Private Parties and Events: Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Anniversary Celebrations, and Graduation Parties
Whether you're planning a bar or bat mitzvah, birthday bash, an anniversary celebration, or graduation party, The Cookery will ensure you celebrate in style! Our venue is conveniently located close to downtown Durham and Duke University, giving your guests easy access to Duke University’s campus, downtown Durham hotels, and the countless restaurants, bars and coffee shops that abound.
The Perfect Setting
Located in the heart of Durham’s historic district in the West End neighborhood, The Cookery combines industrial-chic design with modern elegance. Our versatile space features stunning exposed brick, reclaimed wood accents, and a spacious open layout, providing the ideal backdrop for celebrations of all sizes.
Flexible Spaces for Every Occasion
We offer a variety of spaces to fit your party’s needs:
The Front Room: Perfect for intimate gatherings, featuring a beautiful bar, mezzanine and cozy lighting.
The Ballroom: A larger space with a private suite and versatile layouts for bigger celebrations.
Outdoor Garden: A beautiful setting for al fresco events, with lush greenery and cobblestoned ground.
Outdoor Courtyard: An outdoor space that connects the Front Room and Ballroom, offering an outdoor space for guests to enjoy the sunshine.
What makes The Cookery a unique space to host your next corporate event?
Audiovisual Equipment: Projector, microphone, and state of the art sound systems available.
Customizable Layouts with Indoor and Outdoor Options: Arrange the space to fit your event’s specific needs.
Professional Catering: Enjoy delicious meals from vendors you can trust.
Bar Services Carefully Crafted: We pride ourselves as being a craft bar providing a stellar bar selection for your event!
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
Next Door Photos
