Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about The Kitchen. Please feel free to contact us directly for more information and we’d be happy to help.
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The Kitchen is not a traditional restaurant, although we are a food-oriented space and passionate food enthusiasts. We primarily host private events and also some public events. You can join us for a public Participatory Dining Experience, which requires an advanced reservation.
Check out our public events calendar for more information.
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Our hours of operation vary weekly depending on the public and private events we are hosting. Please check out our events calendar for more information.
Our staff work in the space Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm and are available for questions during this time.
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No, The Kitchen does not offer formal cooking classes and you will not be taught specific techniques or how to prepare a full meal in our Participatory Dining Experiences. Instead, you and other guests will prepare one portion of a larger meal in our communal kitchen. Once all cooking is complete, you will sit down to enjoy your meal together. Check out Participatory Dining Experience for more info.
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Yes! The Kitchen and The Studio have parking just across the street from our building at the Livingston United Methodist Church parking lot located at 200 E. Livingston Avenue. Please view our parking map for more information.
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Tickets to our public events are non-refundable. Please contact us directly for any changes to your reservation.
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Yes, with notice we will make our best effort to accommodate your dietary needs so that you can cook and enjoy the food you love the most. Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly with any dietary concerns.
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If you can dream it, we can (most likely) do it. Our two event spaces are your open book and have flexible floor plans and menus to accommodate your party size and event needs. Contact us today to share your vision and let our staff help plan your event.
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With the wide variety of events offered, our catering menus are not available online. Please contact us directly with the vision for your event and we will be more than happy to share our catering menus and easy-to-plan event packages.
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The Studio is our event space located right next door to The Kitchen space. With its grand opening in 2018, it is perfect for more intimate special gatherings. The Studio is open for a variety of public events and caters best to private boutique events. Learn more about the space here.
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Yes, you must reserve space to attend a Participatory Dining Experience. We divvy up the menu and cooking needs for the night based on the total number of people coming that evening. This ensures everyone gets the robust experience they are looking for and we can get dinner on the table in a reasonable time frame.
Reservations are made through our Events page.
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You can expect a Dining Event to last between 3.5 and 4 hours (roughly 2 hours of cooking, 2 hours of enjoying) depending on the theme and the complexity of the menu. We encourage you to dress in comfortable shoes, and view a sample event for more information on the experience.
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Most of our public events are adult-oriented, however, please check our calendar for those which might be child-appropriate. You are also welcome to host your own private dining experience in which kids are more than welcome to join in the experience!
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Our average, our public dinner parties can accommodate up to 40 guests. Participatory Dining Experiences can also be reserved on a private basis for 10-50 people and are commonly booked for corporate team-building events, bachelor or bachelorette parties, birthday parties and more.
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We offer a full bar featuring both local and domestic offerings of beer, wine, and classic & signature cocktails and mocktails.
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Yes, click here to purchase a printable gift certificate. Gift Certificates will be emailed to your inbox ready for printing.
We also have wine, cookies, aprons, and more for sale on our gifts page.
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Due to our food and liquor licenses, we require all food and beverages to be purchased through The Kitchen. However, we do allow cakes and desserts to be brought in from an outside vendor.
