Corporate Events, Team Retreats, Conferences, and More
The Cookery’s versatile venue can accommodate a variety of corporate needs, and is conveniently located close to downtown Durham and Duke University. We host business meetings, conferences, team retreats, networking events, workshops and seminars, corporate parties, and more!
The Cookery Event Venue: An Overview
GROUNDS SQUARE FOOTAGE:
12,000 square feet
SEATING CAPACITY:
400 guests reception seated meal
500 guests cocktail style reception
CHOICE OF CATERER: Yes! From our Preferred Caterer List
OUTDOOR AREAS:
Private Garden with option to tent
Courtyard with option to marquee tent
INCLUDED *FREE* WITH VENUE RENTAL (over $3,000 in savings!)
Dressing Suite / Private Room
Valet parking (~$500 savings!) for weekend events
Tables and chairs for up to 200 guests
Beer and cocktail glassware for 200
Cocktail tables and more
A/V system
PROXIMITY
Less than a mile from Duke University, Duke Gardens and downtown Durham
PARTIAL ROOM RENTALS
We offer partial room rentals if the entire Cookery grounds exceeds your needs.
The Front Room + Courtyard: An Overview
SQUARE FOOTAGE 3,700 square feet
SEATING CAPACITY
175 guests reception seated meal
165 guests reception buffet meal
250 guests cocktail style reception
70 guests corporate presentations
OUTDOOR AREAS
Courtyard
INCLUDED *FREE* WITH VENUE RENTAL
Tables and chairs for up to 100 guests
Cocktail glassware
(4) round 24" cocktail tables
(2) round 30" cocktail tables
A/V system
The Ballroom, Garden + Suite: An Overview
SQUARE FOOTAGE 7,750 square feet
SEATING CAPACITY
400 guests reception seated meal
350 guests reception buffet meal
500 guests cocktail style reception
150 guests corporate presentations
OUTDOOR AREAS
Garden with option to tent
INCLUDED *FREE* WITH VENUE RENTAL
Tables and chairs for up to 100 guests
(5) square 30" cocktail tables
(3) round 30" cocktail tables
Cocktail glassware
Audio system