OUR ORIGIN
The Kitchen is a unique dining experience and event venue located in the heart of Columbus, Ohio. Our two versatile event spaces bring people together to create memories through food.
We proudly host both private special occasions and public community events featuring curated menu options and experiences. Our signature Participatory Dining Events are the first full-scale, collaborative meal experiences in Ohio and offer guests the chance to engage in meal creation from start to finish at their own comfort level with the support of our staff. The Kitchen believes strongly in supporting local organizations and features nationally recognized local purveyors for our menus.
In 2018, we expanded by opening The Studio at The Kitchen! The Studio is right next door and offers the same access to The Kitchen’s unparalleled food and menu options for more intimate, boutique events. The Kitchen prides itself on curating the ultimate experience for our guests by accommodating a range of flexible floor plans, menu options, and dining events at both of our venues. We care for each event as if it was our own, so come celebrate with us—because all the best parties happen in The Kitchen!
Built in 1920, the building that now houses The Kitchen has a long and rich history. Originally owned and operated by the Margulies Family, the space began as a beloved retail store. The Margulies family, who still resides in Columbus, operated the store until the mid-1960s. Since that time, the space has seen various occupants, all of which valued the uniqueness of the building.
The space has maintained its architectural charm over the decades. Our floor, ceiling, windows and Pabst & Kohler safe are all original to the building.
WHO WE ARE
OUR OWNERS
Anne Boninsegna and Jen Lindsey, owners, opened The Kitchen on July 12, 2013. They have been friends and cooking partners for over 20 years. The two worked together at Franklin Park Conservatory where they developed their business skills, love of food and community and where they ultimately came up with the idea for The Kitchen.
The purpose of The Kitchen is to offer a unique way to gather, celebrate and entertain. The focus of The Kitchen is the social experience of cooking and dining together as a group. Guests come together with friends, family, colleagues, or strangers to share or create a meal, enjoy one another’s company, and create new memories.
OUR PURVEYORS
From The Kitchen’s very beginning, Anne Boninsegna and Jen Lindsey sought to create a food-centric business that was not only delicious, but also designed with sustainability in mind. One of our core values is being community-driven, and that means sourcing the freshest, highest-quality ingredients from Ohio-based purveyors whenever possible. We're proud to champion the incredible talent and flavors found right here in our region. Thank you to our local partners for helping us serve up food the way it was meant to be.
