Having a healthy outside starts with a healthy inside.
Wendy Schutzler/President CEO
(253) 541-2744
The Essential Pantry strives to provide our customers with the highest quality,
flavorful products that enhance everyday meals. We source to embrace a
positive impact on you, your palate and health.
Our Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar includes; organic, classic,
fused, naturally flavored and also
specialty crafted items.
Serving the people At Essential Pantry we share a collective vision of serving the people. We believe
we can serve the community by promoting health and wellness through the highest quality products and
services offered.
Promoting health and wellness The Essential Pantry believes and supports fostering a balanced
and vibrant life. We believe that what you consume should not only taste good but also be good for you.
Our curated selection of herbs, spices, oils, vinegars, salts and teas, salt and honey are designed to
encourage natural wellness. We strive to offer products that are simple and in their truest natural form.
Building Community We strive to connect to our community at The Essential Pantry. Everyone is
valued, creating an atmosphere of an extended family. We offer workshops, classes and community events
that educate, inspire and bring people together. It is often that a shared passion is found in these
gatherings. Together we can build a healthier and happier community with one product and person at a
time.
Championing the spirit of small business The Essential Pantry believes that small business is
the foundation of our country and community. Large corporations have overshadowed small businesses.
The Essential Pantry stands as a testament, rekindling the spirit of small business. We can provide a rich
environment, bringing personalized service coupled with genuine care that large corporations simply
cannot match. Supporting small businesses by taking a leap of faith means preserving the rich
opportunities of local economies, fostering innovation and a commitment to quality and creativity.
Wendy Schutzler
President
Why the Essential Pantry
My ancestry was steeped in farming, organic farm fresh produce, grains and egg laying hens. The food
was simple, homegrown, and nourished with soil rich lands of the valley.
In my home growing up, we were taught to use the land as our pantry, fruit trees, birds, huge organic
vegetable gardens, and the discipline to nurture and manage such gifts. Our meals were made from
scratch. With this upbringing came the responsibility of carrying on the tradition to this day, I feel
responsible for providing myself and my family and now my community with the most wholesome
nourishing food available, that is both tasty, visually pleasing and nutritionally responsible. This is
the genesis of The Essential Pantry.
Entrepreneurship
My family was steeped in self-proprietorship. My grandparents, my parents were business owners, and
for over 20 years I too have been an entrepreneur. I was a full-time business owner of an interior
design firm for 19 years. This included residential and commercial design, events, and community
activity. There is something about relying on yourself to produce income that is sustainable. I learned
quickly that working hard, building financial models, and incorporating standard operating systems
that are dependable and forecast worthy are only a few mentions of what it took to be successful.
Recently I served as VP of Sales/Marketing and Business Development. I celebrated my 14 th year in
September of 2024. The company set a high standard of focus, and results, lead with strong operating
systems, culture, and drive. This training, experience, and execution I live by professionally adding
heartfelt culture of responsible nourishment, for a successful business model.
To date through many explorations and considerations, The Essential Pantry was created. It fulfilled
the love of family values, my passion for design, creativity and a true want to be in community.
I look forward to sharing my experiences learning from my community and engaging in a leap of faith
as I enter a new chapter in my life.
Until we meet,
Wendy
Contact The Essential Pantry
(253) 541-2744
Wendy@TheEssentialPantry.com
3550 Market Place W Unit A-105
University Place, WA 98466
Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-6PM
Sunday 11AM-5PM
