Your Kitchen.
Your Crew.
Your Merc.
For groups who want more cooking and interactive instruction, this is our signature Babylon Mercantile cooking class made completely personal. Gather your friends, family, or colleagues for a hands-on class in an intimate setting.
More cooking. More Fun.
A Private Cooking Class is fully hands-on and instructional. Your group cooks a curated menu side by side with our chefs, enjoys appetizers and wine, and has the Cookshop and patio all to yourselves.
It is ideal for groups of 24 or fewer who want more cooking and learning. When class is done, everyone sits down together on our glass-enclosed patio to enjoy the meal they made.
Every private class includes
Hands-on cooking with our chef instructors guiding every step
Chef-prepared appetizer platter to start your experience
All ingredients sourced and prepped for your chosen menu
House wine & beer
Communal dining on our glass-enclosed patio after class
Exclusive use of our main kitchen studio
Choose your menu.
Each class is built around a curated menu your group cooks together. Select one to see what you'll make.
Greek Souvlaki Kebabs & Homemade Pita
In this class we will marinate and grill beautiful pieces of chicken in lemon juice, olive oil, and oregano. Make a warm farro salad, cool cucumber tzatziki, and what is better than warm homemade pita bread?
Inquire About This MenuBiergarten
Celebrate the spirit of Oktoberfest with a hands-on culinary experience at Babylon Mercantile. In this festive fall class, we'll prepare a hearty, German-inspired menu perfect for cozy gatherings and comfort food lovers. From crispy Pork Schnitzel to warm Homestyle Apple Crisp, each dish brings the flavors of Bavaria to your kitchen.
We're proudly offering curated brews from Secatogue Brewery. Guests will enjoy a complimentary glass or two, with additional pours available for purchase. Prost!
Pasta alla Nerano, Insalata Caprese & Limone Panna Cotta
This class celebrates the flavors of the Amalfi Coast with a menu inspired by the village of Nerano, nestled along the Sorrentine Peninsula. We'll prepare Pasta alla Nerano, a simple yet elegant dish made with zucchini, handmade pasta, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Merc Pantry, a preparation famously featured in Stanley Tucci's Searching for Italy.
Alongside it, you'll make a classic Insalata Caprese with ripe tomatoes and freshly pulled mozzarella, and finish with a chilled Limone Panna Cotta, a creamy citrus dessert that pairs beautifully with the meal.
Inquire About This MenuCavatelli al Limone
Learn how to make cavatelli the way Nonna does, all by hand. We will finish with a lemon white wine butter and spring vegetables.
Cavatelli can also be made with vodka sauce or pomodoro.
Argentinian Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Marinated and grilled steak with a fresh chimichurri sauce, served with spicy herbed sweet potato fries and a salad with vinaigrette.
Inquire About This MenuCaribbean Kitchen
Caribbean cooking is all about the hot sun, bold flavor, sweet heat, and a little rum. This class has all of it... well, everything except the sun.
We cook through a full menu that captures the rhythm of island cooking, then sit down together, plates full, with maybe a Red Stripe or a punch making its way around the table. Easy, relaxed, and exactly how it should be.
Create your own Caribbean spice blend, working through the foundation of a proper jerk seasoning, including traditional Scotch bonnet peppers. You control the heat. Bottle it, name it, and take it home.
Steak House Classics
In this class we help you master the steak house classics. We'll take pan-seared steak to new depths of flavor with Herb Butter-Basted Steak. You'll learn the classic techniques to make an upscale Mac & Cheese, and we'll teach you how to choose and prepare seasonal vegetables to highlight their freshness.
For dessert, you'll learn versatile techniques to make any fruit into a simple, yet satisfying make-ahead dessert.
Inquire About This MenuGirl Dinner
It's Girl Dinner with your favorite people. A playful, hands-on cooking class where comfort food, cocktails, and a little lighthearted chaos come together for the perfect night out.
Kick things off with a random assortment of classic Girl Dinner bites: a fun, mismatched mix of cheeses, pickles, chips, and other little nibbles that set the tone for the night.
Most menus can be customized for your group. Just let us know when you inquire.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a Private Cooking Class and a Private Cooking Party?
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 and patio. It's ideal for groups of 24 or fewer who want more cooking and learning.
How many guests can we bring?
Private Cooking Classes are designed for groups of up to 24 guests.
Can we customize the menu or cooking activity?
Yes, most of our experiences can be customized.
What's included in beverage options?
Most events include a Prosecco toast and house wine service, with optional upgrades.
Let's get cooking.
Tell us about your group and our team will be in touch to plan your class.
- 01Share your date and group size (up to 24)
- 02Choose a menu, or ask us to customize one
- 03Cook, learn, and dine together
