To plan a dinner for ten or more people at La Makha, the way to start is by requesting a quote from Binn Hotel’s sales team, which replies within 48 business hours. The dining room seats up to 80 guests or holds 150 in a cocktail format, has its own screen, sound system and stage, and sits on the hotel’s first floor in El Poblado, with covered parking at no cost for diners.
What follows is a practical guide to planning the dinner step by step: what to decide first, what the space includes, how payments work and which details are worth sorting out before you send the invitation.
First, the format: seated or standing
Before talking about the menu or dates, there’s one question that organizes everything else: will this be a seated dinner or a cocktail-style event? It changes the capacity, the pace of the night and even the kind of conversation that happens.
A seated dinner works best when the group is coming to really eat and settle in at the table: a family celebration, a milestone birthday, a team dinner with a speech or two. At La Makha that format holds up to 80 people. A cocktail format, on the other hand, suits groups that want to move around and talk to everyone, and there capacity goes up to 150.
If your group is ten or twelve people, the choice is fairly simple. If it’s closer to eighty, it’s worth deciding early, because the room setup depends on it.
What’s on the plate: La Makha’s cuisine as the starting point
La Makha is a local bistro built on Colombian ingredients, with a cuisine of origin that brings the country’s produce into high cuisine techniques. It’s led by executive chef Nelson López, and that same approach reaches the table when the guest is a large group.
To get a sense of the kitchen before asking for a quote, La Makha’s tasting menu is the best reference. It has seven courses, moving through dishes such as the corn crisp, the catch of the day, the pork belly and the lamb, and closing with the coconut and coffee flan. For one person it costs COP $420,000 with pairing and COP $330,000 without pairing.
That said, those are the prices for regular service. For a group, the right move is to ask the quote to spell out the food proposal and its price per person, rather than assuming the regular menu applies as is. One thing to keep in mind from the start: outside food is not allowed. A birthday cake from your favorite bakery, for example, is something to discuss with the hotel beforehand.
The space and the technical setup
A group dinner almost always has a moment when someone stands up to speak, a video plays or everyone raises a glass. That’s why it pays to know what’s already in the room before renting anything elsewhere.
- A 120 m² space on the first floor of Binn Hotel, with glass walls that blend with metallic accents.
- A 320 x 240 cm screen, useful for presentations, photos or a tribute video.
- A Bose sound system with three wireless microphones and one speaker’s microphone.
- A 3.97 x 1.94 m stage, enough for someone giving a speech or a small musical act.
With that covered, most groups don’t need to bring their own equipment. And if the night includes a standing portion before or after dinner, La Makha’s cocktail bar is a good way to welcome people with a signature drink while everyone arrives.
Step by step to get a quote and book
The paperwork is simpler than it looks if you do it in order. Here is the full route.
- Define the basics: approximate number of guests, format (seated or cocktail), tentative date and the reason for the gathering. Nothing has to be final, but with those four details the quote comes back far more accurate.
- Contact the sales team. The person to reach is Yuliana Ruiz Velásquez, Binn Hotel’s sales director, at [email protected] or +57 323 4761810.
- Wait for the quote. The hotel sends it within 48 business hours, and it’s valid for 15 days, subject to availability. If you’re comparing dates, keep that window in mind so you don’t lose the one you want.
- Confirm with the first payment. The structure is 50% to book and the remaining 50% three days before the event.
- Coordinate the setup. You can start setting up up to two hours before the event; if you need more time, there’s an additional cost.
One more note on the type of gathering: Binn Hotel does not host events of a sexual, religious or political nature. Birthdays, anniversaries, company dinners, farewells and reunions are all fine.
Details that make the difference at a large dinner
Some things never show up in a quote, and with large groups they end up shaping how the night is remembered.
Arrival is one of them. With ten or more guests someone always gets lost, so it’s worth including the exact address in the invitation (Cra. 25 #10-51, El Poblado) along with the access directions: the covered parking is reached through the road marked “Acceso Hotel Binn,” off Calle 10, and it’s free for diners. That single line saves a lot of phone calls.
Another is pacing. A multi-course menu for forty people has its own rhythm, and it’s worth thinking about when the speeches will happen so they don’t interrupt service. The screen and microphones help, but the person organizing sets the order.
And a third is music. La Makha has live music as part of its experience; if that matters for your event, ask about it in the quote to find out what applies on your date.
When to consider a private experience
If what you’re after is closing the space entirely, with dedicated service just for your group, the format to look at is private dining at La Makha, which explains how that option works. This guide focuses on planning a group dinner; that article focuses on the private experience itself.
Frequently asked questions
How many people can La Makha host for a group dinner?
The dining room seats up to 80 guests or holds up to 150 in a cocktail format.
How do I request a quote for a group at La Makha?
Contact Yuliana Ruiz Velásquez, Binn Hotel’s sales director, at [email protected] or call +57 323 4761810. The quote arrives within 48 business hours and is valid for 15 days.
How do I pay for a group dinner or event at La Makha?
With 50% to confirm the booking and the remaining 50% three days before the event.
Can I bring outside food or a cake?
Outside food is not allowed. If you have a special request, such as a birthday cake, it’s best to raise it with the hotel when you ask for the quote.
Is there parking for guests?
Yes. Binn Hotel has covered parking that is free for La Makha diners, with access through the road marked “Acceso Hotel Binn,” off Calle 10.
