The Kitchen Bakersfield

The Kitchen Bakersfield The Kitchen is Bakersfield's premier teaching kitchen. It is a place to cook, learn, entertain and celebrate.

-seasonal dinners highlighting local growers
-cooking classes
-cooking demonstrations
-private cooking parties
birthdays, team-building activities, bridal parties
-summer cooking camp for kids
-venue rental The Kitchen combines the functionality of a commercial teaching kitchen tempered with the warmth of home. You will learn to cook seasonally and simply, understanding how to feed yourself well

. Come and enjoy our unique experience with old friends and new, as you gather around the table sharing a meal. Our recipes are inspired by local ingredients, our food inspired
by our passion.

To our cherished guests and incredible collaborative producers,The entire team, past and present, at The Kitchen would l...
01/27/2025

To our cherished guests and incredible collaborative producers,

The entire team, past and present, at The Kitchen would like to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude as we bid farewell. Your unwavering support has made our restaurant a truly special place, filled with laughter, delicious meals, and unforgettable memories.
From family gatherings
and milestone celebrations
to intimate dinners with friends...
We have been honored to have been a part of your lives.

Beyond the meals, The Kitchen has been a place of connection and learning. Over the years, so many of you have honed your cooking skills at our stoves and taken treasured recipes home to share with your own families and friends. It has been a privilege to inspire creativity in the kitchen and see the joy it brings.

While closing our doors is bittersweet, we are profoundly thankful for the joy, support, and community you’ve brought into our lives. We hope to cross paths with you around town and wish you nothing but the best in the future.

With heartfelt appreciation,
The Kitchen Team

PS We are having an open house sale on Sunday, February 2nd from 1-4 PM. This is your chance to take a little bit of The Kitchen home with you. We hope to see you then! 1317 20th St Bakersfield CA 93301

🍂 **LAST CHANCE to Taste October’s Fall Flavors!** 🍂 This Friday is your FINAL opportunity to experience our October Aut...
10/22/2024

🍂 **LAST CHANCE to Taste October’s Fall Flavors!** 🍂

This Friday is your FINAL opportunity to experience our October Autumn Dinner at The Kitchen! 😍 Whether you’re planning a cozy date night or a fun night out with friends, we’ve got you covered with a mouthwatering menu that celebrates the best of the season!

✨ *What’s on the Menu?* ✨
🥕 Caramelized Carrot Risotto
🥗 Fall Harvest Salad, fresh from our local farms
🥓 Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin *OR* Roasted Blue Oyster Mushroom (for our veggie lovers!)
🍷 Served with Mission Fig Sauce & Mashed Potatoes
🍰 And don’t forget the dessert... Covenant Coffee & Almond Mille-Feuille! 😋

Reserve your spot now for this unforgettable fall feast! 🍁 Can’t make it? Grab the to-go option and savor these flavors at home! 🙌

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🎉 *GIVEAWAY TIME!* 🎉We’ve teamed up with our friends at The Cottages to help you get holiday-ready in style! Here’s what...
10/21/2024

🎉 *GIVEAWAY TIME!* 🎉

We’ve teamed up with our friends at The Cottages to help you get holiday-ready in style! Here’s what you can win:

✨ A SPECIAL package that kicks off with a cooking class at The Kitchen! Choose any class in October, November, or December to sharpen those hosting skills just in time for the holidays!
✨ A spooky Halloween Basket from to deck out your home for the 31st!
✨ A $50 gift certificate to for that perfect holiday outfit or gift!
✨ AND... a mini holiday photo session with at The Cottages on November 30th!

Get ready to celebrate the season with some amazing treats! 🎃 🍁🦃🎄🎅👗📸

🎉 *HOW TO ENTER:* 🎉

It’s super easy to join the fun! Just follow these simple steps:

1️⃣ Make sure you’re following ALL of our amazing partners: , , , and .
2️⃣ Like this post! ❤️
3️⃣ Drop a comment below with your favorite holiday AND tag a friend you’d love to celebrate with! 🎄🎉

CONTEST CLOSES THURSDAY AT 6 PM; Winner will be announced at 8 PM on Thursday, Oct 24th

✨ BONUS: Each comment and tag counts as an entry, so tag away! The more friends you tag, the more chances you have to win!

