Go behind the scenes and cook the way we cook.
An Immersive, Hands-On Culinary Workshop & Dining Experience
The Mondano Kitchen Experience is a limited-seat, hands-on culinary event for guests who want to roll up their sleeves, cook alongside our team, and learn the techniques that define the Mondano kitchen.
Each session is immersive and active — you’ll break into small groups, practice essential techniques, taste as you go, and work side by side with the Mondano chefs. The afternoon concludes with a cocktail reception and a three-course, wine-paired dinner featuring the dishes you’ve helped prepare.
Each Experience is limited to just 10 participants,
What to Expect
1:00 PM – Welcome & Aprons
Participants arrive, receive a commemorative Mondano Kitchen Experience apron, and get introduced to the plan for the afternoon.
1:00 PM – Welcome & Aprons
Participants arrive, receive a commemorative Mondano Kitchen Experience apron, and get introduced to the plan for the afternoon.
1:00–3:30 PM – Hands-On Instruction
For 2½ hours, you’ll cook in small groups, rotate through stations, and practice essential techniques with direct guidance from our chefs. Each participant receives curated recipe cards to take home.
For 2½ hours, you’ll cook in small groups, rotate through stations, and practice essential techniques with direct guidance from our chefs. Each participant receives curated recipe cards to take home.
3:30 PM – Cocktail Reception
We move to The Tasting Room for a complimentary cocktail and hors d’oeuvre. With the optional purchase of a guest ticket, a guest may join you at this time for cocktails and dinner.
We move to The Tasting Room for a complimentary cocktail and hors d’oeuvre. With the optional purchase of a guest ticket, a guest may join you at this time for cocktails and dinner.
4:00 PM – Three-Course Wine-Paired Dinner
In the private Olivieri Room, we enjoy a three-course, wine-paired dinner featuring dishes prepared during the session.
In the private Olivieri Room, we enjoy a three-course, wine-paired dinner featuring dishes prepared during the session.
Spring/Summer 2026 Sessions
The following sessions are available from April thru September, 2026. Fall/Winter sessions will be announced on this page in the months ahead..
Vol. 1 - Saturday, April 18From Flour to Feast:Italian Pasta Tradition & Technique
Roll, shape, and master three handmade pastas—gnocchi, pappardelle, and sacchetti— in this immersive, hands-on experience. Learn the techniques that transform simple flour and eggs into elegant dishes, then enjoy a three-course, wine-paired dinner featuring the pastas you’ve created.
Vol. 2 - Saturday, May 23Mastering the Crepe:One Batter, Two Countries, Four Courses
One batter becomes four distinct dishes—from a bright breakfast crêpe to savory salmon for lunch, delicate manicotti for dinner, and a dramatic crêpes Suzette to finish. In this fully hands-on session, you’ll master the technique behind perfectly tender crêpes before enjoying a three-course, wine-paired dinner featuring your creations.
Vol. 3 - Saturday, June 13Steakhouse Secrets:From Cut to Plate
Step inside the kitchen and discover why restaurant steaks taste so much better—and how to achieve the same results at home. In this fully hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to break down a whole tenderloin, from trimming and portioning to tying, and see how restaurants use every part of the cut to maximize flavor and value. You’ll sear your own filet to develop a perfect Maillard crust before finishing it to temperature, mastering the techniques that transform good steak into great steak. Along the way, we’ll separate steakhouse fact from backyard myth—exploring heat control, flipping, carryover cooking, resting, and when (and why) professionals use a thermometer. Build classic accompaniments, including a fond-based green peppercorn cream, traditional Béarnaise, compound butter, and authentic Belgian double-fried frites with sauce Andalouse. The experience concludes with a three-course, wine-paired dinner featuring your steak.
Vol. 4 - Saturday, July 18Cooking with Fire:Global Grilling & Summer Sauces
Step outside the kitchen and into the fire. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the art of cooking with live flame—managing heat zones, mastering direct and indirect grilling, and understanding how char and smoke transform ingredients. Drawing inspiration from global cuisines, you’ll build bold marinades, spice rubs, and vibrant summer sauces that elevate everything from meats to vegetables. Learn how to balance fire with freshness, heat with acidity, and smoke with restraint—practical techniques you can apply to any grill at home. The experience concludes with a refined, three-course, wine-paired dinner featuring the dishes we’ve explored together—and a smoked cocktail to begin the evening.
(This session is designed to take place, in part, outdoors; in the event of inclement weather, the experience will be adapted for indoor grilling.)
