Gwynnie Penny’s Pantry

from Cummaquid, MAmember since August, 2021
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My teaching method is welcoming, making it easier for individuals to learn new skills. With my prior experience as a training chef, I endeavor to create a relaxed environment for my students. Additionally, having owned a restaurant, graduated from culinary school, and apprenticed with Cooks Illustrated Magazine, I bring a vast amount of experience to each class. With my hands-on approach, students will be guided through each step of their chosen recipes or culinary style, while also learning by doing. I especially enjoy working with young adults and their parents, as it is a great opportunity to bond while teaching an extremely useful life skill.

My passion for cooking and creating stemmed from my love of feeding the people I love, and that still holds true today as a mother of three. Cooking is not inherently difficult, but it does require patience, organization, proper ingredients, good tools, and did I mention patience?

As a personal chef, I offer a wide range of services, including private dinners for up to 20 guests, catering for baby or wedding showers, weekly cooking for families or seniors, and even delivering a hearty Tuscan soup or savory lasagna to help make meal planning easier. For those with busier schedules, I am available to come and cook for couples several times a week (limited to Cape Cod). With many options at reasonable fees, I strive to make life a little bit easier for my clients.

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Remotely

Service Reviews

5.0

8 reviews

Service as described
5.0
Communication
5.0
Punctuality
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Nicole L.
How amazing! I had a fantastic afternoon baking with Gwyn. I've always struggled with making perfect pie crusts, but I was determined to overcome this obstacle. Given her impressive professional background, I knew Gwyn was the one to help me out. After reaching out to her, she responded promptly and we scheduled a session in a matter of days. Gwyn sent me a detailed list of all the ingredients I would need to prepare my desired pie and tart. She was kind enough to let my enthusiastic 12-year-old niece join us, as she dreams of becoming a baker one day herself. Gwyn even brought specialized equipment in case I was missing something. We dove right into our 3-hour session and created some truly delicious final products! I would highly recommend Gwyn for anyone looking to take a baking class. She came well-prepared, taught us well, and made our time together enjoyable.
December 9, 2022
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Brandon W.
Today, Gwyn provided phenomenal cooking lessons for my 23-year-old son. As he shares a living space with roommates who alternate cooking dinner, I deemed 'learning to cook' the ideal Christmas present. Gwyn was exceptionally helpful and prior to meeting in our home, provided an extensive list of meals and entrees she could teach. My son selected six dishes of his choice, for which Gwyn sent a grocery list. The first lesson lasted four hours during which Gwyn taught my son how to prepare Shepard's Pie, Spicy Sesame Noodles, and Chicken Chili. Each dish involved different skill sets and was incredibly delicious. The entire experience was educational, productive, and worthwhile. We anticipate the next lesson in a couple of weeks and are confident it will be another excellent learning experience. As an experienced chef with a Culinary School degree and a pleasant, accessible teaching method, Gwyn exceeded my expectations in every category. My son genuinely appreciated her tips, lessons, and kind demeanor.
August 3, 2022
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Justin M.
For Xmas, I purchased a set of cooking lessons for my husband. Upon receiving a beautiful gift certificate from Gynne, I presented it to him on Christmas Day. He was elated! He immediately contacted Gynne, who went above and beyond to learn our food preferences and recommend dishes he could prepare. My husband eagerly anticipated his first lesson and with Gynne's guidance, he prepared a fantastic meal. He is now looking forward to his next session, where he hopes to master professional techniques like chopping and slicing. This gift will undoubtedly be remembered as one of our best.
February 18, 2022
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Amber N.
Working with Gwyn was an absolute delight! We had asked her to help us prepare a fantastic creme brulee, and she delivered. Gwyn brought along all the necessary additional equipment that we were lacking and also imparted some valuable knife skills and useful cooking tips. We are now planning to seek her assistance again for more lessons!
February 7, 2022
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Kyle D.
My experience with Gwyn was excellent. She was highly professional and had a great rapport with my daughter who is fourteen years old. Gwyn arrived at our home on time despite having to travel for an hour, and did not charge any additional fees for travel. We purchased the required ingredients, and Gwyn brought some appliances that we did not have. She was effective in time management, and my daughter and she together managed to make three tasty dishes. Gwyn stayed for four hours as per the listed charge on CrackerJack, and when she left, she made sure that our kitchen was cleaned up. We were very impressed with her cooking and baking techniques and have planned to continue with additional lessons with Gwyn. I strongly recommend Gwyn, and I will share our experience with my friends and family. Thea Canty
September 24, 2021