Private Culinary Events at Babylon Mercantile

Your People.
Your Occasion. Your Merc.

Celebrate life's most meaningful moments through food, connection, and experience. Our private culinary events blend a beautiful social setting with hands-on cooking and a thoughtfully curated meal, creating gatherings that feel both elevated and warmly inviting.

Plan Your Event Explore the Themes
A long table set for a private dinner with greenery and candles
Two guests in Mercantile aprons smiling beside a tray of handmade pasta
Up to 40 guestsPrivate gatherings
Patio timeTo socialize and settle in
Chef-guidedHands-on culinary activity
Full buffetA chef-prepared meal
Guests shaping pasta dough together at the Mercantile kitchen counter
A Different Kind of Party

This is not a traditional cooking class.

It is a culinary party experience, where guests gather, socialize, participate in a light, hands-on cooking activity, and enjoy a full, chef-prepared meal together in a warm, beautifully designed space.

Each event includes time on our patio for socializing, a chef-guided culinary activity, and a full buffet dining experience. Our private culinary events are created for gatherings of up to 40 guests who are looking for something more engaging than a traditional party. Something interactive, social, and truly memorable.

Perfect for

Corporate Team BuildingBridal & Baby ShowersBirthday CelebrationsFamily GatheringsMilestone & Special Events
The Experience

Each event includes

  1. Outdoor table styled with tomatoes, daisies and spaghetti

    Time on our patio for socializing

  2. A Mercantile chef guiding a guest at the stove

    A chef-guided culinary activity

  3. Charcuterie spread with prosciutto, olives and cheese

    A curated buffet meal

  4. Fresh handmade cavatelli

    OptionalInteractive take-home enhancements

  5. Custom printed Mercantile menu card with eucalyptus

    OptionalLuxury upgrades

Signature Culinary Event Themes

Pick a theme, we set the table.

Each theme pairs a hands-on culinary activity with a full buffet. Select one to see the menu.

La Dolce Vita Pasta Party

A celebration of Southern Italian tradition, where craftsmanship and connection come together in a lively, hands-on experience.

Culinary Activity

Guests mix, roll, and shape handmade pasta including cavatelli, strozzapreti, and orecchiette. Each guest takes home their pasta with Mercantile house-made sauce.

Inquire About This Theme
Buffet Options
  • Seasonal Appetizer
  • Handmade Pasta Course
  • Choice of: Tuscan Roasted Chicken, Eggplant al Forno, or Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
  • Seasonal Vegetable
  • Sicilian Salad
  • Biscotti & Ice Cream Platter
Optional Take-Home Enhancements
Merc-Cello Making
Recommended Enhancements
Vespa DisplayBerkel Prosciutto Slicing StationItalian Singer
Create Your Own Culinary Experience

Your vision, your menu.

Design an event that reflects your vision by selecting your culinary experience and pairing it with a curated buffet.

Step 1

Choose Your Culinary Activity

Select one hands-on activity for your group.

Pasta or GnocchiMozzarella MakingFresh Baked SconesHandmade PastaStromboli / CalzonePita BreadNaanCookie DecoratingBerry CrispFruit CobblerCannoliDrop DonutsSalad Dressing (from scratch)
Step 2

Buffet Experience

All events include:

  • Seasonal Appetizer
  • Pasta Course (or equivalent)
  • Protein
  • Vegetable
  • Fresh Salad
  • Dessert
Step 3 · Optional

Interactive Take-Home Enhancements

Send guests home with something they made.

  • Merc-Cello Making
  • Infused Vinegar Making
  • Biscuit Mix Kit
  • BBQ Spice Blend Bar
  • Sweet Tea To-Go
Luxury Experience Enhancements

Make it unforgettable.

Elevate your event with curated upgrades that enhance design, atmosphere, and experience.

Event Styling & Design

  • Custom Tablescape
  • Premium Glassware, Chargers, Table Runners & Napkins
  • Floral Arrangements
  • Bouquet Bar
  • Backdrops
  • Vespa Display

Live Culinary Stations

  • Mozzarella Station
  • Berkel Prosciutto Slicing Station
  • Omelet Station

Food & Beverage

  • Wine & Beer Package
  • Mimosa Station
  • Additional Appetizers (À La Carte)
  • Luxury Buffet Upgrade (2 Proteins, 2 Sides, 2 Desserts)
  • Additional Buffet Add-Ons

Entertainment & Atmosphere

  • Singer
  • DJ
  • Kids Entertainment with Crafts

Personalization & Keepsakes

  • Custom Aprons

    Personalized aprons designed for your event and used during the experience, creating a meaningful take-home for guests.

    Must be finalized at least 4 weeks prior to your event
  • Menu Cards
  • Themed Printed Details

Captured Moments

  • Photographer
  • Video Access
  • Forever Fused Experience
Moments at the Merc
Plan Your Event

Let's start planning.

Tell us a little about your gathering and our team will be in touch to plan the details.

  • 01Share your date, group size, and occasion
  • 02Choose a signature theme or create your own
  • 03Add any enhancements to make it yours
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