Some events need more than a reserved table or a private room, they need the whole venue. A product launch, a milestone birthday, a company-wide holiday party, a wedding reception that outgrows a rehearsal dinner room. When the guest list crosses 80 or 100 people, or when the event itself is the whole point of the night, a full buyout is the only booking that actually makes sense.
Here’s what that looks like at Coco Maya, and what to know before you book one.
What a Full Venue Buyout Actually Gets You
A buyout means exclusive access, the entire space closes to regular walk-in service and becomes yours for the night. At Coco Maya, that includes:
- The full elevated patio, open-air with Little Italy skyline views
- The glass atrium bar, the centerpiece of the venue after dark
- The indoor dining room, giving you flexible flow between indoor and outdoor space
Combined, that’s capacity for up to 180 guests, large enough for a serious launch party or company event, without losing the character that makes the venue different from a rented ballroom.
Who Books a Full Buyout
Full buyouts tend to fall into a few categories:
- Corporate holiday parties and company-wide events, where every department needs to be in one room
- Product or brand launch parties, where the space itself needs to feel like part of the event
- Milestone birthdays and anniversaries big enough to outgrow a private dining room
- Wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners that need more room than a semi-private space allows
- Any event where privacy matters — no other diners, no shared bar, no interruptions
What’s Included in a Buyout
Because a buyout closes the venue to the public, the whole night gets built around your event rather than slotted into a normal evening of service:
- A fully custom menu and bar program, built specifically for your event rather than the regular offering
- Coordination for DJs or live music, including space planning and timing
- A dedicated event team assigned to your night, not split with walk-in service
- Flexible layout across the patio, atrium bar, and dining room based on your guest flow
How Far Ahead to Book
Full buyouts are the biggest booking type we offer, and the planning reflects that. Six to eight weeks’ notice is the standard runway, especially for weekend dates, given the scale of menu planning, staffing, and vendor coordination involved. Popular dates, especially in the fall and around the holidays, go first.
See full capacity, pricing structure, and booking details on the evening buyouts page, or compare every private event format we offer if a smaller space might fit your event better.
Quick Answers
What’s the guest capacity for a full venue buyout? Up to 180 guests, combining the patio, glass atrium bar, and indoor dining room.
How far in advance do we need to book? Six to eight weeks is the standard window, especially for weekend dates. Earlier is better for fall and holiday season events.
Can we bring in a DJ or live music? Yes, we coordinate space and timing for outside DJs or live music acts as part of the buyout planning process.
Can the menu and bar be fully customized? Yes, full buyouts come with a custom menu and bar program built specifically for your event rather than our regular offering.
Does a buyout include both indoor and outdoor space? Yes, a full buyout includes exclusive access to the patio, glass atrium bar, and indoor dining room together.
Looking for something smaller? See our guides to corporate events, birthday celebrations, or every private event type we host.