La Makha can be booked as a private experience for groups and special occasions within Binn Hotel’s ecosystem. The experience includes a menu designed with the chef based on the type of celebration, dedicated service and the same standard of contemporary Colombian cuisine the restaurant is known for.
Some dinners happen, and some dinners get remembered. The difference isn’t always in the dish, sometimes it’s in whether the space was designed for that moment or simply happened to be available.
Private dinners
A private experience at La Makha is not about booking the back table and asking that no one be seated nearby. It is the coordination of a dinner where the restaurant operates exclusively for the group during a defined period, with a menu designed for the occasion.
The menu is designed for the occasion, not chosen from a fixed catalog. For a private experience, the chef designs a sequence of dishes that responds to the group’s profile, the type of celebration and the ingredients at their best that particular week. The pace changes too: in a private service, the table sets the rhythm, not the kitchen.
This format works well for:
- Couples’ anniversaries, where the glass walls, the metallic design touches and the quality of the light produce an atmosphere that needs no extra decoration.
- Reunions or farewell gatherings among friends or family, where conversation can reach the kind of depth that occasion deserves without managing background noise.
Group and corporate events
For high level business dinners, where the setting is part of the message, whether it’s an international client visiting Medellín for the first time or welcoming an executive team, a private evening at La Makha solves something a conventional restaurant cannot guarantee: a space fully oriented toward the conversation that matters. Chef David Suárez Estrada’s cooking generates conversation on its own, through the story behind each ingredient and the technique behind each dish.
For larger groups or event formats, the space holds:
- Up to 80 seated guests or 150 in cocktail format.
- A 320 by 240 centimeter screen.
- Professional sound with Bose processors and three wireless microphones plus one for a speaker.
- A stage measuring 3.97 by 1.94 meters.
- A total space of 120 square meters at 2.90 meters high.
Custom menus
La Makha operates with what the team calls a living menu, a menu that isn’t fixed but responds to the seasonal availability of the best Colombian products each week. For a private experience, the chef designs the sequence specifically for the group, with ingredients at their exact peak.
For a five course private dinner, the structure could run from a starter built on Pacific coast ingredients to a dessert featuring fruit from the Antioquian highlands, passing through preparations that cross the Caribbean, the Andean region and the coffee growing valleys. The wine selection can also be paired with the private menu, and for those who prefer cocktails, access to Etro Rooftop’s signature bar can be built into the evening’s program.
Get a quote for your event
The process for booking a private experience is a conversation, not a form. It helps to share:
- The type of celebration and what matters most about that moment.
- The group’s profile (wine or Colombian cuisine enthusiasts, dietary restrictions, mix of cultures at the table).
- Whether dinner is the main event or part of a broader program.
- A rough budget.
On the logistics side:
- Quotes take 48 business hours and are valid for 15 days, subject to availability.
- Payment is split into two parts: 50% upon confirming the quote and 50% three business days before the event.
- Amounts above 20 million Colombian pesos require a contract; smaller amounts are formalized with a signed purchase order.
- Setup happens the same day, with a maximum of two hours before it starts unless additional time is agreed upon at extra cost.
- Each group needs to bring their own team for setup.
Recommended lead time is one week or more, and two to four weeks for high demand dates like Feria de las Flores, the year end season or Valentine’s Day.
To reserve, you can write to [email protected] or call +57 604 3220289.
Frequently asked questions
What does a private experience at La Makha include?
A private experience at La Makha includes exclusive use of the restaurant for the group during the coordinated time period, a menu designed by the chef based on the occasion and seasonal ingredient availability, dedicated dining room service, and the option to add wine pairing, cocktails from Etro Rooftop and additional welcome details based on the type of celebration. Everything is coordinated directly with Binn Hotel’s team.
Does La Makha offer private experiences for business dinners?
Yes. La Makha is one of the most sought after spaces in El Poblado for high level business dinners that require privacy and a distinguished setting. The contemporary Colombian cooking naturally sparks conversation about ingredients and technique, which makes it easier to move between the formal and informal registers of a dinner with clients or an executive team.
How far in advance should you book a private experience?
Recommended lead time is one week or more so the chef can design the menu with ingredients at their peak. For high demand dates, such as Feria de las Flores, the year end season or Valentine’s Day, two to four weeks of advance notice is recommended. Contact is made directly with Binn Hotel’s events team.
Is it possible to combine La Makha and Etro Rooftop in the same evening program?
Yes. The most common sequence is a pre-dinner drink at Etro Rooftop followed by dinner at La Makha, or dinner at La Makha with a closing drink at Etro. Both spaces are in the same building, and the team coordinates timing so the transition between the two flows smoothly within the evening’s program.
