Gwynnie Penny’s Pantry

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Introduction: My teaching style is approachable, I strive to make it less intimidating to learn a new skill. Remembering years ago when I was a training chef, I try to put my students at ease . I bring an understanding and gentle approach to the experience. Having owned a restaurant, attended culinary school and apprenticed with Cooks Illustrated Magazine, I also bring a breadth of experience to each class. You will find it a hands-on experience, I will walk you through the steps of your chosen recipes or culinary style and then step back as a coach. I want you to learn by doing. I particularly enjoy working with young adults and their parents. It is an excellent way to bond with your kids while teaching them a useful life skill. I love to cook and create. I'm a mother of 3 and have always enjoyed feeding the people I love. Cooking is not hard, but it takes patience, organization, the correct ingredients, good tools... and more patience ;0) My personal chef offerings included private dinners for up to 20. Catering baby showers and wedding showers are a pleasure. Weekly cooking for families or seniors. Delivering a batch of hearty Tuscan soup and a savory lasagna to make the weekly food planning easier is always an option. For a reasonable fee I can come and cook dinner for a busy couple several times a week (Cape Cod only), cleaning up and leaving enough for leftovers. Many options are available for making life easier.

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Hired 5 times

Serves Cummaquid, MA

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12 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Square cash app, and Venmo.

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Michael M.

Feb 2, 2020

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Gwyn was an absolute pleasure to work with! We had requested to make a creme brulee, and it turned out fantastic. Gwyn brought all the extra tools that we didn't have and taught us some knife skills, as well as useful tricks while cooking. We'll definitely be reaching out again for more lessons!

Details: 2 people • BBQ • Italian • American • Healthy • Basic cooking skills • Knife skills • Adult (over 18) • Beginner • My home, venue, etc.

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Susan C.

Jan 4, 2020

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Wow! What a great afternoon baking with Gwyn. I have struggled with making a decent pie dough and decided to conquer this challenge. I hired Gwyn based on her professional background. She was extremely responsive and we booked a date within days of my initial inquiry. She provided me a list of all the ingredients I would need to make the pie & tart that I selected. She was gracious enough to allow my 12 y.o. niece to partake in the fun since she is interested in becoming a baker one day. Gwyn brought a bunch of supplies, just in case I didn't have a piece of equipment or tool. We jumped right in and worked straight through the 3 hrs. that we had scheduled and the end results were DELICIOUS! If you are looking for a baking lesson, don't hesitate - I highly recommend her. She came prepared, gave good instruction and was pleasant to chat with as we worked.

Details: 1 person • American • Baking - desserts and pastries • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • Beginner • At the pro’s location

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Erika S.

Jan 7, 2019

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I bought a block of cooking lessons for my husband for Xmas. Gynne followed through by sending me a lovely gift certificate that I could present to my husband on Christmas Day. He was thrilled when he opened it. He contacted Gynne almost immediately & she responded in like form. She was thorough in trying to understand what kinds of foods we liked, what cuisines we preferred and gave a list of dishes he could prepare. He really looked forward to his first lesson and with Gynne's help prepared a lovely, delicious meal. Needless to say he is excited for his next lesson and is eager to learn how to chop and slice like a professional! This Christmas present will be one to remember I am sure.

Details: 1 person • Italian • Indian • French • Vegetarian / Vegan • Southeast Asian • Mediterranean • Healthy • Basic cooking skills • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • Beginner • I travel to the cooking instructor • The cooking instructor travels to me

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Thea K.

Sep 23, 2018

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Gwyn was very professional and related warmly with my fourteen year old daughter. She arrived at our home on time which is approximately a one hour commute for her. She did not charge extra for her travel. We purchased ingredients and Gwyn brought some appliances that we didn’t have. She managed her time well and together she and my daughter made three delicious items! Gwyn stayed four hours for her charge as listed on thumbtack and made sure our kitchen was cleaned up when she left. We were very impressed with her cooking and baking knowledge and will be continuing with additional lessons. I highly recommend Gwyn and will be sharing our experience with friends and family. Thea Canty

Details: 1 person • Italian • French • American • Healthy • Baking - bread • Baking - desserts and pastries • No dietary restrictions • Teenager (13 - 17) • Intermediate • Within the next 1 - 2 weeks • I travel to the cooking instructor

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Barbara B.

Dec 17, 2017

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Gwyn came to give my 23 year old son some cooking lessons today and she was fantastic. My son lives with roommates who take turns cooking dinner and I thought cooking lessons would make a nice Christmas gift. Prior to meeting at our home kitchen, Gwyn was very helpful by providing an extensive list of meals and entrees that she could teach. My son reviewed the list and selected 6 things that appealed to him. Gwyn then sent a grocery list of items to have on hand when she arrived. The first lesson was 4 hours long and Gwyn taught my son how to make: Shepard's Pie; Spicy Sesame Noodles; and Chicken Chili. Each involved a different skill set and all were DELICIOUS. The entire event was educational, productive and very worthwhile. We are looking forward to another lesson in a couple of weeks and are confident it will be another excellent learning experience. Gwyn is an experienced chef who graduated from Culinary School and is also a very pleasant, accessible teacher. The entire exercise has been far better than I could have imagined. Outstanding in every category! My son really appreciated all of her tips and lessons, as well as her kind manner.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
That I am flexible and fair. I love cooking and working with people seeking new skills. I am happy to work within your budget within reason.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Several email exchanges and a phone call to get a sense of what you are looking for in the experience. Recipe suggestions and expectations are discussed.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated from the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts. I did an internship at Cooks Illustrated which was fascinating. In additional, I owned a high-end historic restaurant on the Cape for many years. After I had graduated from culinary school, I took over the baking of desserts and daily bread. I am ServSafe certified and also PCQI certified. Both certifications relate to food safety training.