Welcome to The Cookery
BEAUTIFUL EVENT VENUE & CULINARY INCUBATOR IN THE HEART OF DURHAM, NC
Our Event Venue
Located in the heart of Durham, NC, The Cookery grounds expand over 12,000 square feet and can accommodate seated dinners and wedding ceremonies for up to 400 guests. Our unique space is a quintessential venue for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, community events, and more.
BOOK OUT OUR 2024 CALENDAR!
Thinking of hosting a party this year? Snag your 2024 date by filling out our inquiry form for more details and to have a personalized quote and tour with our amazing team.
About The Cookery
Our expansive venue includes a ballroom, the Front Room, outdoor cobblestone garden, dressing suite, and courtyard, as well as a state of the art commercial food production facility and incubation program – the birthplace of many beloved Durham culinary ventures.
Culinary Incubator
The Cookery is a certified food production facility located in the historic Durham Food Co-op building on West Chapel Hill Street. Entrepreneurs launching or expanding upon a culinary business can rent the kitchen for one-time events or on an ongoing basis.
Banner photo by Joanna Sue Photography