WATCH: TikTok’s ‘Paper Chef’ creates stunning culinary art with paper

This TikToker uses daily office paper to make some of the most creative lifelike dishes that may leave you drooling. Her culinary art and attention to detail is mind blowing!

This TikToker uses daily office paper to make some of the most creative lifelike dishes that may leave you drooling. Her culinary art and attention to detail is mind blowing!

Published Jan 21, 2025

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Creativity knows no bounds when it comes to this US "paper chef," who goes by the name "Paper Eats" on TikTok. This TikTok sensation serves up serious dishes using her creativity and paper. Whether it’s colored paper or plain paper, she sure knows how to feed your imagination with her dishes.

How does she do this, you wonder? The 21-year-old creator, whose name is unknown, throws it down in her kitchen, preparing meals such as mac and cheese, seafood boil, and a birthday cake, to name a few. 

She prepares the meals from scratch, with every ingredient, pot, and utensil made entirely of paper. From sushi to Thanksgiving meals, the culinary magician's creations are so realistic that you'll crave a bite just from watching her prepare them.

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With each new video, you see her skills get sharper, and her paper dishes get more creative and drool-worthy.

Recently, she celebrated her 21st birthday by making a four-tier birthday cake out of paper for her viewers to indulge in.

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Many viewers are drawn to her content not only for its creativity but also for the autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR), a phenomenon akin to a brain tickle that has gained popularity on TikTok. Creators often utilise satisfying and relaxing sounds that help viewers focus and improve their sleep quality.

However, the "Paper Eats" creator is not the only one pushing the boundaries of culinary creativity. There are other creators, such as TikTok user Rainyrainy, a talented crafter who makes realistic food-themed crochet patterns.

From burgers to a pumpkin-spiced latte, her crochet creations look so realistic that you'll be tempted to take a bite. Now that the TikTok ban has been lifted in the US, people can enjoy endless creativity on one of their favourite apps.