TheMiniChef

Worcester, South Africa

493
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5.0 (162)

11 months
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Last updated on 21 Feb, 2026

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• US: $13.70
• U.S. Territories & Other Areas (Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands): Flat rate $27 — shipping may take longer due to distance
• UK & Europe: $17.90
• Rest of World: $19.80
• No extra charge for multiple items
• Tracked shipping on all orders — contact me if you need help
• Estimated delivery times may vary by destination

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5.0 (162)

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Tina on 18 Feb, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with all my mini items received in my order today! Thankyou, as always!

Miniature Meatballs – 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Meatballs – 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food
Kim on 24 Jun, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Great item, took a long time to arrive.

Miniature Charcuterie Board - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Miniatures, Food, Deli

Miniature Charcuterie Board - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Miniatures, Food, Deli
Etsy buyer on 21 Jun, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

rye bread matched description quality great so realistic love it

Miniature Baltic Rye Bread Loaf - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Food, Bakery

Miniature Baltic Rye Bread Loaf - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Food, Bakery
Etsy buyer on 21 Jun, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

serving dish of irish stew matched description excellent craftsmanship quality great looks so good met my expectation

Miniature Irish Stew in Serving Dish - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Irish Stew in Serving Dish - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Food
Etsy buyer on 21 Jun, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

excellent craftsmanship met my expectations food looks good quality great

Miniature Irish Stew Meal - 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Irish Stew Meal - 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food
Tina on 18 Jun, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

As always, I'm blown away by the hyperrealistic miniatures received in my order today! just amazing! thankyou so much!

Miniature Roast Dinner with Gravy and Yorkshire Pudding - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Roast Dinner with Gravy and Yorkshire Pudding - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Food
Tina on 18 Jun, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

As always, I'm blown away by the hyperrealistic miniatures received in my order today! just amazing! thankyou so much!

Miniature Bread and Meat Board - 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Bread and Meat Board - 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food
Theresa on 10 Jun, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Wow this is a great quiche and is ultra realistic looking! The slice is also very convincing and looks great on my doll table! The artist agreed to make this in 1/6 scale for me, which I greatly appreciate the custom work! She is so talented! You should buy this quiche for your dolls to have with a lovely salad and bread!

Miniature Quiche with Plated Slice - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Miniatures, Food

Miniature Quiche with Plated Slice - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Miniatures, Food
Aelfred on 08 Jun, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Ty so much for your item!

Miniature Bread Dish with Bread Slices - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Food, Bakery

Miniature Bread Dish with Bread Slices - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Food, Bakery
Aelfred on 06 Jun, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Ty so much for your item!

Tanya responded on 06 Jun, 2026

You are most welcome. Enjoy your minis! 😊

Miniature Roast Turkey/Chicken, Cooked Meal Plate - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Roast Turkey/Chicken, Cooked Meal Plate - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Food

About TheMiniChef

The Mini Chef

Sales 493

On Etsy since 2025

The Mini Chef

Unpolished. Unpretentious. Unmistakably Real.

Welcome to my Etsy shop!
I’m a professional painter and artisan miniaturist, specializing in realistic miniature food. Over time, my pieces have quietly found their way into local collections, and I’m now excited to share them with collectors around the world.

My work is grounded in classical painting techniques and a deep understanding of light, form, and color. I focus on realism—not perfection—crafting miniature food that feels like tiny, found objects. Honest, tactile, and unpolished, these pieces are made for collectors who value subtle detail and everyday authenticity over dolled-up, overly stylized designs.

What began as a childhood fascination has grown into a focused creative practice. Each piece is handmade with care, shaped by years of painting and a lifelong interest in the quiet beauty of real things—scaled down, but never simplified.

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I’m an artisan miniaturist with a fine art background, creating realistic miniature food that feels like tiny found objects - unpolished, tactile, and honest. Made for collectors who value texture, detail, and authenticity over perfection.

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TheMiniChef

Featured items

Miniature Roast Turkey/Chicken, Cooked Meal Plate - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Food

1:12 Scale Miniature Roasted Turkey and Vegetables, Festive Christmas Meal, Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature 6 Chocolate Chip Cookies on Plate - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Miniatures, Food

Miniature 1 x Fried Egg - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Miniatures, Food, Breakfast

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1:12 Scale Miniature Steak and Vegetable Meal, Realistic Dollhouse Food

1:12 Scale Miniature Chicken Broth Soup with Buttered Bread, Realistic Dollhouse Food

1:12 Scale Miniature Mandel Bread (Mandelbrot) – Realistic Jewish Purim Cookies, Dollhouse Food, Jewish Bakery Pastry

1:12 Scale Miniature Potato Kugel – Jewish Passover Casserole, Realistic Dollhouse Food

1:12 Scale Miniature Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake with Slices Set, Realistic Dollhouse Food

1:12 Scale Matzo Crackers, Unleavened Bread, Jewish Passover, Matzah, Realistic Miniature Dollhouse Food

1:12 Scale Miniature Shakshuka – Traditional Israeli Breakfast, Realistic Jewish Dollhouse Food

Miniature Pot Roast, Cooked Meal Plate - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Food

1:12 Scale Miniature Matzo Ball Soup, Realistic Jewish Passover Traditional Dollhouse Food

1:12 Scale Miniature Christmas Cra Log Cake on Board, Realistic Dollhouse Food

1:12 Scale Miniature Christmas Cranberry Layer Cake with Slices Set, Realistic Dollhouse Food

1:12 Scale Miniature Christmas Cookie Tray with 19 Loose Festive Cookies/Biscuits, Realistic Dollhouse Food

1:12 Scale Miniature Beef and Vegetable Dinner, Realistic Dollhouse Food

1:12 Scale, Miniature Blueberry Tea Cake with Slices Set, Realistic Dollhouse Food, Bakery

Miniature Neapolitan Party Jumbo Cake with Slices Set – 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Party Jumbo Cake with Slices Set – 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Strawberry and Cream Cake with Slices Set – 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Chocolate Cake with Plated Slices - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Blueberry Vanilla Cake Loaf - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Coconut and Lemon Bundt Cake – 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Chocolate Cake with Plated Slices - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Chocolate Cake with Slices Set – 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Poppy and Lemon Cake with Slices Set – 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Strawberry and Cream Cake with Slices Set – 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Vanilla and Caramel Cake with Slices Set – 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Bread, German Sausage and Pate Board, 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Chocloate and Biscuit Bundt Dessert – 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Vanilla/Caramel and Nuts Bundt Cake – 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Bread, Jam and Buttered slice Board - 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Bread and Meat Board - 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Onion Herb Bread Loaf with Cutting Board – 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Pumpernickel Rye Bread Loaf with Cutting Board – 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Bread and Meat Board - 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Bread and Meat Board - 1:12 Scale Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature 5 Candy Cookies on Plate - 1:12 Scale, Realistic Dollhouse Food

Miniature Pull-Apart Easter Glazed Rolls with Lemon Zest – 1:12 Scale Dollhouse Bakery Food, Handmade

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