Babylon Mercantile

4.9
(42 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
631-818-1100
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About The Business

Babylon Mercantile features a dedicated Cook Shop offering a variety of culinary experiences. This establishment provides hands-on cooking classes designed for different interests and skill levels.

The classes cover a range of international cuisines and specific techniques, including Italian, French, Japanese, Thai, and Indian dishes, as well as skills like pasta making and baking. They offer special formats like date night classes and kids’ classes, alongside options for private parties and team building events.

Classes typically run for a few hours and are taught by chef instructors. They are generally suitable for both beginners and those with some cooking experience, providing a welcoming environment to learn new recipes and methods.

Location & Hours

Babylon Mercantile

45 E Main St, Babylon, 11702

631-818-1100

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Hours
Mon
10AM-6PM
Tue
10AM-6PM
Wed
10AM-6PM
Thu
10AM-6PM
Fri
10AM-6PM
Sat
9AM-6PM
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

Date night, Corporate events, Team-building, Kids’ classes

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Japanese, Thai, Indian, Pasta Making, Baking, Holiday Cooking

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Babylon Mercantile Reviews

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Avoid Gather & Forge – My Experience with Their Private Chef Services

September 12, 2025

I don’t usually write negative reviews, but I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone else avoid the same mistake.

I hired Gather & Forge well in advance to provide a great private dining experience for guests I had flown in from across the country—two nights in a row. Both nights were a letdown.

The chef showed up 45 minutes to an hour late each night.

The food wasn’t hot. It came out lukewarm or even cool.

The quality of the meal didn’t justify the price. Honestly, I’d say the value was maybe 60% of what we paid.

I gave them plenty of chances to make it right, but they had no interest in doing so. As much as I think Brandon (the chef) worked hard, the overall service just didn’t live up to the cost or the expectations.

Bottom line: Gather & Forge is overpriced, underdelivers, and doesn’t seem to care about customer satisfaction. I really wanted this to be a great experience, but I would never use them again and highly discourage anyone from booking them for private chef services.

Clay

Fabulous venue for events & Italian cooking classes!

August 25, 2025

Our BYOB wine group had an amazing experience Saturday night at A Taste of Milan in the Southside with Chef Sidney and Katie! We learned how to make home made pasta and enjoyed her family recipes handed down from generations! Truly beyond 5 stars and it was a magical evening! Thank you Sidney and Katie

Kim Marie Angiulli