Columbus Wedding Venues

The Kitchen

4.9 out of 5 stars and 17 reviews
best-of-weddings

231 E. Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH

About This Vendor

Elevate the Ordinary Wedding Event at The Kitchen

The Kitchen is a unique wedding venue in Columbus, OH offering an upscale alternative to traditional wedding receptions. The mission of The Kitchen is to bring people together to create cherished memories through food. Intimate and memorable, it is an excellent venue option for couples looking to host a one-of-a-kind celebration. Owners Anne Boninsegna and Jen Lindsey designed The Kitchen to be a social space for people to gather and experience cooking and dining as a group. The 3,600 square-foot kitchen space is sleek and modern, with an open floor plan, natural lighting, and exposed brick walls. It is warm, inviting, and endlessly customizable, providing the perfect blank canvas to suit your event design. It can host up to 140 for a seated dinner or 150 for a standing reception. The second event space, The Studio, is an excellent option for an intimate celebration, a rehearsal dinner, engagement party, or wedding shower. Located next door to The Kitchen, it has white brick walls, modern light fixtures, and the same excellent food and drink options available in the flagship space. The Studio can accommodate up to 40 guests. The Kitchen's non-traditional approach to planning allows you to create a one-of-a-kind, food-centric event that fulfills your dream and truly embraces who you are as a couple. Based on your vision, venue rentals can include food, drinks, and cooking experiences, and their team will work with you to customize the space to suit your unique celebration. Their team strives to provide a welcoming environment, excellent service, and a straightforward planning process so that you can relax and enjoy your once-in-a-lifetime event with those you love.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Outdoor Event Space
Business Attributes
LGBTQ+-owned Business, Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Historic Venue, Industrial & Warehouse
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2023 Best of Weddings Winner