Good luck, and let the holiday cheer begin! 🎁

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Have you cooked with us? This Saturday we’re making Caramelized Carrots, Creamy Risotto, a Carrot Top Pesto and a Smoked...
10/09/2024

Have you cooked with us? This Saturday we’re making Caramelized Carrots, Creamy Risotto, a Carrot Top Pesto and a Smoked Mascarpone. Best, you get to eat your creations! Tickets are available on our website thekitchenbakersfield.com or check today’s stories for a direct link.
1pm-3pm
Saturday Oct 12th

This fairytale eggplant is so beautiful! We're excited to have it on the menu this week. Thanks to our friends at Forti...
10/09/2024

This fairytale eggplant is so beautiful! We're excited to have it on the menu this week. Thanks to our friends at Fortitude for this bounty!

Will we see you in October?
10/04/2024

Will we see you in October?

October Harvest is in full effect across Kern County. While the weather is a bit hot, this might not be exactly the h...
10/03/2024

October Harvest is in full effect across Kern County. While the weather is a bit hot, this might not be exactly the harvest planned for, so we’ve kept our October menu fluid and farm driven. Join us for dinner or a class in The Kitchen (yes, literally in the kitchen) to taste what’s fresh from the fields.
Head to TheKitchenBakersfield.com for tickets.

October Autumn Dinner
Menu* Starts Friday October 4th and happens most weekend nights in October.

First Course
Caramelized Carrot Risotto

Second Course
Fall Harvest Salad
Straight from the fields of our local farmers, this salad may change from week to week depending on the weather and harvest schedule🍁🥬🥕🥬🥕🍁

Main - (Choice of)
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
OR
Vegetarian Option:
Roasted Whole Blue Oyster Mushroom

Both Served with
Mission Fig Sauce and Mashed Potatoes

Dessert
Coffee and Almond Mille-Feuille

The cost is $60 per person.
Wine and beer are available as an addition.
A Four Course To-Go option is also available for just $42!

*Menus are subject to substitutions due to fluctuations in weather
and other factors beyond our control

Featured vendors:
Trails End Farm

Fortitude Community Farm School

Bear Valley Mushrooms

Covenant Coffee

OH! Olive Oil .olive.oil

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We couldn’t be happier to announce our September menu! Featured prominently on the menu are apples from one of our favor...
09/03/2024

We couldn’t be happier to announce our September menu! Featured prominently on the menu are apples from one of our favorite orchards (and families), Pulford Appletree Orchard. Swipe for a few details.

Wine tasting and food pairing basics with Jeramy. Saturday 4:30-6 Are you in?
08/23/2024

Wine tasting and food pairing basics with Jeramy. Saturday 4:30-6
Are you in?

Saturday night, join us as we taste 2022 Burgundy wines paired with an incredible meal. RSVP: https://www.thekitchenbake...
07/11/2024

Saturday night, join us as we taste 2022 Burgundy wines paired with an incredible meal.
RSVP: https://www.thekitchenbakersfield.com/events/wine-dinner-2022-white-burgundy
The Menu
Appetizer Reception
Saucisson Sec with Pickled Raisins
Shrimp poached in Champagne Sauce
2022 Domaine des Deux Roches Bourgogne Blanc
Salad
Crisp and Sweet Greens with Grilled Peaches & Toasted Pecans with OH! infused Olive Oil Dressing
2022 Domaine Pernot Belicard, Côte d’Or
Entrée
Roast Autonomy Farms Chicken with Bear Valley Mushrooms, Bacon & Leeks
2022 Domaine Joseph Pascal Meursault
2022 Domaine Joseph Pascal Puligny Montrachet
Dessert
Duo of French Cheese plate with house made White Necterine Jam & Blue Magnolia Whole Wheat Baguette

What are your holiday plans? We’re taking some time to reset and do a bit of maintenance around The Kitchen. We will b...
07/02/2024

What are your holiday plans? We’re taking some time to reset and do a bit of maintenance around The Kitchen. We will be back next week with Kids in The Kitchen! As well as the first of our July Harvest Dinners highlighting locally grown Tomatoes!

Kitchen skills learned in youth will carry a generation to a lifetime of self-sufficiency. Photo by
06/20/2024

Kitchen skills learned in youth will carry a generation to a lifetime of self-sufficiency.

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