The Cookery

1101 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701, USA

Address:	1101 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Phone:	+1 919-908-8974
Site:	durhamcookery.com
Rating:	4.6

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Reviews 21

Alberto & Melissa Bonilla

We held our wedding reception for about 80 guests at The Cookery in late December. Our guests loved the industrial chic vibe and look of The Cookery - it was a wonderful way to introduce our out-of-town guests to the areas history. The space is so unique and stylish it didnt need any decoration - minimal flowers on the tables and votive candles & tea lights. The Cookerys inventory of A/V equipment, tables, chairs and dinner & glassware are all included in the rental price, making it easy on your budget and your day-of preparation. The Cookerys preferred caterer list includes many of the best catering companies in the area and the bar packages (provided by The Cookery itself) offer options for multiple budget ranges. My brothers are beer aficionados and loved the selection of local brews that were included. For all the benefits that The Cookery offers, none is more important than their General Manager, Tammy Carwane. Tammy is the consummate professional - her email responses are always prompt, pleasant and helpful. For a person unfamiliar with the intricacies of planning a wedding Tammy is an invaluable resource. Her suggestions on the reception timeline and layout of the space helped us efficiently achieve the event we wanted. Her familiarity and communication with our various vendors made the day go off flawlessly. Moreover, she was endlessly patient with our questions and changes and was unfailingly complimentary and supportive of all our choices. We are so lucky that she was part of our team.

Cathy Heaton

I cannot imagine a more perfect place for our wedding reception than The Cookery! It was a perfect backdrop for our event and all of our guests were raving about how beautiful it was. Tammy was incredibly helpful through the planning process and we could not have done it without her. She came with us to our appointment for linens and took care of the bar, tables, tent, and valet and was crucial for setting the room layout and timeline. The bartenders were great and drinks delicious! In the Cookery we were able to have the intimate event that we wanted while still having quite a lot of guests. We loved every moment of working with the team there and having our reception at this venue!!

Betsy Reid

The Cookery is a beautiful venue with lovely staff. We had our wedding ceremony and reception here for 100 guests. Some of the perks for the venue are they provide tables, chairs, silverware and glassware but the biggest perk is the venue coordinator Tammy. Tammy is wonderful to work with, kind, excited, and incredibly detail oriented. She is an expert and made sure everything went off without a hitch. The bar staff was also wonderful. The venue itself looks beautiful during the day or at night and is steeped in rich Durham history (which sold us on it!).

Matthew Carroll

Visited for a wedding. The location in Durham is a bit off the beaten path but it is a quick Uber, and once youre there, the decor is nice. The space is all hard surfaces, so after the music and conversations started, it was pretty boomy, and its basically one large room, so no relief unless you want to stand outside, which seemed a little sketchy. On the plus side, the bar service was great and even though one wall was open to a courtyard on a humid night and lots of people were dancing, the place stayed comfortable and cool.

Ian Adams

I was there for a wedding. Its a really cool space, though. Has the whole "hipster" feel - exposed brick and beams, lots of wood, wrought iron railings etc. Hard to judge what it would be like without the wedding. They made some solid bloody marys, though, and the food was great for a brunch.

Mike H.

Attended a wedding here recently, and found the venue to have excellent service with a very attractive urban setting. I second the reviews saying this venue has a bit of a hipster vibe to it. All in all, if I was getting married in Durham, Id give this venue a look.

Scott Manuel

A very nice location for special events. Indoor and outdoor spaces. A generous bar and upstairs area. Parking is a bit of a challenge in that neighborhood so it may take a minute to find a proper place to park.

Allie Treske

We hosted our rehearsal dinner at the Cookery and had a great experience working with the venue and their staff. I would highly recommend the venue for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and more!

Zoey LeTendre

Beautiful venue for a wedding. Ive been to 2 there this fall. Great staff - great place! Loved it!

A L Bee

Very nice spot for a reception. I wished I lived closer. I would utilize this place often.

Devon Covington

Love it. Very beautiful place. Looking forward to becoming a member.

Erica Nelson

Nice rustic environment for a party. Lots of charm and character.

Patrick Jackson

Great place for a gathering. Catered food was amazing.

A Private User

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