pesto
- Nerano
- Rigatoni al Forno
- Pasta ai Funghi
- Seasonal Risotto
Choose one main
- Roasted Pesto Chicken with Grilled Lemon
- Chicken Scarpariello
- Grilled Chicken with Fresh Herbs
- Eggplant al Forno (vegetarian)
Choose one side
- Roasted Lemon Potatoes
- Garlic-Rosemary Potatoes
- French Fries
- Gourmet Mac & Cheese
- Coconut Rice
- Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
- Sautéed Greens
- Broccoli Rabe
Choose one salad
- Caesar
- Spinach Caesar
- Chef's Seasonal
- Sicilian Fennel & Orange
Served buffet style. Want more? Extra dishes and family-style service can be added à la carte.
Add to the table.
Add extra dishes to your Build Your Own menu. À la carte items are priced separately.
Appetizers & Boards
- Arancini
- Charcuterie with Parmesan, Brie & Honey
- Prosciutto Platter
- Prosciutto with Melon or Grilled Peach
- Grilled Mortadella Skewers with Salsa Verde
- Mezze Platter
- Chicago-Style Pigs in a Blanket
- Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
- Pizzette
- Steak Toast with Horseradish
- Lamb Chops with Grilled Lemon
Pasta
- Pasta with Blistered Tomato
- Spicy Vodka
- Lasagna Bolognese
- Pasta Bolognese
Mains
- Chicken Milanese
- Fried Chicken & Biscuits
- Sunday Sauce with Meatballs
- Premium Steak Cuts
- Sliced Sirloin with Salsa Verde
- Braised Short Ribs
- Osso Buco
- Beef Bourguignon
- Porchetta
- Roast Pork
- Maple-Mustard Glazed Salmon
- Miso-Glazed Salmon
Sides & Salads
- Potato Gratin
- Caprese
- Grilled Peach, Burrata & Prosciutto
- Greek Salad
- Tuna Niçoise
Brunch
- Gourmet French Toast
- Bagels with Cream Cheese & Butter
- Frittata
- Quiche
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Cinnamon Rolls
- Omelet Station
- Full Lox Spread
Platters
- Focaccia & Baguette Sandwiches
- Chicken Fingers with Hot Honey
- Buttermilk Biscuits
- Gourmet Wings
More From the Menu
- Extra appetizer, pasta, main, side or salad from Build Your Own
- Family-style service
- Custom cake
Menus, offerings and pricing are subject to change. Final details are confirmed in your event proposal.
Make it unforgettable.
Personalize any event with stations, drinks, entertainment and styling. Enhancements are priced separately and subject to availability.
Stations & Drinks
- Berkel prosciutto carving station
- Mozzarella station
- Omelet station
- Pizza-making station
- Ice cream bar
- Prosecco station & Bestea Bar
- Calvisius caviar station
- Wine upgrades, spritz service & beer keg
Take-Home Experiences
- Merc-Cello making
- Olive Oil & Vinegar Bar
- Spice Market spice kits
- A second hands-on activity
Entertainment & Activities
- Singers & live performers
- DJ & MC
- Drag performer
- Caricature artist
- Build Your Bouquet Bar
- Perfume bar
- Forever Fused
- Kids' crafts
Décor, Gifts & Extras
- Custom tablescapes & florals
- Premium glassware, chargers & linens
- Arches, backdrops & Vespa display
- Custom & embroidered aprons
- Merc Gift Boxes & favors
- Photographer
- Additional event time
Let's start planning.
Tell us about your gathering and our team will be in touch to plan the details.
- 01Share your date, group size and occasion
- 02Build your own or choose a curated theme
- 03Add any enhancements to make it yours
Menus, offerings and pricing are subject to change. Final details are confirmed in your event proposal.