Pricing for The Kitchen

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The Kitchen Reviews

4.9 out of 5.0
17 reviews
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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Reviewed On 10/24/2022 by Paul C
The Kitchen was PHENOMENAL! Everything was better than I could have hoped. The staff, the food, the atmosphere, etc were absolutely perfect. I'm the type that can pretty much always find SOMETHING to complain about, but I cant come up with a...
nything for The Kitchen. 11/10, fantastic.
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2022
Hi Paul - Thank you SO much for this review! We really appreciate it! :) It was so great to host you & Cait on your wedding day, and we are so happy you had a wonderful time! It was surely a party, and we would love to see you all back at The K...
itchen again soon!
Reviewed On 12/29/2022 by Nicole S
We loved having our rehearsal dinner at The Kitchen! It was such a nice big space for our group to hang out and mingle. The staff was so easy to work with. They made figuring out our food, drink, decor, and table layout SO easy! The food was a...
lso delicious and there were so many great options to choose from. The room is so beautiful and you don't need much of any additional decor items and that made it easy to come straight after our rehearsal at the church. Can't recommend them enough! My husband and I are excited to try one of their events this coming year :).
Reviewed On 11/09/2022 by Megan H
So easy to work with from out-of-town. Food was amazing got lots of compliments from our guests. Staff was wonderful. We used for our rehearsal dinner.
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2022
Thank you for leaving us this review! You were such a pleasure to work with, and I am so glad to hear that we made the planning process easy for you! If you are ever planning another event in Columbus, we would love to host you again!
Any questions?
Reviewed On 11/03/2022 by M.H. E
We hosted our wedding (ceremony and reception) at the Kitchen in May 2022, and for anyone who wants a low-stress, all inclusive, beautiful, friendly venue, I highly recommend the Kitchen. The menu was delicious and customizable. The tables were...
all configurable in a hundred different ways (including dinner tables and bar carts which was cool). The interior was beautiful with brick walls, plants, cool light fixtures, and an open kitchen. All we had to do was add flowers to the table and it was complete. And finally, I've got to mention the staff. We worked with Liz who is the current event coordinator at time of writing. You couldn't imagine a more sweet or helpful person. She was shockingly prompt in her replies, and was so kind and respectful to all of our questions. The day-off staff was also very friendly; we had a great time with them. Oh, and the restrooms single-person rooms which I found classy if that matters to you. Affordable, beautiful, low-stress - highly recommended.
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2022
This is Liz, and I just wanted to personally reach out and let you know how much this review means! You and Kyle were such a pleasure to work with, and we loved hosting you! I am so glad that we were able to make your special day beautiful and ...
low-stress as you both absolutely deserve that! I am so glad that you loved the bathrooms as well. Along with the interior design and open-face kitchen, the single-person bathrooms are always a huge plus too! We would love to see you all back at The Kitchen again soon! :)
Reviewed On 11/02/2022 by Kristin H
The Kitchen is the perfect spot for a wedding if you are looking for a medium sized ceremony/ reception space all in one. It’s got character and great lighting for beautiful pictures. The best part- the food and staff! I received rave reviews o...
n our food from every guest. The Kitchen knows how to throw a party!
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2022
Thank you so much for leaving this review and for the kind words! We absolutely loved hosting you and Alex, and we were so happy that you loved the food, space, and staff! It was truly a party to remember, and we would love to see you all again...
soon!
Reviewed On 11/02/2022 by Karl S
The Kitchen was absolutely ideal. It is not often you find a venue that looks fantastic, cooks all the food in-house, and has a full bar. Nothing needed brought in except the cake! Our coordinator Liz did so much to make our wedding day amaz...
ing. Our family and friends had a blast as well. Best party we've ever thrown!
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2022
Hi Karl - This is Liz, and I wanted to reach out and thank you so much for the kind words! It truly means so much! You and Kaylea were so much fun to work with, and I am so glad that your special day turned out as you imagined it would! It was ...
a fantastic time, and we would love to see you back at The Kitchen again soon!
Reviewed On 5/16/2022 by Laura Y
After being to a handful of events at the Kitchen I knew I wanted my wedding to be there. Everything about working with them was easy - they are very responsive, very friendly, listened to what I wanted, and helped me create the perfect day. L...
iz is so fantastic - I never felt the stress of booking a venue, menu planning, event coordination because she made it so seamless. The event space itself is perfect - it's intimate and gorgeous.
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2022
Thank you so much for your kind words! We absolutely loved working with you and it's great to hear you had an amazing experience. We strive for every client to leave feeling this way so thank you for reaching out and letting us know! We hope to...
see you back at The Kitchen soon!
Reviewed On 4/18/2022 by Emily S
If you want a beautiful, intimate setting, with BOMB food- then the Kitchen is the place for you to get married. The bigger event space is rustic and beautiful; it gives off such a warm vibe. Our guests kept commenting that instead of being s...
tuffy, like other weddings, the Kitchen was cozy and relaxed. That's exactly what we wanted. And the food...we got so many compliments throughout the night about how good it was! We really enjoyed it so much- the vodka sauce was sooooo good! Lastly, the staff was so lovely to work with. Liz, our wedding coordinator, was so attentive, made the night run so smoothly, and is truly an expert in her field. She worked so hard, as well as all of the staff, and we can't thank them enough. We appreciate them so much, for making the night perfect! I highly, highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2022
Hi Emily - This is Liz, and I wanted to say thank you so much for this review! It made my day! You and Christina were amazing to work with, and I am so glad that we could make your special day exactly how you wanted it to be! Thank you for the ...
compliments on the food, space, and service. It was a pleasure working with you both, and we would love to host you again if you are ever planning another event! :)
Reviewed On 1/23/2022 by Emily W
The Kitchen was the perfect place to host our small, food-focused wedding reception! All of the food and drinks were delicious, and the ability we had to customize our menu to fit our event was awesome. Everyone on their team was great to work...
with throughout the entire process. Our guests all had great things to say about their experience, and we had the perfect time there. Would highly recommend, thanks again Kitchen team!
Reviewed On 10/13/2021 by Ellen F
I had my wedding at The Kitchen, and they did a terrific job! I was able to customize much more than I would have at other venues, and really appreciated their flexibility and willingness to accommodate. I received lots of compliments on the co...
cktails and food (the steak and salmon were terrific). For 80 people, the space felt intimate but not too packed. Overall, I would highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2022
Thank you so much for the kind review! We absolutely loved hosting you and Blake, everything about that night was beautiful! You were both such a pleasure to work with, and we hope that you are doing well! Please come back and visit The Kitchen...
again soon! :)
Reviewed On 3/09/2021 by Cydney H
We could not be happier that we had our ceremony and reception at The Kitchen! Planning was a breeze and the communication with the staff was incredible. Not only is the space gorgeous, but the food was amazing. We received compliments days aft...
er on all the brunch foods (especially the banana Nutella French toast). Importantly, The Kitchen enforced all Covid protocols and I felt relaxed knowing that our closest friends and family were safely celebrating. We wish we could do it all over again. I HIGHLY recommend The Kitchen!
Reviewed On 2/11/2021 by Alexandra B
We held our wedding at The Kitchen in January of 2021. While we had originally planned to have our wedding at a different venue with about 130 guests, less than two months out from our day we made the decision to find a new venue with only 20 g...
uests. To be honest, we were torn between The Kitchen and another small venue in Columbus but on the advice from some of our wedding vendors we ended up choosing The Kitchen. As one of our vendors told us, "The Kitchen will just make you feel good. They really care about people and they'll give your guests an experience. Plus the food is not wedding food." And they were so right. From the very beginning Amber was so attentive and accommodating as we planned our day with just weeks to spare. We really had the sense that the staff there wanted to give us our dream day and would work with us to make that happen. On the actual wedding day everything went so smoothly. The staff was so attentive and friendly, the food was delicious (those scallops! those chocolate pretzel tarts!), and everyone was working together to make sure that we could have a safe but fun and beautiful wedding. Thank you to The Kitchen for helping make our dream wedding a reality!
Reviewed On 1/18/2021 by Emily W
Held our small winter wedding (25 guests) at the Kitchen, the best decision we made about the whole day! From the beginning of the planning process through the days following our event, the Kitchen went above and beyond to make things perfect. ...
The space is gorgeous and the food is beyond amazing. Highly recommend!
Reviewed On 7/19/2020 by Emily Z
We had a small wedding (35 guests) and the Kitchen did an INCREDIBLE job. Everything was so organized and stress-free. The food was absolutely amazing and all of their staff was so helpful and friendly. I definitely recommend them!
Reviewed On 7/29/2019 by Molly S
We had our rehearsal dinner at the Kitchen and they did such an INCREDIBLE job!!! Amber was a pleasure to plan with and the food was EXCELLENT. Beautiful space, good alcohol, great food, it made for a perfect rehearsal dinner. Thank you so much...
!
Reviewed On 7/20/2018 by Jessie M
The ladies at The Kitchen were a DREAM to work with. From communication via email, to sit down meetings, to customizing our brunch menu, and then being hands on during rehearsal and the wedding day. They. Were. Fabulous. So grateful for the tea...
m at The Kitchen!
Reviewed On 6/24/2018 by Sherri M
We had our rehearsal dinner here last weekend and everything was amazing!! The food was good and so was the space! My guests all loved it! My only complaint is that guests had to wait a little longer than desirable for a drink at the bar. Thi...
ngs also came in a little over budget, but it was worth it!!

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