Vivian Pham: Food Artist I Chef I Baker

In 2001, at 12 years old, Vivian Pham made her first cake. Little did she know that a small hobby would transform into a fun and meaningful career. What started as a simple birthday cake for a friend inspired her to learn the intricate art of cake decorating. A scholarship to the Professional Culinary Institute in 2009 kick started her journey into the professional world of cakes.

In 2011, Vivian competed in her first cake  decorating competition and placed 6th at the Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show, the most prestigious cake decorating competition in the country. The following year in 2012, she was titled Grand National Champion. Since the 2012 OSSAS, she has become a renowned food artist and has been featured in Cake Central, American Cake Magazine, Modern Cakes, Robb Report, and was listed in Dessert Professionals as one of the top 10 cake artists of 2013, and Cake Master’s Top 10 Cake Artists of 2018.

In 2016, Vivian took a step out of her comfort zone and competed in her first television show called, Skin Wars: Fresh Paint. The following year in 2017, she also competed on Food Networks: Halloween Wars. In 2019, she won Food Networks: Santa’s Baking Blizzard. Her work from the show was even parodied on SNL.

Vivian is a skilled food artist who has worked with various mediums. She constantly challenges herself by working with new mediums including butter sculpting, vegetable carving, jelly bean art, and food and fashion. Known for her intricacy and attention to detail, Vivian continues to explore new materials and mediums with which to combine creativity and innovation.  

In 2021, Vivian has begun to dive into non-food related mediums such as clay, and 3D animation. She streams her process on Twitch where she shares her creations and all things that inspire her.

Vivian seeks to go above and beyond the boundaries of food and share her passion of art with others. 

TUNE INTO FOODTASTIC ON DECEMBER 15TH, 2021
Vivian teamed up with the Amazing Dean Murray & Talented Matthrew Stroddart on both the Pirates of the Caribbean & Muppets Episodes!
GO MONSTER SCULPTORS!

Hosted by the multi-talented actress Keke Palmer, “Foodtastic” is an immersive global competition series in which highly skilled artists create extravagant scene work and larger-than-life sculptures made entirely out of food. From vegetables and butter to fruit and cheese, these everyday items are transformed into works of art. Each episode is rooted in iconic Disney IP and the food-based builds are an extension of that world. FLOUR SHOP founder Amirah Kassem and NYC's City Cakes founder Chef Benny Rivera serve as food art experts on the series.

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