Vol. 5 - Saturday, August 15Plant-Based Cooking Around the World:Global Lessons in Flavor & Technique
Discover how cultures around the world build bold, satisfying dishes without relying on meat, dairy, or eggs. In this fully vegan, hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the techniques that give plant-based cooking its depth—from blooming spices and building umami to creating creamy textures without dairy and structure without eggs. Drawing inspiration from global cuisines, we’ll explore how flavor is layered, how texture is engineered, and how plant-forward traditions have long mastered what modern cooks are only beginning to rediscover. Whether you cook plant-based regularly or simply want to expand your repertoire, these techniques will elevate any kitchen. The experience concludes with a refined, three-course, wine-paired vegan dinner featuring the techniques we’ve explored together.
Vol. 6 - Saturday, September 12German Classics:Sauerbraten, Schnitzel & Strudel
Step into the precision and tradition of the German kitchen in this hands-on exploration of technique and heritage. Learn how to marinate and braise authentic sauerbraten, understanding the role of acidity, spice, and time in transforming tougher cuts into deeply flavorful dishes. Master the art of the perfect schnitzel — from proper pounding and dredging to achieving a crisp, golden crust. Craft spaetzle from scratch and explore the technique of stretching strudel dough until paper-thin before filling and baking. The experience concludes with a refined, three-course, wine-paired dinner featuring the dishes we’ve prepared together.
Registration and Pricing
Participant – $185
Includes 2½ hours of hands-on instruction, commemorative apron, curated recipe cards, all cooking ingredients, cocktail reception, and a three-course wine-paired dinner.
Optional Dinner Guest – $65
Guests join at 3:30 PM for cocktails and dinner.
Full pre-payment is required to reserve your seat. Tickets are transferable to another person or future session but are non-refundable.
Limited to 10 participants per session and one guest per participant.
Includes 2½ hours of hands-on instruction, commemorative apron, curated recipe cards, all cooking ingredients, cocktail reception, and a three-course wine-paired dinner.
Optional Dinner Guest – $65
Guests join at 3:30 PM for cocktails and dinner.
Full pre-payment is required to reserve your seat. Tickets are transferable to another person or future session but are non-refundable.
Limited to 10 participants per session and one guest per participant.
Founders Series Enrollment(Limited-Time Opportunity)
In response to the enthusiastic early interest in the Mondano Kitchen Experience Series, we are introducing a limited Founders Enrollment opportunity for guests who wish to commit to multiple sessions. Because each Kitchen Experience is limited to just 10 participants, enrollment ensures your place in the sessions you most wish to attend — while rewarding early commitment. Through March 15, we are offering two special enrollment options:
Full Six-Session Enrollment
Enroll in all six sessions
$960 total ($160 per session, for a total savings of $150)
Full Six-Session Enrollment
Enroll in all six sessions
$960 total ($160 per session, for a total savings of $150)
Three-Session Enrollment
Select any three distinct sessions
$525 total ($175 per session, for a total savings of $30)
Founders Enrollment pricing applies to one participant attending distinct sessions and requires enrollment and full payment by March 15. This early enrollment opportunity is designed for guests who wish to immerse themselves more fully in the series — building skills, confidence, and community across multiple evenings in the kitchen.
Select any three distinct sessions
$525 total ($175 per session, for a total savings of $30)
Founders Enrollment pricing applies to one participant attending distinct sessions and requires enrollment and full payment by March 15. This early enrollment opportunity is designed for guests who wish to immerse themselves more fully in the series — building skills, confidence, and community across multiple evenings in the kitchen.
We look forward to welcoming our Founding participants.
To enroll in a Three-Session or Full Series package, please call us directly at (570) 571-3230.
We will personally confirm your sessions and process payment.
FAQs
Not at all. The Mondano Kitchen Experience is designed to meet participants where they are. Whether you cook every night or rarely step into the kitchen, we’ll guide you through each technique step by step. Our goal is not perfection — it’s building skill, confidence, and enjoyment that you can carry into your own kitchen.
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for working in a kitchen, understanding that clothing may get soiled with food elements. For comfort and safety, it is important to wear closed-toe, non-slip shoes. (Sandals and high-heeled shoes are dangerous in a commercial kitchen environment and cannot be permitted.)
A commemorative apron will be provided, and your cocktail reception and dinner will take place in a private dining room with fellow participants — so there’s no need to change for the dinner portion of the event.
