History of Fake Food

Our Team of Experts

We have a qualified and experienced staff with more than 25 years of experience to meet the demands of an audience that seeks the highest quality and realism in replicas of artificial fake food. We manufacture to order. We manufacture to order in Spain, Japan and Switzerland

All of our raw materials are of a high quality. To give maximum realism to the samples, each element of the plate is carefully studied. To be able to achieve the highest level of hyperrealism in the sample, we choose the most appropriate material. In customized orders, sometimes we need to try and test several materials until we obtain the most appropriate one. The materials we normally use goes from platinum silicone, to polyurethane foam, resin or clay.

All our samples are made by hand by our experts and meticulous artisans who study thicknesses, textures, contrasts and colors with sophisticated R&D techniques to turn the sample into a true work of Art.

Fake food has its origins in Japan. The first data we have about the sampuru (in Katakana: サンプル), which comes from the English word “sample” is from 1917 when a Tokyo restaurant presented glass reproductions with the arrival of the first foreigners to the island who did not understand any menu plate. These fictitious artificial food samples spoke for themselves; and this had an incredibly positive effect on restaurants.

Over the years, the glass reproductions were phased out. Today these reproductions are made in liquid plastic, platinum silicone, resin, polyurethane foam, or clay depending on the texture, size and color that must be given to the fictitious food. In Japan, nowadays the use of fictitious food samples is used in 95% of food establishments to show their dishes not only to foreign customers but also to local customers as it has become an experience striking, pleasant, funny, fast, easily understandable, and appetizing.

About me

Hi, I'm Eva!

EVA – エヴァさん

Hello, my name is Eva!. A few years ago, I lived in Japan, where I refined my skills in meticulous observation, polished the unbeatable, exploring the complexities, and simplifying the complex to achieve sophistication. During my time there, I cultivated a deep appreciation for humility, rigor, effort, and sacrifice in the pursuit of unparalleled quality.

Drawing inspiration from my experiences in Japan, coupled with the unwavering support of my loved ones and the invaluable wisdom imparted by seasoned artisans, I am fueled with passion and determination to establish SAMPURU SAKURA. This venture is a testament to my unwavering commitment to design and craft exclusive products, each meticulous handmade to transform ordinary samples into small works of art. Our mission is to offer realistic alternatives to real food products that cannot be displayed throughout the day.

SAMPURU SAKURA was born out of a genuine need to address the challenge faced by our customers who struggle to showcase their real food dishes continuously. By offering hyper-realistic fake food dishes, we provide the opportunity to present each dish exactly as it is, retaining its appeal and properties for as long as desired.

At SAMPURU SAKURA, we are dedicated to culinary hyperrealism, ensuring that our clients receive replicas that mimic the texture, size, color, roughness, and volume of real meals. I invite you to reach out to us to learn more about our Sampurus and how our culinary samples can elevate your business.

Thank you! Eva Ginza

“ My time in Japan has helped me to appreciate and detect every detail, improve the unbeatable, deeply investigate the difficult to make it easy and sophisticated, and appreciate humility, rigor, effort and sacrifice to achieve unique products pursuing and achieving the maximum quality.

Thanks to all this experience, the love and inspiration of my Japanese friends after years of study and coexistence, the support of my relatives, and the contribution of wisdom and experience of my great and experienced artisans, I see myself with strength and passion of founding SAMPURU SAKURA. A whole commitment to design and create exclusive products, each one made by hand, turning each sample into a small work of art in order to replace real products that cannot be displayed all day.

At Sampuru Sakura, we seek and bet on culinary hyperrealism offering our clients the same texture, size, color, roughness and volume as if it were a real meal. I encourage you to contact us if you would like to know more about our Sampurus and how our culinary samples can help your business. ”

Thank you! Eva Ginza

About me

Hi, I'm Eva!

The Founder of Sampuru-Sakura has a degree in the United States and a Master’s degree in International Business from Sophia University (Tokyo, Japan). She worked for the Japan National Television and Broadcasting Organization (NHK) and wrote and translated various books from Japanese into Spanish and English.

During her time in France, she taught classes in Project Management, Business Intelligence, Logistics and International Relations at the University of Strasbourg. Her great passion: The study of Japanese culture and society greatly influenced by the ideas of “honor”, “obligation”, and “duty”.

My time in Japan has helped me to appreciate and detect every detail, improve the unbeatable, deeply investigate the difficult to make it easy and sophisticated, and appreciate humility, rigor, effort and sacrifice to achieve unique products pursuing and achieving the maximum quality.

Thanks to all this experience, the love and inspiration of my Japanese friends after years of study and coexistence, the support of my relatives, and the contribution of wisdom and experience of my great and experienced artisans, I see myself with strength and passion. of founding SAMPURU SAKURA. A whole commitment to design and create exclusive products, each one made by hand, turning each sample into a small work of art in order to replace real products that cannot be displayed all day.

At Sampuru Sakura we seek and bet on culinary hyperrealism offering our clients the same texture, size, color, roughness and volume as if it were a real meal. I encourage you to contact us if you would like to know more about our Sampurus and how our culinary samples can help your business.

Thank you! Eva Ginza

1. Quality and Realism

We offer the highest quality replicas in the market that closely resemble real food contributing to show authentic and visually plates.

2. Customization Options

We offer customize replicas that tailor to your specific requirements. Our ability to create custom designs ensures that our replicas align with your brand, theme, or event.

3. Materials Used

All our replica foods are created with the highest quality materials contributing to the durability and longevity of the replicas. If our replicas are well treated can last to 30 years.

4. Experience and Reputation

Our Masters have more than 25 years of experience in producing and recreating high-quality replica foods and serving satisfied clients.

5. Cost and Value

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6. Communication and Collaboration

We love what we do. A critical part of our success is to understand exactly what our customer’ s requirements are. Therefore, at the first stages of the process, we have a very strong communication and collaboration process with all our customers.

7. Timeliness and Delivery

Replica food is a hand made process. Replicas are pieces of art that once created need some time to dry. Depending on the replica, the manufacturing process could take between 2 to 4 weeks + delivery.

8. Ethical and Sustainable Practices

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