see pastry in a different light

Are all of your desserts and pastries premade?

Are you frustrated that many of these products are subpar?

Are you wanting one-of-a-kind desserts and pastries that stand out?

Are you wanting a change but don’t know where to start?

If any of the questions apply to you, Ginger Panda might be exactly what you need. As a veteran pastry chef who has also been previously frustrated by these same concerns, I aim to solve this puzzle. Can you have quality product that isn’t premade while still being cost-effective? Yes. Can I teach you how to navigate the often confusing and sometimes intimidating world of custom desserts and pastries? Yes.

Life is hard enough. Baking doesn’t have to be.

Ginger Panda can help.

What is a pastry consultant, and why is one needed?

  • the dilemma

    Most locations simply cannot afford an experienced pastry team. Pastry proficiency requires years of experience and, quite frankly, years of trial and error. This experimentation is both costly and discouraging, and most establishments default to a safer, more convenient, less interesting route with their pastries and desserts. This results in buying premade items to sell which invariably lack spark, interest, and unique draw for the customer. Though quick and easy, premade is often boring— boring to look at, boring to eat.

  • the solution

    To truly stand out, you need to be able to provide desserts and pastries unique to your establishment which are tasty and memorable. You need the experience and abilities of a veteran chef. You need me. I will customize and create one-of-a-kind recipes for your establishment. I will look carefully at your location, clientele, equipment, space, and budget to create items which have been tailored specifically to you. Once the recipes and designs have been finalized, I will train the preexisting staff— in-person or via Zoom— to master these new menu items. My goal is to help your establishment become entirely self-sufficient.

  • the result

    If you have allowed me to help you, we now have desserts and pastries which stand out. I have provided you with time-tested, delicious recipes and the training and experience to recreate them again and again and again. You can be confident that these treats are distinctly yours. No longer dull and forgettable, you now have unique pastries that you can be proud to market. Consistent. Delightful. Memorable. Purchase-again-able.

  • the person

    Why a pastry consultant? Isn’t one consultant just as good as another? While restaurant consultants are always an option, I have found a deficiency in pastry specifically. Many establishments have excellent business practices and delectable savory menus, but their desserts and pastries are lackluster. A pastry consultant is someone whose experience can fill that distinct void. You need someone who will have the know-how and determination to sift through the clutter (pun intended) and whip out masterpieces (yes, pun still intended).

    In short, you need me.