How Realistic Fake Foods Are Made For TV And Movies | Movies Insider

Movies and TV shows tend to use real food when they can, but there are a number of times when they need something fake. We spoke with two fake food artists who specialize in making custom, inedible treats for restaurants, trade shows, and Hollywood.  Here's how fake food props are made to look so delicious.

How Realistic Fake Foods Are Made For TV And Movies | Movies Insider

[aayushiichawla]

"they're only a feast for your eyes"

these words hurt

[yugndxv]

the fact that someone who went to college for this and someone who didn’t are at the same level is what’s keeping me going tbh

[stacyharrison]

"Sometimes real food is used" I feel like this should be on a sign in the school cafeteria

[jasminemckenzie]

It always bothered me when the actors never even touched their food.

[amy-leeskyy]

now i understand why people in movies always get to eat the most delicious breakfast meals but they actually just take an apple and be like "thanks mom, gotta blast"

[abook]

"so, what do you do for a living?"
"i make food."
"oh, so a chef?"
"no, i literally _make_ food."

[lilyy]

“I made 3 million dollars in the fake food business”

me: im listening.

[randomduck]

You think that the word “fake” can stop me from eating them?
*fools*

[robbyphelps]

Lmaooo
2 kinds of people:

i went to school, i’m an artist

Other mom: i never had any formal training, never went to school, just starting doing this so i can be a stay at home mom with my kids

[Ravierave]

Their kids: Ma can we get McDonalds?
Them: We got food at home
The food at home:

[oreoemsa]

Gordon Ramsey: *This looks perfect and delicious!*

Also Ramsey: *Disgusting! Taste like PLASTIC!*

[virginialafalce]

Teacher: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Me: *A fake food artist*

[rrrush]

I thought they made it super fancy so they can have their treat after the take.

[QRSC-fhob]

Imagine running into these items after the apocalypse while you're starving 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[unknownmasked]

Imagine her daughter wanting food to eat.

Her daughter: Mom, I want cake to eat.

Her: Sure, in the fridge.

Her daughter: *Eats cake in the fridge*

Her: Wrong fridge! Wrong fridge!!!

[Curtisjackson]

Welcome to another episode of: “Where the quarantine has lead me today”

[nella]

I was always wondering why in movies people wake up to a kitchen full of the best breakfast meals and they only take a apple and be like "have to go to school"

[noone-ksce]

Other directors: *uses fake food not to spend too much*
Tim Burton: *makes the whole room edible for Charlie and the chocolate factory*

[titanium]

Do you ever scroll down the comments and think


"Damn I wish I said that"

[Heartwing]

I once had a friend who was a “food stylist” in LA. Her day was spent painting fruit loops, spraying glycerin onto fruit, and playing with fake doughs…. Seemed like a really fun job!