A commemorative apron will be provided, and your cocktail reception and dinner will take place in a private dining room with fellow participants — so there’s no need to change for the dinner portion of the event.
We make every effort to welcome guests with dietary restrictions and food sensitivities. However, each Mondano Kitchen Experience session is built around specific ingredients and techniques, and some themes may be better suited to certain diets than others.
We encourage participants to review the focus of each session when selecting a date, and to inform us of any allergies, sensitivities, or dietary needs in advance. When possible, we will make thoughtful accommodations for the dining portion of the event.
We encourage participants to review the focus of each session when selecting a date, and to inform us of any allergies, sensitivities, or dietary needs in advance. When possible, we will make thoughtful accommodations for the dining portion of the event.
Because each session is limited to just 10 participants and requires advance preparation, tickets are non-refundable. However, reservations are transferable to another person or to a future Mondano Kitchen Experience session with advance notice, subject to availability.
Absolutely. The Mondano Kitchen Experience makes a thoughtful and memorable gift for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, Father's Day, holidays, or simply a shared day in the kitchen. Gifted seats may be applied to any available session in the current series.
Please contact us if you’d like assistance selecting a session or arranging a gift reservation.
Please contact us if you’d like assistance selecting a session or arranging a gift reservation.
Yes. Mondano-issued gift cards may be applied toward participant or enrollment purchases. Any remaining balance may be paid by credit card at the time of registration.
To use a gift card as partial payment for your Mondano Kitchen Experience, please call the restaurant at (570) 471-3230 instead of registering online.
While gift cards issued by Mondano may be used for the Kitchen Experience, gift cards issued through third-party promotional platforms are not eligible for these events.
To use a gift card as partial payment for your Mondano Kitchen Experience, please call the restaurant at (570) 471-3230 instead of registering online.
While gift cards issued by Mondano may be used for the Kitchen Experience, gift cards issued through third-party promotional platforms are not eligible for these events.
The Mondano Kitchen Experience is a special, limited-capacity event and is not eligible for Clipp coupons, Local Flavor certificates, gift cards issued through third-party platforms, or other promotional discounts.
Founders Enrollment pricing may not be combined with additional offers.
However, Mondano gift cards may be used toward the purchase of your Mondano Kitchen Experience. To apply your Mondano gift card to your registration fee, please call the restaurant at (570) 471-3230 instead of registering online.
Founders Enrollment pricing may not be combined with additional offers.
However, Mondano gift cards may be used toward the purchase of your Mondano Kitchen Experience. To apply your Mondano gift card to your registration fee, please call the restaurant at (570) 471-3230 instead of registering online.
Because seating is limited, we recommend selecting your session at the time of purchase to secure your spot. If you are purchasing as a gift or need assistance choosing a session, please contact us at (570) 471-3230 and we’ll be happy to help.
If you have someone who would like to join you for cocktails and dinner at the end of your cooking session, you may purchase a guest ticket for $65. This ticket entitles your guest to a cocktail, hors d'oeuvres, and a three-course, wine-paired dinner focused on the food you helped to prepare during the session.
The point of our dinner together is to taste the outcome of your cooking experience. As a result, the menu for the meal is pre-set, focusing on the dishes you helped prepare during your Mondano Kitchen Experience.
Absolutely. Because the Mondano Kitchen Experience is designed around distinct cooking themes and techniques, you may want to participate in several different sessions. Choose as many sessions as you like and either book them online or call the restaurant at (570) 471-3230.
Enrollment pricing applies to one participant attending multiple distinct Kitchen Experience sessions.
Three-Session Enrollment requires selection of three different sessions.
Full-Series Enrollment includes all six sessions.
Enrollment must be completed by March 15.
Three-Session Enrollment requires selection of three different sessions.
Full-Series Enrollment includes all six sessions.
Enrollment must be completed by March 15.
No. Enrollment pricing applies to one participant attending multiple distinct sessions. Purchasing multiple seats for a single session does not qualify for enrollment pricing.
No. Enrollment pricing applies to one participant and may not be divided among multiple guests.
Guest tickets are available for individual sessions and may be purchased separately. Enrollment pricing applies to participant tickets only.
Enrollment purchases are non-refundable. However, tickets are transferable to another individual if you are unable to attend. And if you purchase the 3-session package and are unable to attend one session, you may transfer your participation to any other session that has seats available.
Enrollment pricing may not be combined with other discounts or offers.
To enroll in a Three-Session or Full-Series package, please call us directly at (570) 571-3230. We will personally confirm your sessions and process payment.
